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
Medea (431 BC) By Euripides Originally, I wasn’t going to read this Greek tragedy but my students from last semester convinced me that I should and I’m glad I listened … Continue Reading Revenge – How Far Is Too Far? Thoughts on Medea
Blood Wedding (1932) By Federico Garcia Lorca Blood Wedding is a tragedy written by Federico Garcia Lorca in 1932. It is based off a newspaper story about a mysterious murder. … Continue Reading So Much For A Happy Ending: Thoughts on Blood Wedding
A Millionaire’s First Love (2006) Directed By Kim Tae-kyun I’m going to have to pick the first Asian film that a friend recommended to me. It’s called A Millionaire’s First Love. Kang Jae-kyung (Hyun Bin) … Continue Reading 30 Day Asian Drama Challenge Day 28: A Drama That Made You Cry?
Melo Holic (멜로홀릭) (Manga 2010) By Team Get-name, Aruani, Carnby Melo Holic is a South Korean webtoon series. At first glance, one may assume that it is just a cute, … Continue Reading Crazy in Love: Thoughts on Melo Holic (멜로홀릭)
Falling into Place (2014) By Amy Zhang Amy Zhang’s Falling into Place is the fictitious story about Liz Emerson and her “last days” on Earth. Liz Emerson seems to have the … Continue Reading Chandelier: Thoughts on Falling into Place
The Fault In Our Stars (2012) By John Green So I’m a little late to the John Green party, but it’s better late than never. I read this book last … Continue Reading Star-Crossed Lovers: Thoughts on <i>The Fault In Our Stars</i>