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Posted July 7, 2019 Book Reviews

Death of a Poor Starlet: Thoughts on The Hour of the Star

The Hour of the Star (1977) By Clarice Lispector The Hour of the Star is a peculiar text for me to read. We have a narrator that interrupts the story … Continue Reading Death of a Poor Starlet: Thoughts on The Hour of the Star

Posted October 28, 20184 Comments Book Reviews

OWLS: The Grotesque Nature of Beauty in Angela Carter’s “The Tiger’s Bride”

This month’s topic is “Grotesque”: In honor of Halloween, we will explore what we find vile and ugly in pop culture. For this month’s topic, OWLS bloggers will be … Continue Reading OWLS: The Grotesque Nature of Beauty in Angela Carter’s “The Tiger’s Bride”

Posted June 19, 2018 Book Reviews

My Imaginary Friend: Thoughts on The Icarus Girl

The Icarus Girl (2006) By: Helen Oyeyemi Warning: Spoilers! The Icarus Girl is unexpectedly chilling. Eight-year-old Jessamy “Jess” Harrison has an English father and a Nigerian mother. She has a … Continue Reading My Imaginary Friend: Thoughts on The Icarus Girl

Posted October 15, 20173 Comments Announcements

Announcements: In Need of Reading Recommendations?

Hello Everyone! I’m writing to you all because I am need of your help. One of my assignments for school is creating course syllabi for community college and university students. … Continue Reading Announcements: In Need of Reading Recommendations?

Posted May 22, 201734 Comments Announcements

LynLynSays Needs Book Recommendations!

Hi Readers, I am in need of assistance especially from fellow book lovers out there. One of my assignments as a teaching assistant is to create a dream syllabus for … Continue Reading LynLynSays Needs Book Recommendations!

Posted December 24, 2016 Book Reviews

State of the Empire: Thoughts on Waiting for the Barbarians

Waiting for the Barbarians (1980) By J.M. Coetzee Waiting for the Barbarians is another novel I read during the semester. To be honest, I personally don’t like it. However, I … Continue Reading State of the Empire: Thoughts on Waiting for the Barbarians

Posted December 23, 20164 Comments Book Reviews

Exploring An Indian Tale: Thoughts on The Mahabharata

The Mahabharata (2006) By Ramesh Menon I read this classic Indian tale in English translation for a class this semester and I thought I would share it with you all … Continue Reading Exploring An Indian Tale: Thoughts on The Mahabharata

Posted December 20, 2016 Movie Reviews

Sweat & Struggle: Thoughts on Woman of the Dunes

Woman of the Dunes (Movie, 1964) Directed By: Hiroshi Teshigahara Woman of the Dunes (Novel, 1962) By Abe Kobo This is a film that wouldn’t capture a majority of my readers’ … Continue Reading Sweat & Struggle: Thoughts on Woman of the Dunes

Posted August 1, 2015 Book Reviews

The Night Circus: Thoughts on “Intersections” (Part 3)

The Night Circus (2011) By Erin Morgenstern In the previous post, I talked about how this novel has a lack of direction in regards to the main storyline. Well I … Continue Reading The Night Circus: Thoughts on “Intersections” (Part 3)