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Of all of the books in the world suddenly vanished, which book would I choose you to ask? Well, It would come down to either The Help by Kathryn Stockett or The Gatekeepers by Anthony Horowitz. Both are extraordinary books don’t get me wrong, but if] had to choose one, I‘d pick The Help. I’d…

Khaled Hosseini’s novel, “The Kite Runner,” is a poignant narrative that delves into the intricacies of human relationships, cultural norms, and the haunting impact of past mistakes. Set against the tumultuous backdrop of Afghanistan’s recent history, the book unravels a journey of betrayal, guilt, and eventual redemption. At its heart, “The Kite Runner” is not…

In The Outsiders by S. E, Hinton, the author discusses many universal themes such as the way people act under pressure, trying to hide from reality, and friendship. The Outsiders is about a boy named Ponyboy who has two brothers named Barry and Sodapop that hang out with Johnny, Two-Bit, Daily, and Steve. The novel…

The story “Hills Like White Elephants” by Ernest Hemingway is a masterwork in the technique of subtext, where much is implied yet deeply felt. The narrative is told via a straightforward exchange of words between a man and a woman at a Spanish railway station, but it really explores deeper issues of decision-making, repercussions, and…

What would you do if you had enough power to control a whole country? Some would only rule to benefit themselves while others might rule for the greater good of the country. In George Orwell’s 1984, the government rules to benefit themselves, which is the best option for the country seen through the eyes of…

Dear Mom and Dad,I am writing you to inform you that I am very well, I hope you are fine too. I have spent the last few days on a deserted tropical island where our plane was evacuate and shot down. I am now being rescued by a navy officer. I just wanted to let…

In The Outsiders by SE. Hinton, there is a gang of greasers, Greasers are a group of less fortunate adolescents who always stick together. Johnny is a timid member of the gang who is also considered the gang’s ”pet”, Johnny has the most tragic home life. His father beats him, his parents neglect him, and…

Love is not simply just an emotion, Love is not just a feeling Love is an action. Love is there when love is not returned. The average person spends a majority of their young life dreaming about a perfect love. Yet, they are not prepared for the consequences that usually come along with love if…

Ray Bradbury’s “Fahrenheit 451” is a dystopian novel that takes readers into a world where books are banned and “firemen” burn any that are found. In this society, Captain Beatty emerges as a paradoxical figure. While he is the chief antagonist and a fireman who burns books, he is also deeply knowledgeable about literature. His…

It is, of course, the revelation that the young couple are about to end their marriage that comprises the final irony of this tale. By doing so, it undercuts the older woman’s hypothesis that American women should only marry American men, further illuminating her nonsensical nationalism. The older woman clearly wants to revert to an…