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Narnia: A Critique
Narnia is an inventive twist of deep metaphors and complex timelines. C.S. Lewis blends the rich history of World War II with a whimsical and extraordinary storyline. This story attracts both the avid scholar and the imaginative child as it lures the reader to enter into the story itself.
By Josie Brown2 years ago in Critique
Vocal Creators Choose to Critique These Books. Top Story - August 2023.
Animal/Farm Oliver/Twist LOTR Harry/Potter(s) Lovely/Bones The/Giver Earth's/Children/Series Ulysses Frankenstein Candide Bible Coraline Outsiders Belgriad Moby/Dick Pride/Prejudice Catcher/Rye If/This/Is/A/Man To/Kill/A/Mockingbird Never/Let/Me/Go Oryx/And/Crake Gone/With/The/Wind Catch/22 War/and/Peace Thirteen/Reasons/Why The/Old/Man/And/The/Sea Romeo/And/Juliet Robinson/Crusoe Fahrenheit/451 The/Giving/Tree Don/Quixote Wuthering/Heights Crime/and/Punishment
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in Critique
Crime and Punishment
A challenging book, but one that rewards those that give it a chance. Dostoevsky's masterpiece about a Russian student who plans and executes a murder, seemingly without any remorse. He is an intellectual afterall. Then spends most of the book descending into painful depression, guilt and anxiety over the crime.
By Paul Stewart2 years ago in Critique
The Lord of the Rings: The Cinematic Trilogy
A movie is never the same as the book--yet can render its own full world. Peter Jackson’s vision of Middle Earth accomplishes this through enthralling sets, admirable heroes and heroines, terrible villains, and inspired scenes of comradeship, battle, and hard-won peace. Add in homage to imaginary languages and histories.
By Mark Francis2 years ago in Critique
Gilded Illusions: Unmasking the Cautionary Tale of The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby is a brilliant novel capturing the decadence and excess of Jazz Age. A cautionary tale about American Dream and dangers of pursuing wealth and status at all costs. The novel has had a lasting impact on popular culture and continues to be read and enjoyed by generations.
By Rohit Gupta2 years ago in Critique
The Boy, The Mole, The Horse and The Fox
In a world where we are bombarded with so much hatred, violence, disaster after disaster, it can be difficult to find our way back to hope. With his simple story, inspirational and powerful dialogue and exquisite images, Charlie Mackesy will warm your heart and soul. Sincere, important and a masterpiece.
By Paul Stewart2 years ago in Critique
Unraveling the Enigma of the Mona Lisa's Subdued Brilliance
Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, while celebrated for its enigmatic smile and intricate detailing, can be criticized for its subdued color palette and lack of dynamic composition. The background's uniformity and the sitter's distant gaze create a sense of detachment, potentially diluting emotional engagement for some viewers.
By Crystal McDaniel2 years ago in Critique
Lord of The Rings Trilogy (2001 - 2003)
Jackson did awesome to bring Tolkein's incredible world, story and characters to life. Viggo WAS Aragorn, Hugo WAS Elrond, Christopher WAS Saruman. Elijah WAS Frodo. I have one question, thought, Mr Jackson. Well three. Where was Sharkey?, Where was the Scouring and where on all of Middle-Earth was Tom Bombadil?
By Paul Stewart2 years ago in Critique
A Critique of The Good Earth
Depression. Dark. Deterioration. “The Good Earth” is insulting and disrespectful to women. It is appalling to read from a feminist point of view. A story of a woman who kills her own children and hides in the shadows of her husband. The story highlights death and famine with no hope.
By Stephanie Colella 2 years ago in Critique
