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did someone say american dream
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Monday, August 22, 2016
Flowers for Algernon
(By Daniel Keyes)
Possibly now being the number one on my list of thought provoking books, Flowers for Algernon was really interesting. It tells the tale of Charlie Gordon, a retarded man who has the determination and motivation of an Olympic athlete. After showing his eagerness to learn and become smarter at the college center at which he learns, he was chosen to be part of a experimental intelligence raising operation. The story is told through the progress reports that Charlie writes for the experiment, though at first the text is erroneous, very small but clear changes in the way Charlie writes show his intelligence indeed because higher. The progress reports are also very realistic and make the character seem even more like a real person.
Algernon, the small white mouse that also received the same operation previously, shows promising results as his intelligence was clearly above the average intelligence of a normal mouse. But Charlie, who was once innocent, kind, and very considerate of others and his "friends" begins to realize how cruel the world and his "friends" were being to him. He begins to realize how he was actually being treated and he begins to turn his back upon the world. Though his intelligence was clearly raised, his mental and emotional state remained the same, leaving him still retarded in those aspects. He has trouble in keeping stable relationships with the people around him and also the women he loves, his former teacher, Alice Kinnian. The book shows how irregularity is disapproved by society regardless of what it is. When Charlie was retarded, his coworkers treated him terribly, however, when Charlie became incredibly intelligent, surpassing all of the people around him, he expected people to like him finally and to accept him but they hated him for not being retarded. His ignorance of the true meaning of his "friends" actions made them his friends and thus made him very happy. Though they were never truly his friends in the first place, when he realized how they treated him, he lost the friends that he once had. Interestingly * -(spoiler alert- I will continue this far below the rest of the review)- In the book, a character tells Charlie that it was wrong of him to receive the operation because God had created him the way he was, and he was trying to change it through "artificial intelligence" (not that kind of AI). Charlie responds that he was a "blind man given the opportunity to see light".
I won't spoil what happens later on, but I will state what was stated on the back of the book, Algernon's intelligence begins to deteriorate. The book is a true classic and is very well written!!
*when Charlie's intelligence finally deteriorates until he is back at his original state, they truly become his friend, defending him from others who act the way they did before Charlie's operation.
So does this mean that the operation and the deterioration created the friendship? Did the operation make them realize and appreciate Charlie, the real Charlie?
Possibly now being the number one on my list of thought provoking books, Flowers for Algernon was really interesting. It tells the tale of Charlie Gordon, a retarded man who has the determination and motivation of an Olympic athlete. After showing his eagerness to learn and become smarter at the college center at which he learns, he was chosen to be part of a experimental intelligence raising operation. The story is told through the progress reports that Charlie writes for the experiment, though at first the text is erroneous, very small but clear changes in the way Charlie writes show his intelligence indeed because higher. The progress reports are also very realistic and make the character seem even more like a real person.
Algernon, the small white mouse that also received the same operation previously, shows promising results as his intelligence was clearly above the average intelligence of a normal mouse. But Charlie, who was once innocent, kind, and very considerate of others and his "friends" begins to realize how cruel the world and his "friends" were being to him. He begins to realize how he was actually being treated and he begins to turn his back upon the world. Though his intelligence was clearly raised, his mental and emotional state remained the same, leaving him still retarded in those aspects. He has trouble in keeping stable relationships with the people around him and also the women he loves, his former teacher, Alice Kinnian. The book shows how irregularity is disapproved by society regardless of what it is. When Charlie was retarded, his coworkers treated him terribly, however, when Charlie became incredibly intelligent, surpassing all of the people around him, he expected people to like him finally and to accept him but they hated him for not being retarded. His ignorance of the true meaning of his "friends" actions made them his friends and thus made him very happy. Though they were never truly his friends in the first place, when he realized how they treated him, he lost the friends that he once had. Interestingly * -(spoiler alert- I will continue this far below the rest of the review)- In the book, a character tells Charlie that it was wrong of him to receive the operation because God had created him the way he was, and he was trying to change it through "artificial intelligence" (not that kind of AI). Charlie responds that he was a "blind man given the opportunity to see light".
I won't spoil what happens later on, but I will state what was stated on the back of the book, Algernon's intelligence begins to deteriorate. The book is a true classic and is very well written!!
*when Charlie's intelligence finally deteriorates until he is back at his original state, they truly become his friend, defending him from others who act the way they did before Charlie's operation.
So does this mean that the operation and the deterioration created the friendship? Did the operation make them realize and appreciate Charlie, the real Charlie?
Friday, July 29, 2016
The Darkest Corners
(By Kara Thomas)
A spooky book that I read during the nighttime, thus probably spooking me out more. With plot twists, sketchy characters, and a very unsettling setting, A compelling novel that takes on the story of a murderer and the girls who put him behind bars. The more you read, the more you are pulled into the story, where anyone can be the killer. Anyone.
The ending is more twisted than you can imagine, taking twists to another level. Although the book is a bit slow at first, the suspense keeps mounting as you read. The relationship between Tessa and Callie is very well represented, it's dynamic and you can see the subtle references and hints of how the incident changed them and their relationship. The book is overall pretty dark, but I liked it because it was so intense. The story was very intricate, with even the smallest details being connected to each other and to the characters, and also quite unpredictable, unlike some mysteries.This is a book that one would definitely not like if they weren't into this genre, but for me it was great.
I think I liked this book even more because there aren't a lot of YA psychological thrillers/mysteries (which is a genre I like very much). The book met my expectations (almost exceeding) because I guess I was a bit disappointed by the last thriller I had read. One of the more notable things was that there was no romantic element to the book, which I really liked because I don't really like romantic books or books that have a lot of romance. It tends to take away too much time from the crimes, and the thrilling plot.
A spooky book that I read during the nighttime, thus probably spooking me out more. With plot twists, sketchy characters, and a very unsettling setting, A compelling novel that takes on the story of a murderer and the girls who put him behind bars. The more you read, the more you are pulled into the story, where anyone can be the killer. Anyone.
The ending is more twisted than you can imagine, taking twists to another level. Although the book is a bit slow at first, the suspense keeps mounting as you read. The relationship between Tessa and Callie is very well represented, it's dynamic and you can see the subtle references and hints of how the incident changed them and their relationship. The book is overall pretty dark, but I liked it because it was so intense. The story was very intricate, with even the smallest details being connected to each other and to the characters, and also quite unpredictable, unlike some mysteries.This is a book that one would definitely not like if they weren't into this genre, but for me it was great.
I think I liked this book even more because there aren't a lot of YA psychological thrillers/mysteries (which is a genre I like very much). The book met my expectations (almost exceeding) because I guess I was a bit disappointed by the last thriller I had read. One of the more notable things was that there was no romantic element to the book, which I really liked because I don't really like romantic books or books that have a lot of romance. It tends to take away too much time from the crimes, and the thrilling plot.
Thursday, July 28, 2016
The Night Circus
(By Erin Morgenstern)
The Night Circus is the classic story of star-crossed lovers spun into something seemingly more intricate. With the story heavily involving fantastic elements and romance, it revolves mostly around the 'challenge', a duel going on between the two main characters. However, I was disappointed at the outcome and overall process of this ultimate battle to the death. The book was certainly different from what I was expecting, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. I think this is a book that might be enjoyed and loved by one whilst also being hated by another. I, however, neither hated nor loved the book. I found it enjoyable as I read it, but it did not leave such a great impression on me when I finished it. The story was a bit slow and there were many unexplained elements of the story. Even the romantic elements of the novel do not seem genuine, it seems a bit forced. The tale seems a bit far-fetched even for a fantastical novel. There are many different unique characters that seasons the story, but they are scattered and honestly a bit too mysterious. The ending was bit predictable, but I suspected that the ending would be so because of the romantic side of the story. The idea was certainly intriguing, but I feel like the story could have been much better if the author was able to tie the story together a bit more well. Overall, the story is a charming one that grabbed my attention from the start, but I had high expectations that were not quite met, but otherwise, the story is one that is mesmerizing.
Monday, July 25, 2016
With Malice
(By Eileen Cook)
Throughout the story of With Malice, you are constantly badgered by the question of is Jill Charron, the main character, guilty or not? With Jill's memory gone temporarily due to amnesia from her head injury during an accident that involves her best friend, Simone's death. People begin to wonder if it was even accident at all, with the media attacking Jill constantly, Jill is suddenly reaching a point of breakdown, although she can't remember anything at all, she is most afraid that everyone else is right. Right that she did try to murder Simone on purpose, and even worse, over a guy. But as the story progresses and Jill starts to remember bits and pieces of what might have happened, you begin to question the question itself. Does is really matter if Jill was guilty or not? Everyone else expects her to be guilty and are just waiting for the decisive piece of evidence to condemn her and throw her in jail. The ending of this book surprised me the most, it was rather unexpected and a bit chilling to be quite honest. The book was cleverly written and was enjoyable to read.
Throughout the story of With Malice, you are constantly badgered by the question of is Jill Charron, the main character, guilty or not? With Jill's memory gone temporarily due to amnesia from her head injury during an accident that involves her best friend, Simone's death. People begin to wonder if it was even accident at all, with the media attacking Jill constantly, Jill is suddenly reaching a point of breakdown, although she can't remember anything at all, she is most afraid that everyone else is right. Right that she did try to murder Simone on purpose, and even worse, over a guy. But as the story progresses and Jill starts to remember bits and pieces of what might have happened, you begin to question the question itself. Does is really matter if Jill was guilty or not? Everyone else expects her to be guilty and are just waiting for the decisive piece of evidence to condemn her and throw her in jail. The ending of this book surprised me the most, it was rather unexpected and a bit chilling to be quite honest. The book was cleverly written and was enjoyable to read.
Saturday, July 16, 2016
The Clockwork Three
(By Matthew J. Kirby)
With each chapter being the point of view of one of three characters, this novel tells the tale of the intertwined lives of three children.Giuseppe, Frederick and Hannah are seemingly very different, but perhaps they are not after all. In a strange turn of events the children realized that they can help each other solve each other's problems as well as their own. This novel, considering that it is Matthew J. Kirby's first, is an impressive start. With a touch of fantastical, science, and historical elements, I think it is difficult to decided which genre this book belongs to, but I believe realistic fiction also fits well. This is indeed a book for a young audience, thus, I had bought this book quite a while ago, but I decided to read it again recently. The author tried to put a lot in to one book, and it was moderately successful. The book reminded me slightly of Charles Dickens in the sense of the setting/historical background. The Clockwork Three is a great book that recommend kids to read.
With each chapter being the point of view of one of three characters, this novel tells the tale of the intertwined lives of three children.Giuseppe, Frederick and Hannah are seemingly very different, but perhaps they are not after all. In a strange turn of events the children realized that they can help each other solve each other's problems as well as their own. This novel, considering that it is Matthew J. Kirby's first, is an impressive start. With a touch of fantastical, science, and historical elements, I think it is difficult to decided which genre this book belongs to, but I believe realistic fiction also fits well. This is indeed a book for a young audience, thus, I had bought this book quite a while ago, but I decided to read it again recently. The author tried to put a lot in to one book, and it was moderately successful. The book reminded me slightly of Charles Dickens in the sense of the setting/historical background. The Clockwork Three is a great book that recommend kids to read.
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
The Best Money Murder Can Buy
(By Neil McGaughey)
This mystery novel was one I picked up in my basement. Its cover gathering dust, I picked it up and decided to read this book which fashioned an intriguing title. The beginning of the story was well crafted and piqued my interest. It was the classic long lost identical twin brother separated at birth tale, However, when this twin brother, Derek Winslow, approaches the main character, Kyle Malachi, making this rather astounding claim, Kyle rather rudely orders Derek out of his house. After his fit of denial, Kyle realizes he hadn't acted very rationally and with his wife's help he calms down enough to realize that this claim may be true. But too late, his brother's dead on the floor of his hotel room bathroom. Being the mystery fan he is, Kyle decides to be his brother, after all they were identical, to find out the truth about his brother's murder,
At this point, I think that the story reached its peak. I won't give away what happens next, but I can tell you that after this point, the mystery began to unravel at a pretty quick pace, all of the reasons, clues, big secrets, began to reveal themselves, and the story lost its interest. Despite the cool idea and pretty well written introduction, the rest of the story and the mystery itself wasn't that good. It was a little disappointing because I feel like that the story could have been much better especially with the intriguing idea that it took on. Nonetheless, credit must be given to the author for the idea and the very witty references to many classic mystery novels.
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