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Hello readers !   Today I'll share a book review and recommendation. The book in question? A Clockwork Orang e, by Anthony Burgess.  When it comes to dystopian literature,  A Clockwork Orang e is one of the first novels that  comes to my mind.   Published in 1962,  A Clockwork Orang e describes a near future society in which the youth turns to extreme violence for amusement. Its protagonist Alex belongs to a youth subculture characterized primarily by the brutal violence. The novel focuses on the protagonist Alex and explores the themes of free will and human maturation.  This beautifully complex dystopian novel by Anthony Burgess remains a popular  representative of the dystopian genre.    Despite is popularity, this masterpiece is sometimes misunderstood and  underappreciated . Dealing with some seriously  bleak  topics such as  juvenile   delinquency,    A Clockwork Orang e  manages to...

Hello readers and fellow bloggers. Time for another post in my regular Friday Fashion Illustration category. Today I'm taking you to Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. These images were taken on the Customs bridge (Carinski most) in Mostar some time this April. Dating back to early twentieth century (officially opened in 1918), this bridge is  sight to behold. Spring is simply the perfect time to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina. For me (just like for most people), the arrival of Spring has been bitter-sweet with everything that has been going on the world, but what can we do about it? Once again, this bridge  proved to be the perfect location to photograph this bright red, cobalt blue and leather black styling. Once again, I've shopped my closet for this outfit, sustainable fashion and all. Two outfits in his combo are super vintage. Could  you guess them? The others are worn over 30 times (the boots), or  thrifted (the scarf), so this is one eco-friendly look. I've decid...