Fiction

My First Critique- Ordinary People(1980)
Ordinary People is about a family dealing with loss, disconnection, and trauma. A young son has been struggling to deal with more of his pain between his beloved father & coldhearted mother. He has to find a way to heal himself more because of his therapist who has faith in him.
By Meghan LeVaughn 3 years ago in Critique
The Great Gatsby
A timeless, heartbreaking tale spotlighting the fragile human spirit's quest for love and self acceptance among a tangled web of wealth and status. The allure to join the proverbial "party" proves so powerful that morals, integrity and hope for an honest (or satisfying) existence are not only unattainable, but undesirable.
By Merrie Sanders3 years ago in Critique
To Kill A Mockingbird
The end of true innocence is met in the telling of this tale. Scout and Jem struggle to understand the ugly face of real-life, as their daddy gently teaches them to navigate in a world that seemingly, makes no sense.
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsden3 years ago in Critique
Lord of the Flies
Golding's heart-breaking story depicts his view of pre-adolescent boys behaving wildly, in an adult-less society. Given the tragedy leaving them stranded, allowing their imaginations to run wild, as a gang mentality develops.
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsden3 years ago in Critique
Robinson Crusoe
Defoe's eighteenth century classic tells of a young man who leaves home on a sea-borne adventure that sees him overtaken by pirates, kept as a slave, and eventually marooned for decades on a desert island.
By Cathy holmes3 years ago in Critique
Night of the Living Dead
Night! Of the living dead! A film that questions the morality of man, created the undead that consumes flesh, & it’s terrifying.
By Bass Man Eddie3 years ago in Critique
Love at First – Second Chances Book Review
Love at First is a book I recently received from She Speaks. When I received this book, I was looking forward to reading this novel as I was a fan of a book I read prior by this author. To read more about the prior book I read by this author; be sure to check out my Love Lettering Book Review post.
By Lynne Black3 years ago in Critique
Love Lettering Book Review
Recently, I received Love Lettering from She Speaks. Upon receiving this book, I was excited to find a quiet place to sit down and read this romantic novel.
By Lynne Black3 years ago in Critique
Feminism and Barbie
In an industry often criticized for its lack of diverse and empowering portrayals of women, "Barbie," starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, emerges as a refreshing and timely entry that not only challenges stereotypes but also delves into the multifaceted nature of feminism. Directed by auteur Greta Gerwig, the film encapsulates a journey of self-discovery, societal transformation, and the power of breaking free from the constraints of conventional gender norms.
By Piotrek3 years ago in Critique
Ulysses
It usually takes me a day or so to read an average-length novel. This one took eight months. Sometimes it feels like reading in a different language but the layers of meaning behind endlessly visceral scenes seep through like early morning sunlight.
By Beth Sarah3 years ago in Critique
High Fidelity
I have never read this before, or seen the 2000 movie adaptation. Not a horrible read, featuring perhaps a slightly too believable narrative voice.
By Beth Sarah3 years ago in Critique
Avatar
An adventurous journey into the future to better understand our past. It is a story of the forces of man's unbridled greed against the unquenchable power of true love. In a dramatically fought, intergalactic battle for survival, there can only be one victor, one survivor, one solution to save us.
By Liam Ireland3 years ago in Critique