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Justin Halpern: Sh*t my dad says (2010, It Books) No rating

Tuesdays with Morrie meets F My Life in this hilarious coming-of-age book about a son's …

Unfortunately this book is exactly what the title says. A string of anecdotes of shit the protagonist's dad said. There are some longer anecdotes which are quite enjoyable but there are a lot of short ones which are only like one or two sentences.

Haruki Murakami: Norwegian Wood (Paperback, 2007, Alfaguara) 4 stars

Neste romance que alçou Murakami à condição de ícone cultural, o autor retrata a angústia …

Suggested by ChatGPT: "Norwegian Wood" by Haruki Murakami features a young college student named Toru Watanabe who struggles to cope with the suicide of his best friend while navigating his relationships with two women. One of the key themes of the novel is the importance of routines and habits, including Toru's habit of waking up early and going on long walks around Tokyo before starting his day. The early morning setting provides a quiet and introspective atmosphere that allows Toru to reflect on his thoughts and emotions as he navigates the challenges of growing up and falling in love.