Why do I do this every Sunday? Even the book reviews seem to be the same as last week’s. Different books same reviews.
Meaning of the quote
This quote suggests that the writer feels bored or frustrated with their weekly routine of reviewing books. Even though the books may be different, the reviews often end up sounding the same as the previous week's. The writer questions why they continue to do this task every Sunday, as it doesn't seem to be changing or providing much new or interesting content.
About John Osborne
John Osborne was a renowned English playwright, screenwriter, actor, and entrepreneur who is considered one of the most influential figures in post-war British theatre. His play ‘Look Back in Anger’ is credited with initiating the ‘kitchen sink realism’ movement and he later co-founded the production company Woodfall Film Productions, which produced several notable films.
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