Addey and Stanhope Carnegie Club 2025

King of Nothing
King of Nothing is an interesting story full of mystery and adventure. It follows a main character who starts out feeling confused and lost in a world that seems to make no sense. As the story unfolds, themes like power, identity, and finding meaning in life come to the surface. One thing I really liked about this book was how the author made both the world and the characters feel real. The main character’s journey to understand themselves is something a lot of readers can relate to. The story also has plenty of surprises that will keep you hooked until the end. Lessore’s writing is easy to read and keeps you interested. The pacing is good, with some exciting moments and others that let you think more deeply about what’s happening. In the end, King of Nothing is an enjoyable to read for anyone who likes a mix of mystery and personal growth. It’s not the most unique book out there, but it’s definitely fun and thought-provoking. I’d recommend it to readers who enjoy stories with interesting characters, a little bit of mystery, and a focus on personal change. And the final part is that this book really makes you think. The characters go through so many tough choices, and it makes me wonder - what would I do if I was in the exact same situation? In the end, maybe this story isn’t just about the characters, but some of us too.

Ruth

King of Nothing
This is one of my favourite books I've read in a while. The storyline is very believable and it includes many deep life lessons. This books covers the topic of toxic masculinity very well and gets you to second guess your opinion of others. I loved seeing Anton grow throughout the book, but the ending was not to be expected. I could very easily connect and relate to the book as Nathanael Lessore perfectly balances humour and sadness. We could definitely do with more books like this. 100% recommend

Jasmine