Every once in a while, you come across a book that makes you uncomfortable by its sheer unfamiliarity. I have been staring at the screen for the last fifteen minutes trying to find words to describe my reaction to the national-award nominated novel ‘My Dreams Out In the Street. What does that mean? Did I like it, hate it or just didn’t get it. The dilemma indicates it was worth my time, but I will…
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If you are expecting an objective review, then I recommend walking away. I am a Cumberbatch fan, often more forgiving of his creative endeavors than others. So, let me begin by acknowledging the obvious – Cumberbatch yet again embodies a hyper-intelligent, narcissistic, apathetic character. He is as in all his previous acting roles, a predictably brilliant protagonist. What’s refreshing is his knack for comic timing. I don’t doubt his talent but maybe play a doofus…
I heard about the book first, on the many blogs I follow. Intrigued, but not quite convinced, I tried to hunt down a copy at the local library and I failed. So, I settled for the next best thing – watching the movie adaptation. So, What’s it about? “Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day” is about Guinevere Pettigrew, a middle-aged and unremarkable governess who can’t seem to hold down a job. The movie begins with…
I love a novel based in a boarding school setting. The story can go so many different ways — a mystery (Picnic at Hanging Rock), childish hijinks (St. Malory Towers), horror stories (Never Let Me Go), coming-of-age philosophical novels (The Catcher In The Rye) or even fantasy (Harry Potter Series). The list is endless and as a reader there are endless novels to explore. As a writer, I can only imagine the joy of writing…
Why L.M Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables Remains A Favorite Let me start with a confession. Writing about classics is daunting. Classics are books that have stayed in print for many years, studied and analyzed and dissected every which way. As a critic, I am nervous about what can I add to the narrative. But as a reader, I simply want to share my personal joy of reading them. What do you think about classics?…
