The story a young German schoolgirl displaced by World War II is at once a love story, a horror story and an endorsement of the redemptive powers of reading. It is an emotional rollercoaster ride through a myriad of narratives, held together by an accomplished narrator: Death. This positive review recommends the book for adolescents and adults alike.
Words: 495 Downloads: 0 Category: Literature By: J. D. FencerShort-listed for the Booker Prize, Zoe Heller’s book uses the salacious lure of a “tabloid” story to ensnare the reader. Without giving away too much, this review reveals that it is an altogether different and much more significant story that the author is really telling us.
Words: 338 Downloads: 0 Category: Literature By: J. D. FencerLike most of Alan Bennett’s books and plays, this little gem will make you feel good. Yet, for all its humour, it is essentially a work in praise of literature, displaying how, even the most exalted reader, can be stirred by the power of words.
Words: 524 Downloads: 0 Category: Literature By: J. D. FencerK. Onwuka Dike´s, book Trade and Politics in the Niger Delta, 1830-1885, is a controversial book. In his work, Dike explores not only the European influence on trade in Nigeria, but also the impact of the African residents. In particular, he analyzes Africans´ participation in the slave trade.
Words: 1122 Downloads: 0 Category: Literature By: S.E. LeisureThis article is about the magazine, “Household Words”, published between 1850 and 1859.The article shows how Charles Dickens started his first weekly magazine where he was the major shareholder. Readers of Dickens’ books and readers of modern day magazines will be interested in this article.
Words: 535 Downloads: 1 Category: Literature By: GailWriterIt’s rare for an autobiography to be lauded for literary merit. This one is no exception. Though the writing style is average at best, the overall effect of the book is spellbinding. This is entirely due to the sheer enormity of the events recounted and the magnitude of the key players, with whom the author constantly interacted throughout his long and politically active life.
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