I have been meaning to read 1984 for a while, so when summer rolled around and I finally had the time to do so, I was excited and ready to dive in. The beginning of the book quickly had me hooked. 1984’s dystopian future is fascinating and unique, presenting concepts that are both thrilling to …
Author: Elizabeth Chun
GIVE NON-FICTION A CHANCE: Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman! by Richard Feynman
If I’m honest, I don’t often enjoy nonfiction books — including biographies, memoirs, and the like. They often feel uneventful and bland in comparison to the vibrant, drama-ridden novels towards which I typically gravitate. For this reason, I had a difficult time getting myself to pick up Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman!, even after my dad’s …
THE VALUE OF PRESERVING SIMPLICITY: An Essay on The Eye of Minds by James Dashner
Less is more. In the science fiction novel The Eye of Minds by James Dashner, the author’s attempts to add more detail to Michael’s journey only lead to the disinterest of the reader. Michael is on a mission like no other; he must defeat and stop the greatest hacker of the VirtNet, and along the way, …
THE ETERNAL EFFULGENCE OF PONYBOY CURTIS: An Essay on The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
Happiness must be earned. In the realistic fiction novel The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton, Ponyboy Curtis matures through grieving his friend’s absence. At first, his life consists of following the crowd and trying to satisfy his gang. His actions and words are constantly being influenced by his peers. However, when he loses his best buddy, Ponyboy …