Latest Stories
Most recently published stories in Critique.
"The Lighthouse", a bite-sized critique. Second Place in Critique Challenge.
At the A24 logo: your eyes roll, mine light up. Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe are weird, gross, old-timey men. They're perfect. It gets trippy; a love letter to Weird fiction. The end, an allusion, on the nose. Call me pretentious, it's right up my alley. I own the Blu-Ray.
By Rebekah Conard2 years ago in Critique
Harry Potter
The most popular book in modern literature owes its success to a magical fantasy story of wizardry, good and evil, innocence and experience, and ultimately, life and death. Harry's story teaches us invaluable lessons about the importance of persistence, never ever giving up, and loyalty, staying true to your friends.
By Liam Ireland2 years ago in Critique
The Uglies Series Review
The Uglies is a young adult dystopian series with a total of four books. It has a satisfying ending without having the characters suddenly act out of character. It also has a love triangle that is not frustrating because, given the circumstances, it makes sense. I highly recommend reading it!
By Rebecca Patton2 years ago in Critique
The Exorcist
Youngster Linda Blair effectively portrays tortured Irish Catholic preadolescent Reagan MacNeill in the movie “The Exorcist”. Diabolically set, close to the America’s governing heartbeat the domestic sacramental war pitting priests against evil forces rocks both furniture and mind as possession crosses the line, leaving the audience wanting guilty pleasure forgiveness.
By Marc OBrien2 years ago in Critique
Navigating Nature's Challenges
In the vast and intricate fabric of existence, humanity's role is akin to a delicate thread woven within nature's intricate tapestry. In this expansive weave, each strand unfurls lessons, trials, and occasionally, unanticipated perils. Among these challenges lies the formidable sting of the yellow-legged hornet—a creature of striking allure that wields the potential to disturb the harmony between humankind and the natural world.
By Olalere Praise 2 years ago in Critique
Where the Crawdads Sing. Runner-Up in Critique Challenge.
Cons: Big “Not Like Other Girls” energy from the heroine ; Heavy lean on the “Magical Negro” trope; Some of the worst poetry ever written ; Imagine an interesting love-triangle/murder mystery. Take out what makes it interesting. Pros:
By Helen Seder2 years ago in Critique
A Critique of the Lord of the Rings Trilogy
The story is very interesting and compelling and is full of twists and turns. The world is well built and the mythology is described in detail. The book was influential and revolutionized the fantasy genre. The movies were likewise widely viewed as cinematic masterpieces, even if they are very long.
By Austin Blessing-Nelson (Blessing)2 years ago in Critique
