Category: Book Review

While sleeping near a sycamore tree in the sacristy of an abandoned church, Santiago, a shepherd boy from Andalusia, has a recurring dream about a child who tells him that he will find a hidden treasure if he travels to the Egyptian pyramids. Santiago then finds an old gypsy woman who reads his palm and…

When examining On the Rainy River from an archetypal perspective, O’Brien emphasizes the importance of free will and how it affects one’s life through the archetypal symbol of the owl, the archetypal symbol of the Rainy River, and the archetypal character of Elroy. Firstly, the owl is used to emphasize the importance of free will.…

The following text is the “Alchemist” book review in 300 words. Paulo Coelho’s best-selling novel, , has inspired millions of readers around the world with its powerful message to follow the heart. The allegorical novel tells the story of a shepherd boy named Santiago who embarks on a journey to fulfill his destiny, guided by…

In Self-Reliance describes self-reliance as the perception of one’s interpretation of reality, or truth. “What I must do, is all that concerns me, not what the people think,” Emerson says. He emphasizes on the dignity of the individual and advocates that every individual is capable of discovering truth on his/ her own, through their intuitions.…

This is a book review of Pride and Prejudice in 100 words. Jane Austen’s ‘Pride and Prejudice’ is a that stands the test of time. The characters are so intricately woven that they remain relatable and relevant even today. The novel’s commentary on social norms and class distinctions is both satirical and thought-provoking. Austen’s writing…

Russell Baker is renowned for his heartfelt and humorous writing style, which has captivated readers across generations. In his autobiography, “Growing Up,” Baker takes us on a journey through his childhood and early adulthood, shining a light on the experiences and influences that ultimately shaped him into the celebrated writer he would become. Through a…

Fate: Is Life Happening To Us? When reflecting on one’s life up until this very moment, there is a divide between how much of what has happened is directly a result of our own doing, and how much of it was seemingly fate. To delve deeper into that thought, one may find that fate indeed…

This is a Harry Potter essay in 100 words. ‘Harry Potter’ is a book about a young orphaned wizard who lives with his abusive uncle. Harry learns he is a half-muggle wizard, whose parents were killed by the evil Voldemort. He enrolls in Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and has a series of misfortunes. Voldemort returns…

As a Nobel Prize winner, William Golding is an outstanding contemporary novelist. His most known novels include (1954), Pincher Martin (1956), The Spire (1964) and Darkness Visible (1979). His first novel Lord of the Flies has been an important tool for psychoanalytic studies all over the world. The novel’s success and popularity are closely related…

In 1892, feminist author published her short story “The Yellow Wallpaper” describing an intense summer vacation for a woman recovering from mental illness. The story takes the reader through the narrator’s erratic journal entries of a three month stay in a rented estate while she is under the microscopic care of her physician husband. In…