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The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro

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The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro was another novel that I had to read for my English class this semester. I enjoyed this book a lot because it told the story of a professional butler from England with the name of Mr. Stevens. Reading this book you are able to see the working life in England, and the thoughts of it being a career, which is sometimes hard to understand here in America. To Americans being a butler is not a career but something that you do to earn some cash to do something else with it.

Mr. Stevens is an interesting character because he truly believes his job is everything. So much so that he does not notice the advances of a coworker Ms. Kenton and does not grieve at the death of his father. He also believes that what he does has a great impact of the house he works at, Darling Hall.

To truly understand dedication to a job, The Remains of the Day is a great novel to read and to understand what it means to devote yourself to service.

Until next time keep turning the pages.

90s Born Reader

Book Reviews, Uncategorized

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë

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For my English class, like I said before I had to read Wuthering Heights. This novel was very different than what I’m used to reading, but it was still a decent novel.

In the novel the main character Heathcliff becomes an unexpected stranger, and soon to be family member of the family who lives in Wuthering Heights. It was due to Heathcliff’s vindictive attitude and relationships that lead to the downfall of Wuthering Heights.

The only problem I had with the novel was the constant switching of narrators, sometimes making it hard to tell who was talking and to whom. When you payed attention to the narrators it was not hard to understand. I definitely recommend reading Wuthering Heights because it helps to provide new insight in how to read novels. Wuthering Heights makes you have to pay attention to the setting and understand how influential it can be to the overall story.

Until next time, keep turing the pages

90s Born Reader

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Wow… I’m getting behind

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So, with the start of the new semester I’m already swamped with so much school work. With physics and calculus and three other classes, plus basketball I have not had time for leisure reading. But don’t worry I have been reading thanks to my English Literature class this semester.

The point of my English class this semester is to take the books we read and see how it compares to the “house” ad what the “house” has to do with the book. A lot of the time we over look the setting of the novel or poem and we just look towards the plot, with this class I have no choice but to look at the setting. The first book we read was Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronë. I will write a review of that one as soon as I finish this post. So far I’m enjoying the class because it is making me look at the books differently than if were to just read them myself. Also my teacher does a great job with getting the point across and showing us the meaning of different parts.

Oh yeah, by the way my birthday happened…. just saying to those who might read this hahaha. Anyway until next time, keep turing the pages!

90s Born Reader

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Happy New Year!!!! Make a reading resolution!

India

(yes I know it says 2010, but we can all just ignore that right?!)

It is New Year’s Eve and everyone is wondering what they are going to do tonight, what they’re going to wear, and better yet what their resolution is for the new year. I have never found the lure of going out on New Years to be in large crowds and confusion.

Instead, as I count down to the New Year I tend to watch football, and read a couple of books. As I continue to read more books I have added another resolution on to my list. One of my resolutions is to read at least one book for choice a month. Being in school that can be kind of hard, but I will try to make it work.

Today I spent a lot of time in Barnes and Nobles just looking at books and seeing which ones I wanted to read. It has been such a long time since I have actually been inside of a book store, since I have a Kindle, that it was such a refreshing feeling to sit on the floor and look at all of these books that I haven’t heard of, and want to read. I’m pretty sure that I added about 10 more books onto my list. In order to see what books I’ve decided I’m going to eventually read check out my library page.

If you’re tired of making the same New Year’s Resolution of saving more money, loosing weight, or getting into shape, try making a reading resolution, and you will greatly appreciate all of the worlds and information that you will come upon.

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Merry Christmas!! Yes, I’m a little late :)

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Merry Christmas!!! Christmas is a time where we give, and it is not about what we get. We give to family, friends, and people less fortunate than ourselves, but let me ask you what did you give your mind? Christmas is a great time for all of us to relax, kick back and enjoy a book with hot chocolate, blankets, and a fire… don’t get that book too close to the fire though… it’s a fire hazard. This Christmas my mom and I went through a lot of my old books and gave away an entire collection of Scooby-Doo books to our neighbor for their children. We received a call later that day from the mom and one of her children, telling us how much they appreciated the books and were excited to read them, Scooby-Doo being one of their favorites. Little did they know Scooby-Doo was also my favorite and I am not afraid to admit that I still watch the cartoons today. Apparently so do the kids, but they had never read the books. Doing simple things like that can make someone else happy, as well as get some clutter out of your house to make more room for more books.

Also when going through my books I found some books that I have yet to read, and plan on getting on that tasks, and also some that I haven’t finished reading. Those books include Son of a Witch, Three Cups of Tea, Nip the Buds, Shoot The Kids, and Maximum Ride. New found books are the best found books because I’ve already spent money on them, and can read them while I have no more money to buy new books.

Back to Christmas.One of my favorite parts of Christmas is watching How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss. I look forward to it every year because it is simple yet teaches us the meaning of Christmas quite easily. By telling us it’s not about the presents or the food it is about being together on Christmas day and being with loved ones.