I have read many Holocaust books, both fiction and non-fiction and I have to say this isn't my favorite. However, I did love the changes in narration and time and Doer's well drawn characters. If you had asked me when I was 3/4 of the way through, I would say I couldn't put it down. But you read it and see. Somehow the ending just trails off. I do mean trail, many lose ends and no resolution. The intention of the author is clear and he certainly reinforces the loss of those in the war. I think what is really engaging in this narration is the juxtaposition of these voices. His description is very visual, highlighted by the main character's inability to see. What struct me most overall, was the loss of so much potential. Stay tuned -the L.C. is going to have a Holocaust Literature evening next semester.
What are you waiting for? Grab a good book!
Monday, October 27, 2014
Another good read
Although we have a lot of good spooky new books in the L.C., I thought I would write about a book I just recently finished and that many of you may like. A different kind of horror, Anthony Doer's All the Light We Cannot See.
I have read many Holocaust books, both fiction and non-fiction and I have to say this isn't my favorite. However, I did love the changes in narration and time and Doer's well drawn characters. If you had asked me when I was 3/4 of the way through, I would say I couldn't put it down. But you read it and see. Somehow the ending just trails off. I do mean trail, many lose ends and no resolution. The intention of the author is clear and he certainly reinforces the loss of those in the war. I think what is really engaging in this narration is the juxtaposition of these voices. His description is very visual, highlighted by the main character's inability to see. What struct me most overall, was the loss of so much potential. Stay tuned -the L.C. is going to have a Holocaust Literature evening next semester.
I have read many Holocaust books, both fiction and non-fiction and I have to say this isn't my favorite. However, I did love the changes in narration and time and Doer's well drawn characters. If you had asked me when I was 3/4 of the way through, I would say I couldn't put it down. But you read it and see. Somehow the ending just trails off. I do mean trail, many lose ends and no resolution. The intention of the author is clear and he certainly reinforces the loss of those in the war. I think what is really engaging in this narration is the juxtaposition of these voices. His description is very visual, highlighted by the main character's inability to see. What struct me most overall, was the loss of so much potential. Stay tuned -the L.C. is going to have a Holocaust Literature evening next semester.
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
SPOOKY TIME IN THE LC!!!
REMEMBER TO JOIN US OCT.30 5-8 FOR BOOK TALK AND FILM-DON'T FORGET TO TURN IN PERMISSION SLIP!
Books to read to get in the mood:
This is a great read, mainly because it is ShirleyJackson, remember "The Lottery"? It is about being an outsider, society as a group mentality, murder and poison. -And of course there's a twist!
Next is a very well written story by John Boyne. 
It reads a little like Dickens but I thought more like Emily Bronte. The central character is placed in a no win situation and there are creepy things happening. It is a traditional haunted story.
This one is scary guys, and really for mature audiences. Warning there are violent scenes and some sexual references. This is about a heavy metal rocker that buys a ghost on ebay. (he learns it was a set up) You will definitely be on the edge of your seat. I couldn't put it down-by the way, Joe Hill is Steven King's son!
This is a great read, mainly because it is ShirleyJackson, remember "The Lottery"? It is about being an outsider, society as a group mentality, murder and poison. -And of course there's a twist!
Next is a very well written story by John Boyne. 
It reads a little like Dickens but I thought more like Emily Bronte. The central character is placed in a no win situation and there are creepy things happening. It is a traditional haunted story.
This one is scary guys, and really for mature audiences. Warning there are violent scenes and some sexual references. This is about a heavy metal rocker that buys a ghost on ebay. (he learns it was a set up) You will definitely be on the edge of your seat. I couldn't put it down-by the way, Joe Hill is Steven King's son!
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