The Grapes of Wrath: A Bleak Yet Beautiful Account of Human Struggle Author: John Steinbeck Main Characters: Tom Joad, Ma Joad, Pa Joad, Rose of Sharon, Jim Casy, the Preacher In “The Grapes of Wrath,” John Steinbeck weaves an arresting narrative of the human struggle against unforgiving circumstance, journeying through the Dust Bowl era in … Read more
The Trial by Franz Kafka: An Exploration of Human Emotions and Societal Pressure Author: Franz Kafka Main Characters: Joseph K., Fraulein Burstner, Fraulein Grubach, Uncle Karl, Leni, Titorelli As I opened the pages of The Trial, I found myself plunging into a world that oscillated between the surreal and the distressingly plausible, led by the … Read more
In Search of Lost Time: A Journey through Proust’s Mind Author: Marcel Proust Main Characters: Charles Swann, Odette de Crécy, Marcel (narrator), Gilberte Swann, Comte de Norpois, Charlus My love for literature has led me to explore many landmarks of human emotions, but “In Search of Lost Time” by Marcel Proust is perhaps one of … Read more
An In-Depth Look at The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald – A Lia Martins Review Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald Main Characters: Jay Gatsby, Nick Carraway, Daisy Buchanan, Tom Buchanan, Jordan Baker, Myrtle Wilson. F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby is a mirror reflecting society’s obsession with wealth and status. Through the glittering, yet hollow … Read more
Discovering Our Connection to Nature in “The Old Man and the Sea” Author: Ernest Hemingway Main Characters: Santiago, Manolin, The Marlin, The Mako Sharks, The Sea, The Lion Ernest Hemingway’s The Old Man and the Sea is a pure and poetic tale of Santiago, the aged Cuban fisherman who embarks on a deep-sea fishing expedition. … Read more
The Goldfinch: A Novella of Resilience and Redemption Author: Donna Tartt Main Characters: Theodore Decker, Boris Pavlikovsky, Audie Decker, Hobie, Welty Blackwell, Pippa Reading “The Goldfinch” is like stepping into a grandiose painting, teeming with rich colors and intricate details. Donna Tartt’s mastery in painting a vivid and immersive world is mesmerizing, keeping you transfixed … Read more
A Reflective Reading on Crime and Punishment: A Journey Into Human Psychology Author: Fyodor Dostoevsky Main Characters: Rodion Romanovich Raskolnikov, Sonya Marmeladova, Porfiry Petrovich, Alyona Ivanovna, Svidrigailov, Pulcheria Raskolnikova Reading “Crime and Punishment” By Fyodor Dostoevsky is like immersing oneself in a sea of human emotions. The reality of remorse, despair, hope, and love, to … Read more
“The Road” by Cormac McCarthy: Finding Hope on a Post-Apocalyptic Journey Author: Cormac McCarthy Main Characters: The Man, The Boy, The Wife, The Thief, The Old Man, and The Woman at the Beach. At first glance, Cormac McCarthy’s The Road might appear as a desolate read about a post-apocalyptic world, complete with the grim realities … Read more
The Hour of the Star: A Review by Lia Martins Author: Clarice Lispector Main Characters: Macabéa, Olímpico de Jesus, Glória, Seu Raimundo, Miss Dona Maria da Conceição and the narrator, unnamed. My journey through “The Hour of the Star”, penned by the incredible Brazilian author Clarice Lispector, was one riddled with contemplation, exploration, and an … Read more
Book Review: “The Daughter of the Rivers” By Ilko Minev In the realm of literature that paints human connections and stirs emotional depth, Ilko Minev’s “The Daughter of the Rivers” strikes a profound note. As I turned the pages, I was immersed in a world where nature intertwines with the rustic life, offering poetic narratives … Read more
