Tag: literature
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The Alex Crow by Andrew Smith – A Book Review
They say you can’t judge a book by its cover, yet I chose this book solely because of just that. I saw the cover art on First Second’s (@01FirstSecond) Twitter page and then immediately picked it up at my local library. I didn’t know what to expect from The Alex Crow even after reading its…
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Raven Girl by Audrey Niffenegger – A Book Review
I’m a teacher, and The Time Traveler’s Wife experienced something of a resurgence in my classroom this year. Many seniors discovered it for the first time and, like me, now claim it among their favorite books. Their enthusiasm renewed my interest in Niffenegger, and so I sought any work I could find at my local…
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Son by Lois Lowry – A Book Review
I read The Giver in high school and adored it. I loved its abstract nature while still rooting itself mostly in reality. I recently watched the film adaptation, and doing so inspired me to revisit the book. Because three companion pieces came out between the time I read the original work and the movie, I…
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It’s Kind Of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini – A Book Review
I’ve seen It’s Kind Of a Funny Story on several must-read lists, especially those aimed at young adults. I must admit that when I learned of the book’s plot, as well as the author’s unfortunate passing, well, it was with morbid fascination that I finally sat down to read it. The premise is sadly common. A…
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The Bone Clocks by David Mitchell – A Book Review
Like you, I felt excited to read The Bone Clocks because David Mitchell also wrote Cloud Atlas. Now, I’ll be honest, I consider Cloud Atlas one of the more difficult books I’ve ever read, and, as a former English major, that’s saying something. In fact, I really didn’t decide that I liked Cloud Atlas until…
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