Books: Queen of Hearts ; Lavinia Greenlaw Admires a Subtle and Unsetting Novel of Adolescent AcuityGreenlaw, Lavinia
The Brutalistis a moving drama about the American Dream and the class struggle between two men. (The title refers to the Brutalist style of architecture Laszlo favours). It’s a full-fledged four hour epic, compete with an overture, intermission and various story lines within the plot. I’...
Queen of HeartsBy: Wilkie Collins (1824-1889) Queen of Hearts is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that keeps readers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. The story follows the protagonist, Gertrude, as she navigates a complicated web of deceit and betrayal in her quest for ...
While Sarah had grown up in an environment that had lacked affection, Rafael had grown up in a harsh environment that makes him cynical and dispassionate about the finer emotions of life. His emotional vulnerabilities and passionate nature creates a complex character who is both possessive, while...
But fate might just have something to say about that in a devastating finale that will remind readers just what it’s like to find a miraculous love at the tender age of 17. 9. Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver Buy on Amazon Add to library When queen bee Samantha Kingston dies in a ...
Stratego (Sichuan Juvenile and Children’s Publishing House) — This games and puzzles series is a spin-off of the very popular series about the escapades of the young boy Mi Xiaoquan and his friends at school, sometimes described as China’s equivalent of The Diary of the Wimpy Kid series...
Not because it isn’t well written — Louise O’Neill is fearless and moving — but because it tells a devastating story about rape culture and victim blaming that is uncomfortable and heart-breaking to read (while still incredibly important). Its discomfort is in part due to the fact that...
Chapter 3: talk about your own mistakes before criticizing the other person Chapter 4: ask questions instead of giving direct orders Chapter 5: let the other person save face Chapter 6: praise every slightest improvement, be lavish in your praise ...
I’ve always loved an immortal Byronic Hero falling in love with a human or tales about the romantic creatures of the night. The themes of mortality and redemption are compelling, and I can’t get enough of these magical love stories – otherwise known as paranormal romance books. Perhaps yo...
The woman’s face flushed dark with anger. “You people have no sense of truth!” she said. “Don’t come here talking about an eminent man like that! You ought to be ashamed of yourself, making such an excuse!” This sketch, from the the story-a-day anthology 365 Days that Kay ...