Category: Book Review

American River Currents, by Mallory M. O’Connor, told an interesting story, was entertaining to read, held my attention to the end, and left me wanting to read more by this author. To my mind this is about the highest praise one can give a book. The backdrop of O’Connor’s historical novel is the turbulent 1960’s.…

Table of contents Introduction Historical Context and Motivations Documentation of Tenement Life Impact and Legacy Conclusion Introduction The concept of “the other” is a potent tool in sociology and literature for understanding marginalized or misunderstood groups within a society. In his seminal work, “How The Other Half Lives,” Jacob Riis employs photography and journalism to…

Toril Moi’s “What is a Woman? And Other Essays” is an intellectually stimulating read. Much of the concepts in relation to feminist theories presented by Moi offered new ways to interpret the female identity and situation. In this response paper, I will explain how “What is a Woman?” unlocks emancipatory potential in brings intellectual emancipation…

Speak, an award-winning novel, by Laurie Halse Anderson told the story of a young girl, Melinda, who was raped the summer before her high school freshman year by a classmate at a party. She did not fully understand what had happened to her; she kept it to herself and stopped talking. Symbolism was prevalent throughout…

The Life of Pi is a story about survival, and how a belief in God can make a boy into a man and how facing life and death in the Pacific Ocean can lead to either utter despair or having an unwavering faith in God that can lead to survival The entire novel showcases, Pi…

Caroline Weber is an author of the book “Queen of Fashion: What Marie Antoinette Wore to the Revolution” 2006, is a specialist in eighteenth-century most of the French literature and their culture. Authors focus is mainly on enlightenment and the French Revolution. When I was reading this book, it made me feel like I am…

Table of contents Introduction Body Paragraph 1 Body Paragraph 2 Body Paragraph 3 Conclusion Introduction John Ford’s “Tis Pity She’s a Whore” is a provocative and controversial play that delves deep into themes of forbidden love, morality, and societal norms. Set in Parma, Italy, the play explores the tragic incestuous Giovanni and his sister Annabella,…

The Secret Agent, written by Joseph Conrad, was a very intriguing book that led on a journey to life in London of 1886. The book tells about the story of Adolf Verloc, a businessman, as well as a secret agent. Mr. Verloc is part of a group of anarchists who believe in overthrowing the government…

The story takes place in Holland with some parts of the book in Germany during the II World War. It is fundamental to the story because the event of the war takes Corrie and her family to take action in the war. I would have to say that it was important because it was during…

Tuesdays With Morrie is a novel written by , an internationally renowned and best-selling author. Albom is also a journalist, screenwriter, playwright, radio/television broadcaster and musician. His books, collectively have sold more than 39 million copies worldwide, published in forty-nine territories and in forty-five languages around the world; and have been made into an Emmy…