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A Song of Ice and Fire - A Throne in My Side
The enormous popularity of HBO’s Game of Thrones led many to believe that the source material — the book series A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin — must be even better. It's not. All subtlety and character depth were creations of the show’s writers and actors.
By Scott C Lillard2 years ago in Critique
The Lord of the Rings and Women
It changed the course of fantasy representation and story telling with beautiful scenes and compelling heroes in a traditional tale of good conquering evil. It was the story of a great quest, best friends, and war. It had everything yet still lacked strong female characters and representation. Another Bechdel failed.
By Laura Lann2 years ago in Critique
"The Heat of the Day" by Elizabeth Bowen
"The Heat of the Day" by Elizabeth Bowen masterfully blends wartime intrigue and emotional intricacies. It’s slow pace may test some readers' patience. Bowen's characters possess depth, crafting a mesmerizing narrative that immerses readers in its evocative setting. Overall, a gripping portrayal of love and espionage during World War II.
By UNpretentious3 years ago in Critique
Jane Eyre - the great book about terrible person
Main heroine is actually selfish and haughty person who agrees love only after her beloved man became depended on her. She was not able to accept relationship with Rochester while he was richer, prettier, socially superior to her. And such relationship is generally toxic as they depend on partner's status.
By Olga Moyseyenko3 years ago in Critique
Fairytale by Stephen King
Aș per true King fashion, his creation of world and characters is vivid and enticing. Disappointingly, he writes to an obvious Young Adult trope and story structure, leading to an unsatisfactory story and ending. I ask, where’s the heart? What’s the point? Not a great use of my time. Unexpected.
By KJ Aartila3 years ago in Critique
The Giving Tree
The Giving Tree is all we need. It will make you laugh and cry. It will make your heart bleed. Published in 1964. Forever a work we will adore. Not many words. Not many needed. When we learned to care for a tree. We learned more than we ever needed.
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in Critique
~Fahrenheit 451!~ Telling the Truth!
~Fahrenheit 451!~ Young Ray uses machine imagery to construct the setting & environment of the book, making it masculine in form and attraction. There is no thought of invitation to Women as readers in his world! Ironically, this only leaves me with the recommendation to stick to his TV Show!
By Jennifer Cooley3 years ago in Critique
