Book Review: All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque
The book “All Quiet on the Western Front” is a powerful anti-war statement that leaves a lasting impact on readers. The author, Remarque, was deeply committed to the cause of …
Fiction Book Reviews
Book Review: Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
“Of Mice and Men” is a book by John Steinbeck about two friends, George Milton and Lennie Small, who are looking for work during the Great Depression in the US. …
Book Review: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
Jane Eyre is a novel that tells the story of Jane Eyre, a young woman who experiences a lot of emotions and growth as she matures into adulthood. Her romantic …
Book Review: Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
Leo Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina is an epic masterpiece that delves into the complexities of Russian society in the late 19th century. The novel is both a social commentary and a …
Book Review: The Tempest by William Shakespeare
The Tempest is a play that explores the theme of appearance versus reality. Throughout the play, most characters believe in illusions at some point. Miranda and the boat’s occupants think …
Book Review: The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane
The Red Badge of Courage is a war novel by American author Stephen Crane, published in 1895. The story follows a young man named Henry Fleming who flees from the …
Book Review: Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse
Siddhartha is a captivating novel by Hermann Hesse that follows the life of an Indian boy named Siddhartha during the time of the Buddha. It’s the nineteenth book in the …
Book Review: The Lord of the Flies by William Golding
The Lord of the Flies tells the story of a group of schoolboys who end up stuck on an unknown island after a plane crash during the beginning of a …
Book Review: Oedipus by Sophocles
Sophocles, a Greek playwright, wrote three plays about King Oedipus and his family, which are collectively known as the Theban plays. These plays are set in the city-state of Thebes, …
Book Review: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice is a timeless classic that captures the wit and independent spirit of its protagonist, Elizabeth Bennet. When Elizabeth first meets Fitzwilliam Darcy, she is put …
Book Review: The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom
The book “The Five People You Meet in Heaven” tells the story of Eddie, an elderly man who feels unfulfilled with his life. Eddie works at an amusement park fixing …
Book Review: Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
In Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare combines different elements like comedy, romance, melodrama, poetry, and tragedy. Although it’s considered a tragedy, it doesn’t follow the typical tragic form. Firstly, the play …
Book Review: Franny and Zooey by J. D. Salinger
Franny and Zooey is a story about a family of child prodigies living in New York. The youngest sister, Franny, is tired of pretending to be someone she’s not. She …
Book Review: A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
“A Tale of Two Cities” is a famous novel by Charles Dickens published in 1859. The story takes place during the French Revolution and follows the lives of two men, …
Book Review: The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit has been captivating readers for over 80 years. It is a story of adventure, danger, and self-discovery that has enthralled both children and adults alike. The …
Book Review: Tess of the D’Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy
Thomas Hardy’s novel Tess of the D’Urbervilles is a heartbreaking portrayal of a simple country girl named Tess Durbeyfield, who is driven by poverty to claim kinship with the wealthy …
Book Review: Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens
Oliver Twist, born into a workhouse and orphaned at birth, escapes to London at the age of ten. The innocent Oliver becomes friends with young Jack Dawkins, who teaches him …