Unfolding the Layers of “The Handmaid’s Tale” Author: Margaret Atwood Main Characters: Offred, Serena Joy, The Commander, Aunt Lydia, Moira, Nick This is, by no stretch, a simple book to review. Margaret Atwood’s “The Handmaid’s Tale” is a nuanced exploration of human relationships within a dystopian society, and the emotional toll of our unending quest … Read more
Exploring Emotional Depths with Homer’s “The Odyssey” Author: Homer Main Characters: Odysseus, Penelope, Telemachus, Athena, Circe, Polyphemus There is already much said about Homer’s epic, “The Odyssey”, commending his masterful storytelling and profound exploration of heroic virtues. Yet upon my recent re-encounter with these ancient verses, I found myself particularly drawn to its intricate portrayal … Read more
Deep Dive into “The Wizard of Oz” by L. Frank Baum Author: L. Frank Baum Main Characters: Dorothy Gale, Toto (her dog), Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, Cowardly Lion, and the Wicked Witch of the West There’s something infinitely charming about “The Wizard of Oz,” the classic tale of a young girl whisked away from her mundane, … Read more
The Passage: A Dystopian Tale of Survival and Humanity by Justin Cronin Author: Justin Cronin Main Characters: Amy, Wolgast, Lacey, Anthony Carter, Richards, Babcock The first time I read “The Passage” by Justin Cronin, I was instantly transported to a dystopian world so vividly portrayed it felt like another reality. In this world, survival is … Read more
Book Review: “The Martian” by Andy Weir Author: andy weir Main Characters: Mark Watney, Commander Lewis, Rick Martinez, Chris Beck, Alex Vogel, Beth Johanssen “The Martian” by Andy Weir is a thrilling survival story set on a desolate and inhospitable planet. This tale combines the human capacity for resilience, the power of humor under … Read more
The Shadow of the Wind: A Resplendent Literary Feast of Human Emotions and Nature’s Parallels Author: Carlos Ruiz Zafón main characters: Daniel Sempere, Julian Carax, Beatriz Aguilar, Fermín Romero de Torres, Clara Barcelo, Tomás Aguilar As I turned the last page of “The Shadow of the Wind” by Carlos Ruiz Zafón, I was enveloped in … Read more
Book Review: Dracula by Bram Stoker Author: Bram Stoker Main Characters: Count Dracula, Jonathan Harker, Mina Harker, Lucy Westenra, Dr. John Seward, Professor Abraham Van Helsing As I ventured into the pages of Dracula, Bram Stoker’s timeless horror tale, I felt an eerie connection to the characters who traverse the unknown. This novel, crafted in … Read more
The Little Prince: A Timeless Tale From the moment I first opened Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s ‘The Little Prince’, I knew it was not just another children’s book. Rather, it was a profound exploration of life, relationships, and our connection with nature. I was so enchanted by its poetic language and its exploration of the simple … Read more
Exploring the Deep Waters of Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World As I delved into the depths of Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World, I found myself in a literary landscape that was both astonishing and at the same time, exceedingly unsettling. Embarking On Huxley’s World The novel is set in an advanced futuristic world where everything … Read more
Book Review: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley Author: Mary Shelley Main Characters: Victor Frankenstein, the Creature, Elizabeth Lavenza, Henry Clerval, Alphonse Frankenstein, Justine Moritz As I leafed through the pages of Frankenstein, an intricate web of emotions enveloped me. Mary Shelley’s timeless classic beckons readers into the depths of human experience, exploring the delicate balance between … Read more
