short reviews
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Two short reviews
In the past, I have written these in groups of four, but today I only have two books to review. They each get 4 out of 5 stars, so perhaps there is still uniformity to this, after all? To Kill a Mockingbird Harper Lee It would seem I should have more to say about this Continue reading
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Four (more) short reviews
The Remains of the Day Kazuo Ishiguro 4 out of 5 stars This award-winning novel is about an English butler, Mr. Stevens, who takes a road trip in the English countryside. Though he attempts to keep a travelogue, he ends up reminiscing about his father, his friendship with housekeeper Miss Kenton, and his former employer’s Continue reading
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4 short reviews
Beowulf Unknown 3.5 out of 5 stars I feel almost guilty for rating this classic of classics so poorly, but I think it’s a book you either love, loathe, or feel lukewarm about. Pros: The historic setting, historic dialogue, underwater/cave battle, and Christian perspective. Added 1/2 star for Beowulf‘s influence on Tolkien’s The Lord of Continue reading
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