Category: Book Review

  • “The Shining” Analysis

    In, The Shining, it is often argued that Jack starts the story as the primary antagonist, one that he would have gone down his path regardless of his choices, however, King breaks down Jack Torrance’s flaws and that allow him to be a tragic hero. Jack does not start as a murderous killer, but rather…

  • Lucille Cliftons Poem The Lost Baby

    Table of contents Motherhood and Loss Survival and Resilience Historical and Cultural Context Conclusion Lucille Clifton’s poem “The Lost Baby” is a poignant and evocative of motherhood, loss, and survival. Through the use of powerful imagery, stark language, and a hauntingly sparse structure, Clifton delves into the depths of a mother’s grief and the resilience…

  • The Theme of Sisterhood in ‘Saving Sourdi’ by May-lee Chai

    Many of us have siblings or someone we love and cared about. Then, the happiness, and wellness of them are very important. Saving Sourdi is a story, which events focus mainly through the eyes of one of the sisters. For instance, Nea plays the role of the principal character in this story, who reflects sharing…

  • The Hiding Place: Forgiveness for Our Enemies

    Kaboom! That was the first sound of war in Holland for the Ten Boom family. At times of war, we think of the people declaring it as the worst people in the entire world, even if there have been more evil things done to other people in the past or even at the present moment.…

  • Eventual Poppy Day’ by Libby Hathorn

    Author Libby Hathorn has drawn on family history and done extensive research to write a fascinating book that profiles two young protagonists, both seventeen years of age, who are related. Maurice, who went to Gallipoli and the Western Front and his great-great nephew, Oliver, who is trying to deal with difficult family circumstances but whose…

  • Refugee Experience in Thanhha Lai’s Inside Out and Back Again

    Throughout history countries have been going through war, whether its country turning against country, or the country turning against their own people. In the novel, Inside Out & Back Again you learn how a girl named Ha and her family go through the refugee experience. The novel’s title, Inside Out & Back Again, relates refugees…

  • Reflection on The Book Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse

    Siddhartha is a book that opens the reader’s mind to different cultures, finding and the hardships on the path of true enlightenment. It is about a young boy named Siddhartha who becomes aware of the fact that the people around him aren’t truly enlightened. He then goes on a journey of spirituality to find the…

  • Siddhartha’s Spiritual Journey in The Novel by Hermann Hesse

    The story Siddhartha follows the journey of Siddhartha and his various travels, each of which impacted him in different ways but were still equally important in achieving his goal of nirvana. Each of his journeys taught him something new and distinct and explored the importance of each of the different aspects of life. His spirituality…

  • “The Third Dumpster”: a Tale of Discovery and Transformation

    Table of contents Unveiling Hidden Treasures Metamorphosis Through Repurposing The Art of Perspective Shift Conclusion: Embracing the Layers of Life In the heart of the bustling city, where concrete and steel dominate the landscape, an unassuming dumpster stood quietly, harboring stories of forgotten treasures and unexpected journeys. This essay delves into the narrative of “The…

  • Review of ‘Daniel’s Story’ by Carol Matas

    Table of contents Theme Characters Setting Plot Climax Conflict of the Story Resolution Style Authors Mood and Tone Authors Purpose For Writing What I Learned Would I Recommend this Book? Daniel’s Story is a 1993 an exciting and children’s novel written by Carol Matas, a prominent Canadian writer. It tells a the tragic and inspiring…