Book Review on The Jungle As in any classic novel‚ there are several themes that contribute to the betterment of the story. However‚ the most prominent seems to be that capitalism is the root of the evils in the world‚ and socialism is the only cure. In my opinion‚ this is an excellent theme‚ because Sinclair truly persuades the reader into the belief that socialism is far superior to capitalism. He creates a sort of propaganda for the cause of socialism. The theme is developed subtly. The author
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A BOOK REVIEW of The Wave by Morton Rhue This story‚ based on a true incident that occurred in a high school in California‚ demonstrates how easily a group can lose its freedom without even realising it. It all began when their history teacher‚ Mr. Ben Ross‚ let them watch a movie on how the Nazis in World War 2 tortured the people who opposed them. To give them a clearer picture‚ he decided to them in the situation itself. He then introduced an organisation‚ The Wave‚ and its
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Review of The Book Thief by Markus Zusak It seems sometimes like the market for young adult literature is written down to the readers‚ almost in a condescending manner. That is why a book like The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is so refreshing in this sea of cookie cutter romances and fantasies. While classified as a young adult novel‚ it deals with very serious themes. The book’s cover comes printed with this label: “It is 1939. Nazi Germany. The country is holding its breath. Death has
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Into Africa: Book Review Into Africa by Martin Dugard‚ is a unique retelling of one of David Livingstone’s last expeditions through Africa. Martin Dugard lives in Orange County‚ California and is an accomplished writer and adventurer. Martin Dugard accurately provides his readers with an inside look at his characters motivation and inner thoughts. Dugard has also written several other nonfictional history books that showcase his desire to display his characters psychological processing such as
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Emma Conley Mr. Hyrcza Critical Book Review April 22‚ 2014 God: The Evidence: The Reconciliation of Faith and Reason in a Postsecular World In Patrick Glynn‚ God: The Evidence: The Reconciliation of Faith and Reason in a Postsecular World (New York: Three Rivers Press‚ 1999) v-169 we find the discussion of God’s existence. In this book‚ Patrick Glynn explains the way he went about finding God‚ and what he thinks to be proof that God exists. He writes his beliefs and everything he took into
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The Host Book Review Melanie Stryder is one of few "wild" human rebels who have evaded the alien souls currently taking over the Earth. With her younger brother‚ Jamie‚ and the man she loves‚ Jared Howe‚ Mel is on the run from souls who hunt down host bodies for use. Souls are creatures that rely on host bodies to survive. After insertion‚ they erase any mental presence of the being originally there and establish a claim over the body and mind. Earth is Wanderer’s ninth planet‚ and Mel is
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* Mundane Wisdom Book review of “The Alchemist” Regine Carlo N. Alvarez BSBA-FTM/ I-2 The theme of the phenomenal novel “The Alchemist” written by Paulo Coelho revolves around dreams‚ symbols‚ and adventure. It tells of a young shepherd named Santiago who travels around Andalusia and once dreams of a treasure hidden in the pyramids of Egypt. It is a book full of wisdom and life lessons used to achieved one’s dreams and fulfill self-happiness. The story opens in the
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Andy Lipocky Watchmen Review September 3‚ 2012 I am going to be honest‚ this is the first time I have ever read‚ or even picked up for that matter‚ a comic book. So I really did not know what to expect. I did not feel like I would be interested in this book at all‚ considering I have never really been into the fantasy world kind of things‚ plus the fact that I have never been into reading to begin with. I have seen the batman and avengers movies just like everybody else has‚ but I was never
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The term riot is often used in tandem with events like protests‚ rallies or marches. We think of people with common goals and/or grievances coming together to have their opinions and voices heard. Common themes include injustice‚ freedom and human rights. We can watch riots on the news on a near daily basis. Egypt is rioting for the end of an autocratic government‚ Syria is protesting the dictatorship of their President‚ and Greece is rioting for economic reform. These protests often begin with peaceful
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Melinda Kimball Middle school psychology November 15‚ 2014 Book Review: Mean Little Deaf Queer Terry Galloway Mean Little Deaf Queer‚ is set in the 1960’s‚ right after some of the world’s worst wars. Their household was one of many games‚ and tense feelings. Her mother and sisters teamed up against her‚ while her father stood off the side and always had ‘more important things to do.’ Terry’s family is a military family and due to her father’s status‚ they moved around a lot‚ and her story begins after she moved from Stuttgart
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