Review
Rumpole and My Unfair Thoughts
It has been said that you can lie all you want in non-fiction, especially in the autobiographical form, but that it is impossible to lie in fiction. This has been an interesting contradiction that allows the reader to learn a great deal about certain writers that those authors may prefer to keep hidden in their own thoughts, not exposed on the bare page. And with this thought in mind, I want to talk about Rumpole of the Bailey.
By Kendall Defoe 3 years ago in BookClub
Book Series Review: Air Awakens by Elise Kova. Top Story - February 2022.
Recommended Age: 14+ Content Warnings: War themes, mild sex, and bodily harm. Rating: 4.2/5 stars This review will cover the entirety of the five-book series by Elise Kova. Expect some light spoilers as I will be alluding to the overall plot of the series, highlighting certain scenes, and discussing the development of certain characters.
By Amanda Starks4 years ago in BookClub
Sarah J. Maas’ “Throne of Glass” Rekindled My Love of YA
After seeing and hearing it recommended a thousand times, I picked up Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas. I’ve seen these books prominently highlighted in book stores each time there was a new release, but I was a stubborn soul. I tend to like sci-fi better than fantasy and I tend to lean toward adult fiction over YA.
By Leigh Victoria Phan, MS, MFA5 years ago in BookClub
Insight into Mary Flannery O'Connor's Short Story 'A Good Man is Hard to Find'
People may have preconceived ideas of what they believe it means to be good, but it seems like a far cry from true perfection. Not only is a “good man hard to find,” but a good man is impossible to find at least according to what Mary Flannery O’Connor’s writing suggests. In the short story A Good Man is Hard to Find, the author uses symbolism, realistic characters, and a theme of grace to illustrate humanity’s problem and provide a solution.
By Rowan Finley 5 years ago in BookClub
Book Review: 'Planetfall' by Emma Newman
I recently finished Planetfall by Emma Newman and wanted to share a few thoughts on this intriguing high sci-fi novel. The story follows Ren, a scientist and engineer, who was a part of Earth’s first settlement on another planet, sailing off into space aboard the Atlas. Interestingly, the story takes place after the humans have already settled in on the new planet, which is outside a structure where some of the characters believe a god resides in.
By Leigh Victoria Phan, MS, MFA7 years ago in BookClub
