Laura Tolomei’s Reading Reviews & Thoughts
The world and the atmosphere of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee are both shocking and terrible, but that's not the worst part. What I can't get over is that this story could just as easily have happened today as it did eighty-five years ago. And that's really frightening!
The Perks of Being a Wallflowerby Stephen Chbosky has deeply touched me. Maybe it's the letter style that makes it so like stream of consciousness. Or maybe it's the innocence of Charlie, the protagonist. Either way, the emotions here are raw and go straight to the hearts of readers, without filters, without even being aware of it until all that's left to do is cry for everything that went wrong.
I definitely recommend this book to anyone wanting to re-evaluate his or her high school years.
That Guy What Kill Topsy
Simply delightful!
I must confess that short stories aren't my usual cup of tea. I like to delve into a plot and get lost in it, something best accomplished in lengthier works. I have been, therefore, pleasantly surprised to read such a charming collection of tales in That Guy What Kill Topsy by Peter Wood Cotterill. Written in impeccable English, with a great sense of irony, and a style …
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