Novel
"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 UNpretentious2 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 Moyseyenko2 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 Aartila2 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 Historian2 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 Cooley2 years ago in Critique
Fifty Shades of. . . Why, Exactly?
The Fifty Shades of Grey franchise has been nothing short of shocking since its release. From books to films, the story is less of a nod to the BDSM community and more of a glamorization of outdated “romance” tropes that show women that love should hurt. Highly would not recommend.
By Eva A. Schellinger2 years ago in Critique
Never Let Me Go
As ever, reading Ishiguro is like spending a genteel evening in pleasant, company. The talk is sometimes funny, occasionally a little sorrowful, always engaging. Only when he bids you goodnight, and you close the book, do you look down to find yourself stripped naked and gazing at your own innards.
By Hannah Moore2 years ago in Critique
Oryx & Crake
Margaret Atwood's "Oryx and Crake" gives weight to every claim that fiction is not merely fanciful creativity, but rather illuminating predictions. Depicting a world that feels too close to our tomorrow, Margaret makes a compelling argument for how it all begins, ends, and how we are already on our way.
By M R Britton2 years ago in Critique
