Because there are 120 of you and one of me and only so many minutes in a class period, I think the best way for us to discuss your books is online. Comment on this post below, and in your comment, answer any of the following questions that pique your interest or will demonstrate your reading of your book. :) (Aim to answer around three or four of them.)
Required Information:
* Your Name
* Book and author
Questions to Answer:
* Did you like the book? Why or why not?
* Did you sympathize with the main character?
* Did you see yourself in any of the characters?
* What is the theme?
* Did the book linger or stay with you?
* Was the book exciting? Uplifting? Depressing? Surprising?
* Would you read this author again?
* Was the book challenging? Easy?
* What did you think of the end of the book?
* Would you recommend the book to someone? Why or why not?
* What cautions do you have about the book?
* If the book is famous or highly notable, did it live up to the hype?
or pose your own question, based on the book, and answer it. :)
No need to use quotes or anything, unless there was something that you feel is just HAVE to share with the Internet World. Just speak candidly and thoroughly about your book from your own perspective.
and. DISCUSS!
Natasha Oraha p.3
ReplyDelete"Love is Eternal" By: Irving Stone
*Book was about how Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd met and fell in love from Mary Todd's side of the story.*
1)Did you like the book? Why or why not?
Yes, I liked the book. In fact, I loved it. It was so carefully written. You could tell that Stone took time to piece it perfectly together. I liked how he used facts to piece the story into the way history occurred in his mind while still staying accurate. The characters were true to life and vivid, so I felt like I knew what kind of people Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd were more so than in history books.
2)Did you see yourself in any of the characters?
I think I can relate mostly to Mary Todd, because she often was unsure of herself. She would ponder often about others and herself and think about how things would be if they were different, or why things happen. Also, she was a bit out of the norm in those days, because instead of marrying, she chose to go to school for longer than most other girls. There were a lot of men wanting to ask her hand in marriage, but she didn't want to marry anyone yet, or wasn't sure if she liked them. Often times, other women saw her as unlady-like. I feel similar in that I don't always go with the norm, and sometimes just want to do my own thing.
3)Would you read this author again?
The great thing about Irving Stone is that he is very detail oriented. I liked how much imagery he used, and it was definitely a strong strategy, because it kept me reading as I pictured the different scenes in my mind. When I picked up the book, I was afraid it would be too romantic-y, which I hate, but Stone made it less so, and more of an intriguing love story involving politics and other factors to make it less mushy. (The politics were probably also a large aspect of Lincoln's life as well so that incorporation is understandable.)
4)Was the book challenging? Easy?
The book wasn't too difficult to read at all, and I stayed intrigued throughout. The only thing that I had to work around was the 1800's-style English that Stone wrote in, because it was supposed to be through the eyes of Mary Todd. Context clues and dictionary.com helped wonderfully, though, so it was no big deal.
Charlene Sheehan Period 3
ReplyDelete"The Minister's Daughter" by Julie Hearn
Summary:
In Civil War England, the witchcraft craze ran rampant. Patience Madden narrates the story of how she and her sister, Grace, pretended to be bewitched in order to hide Grace's illegitimate pregnancy from their father, the town minister. In doing so, Grace targeted the village healer, and later her granddaughter, Nell, as the witch that tormented them. Both of them are proven innocent by miculous circumstances. When the ploy came to a close, Patience sees something that alters her perception of her sister. Many years after, the Salem witch trials take place. Patience's narration is actually her trial, in which she uses the story to prove her innocence.
* Did you like the book? Why or why not?
I really liked my book because the perspective was very unique. The narration switched between Patience's and Nell's points of view. The stark contrast in their beliefs made the story really come alive.
* What did you think of the end of the book?
I though the end of the book was a complete twist. The way that Hearn intertwines Patience's trial and the story really tied the whole story together. The last few paragraphs of the story come as a complete surprise.
* Was the book challenging? Easy?
The book was challenging at times because it was written using some British and druid terminology, but once I had that down it was easy.
* Did the book linger or stay with you?
Since we began studying the Puritans when I was in the middle of the book, I made a lot of connections between the actions of the characters and what we were studying. It helped me imagine what being a Puritan was like.
* Would you read this author again?
I would definitely read Julie Hearn again. The way she builds her story is amazing. Also, she thoroughly researched the England way of life in the 1640s, and I think that gave her story something a little extra. It was cool to see a writer so dedicated to her work.
Katie Reed
ReplyDelete"One Shot"
by Lee Child
1. I liked the book because it talked about military intelligence rather than regular police detective work you find in other novels. I enjoy cop novels with a sense of suspense and mystery anyways so this was a good addition to my repetoire (? is that the word?)
2. I guess I sympathized with the character. He was a former military intelligence agent and was trying to help clear the name of his colleague who was accused of murdering four people. He was more of an interesting character, where he wasn't normal and had almost superhuman ability to notice certain things. He did have a few chips on his shoulders with people and their faking ability though which made him more human, which was good.
3. I didn't "see" myself necesarrily in any characters, but I did sort of connect with the judges' daughter who had a sneaking suspicion that the suspect wasn't quite right.
4.I kind of want to find more books by this author because he put a twist on a normal detective story. It was exciting and suspenseful and full of twists and turns. I also want to know if there are military snipers that don't miss at all. Also, I wonder if there are people who place clues to their lives in everything they do. It would make for an interesting story to talk about someone leaving clues about stuff in their life. Huh..... maybe I should write something like that. I liked this book. I would read it again. Heck, I am.
Li'ana Martinez
ReplyDelete"Daughter of Venice" by Donna Jo Napoli
1. I liked the book because the author did an amazing job of describing the customs and atmosphere of Venice. Rather than having the common role of the "reader", I literally felt as if I was one of the characters experiencing all the action. The context was also very easy to understand.
2. I definitely saw myself in the main character, Donata. Donata has a stubborn attitude that is motivated by her inability to accomplish a goal.As Donata attempts to learn and grow as a person in Venice, she fights against the rules that prevent her from accomplishing her goals. I am similar to Donata because being involved in sports, I always attempt to meet my goals, even if there are barriers that keep me from doing so.
3. I would reccomend this book to others because it is an easy-read with a combination of history and imagination. If you are looking for a creative, historical masterpiece, "Daughter of Venice" is for you!
Andrew Lessig
ReplyDelete"How I Became Stupid"
By Martin Page
* Did you like the book? Why or why not?
No, It was like 200 pages, huge margins, large print, and written with a fairly low vocabulary. You might think this makes it an easy read, but as it turns out, the pacing.... wasn't... quite... slow... enough. The first half of the book is this guy Antoine emoing it up like it was Catcher in the Rye. It's just him lamenting on the woes of being so intelligent you can never be content, blah blah blah. The rest of the book follows his various attempts to become a blissfully happy 'regular person' by dumbing himself down. First he trys to drink himself silly, but as it turns out he is acutely allergic to alcohol and ends up in a hospital. So he resolves to kill himself, but his friends find out and refer him to a doctor who puts him on Happyzac. It continues to go downhill from there with many more idiotic story's. So no, I do not like reading this pointless baloney.
* Was the book exciting? Uplifting? Depressing? Surprising?
Well as you read previously in my plot summary/justification on why this book is horrible, it was a confusing and albeit dumb book, with a generous helping of depressing, Holden Claufeild style, whines and complaints. I don't know about you, but endless attempts at suicide and self destruction do not make a very uplifting or cheery book.
* What did you think of the end of the book?
The book ends not a moment to soon (Spoiler Alert) with Antoine nearly being murdered when this weird girl he meets drags him into the middle of a busy street and they play chicken together nearly becoming road kill. Then they live Happily ever after, I guess, becuase it ends with her saying how they are meant to be together, like three seconds after she tried to kill him. Obviously I was rather frustrated when it ended, mostly becuase I just went through 180 pages of this guys lamentations so... he could play a suicidal game...? The END? Are you kidding???? AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!! What was the moral? WHY DID I READ THIS!?!?! What a waste!
* Would you recommend the book to someone? Why or why not?
So yes, as I am sure we can all tell from this point in my blogging response, 'twas a ridiculous read and unless you like psychotic and emotionally distended ramblings, spare your self the anguish. Or unless you really adored Catcher in the Rye, in which case, go for, this is just the book for you.
Andrew Lessig
ReplyDelete"How I Became Stupid"
By Martin Page
* Did you like the book? Why or why not?
No, It was like 200 pages, huge margins, large print, and written with a fairly low vocabulary. You might think this makes it an easy read, but as it turns out, the pacing.... wasn't... quite... slow... enough. The first half of the book is this guy Antoine emoing it up like it was Catcher in the Rye. It's just him lamenting on the woes of being so intelligent you can never be content, blah blah blah. The rest of the book follows his various attempts to become a blissfully happy 'regular person' by dumbing himself down. First he trys to drink himself silly, but as it turns out he is acutely allergic to alcohol and ends up in a hospital. So he resolves to kill himself, but his friends find out and refer him to a doctor who puts him on Happyzac. It continues to go downhill from there with many more idiotic story's. So no, I do not like reading this pointless baloney.
* Was the book exciting? Uplifting? Depressing? Surprising?
Well as you read previously in my plot summary/justification on why this book is horrible, it was a confusing and albeit dumb book, with a generous helping of depressing, Holden Claufeild style, whines and complaints. I don't know about you, but endless attempts at suicide and self destruction do not make a very uplifting or cheery book.
* What did you think of the end of the book?
The book ends not a moment to soon (Spoiler Alert) with Antoine nearly being murdered when this weird girl he meets drags him into the middle of a busy street and they play chicken together nearly becoming road kill. Then they live Happily ever after, I guess, becuase it ends with her saying how they are meant to be together, like three seconds after she tried to kill him. Obviously I was rather frustrated when it ended, mostly becuase I just went through 180 pages of this guys lamentations so... he could play a suicidal game...? The END? Are you kidding???? AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!! What was the moral? WHY DID I READ THIS!?!?! What a waste!
* Would you recommend the book to someone? Why or why not?
So yes, as I am sure we can all tell from this point in my blogging response, 'twas a ridiculous read and unless you like psychotic and emotionally distended ramblings, spare your self the anguish. Or unless you really adored Catcher in the Rye, in which case, go for, this is just the book for you.
Kyle Hess
ReplyDeletePeriod 3
Breathless by Dean Koontz
1) I absolutely loved this book. The wording was amazing and it had a very good story line. It was also one of those books that is trying to teach you an important lesson and I love learning lessons on life. This book was definately extremely well thought out and while during much of the beginning there were different stories about different characters who seemed to be living separate lives, everything came together as one and the lives of all of the characters finally met at an extremely engaging climax.
2) I sympathized with the main characters because they were trying to protect the animals from testing and whatever other creepy stuff they do to animals to find out what they are and there seemed that there was nothing they could do without the government finding out.
3) I did see myself in the characters because they want to do the right thing, actually, the morally right thing and they also have a love for both nature and animals, as do I.
4) The theme that presented itself to me in this book is that humans are seeking knowledge and they are also seeking power and money and basically anything that can help them better themselves. In doing so, we are not taking heed of the environment which surrounds us. We must not continue on the path of destruction that is degrading the world around us and we should rather adapt ourselves and our style of living to accomodate other creatures, beings, and species which are also trrying to live in our world. In the book, there are the creatures Puzzle and Riddle who will teach this and in society we need to teach future generations this same lesson.
5) So far, this book has stayed with me, I mean I still have it with me, and the ideas still remain.
6) I thought the book was really exciting and definately a page turner.
7) I would totally read this author again.
Whoops, I started out thinking I had to answer all of the questions, but I don't. Oh well, I kind've just realized it. Well I guess I'll just stop here then.
Niki Patel. Per. 4
ReplyDelete“Intensity” by Dean Koontz
Summary: The book was about Chyna Shepard, the main character, who is a college student visiting the family of her friend, Laura Templeton, for a long weekend. As a child she was abused by her mother and had been traumatized since that. While she was at the house, past midnight and everyone else was asleep, a murderous psychopath named Edgler Vess, has entered the house with the intent to kill everyone residing in that house. Although Vess did not know the Templetons, his main goal in life is to live fearlessly and without limits, and most of all, with intensity. He kills everyone except Chyna, who had hid from him. As she climbs aboard his motor home to find Laura, who Vess had taken, she finds out that he has another victim hidden away at his home. Through the words that Chyna lives by “Untouched and Alive”, she sets out to save the innocent 16 year old that Vess has held captive for so long.
*Did you like the book? Why or why not?
- I enjoyed the book a lot because it offers a lot of suspense and interesting scenes in it, that you wouldn’t normally find in other books. The plot is very unique and it was enjoyable to read something different for a change.
*Was the book exciting? Uplifting? Depressing? Surprising?
-This book was kind of depressing, not gonna lie! It’s always hard to read or hear about someone having a rough childhood and being put to the test over and over again. Although this story wasn’t true, its still very sad to read about Chyna, a girl who has been through the hardest of times and losing everything she had, lose her best friend and having to witness it as well. Not only that, but having to deal with a murderous man is something no one wants to have to do, and she had to really find it within herself to help the girl being held hostage. She could have easily got out of the situation, but she decides, through her own experiences that this poor girl shouldn’t have to deal with a man, when she has so much to live for. Through Chyna’s journey, she not only finds the innocent, but also always finds herself through this process.
*What cautions do you have about the book?
-At some points, the author took way to many pages to describe the scene. For example he spent almost 70 pages talking just about how Chyna navigated her way through the house without getting seen by Vess. Now, that’s a little bit too much! It was very unnecessary. It got very boring after a while! But overall, it was still a good book.
* What did you think of the end of the book?
-The end of the book was a little weird. Chyna rescues the captive girl and sets Vess on fire. Ummmm, did the author really need 436 pages to do that? It could have been better, but it was still inspiring to read how she went through this entire journey and came out victorious in the end.
Lenis Kruty.
ReplyDeletePeriod 03 November 20th, 2010
1984 by George Orwell
* Did you like the book? Why or why not?
I loved 1984. Every thought presented by Winston, every idea of the Inner Party, and just the situation of such an oppressive life made me wonder, what if our life was lived in that way? It explored humanity and the mind, which i also find very interesting, and the very end when O'Brien was explaining to Winston how the Party worked and about reality being just a perception, i was suprised as to how good his reasoning and explanations were. It made me think of The Modest Proposal by Jonathan Swift, were his idea was crazy, yet at the same time he had logical explanations and it gave you an awkward yet awe-struck feeling because you can't help but admire how he presented his reasons.
* Did you sympathize with the main character?/ Did you see yourself in any of the characters?
I did find myself sympathizing with Winston Smith, because he felt that the way the Inner Party controlled the people with wrong and deprived humans from rights they should have, such as freedom of thought and the right to protest, which everyone was afraid to do because they didn't want to disappear in the middle of the night(actually Winston didn't really know if there were more people thinking like him because everyone either bought in to the Propaganda or were really good at hiding their thoughts and expressions). But Winston thought a lot about this, as i do sometimes about life and society, and eventually he began to do little things that were against the Inner Party, such as writing his thoughts in a blank book. With the constant thoughts of Winston about society and humanity, it began making me question things about our government, reality, and humanity. I felt horrible for him, because i know how it feels to have thoughts like those, and the Inner Party was being oppressive. So i saw some of myself in Winston, but not really Julia, his lover, because she wasn't so afraid of getting caught doing things and was good at planning how they met, which for me would probably be a challenge if i was in their situation.
* What did you think of the end of the book?
The ending was probably my favorite part because it was when Winston was being convinced by O'Brien about a "brotherhood" group against the Inner Party, but later finds out he was working for the Thought Police. At first as i read part of the "goldstein(sp) book" about war and society i thought it was a bit boring but then i got into the ideas it presented and as i said before their reasoning made me wonder about society and the government today. Then i loved how when Winston was being tortured in what i think was the Love Ministry ironically, they "corrected" his mind and explained things such as reality being a perception. But the very ending of the book i disliked, because it seemed as if he lost his humanity, he and Julia don't really have feelings anymore, and O'Brien was still a character i couldnt fully understand. I wanted to see if he was once like Winston (because of a comment he had made), or if he was always a Thought Police.
* Would you read this author again?
Yes. I loved the way he presented ideas and reasonings, all the while keeping the story interesting.
* Did the book linger or stay with you?
This book changed the way i thought about certain things, so it continues to linger, and i find many times when i reference it. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys philosophising.
Sierra Johnson period 3
ReplyDelete"The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd
* What did you think of the end of the book?
I felt that the end really pulled the whole book together and resolved all of the major problems. Lily learns the truth about her mom and learns to forgive her which was very hard for her. She also is told that Our Lady will be her motherly figure for now on. T. Ray also shows up to scold her and take her home, but when she calls him "daddy," he backs off a considerable amount and ends up leaving her at the Boatwright house and still tells her still that she did in fact kill her mother. She ends up going to school with Zach and stays a member of the Boatwright family.
* Did you sympathize with the main character?
Yes. Lily throughout her life had many challenges. First off, she called her own father T. Ray because he really wasn't a very fatherly figure. He told her that she had killed her mother when she was about 4 years old so she had that on her back and it haunted her. Also, she was in love with a black named Zach but knew she couldn't be with him because of the racial discrimination of the time. Sadly she grew up without any parental figures. I personally have had the luxury of having both my parents living at home and I can't imagine where I'd be if it had been any different so I feel bad for her that she hadn't really had that figure until she went to the Boatwright house.
* Was the book challenging? Easy?
Personally I found this book to be pretty easy with some difficulty. I felt as I read, all of the themes were laid out crystal clearly even though they were hidden by the text itself. It flowed nicely and kept my attention.
* Did the book linger or stay with you?
Yes. I found myself more conscientious about how I viewed other people and their background. I also gained a greater appreciation for what people went through during that time in the South.
Rachael Hyer: period 4
ReplyDeleteWuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
*Did you like the book? Why or why not?
I did enjoy the book because it was a complicated romance. It made the story exciting and more intriguing. It was not predictable, but if it was written in more modern language it would be more understandable because it was often hard to understand.
*Did you sympathize with the main character?
Yes, because the main character, Lockwood, came into a conflict that he didn’t know he was getting it to. He came into a place where his hosts were not very welcoming to him. He had to learn on his own, and with the help of Nelly, that where he moved was dealing with family issues. Also, to top it off, Lockwood got sick and had to be healed to health by Nelly. But the story is mainly surrounded around Heathcliff and his romantic encounters. He appears to be the hero in this story, but proved to be false in the end because his true motifs are to get revenge on Catherine, Hindley, and the rest of the family.
*What is the theme?
I believe the theme is that no matter how hard you try, love can never die. This theme is evident between Catherine and Heathcliff’s everlasting love. Their love is the center of the story, and where most conflicts at Wuthering Heights are surrounded around.
*Did the book linger or stay with you?
The book lingered away from me because it didn’t relate to my life. I didn’t feel a real connection to any of the characters because they all were involved with so much drama, and my life contains no drama in it. I do not know of anyone that had similar problems as the characters in Wuthering Heights, so it didn’t really hit me deeply, or emotionally. But if I did know someone like any of the characters, the story would most likely stay with me.
Lyne Phan: Period 4
ReplyDeleteSong of the Buffalo Boy by Sherry Garland
* Did you like the book? Why or why not?
I loved this book so much. I found myself put in her shoes so many times throughout the story. It's a bit relatable since Loi, the main character and I are both Vietnamese, but she is half Vietnamese and half American. It became an interest to me right from the get-go, and her story got me hooked right from the beginning. This book shows what life is like in another world, how different life is in another country. Stereotypes, discrimination, racism, and reality takes on a different role in the story as Loi a half-breed Asian American is in search for her biological father many years after the Vietnam war.
* Did you see yourself in any of the characters?
I put myself in both Loi's shoes and her mom's shoes. In Vietnam, life is strict and parents always want best for their children like anyone would. A forced marriage became a possibility for Loi, to a man she despised. She longed for a young man her age named Khai. But sacrifices were made by both of them. I could imagine what it would be like if this happened in reality to me, but it's not something I'd like to imagine. Though my family is strict, my parents understand love and respect my choices rather than them choosing for me. Mainly, I put myself in Loi's character the most, not because it was her story to tell, but because I can picture myself with her struggles if that was my life. I would have loved to meet her.
* What did you think of the end of the book?
The end of the book, in all honesty disappointed me. I expected a happy ending like most stories I've read. To think after all the suffering she has been through, she deserves a better life. Although, there were both good news and bad news for the ending, but logically made sense.
* Would you recommend the book to someone? Why or why not?
I would definitely recommend this book for anyone who loves a love story, history, Asian culture, and some suspense. This was the perfect book for me among others. It is very moving, and emotional all in all. So if you like anything listed above, or all, I would strongly recommend this book for you!
Skylar Slotter
ReplyDeleteDracula by Bram Stoker
* Did you like the book? Why or why not?
I definitely enjoyed Bram Stoker's classic novel, Dracula. Although it may turn some readers away, I enjoyed the eerie mood and setting, which heightened the feeling of suspense throughout the book. I loved that it was really the beginning of the vampire mania that is currently sweeping the nation, and it sticks to the folklore that vampires been based on since. I also enjoyed the style in which the book was written. The diary entries and letters helped me to keep an idea of the timeline and made the story more believable.
* Did the book linger or stay with you?
The mood of the book did linger on with me throughout the day, which could be good or bad; I'm still uncertain. It didn't make me lash out and try to drink other people's blood, but I found myself sleeping a little uneasily after reading and jumping a bit at the mention of Transylvania. Luckily, this is not a common location to refer to. While it doesn't apply very much to my average school day, I still find myself criticizing modern-day spins on vampires, who are greatly lacking the evil that Stoker illustrates. It turned me against the Twilight Saga epidemic for good, so I would say that in that regard, it lingered with me.
* Was the book exciting? Uplifting? Depressing? Surprising?
Dracula combined many elements to create an overall intriguing piece of literature. The story is riddled with mystery from beginning to end, and includes moments of triumph, as well as those mixed with excitement and fear. There's romance between Jonathan and Mina, as well as multiple courters of Lucy, loss and sorrow in Lucy's death, and utter disgust and confusion in response to Renfield. Every emotion has its place in Dracula.
* Would you recommend the book to someone? Why or why not?
It is tricky to say whether or not I would recommend this book to other readers, because, as with many books, it depends on the readers themselves. If you are easily frightened or find no pleasure in creepy castles and bloodsucking demons, then this is not the book for you. If you like a quick read, or a good skimmer, this is also not the book for you. However, if you enjoy twisted plot lines and dark tales, especially those full of mystery that in the end embody the age old theme of good triumphing over evil, then by all means, read this dark fairytale. If you have an appreciation of classic literature, you'll most likely enjoy the diary and letter-style writing that helps to bring the story to life by adding a little sense of logos. And finally, if you're just sick of seeing dashing vampires everywhere, causing a war of the worlds between young girls, I would recommend you read this book, before you write off the undead entirely. I think you may find its powerful antagonist quite refreshing.
Marie Laule: Period 3
ReplyDeleteThe Choice by Nicholas Sparks
* Would you read this author again?
I would definitely read this author again because his stories are so interesting and have many dramatic twists. Also, his books are based on true events which makes it even more easier to connect with the author. Sparks is a genious and his writing is very appealing in the sense of displaying reality at its best and worst.
* Did the book linger or stay with you?
Yes, in the books I have read by Sparks there are events or settings that I find I have also experienced or observed and I still find connections with his stories very often. I think this is what makes the author so notable because his works are very relatable and can be seen in everyday life.
* What did you think of the end of the book?
I thought that the end of the book was very abrupt and unanswering. But then I read the Epilogue and it explains what happens after the last chapter. If I had not read the Epilogue I would have missed a very significant change in plot. It's very important!! This shows that even after Sparks is done writing, he can still have more to say and can add even more anticipation to his works.
Heather Cottrell Period 4
ReplyDeleteThe Cry of the Icemark by Stuart Hill
1. Did you like the book? Why or why not?
I greatly enjoyed reading this book. The main character was a strong female that had a bit of an attitude problem and a princess complex. I found her failed attempts to out shine the soldiers around her to be quite entertaining. The mythical creatures, which are found in abundance in this book, were portrayed as having human emotions and decision making skills without losing their horror characteristics. The vampires wanted human sacrifices instead of shinny Volvos.
2. Did you see yourself in any of the characters?
Oskan Witch’s Son, who is the best friend and love interest to the protagonist, is the character I identify with most. He was dragged into a bad situation without a clue of what to do or how to act. Instead of running away or allowing himself to be crushed under the new pressures that befall him, Oskan takes every problem one at a time and helps where he believes he is needed most. When thrust into a troublesome situation, I tend to take a deep breath and take baby steps until the problems have been worked out. I believe that if a person tries to tackle too many issues at once, than that person is just going to be buried alive. This systematic way of tackling problems is what causes me to identify with Oskan the most.
3. What did you think of the end of the book?
I found the end of the book to be a bit anticlimactic. The whole story is about the princess and her companion seeking the aid of monsters to help defend her country from an invading human army. The book ends with the epic battle between the newly allied good guys and an army nearly twice their size. The good guys won after only a few hours of clashing. The bad guys were made out to be nearly undefeatable, yet they fell apart as soon as their leader was taken out. Like I said, anticlimactic.