Jessica rated The jungle: 5 stars

The jungle by Upton Sinclair
The horrifying conditions in the meatpacking industry in the early 1900's are revealed through the experiences of immigrants as they …
I read books sometimes. In my 30s.
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The horrifying conditions in the meatpacking industry in the early 1900's are revealed through the experiences of immigrants as they …
Offers a review of the subjects covered in the ARRL licensing exam, along with a pool of questions currently used …
"The historic function of fascism is to smash the working class, destroy its organisations, and stifle political liberties when the …
The war raged across the galaxy. Billions had died, billions more were doomed. Moons, planets, the very stars themselves, faced …
This book made me feel disgusted for pretty much the entire time I was reading it. I had to put the book down for long periods of time. I recommend it to anyone who can stomach learning the depths of the evil that the US went out of its way to cover up and protect.
Gary Larson: The far side (Paperback, 1982, Andrews and McMeel)
The Far Side is a single-panel comic created by Gary Larson and syndicated by Universal Press Syndicate, which ran from …
A collection of comic strips following the adventures of Calvin and his stuffed tiger Hobbes.
The ultimate bartending guide! Proven recipes, step-by-step instructions, and much, much more Congratulations! You've just discovered the ultimate bartender's guide …
Very easy to read, very easy to understand. An interesting piece of ecology history. Many of the things discussed in this book are still happening.
Unfortunately Carson seems stuck in a settler mindset, and Native Americans were only mentioned once as a demonstration of the reach of chemical poisoning due to pesticides. No thought is given to whether pest control in North America has already been researched.
There is cringey ableist and racist terminology used in this book, briefly.
I enjoyed the book as a historical curiosity, but after the first half it kinda became a slog.
This diary style book by Bram Stoker continues to put fear into the hearts of many who read it. Count …
Tohru Honda was an orphan when one day fate kicked her out of the house and on to land belonging …