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Review of Earnest Hemingway's Farewell to Arms
I was never one to read much classic literature. This 355 page novel reflects a saddening story of a solider who returns home from war. Lt. Fredrick Henry shares his time in the field of war, before his home life falls into shambles. If needing to read a book about an alcoholic's demise to relate to military service ever, this is the one book I would recommend for that purpose. This book published in 1929, and refers to service in World War One.
By Jenia Silver2 years ago in Critique
The Cloud Lasso
The Cloud Lasso is written by Eden Jones and my question is 'Who would like to have a cloud for a friend? This is a children's picture book about a little monster named 'Little Monster'. This is a story that is all about keeping and making new friends and finding an interest from arts and crafts to sports to dancing. Little Monster has a decision to make. The artwork is quite whimsical in nature and if you would look closer it would seem like they were painted on canvas for you can see brushstrokes. This is a great beginning reader for the typeface is large and a lot of repetition of a certain phrase.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
The Hooded Sweefa
The Hooded Sweefa is written by A.M. Seifried and is a children's picture book that is about imagination. The characters of Sweefa and Nessa are suppose to have jobs of doing away with evil and bringing love to all good and bad. This is a story that sweet but a bit of sour. To me it is like a beginning mystery for very young readers for Sweefa and Nessa must figure our what Frakin wants all the nuts. The term 'justice' is introduced to readers.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Humphrey's night out The Adventures of Humphrey the Guinea Pig
Humphrey's night out The Adventures of Humphrey the Guinea Pig is written by Christopher Weedon and illustrated by Sandra Weedon of Great Britain. This is the story of Humphrey and his journey at night as he visits and explores his outside environment. It is also a story of friendship and sharing interests. The drawings uses the various tones and hues of colors and looked as if they were done with crayons, but they are really good in my opinion for kids will really like this story. There are questions in the back of the book to start discussions and to check for understanding and listening skills. Even adults could learn something from this story.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Critiquing Myself
I don’t have a thick skin. Journalists are supposed to. But I don’t. I don't handle criticism well. So, instead of criticizing someone else and hurting their feelings in a way that I know I don’t enjoy, I thought I’d start with myself. Let me thicken my own skin.
By Emma Kate Gee2 years ago in Critique
Dare to Dream
Dare to Dream is a children's picture book created by Nikki and Scott Webster. This is a story of a small girl with a big dream. She goes to sleep and dreams her dreams of many events that could happen. This is a book written by British authors but American readers will enjoy too. It is a book that will show and tell about diversity and acceptance of each other and our achievements.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Lord of Order
Lord of Order written by Brett Riley is a thriller horror/ science fiction story that could remind the reader of an event that took place in Waco, Texas. What if the city of New Orleans was a prison city of the future. It is also a story of having faith in yourself and your ideals. Lord of Order is a book set in the future but has aspects of the past and present.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
How Nietzsche Was Dead Wrong
Most people are familiar with the name Friedrich Nietzsche, but fewer know about his philophical ideas. Nietzsche is most well-known for his proclamation that "God is dead," but he also had a lot to say about morality, truth, and the meaning of life. Unfortunately, Nietzsche was dead wrong about many of his ideas, and his mental health problems likely contributed to his flawed thinking.
By John Nogueira2 years ago in Critique
Soccer Trophy Mom
Soccer Trophy Mom a novel written by Fred Bowen. Who's ready for some soccer? This is the story of Aiden and Ava soccer players and their friends who like to solve mysteries. This is a middle school level novel that allows for readers to start using critical thinking skills to solve various problems while working together and investigating various solutions right or wrong.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Space Throne
Space Thrones is a science fiction novel written by Brian Corley. What a concept for science fiction. It is the story of a man named Parr and his search of who he really wants and wanted to be. It is a story that allows the reader to experience, even imaginary the world of outer space and all the creatures of unusual sounds and languages. This novel could remind you of a famous movie.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Sticks and Stones
"Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me" is a phrase that is often used to describe the power of words. The phrase is thought to have originated in the 18th century, but the exact origin is unknown. The phrase has been used by many different people over the years, including celebrities and politicians.
By John Nogueira2 years ago in Critique
