Fiction

50 Shades of Grey by E. L James
It's a fan fix based on Edward Cullen, with more sex. Discussing the kind of sex you want is liberating; the sex scenes suck. How many words can you use for a penis? The answer is a lot. However, the overuse of masculine toxicity as a plot device is disheartening
By Jazzy 2 years ago in Critique
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
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 Flies
Self-government is so easy even children can do it... on an island...alone. Except. This little Piggy never came home. 'Simon says' can never happen again and no Herod-ic handwashing can cleanse them from group violence.
By Judey Kalchik 2 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
50 Critics: Norbit
The 2007 comedy Norbit is Eddie Murphy’s hilarious return to multi-personality comedies of his earlier films like The Nutty Professor and Coming to America. In Norbit Eddie Murphy plays a lifelong passive nerd who goes on a journey of standing up for himself once he has found his true love.
By Joe Patterson2 years ago in Critique
IDOL
THE IDOL IS AN HISTORICALLY GREAT TELEVISION EVENT, crowning achievements everywhere. It unites the most dreadful writing, directing and acting ever witnessed on Earth with a signature song (World Class Sinner) that achieves this miracle: A beautiful woman singing about kinky sex being a crushingly boring event.
By ADP2 years ago in Critique
A Defense of New Moon
New Moon is a harrowing depiction of an insecure girl suffering from depression. Whether or not we agree with why Bella is depressed, Meyer captures her internal turmoil perfectly. The book is lacking as a romance and it's definitely not a feminist masterpiece, but it is a fascinating psychological study.
By C.M. Vazquez2 years ago in Critique
The Witcher
Abandoned by his mother and left at Kaer Morhen, Geralt suffers through many mutations, making him a powerful warrior. Love and friendships be damned, through law of surprise, he becomes entangled with a young, powerful princess.
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsden2 years ago in Critique
The Mysteries of Harris Burdick
Each image wonderfully weird and sinister, capturing the imagination of a reader of any age. It is impossible to view the pictures and captions without imagining what came before and more importantly, what happened next. The beauty of the book, is that we will never know. A true master piece.
By R.S. Sillanpaa2 years ago in Critique
The Watertower
A wonderful example of a picture book where the illustrations add to the story and mystery of the watertower. The closer you look at the illustrations, the more you see. The story leaves you with so many questions and sparks the imagination. What lurks in the waters of the watertower?
By R.S. Sillanpaa2 years ago in Critique
Few Good Men Critique
Rob Reiner's 1992 film "A Few Good Men," starring Tom Cruise as Lt. Daniel Kaffee, brings to the forefront the complexities of military justice, honor, and personal accountability. While the film undoubtedly showcases Tom Cruise's charismatic portrayal and the tension-filled courtroom drama, it's essential to examine both its strengths and shortcomings in its exploration of these themes.
By Nav k Aidan2 years ago in Critique