One Choice Will Free Him The book Four by Veronica Roth, tells the story of Tobias Eaton (aka Four). Four meets Beatrice Prior, (aka Tris) and she changes his life forever. In this story, you will also hear about his abusive father. Four wants to change his faction from Abnegation, a group of selfless and helpless individuals, because he knows he is Divergent, which is a combination of two to three factions, but the only safe faction for him is Dauntless, which is a group of brave, fearless, and free people, since he can fight back against his father there.…
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak has a way with his words as his words comes to life. The setting of this book is Nazi Germany when Hitler controlled the country and had power over all of the Jews and the Nazis. The protagonist in Markus’s book is a character named Liesel, a young girl whose brother had died on the way to the Hubermanns and that later found out her mother was a communist. Liesel was able to steal a book named The Grave Digger's Handbook during her brother’s funeral.…
Have you ever worried about hiding from everyone around you? Probably not. Well the main character in the book Among the Hidden had to. Margaret Peterson Haddix, the author of the book, made the main character Luke, have a very unordinary life. Luke starts off by living a life of closed doors and no light.…
Rowling’s books, at the very least, will desensitize children to the dangers of occultism, which in turn may create in them a general sympathy toward a spiritually detrimental set of beliefs. For some children, the Potter series may even spark a desire for genuine occult materials and paraphernalia” (Abanes,…
Secrets The book ‘six impossible things’ by Fiona Wood is about a boy named Dan who is going through a lot of problems in his life such as ; him finding out his dad is gay, and with that having to move schools and living on an extremely tight budget. The topic I will be discussing is ‘secrets’. The body will be about my thoughts on secrets, and wether it's okay to keep them or not. Another thing that will be discussed is about the quote that dan says ‘what she doesn't know can't hurt her’, and if it's true in my opinion or not.…
Confronted with many questions, Tandy Angel finds herself using her detective skills again. Confessions: The Paris Mysteries by James Patterson is an enjoyable read and the last of the Confessions novels. Young adults can relate to the lies told to Tandy in a real way. The mystery element of the book makes you not want to put the book down. The shocking revelations make you want to see what Tandy will uncover next making it a true page-turner.…
Then, I would like to discuss the main happening of the story; the exchange of murder experiences between Nita and the man who suddenly appeared in her house. Nita makes up a story in which she murders his husband lover by giving her some poison. As the narrator told before, Nita was Richʼs lover and the cause of the divorce of Rich and his ex-wife Bett. In the invented story, Nita clearly takes the role of Bett and speculates about what could had happened in the past, with the possible intention to establish a feeling of complicity with the man. Thus, they become each other accomplice by sharing their criminal secrets.…
A wonderful novel by famed Clive Barker, The Thief of Always, will capture you with its many elements including creative and deep characters, fake climaxes, and a gripping mystery that will clutch you ‘till the end. The main character, Harvey brings a relatable element to the story when his is very bored of his life in a small, quaint town. A man (or is he?) named Rictus comes and takes him to the Holiday house. With new friends, and enemies, Harvey works to unravel the tale of the eerie House, which at first seems homely, but then becomes more eerie as Harvey discovers a certain Mr. Hood. Will Harvey succeed or is his journey all just an illusion?…
Nocturne of Secrecy by Scarlette Rayne is a romance novella that keeps the reader interested until the very end. Professional concert pianist Alexis is beautiful, and passionate about everything she does. With the help of her assistant, Roberta, she is a well-known figure in the musical society. Not only does she charm large crowds with her exceptional piano skills, but she charms and entices every handsome man that has the pleasure of meeting her. She is accustomed to having men under her control by just flirting with them.…
I didn’t think that buffalo liked books but this one seemed to want mine. With two thousand pounds of muscle and the unpredictable temperament of an angry child, the animal would send anyone with half of a brain straight in the other direction. As it zigzagged its way towards where I sat, I felt no inclination to back away. The reason for this was simple: I was in Nashville mourning the death of my father.…
In this ambush of fear and self-doubt, it is important to be courageous. This is the underlying theme of Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist, where he highlights the importance of…
Two very similar, yet very different readings of two everyday working men with a scheme to put their profession over the top. “The Best Place” by A. F. Oreshnik is a story about a doctor who hypnotizes his criminal patients in order to steal their money and live the life he wants to. “The Alchemist’s Secret” by Arthur Gordon is a story about an alchemist that creates a poison for people who are looking to kill someone. The main characters in both stories are the average everyday people, with a side job that turns them into criminals. These two men are very similar, with two very different jobs.…
Underground In the spring of 1995, Japan faced a catastrophe that would forever embed itself in the history of the nation. This event was the 1995 Tokyo Sarin gas attack. During this event Sarin gas was released in the Tokyo subway system resulting in twelve dead and thousands injured. This attack was conducted by five members of the Aum Shinrikyo cult (Aum).…
Cozy mysteries and great detective mysteries both show us that people will believe what their eyes see, but to find the truth you need to learn that the physical can be deceiving. It is human nature for us to look at what is presented to us, and believe it. For example, in Agatha Christy’s “The Blue Geranium” and Jacquez Futrelle’s “The Problem of Cell 13” both show characters being misled by the clues left behind. “The Blue Geranium” shows us how clues can be placed to lead you away from the true criminal.…
Edgar Allen Poe is an American writer that is world renown for his dark writing style, which allows the reader to be engulfed into his tales of horror and mystery. The Cask of Amontillado is a classic Poe style story that is littered with unexpected twists and turns around every corner. The reader is able to watch from afar as the main character seeks revenge against his “friend” Fortunato. Poe’s ability to create a character like Montresor amazes me because of the unique way in which he reveals the main characters poor mental health without directly stating that he is insane. The gradual realization of this is what makes the story so unique to Poe’s style.…