Classics

All Creatures Great and Small – book review

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All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot Autobiography Biography Classics Funny Nonfiction * * * * Stars (Great!) Follows James Herriot’s adventures as a newly qualified vet working under his slightly more experienced senior vet in the boonies of Yorkshire, where he meets a variety of memorable farmers and pet owners and falls in love with the people and the land. Follows his first couple of years working for the practice. Homey, hilarious and … Read more

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn – Read It and Rate It

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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain Adventure Classic Historical Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” is about a young boy and an African American slave who escape town to the free states. Along the way they face many obstacles such as prejudice against color. Although this book has an older style of writing, I enjoyed it very much. I liked reading the various forms of … Read more

Invisible Man – Read It and Rate It

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The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells Classic Mystery Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) “The Invisible Man” is about a man, well, an invisible man, who comes to a country village in a heavy snow storm. People start to suspect this man and want to know why he wears bandages. Some say he’s a killer who is wanted by the police. Once he shows himself, the people get frightened and once the … Read more

Les Miserables – Read It and Rate It

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Les Miserables by Victor Hugo Adventure Classic Historical Fiction Realistic Fiction Romance Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) An unforgettable classic that illustrates forgiveness, love, and betrayal. Ex-convict Jean Valjean influences the lives of many as the notorious war rages on. He learns the values of life and love and what it truly means to be forgiven and to love. 

Great Expectations – Read It and Rate It

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Great Expectations by Charles Dickens Classic Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) One of the most acclaimed and notable works of Dickens. Follows the story of a young boy who meets three people who influence the rest of his life. Consequently, Pip learns the results of his choices, and learns the heights of his expectations. Pip learns in the most curious ways what the meaning of being a true gentleman is. 

Midsummer Night’s Dream – Read It and Rate It

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream by Shakespeare Classic Drama Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) A young girl’s father wants her to marry one man, but she loves another. She runs away into the woods with her love. A fairy’s servant messes with their love and soon the girl’s love hates her and loves the girl’s friend. As the story continues there are many fights, but all is righted in the end. 

To Kill a Mockingbird – Read It and Rate It

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To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Classic Historical Fiction Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This is the famous fictional story of Scout Finch, a young girl living in the 1900s. Scout must decide between her own morals and those of society on the issues of race and equality. I love this book very much.  Harper Lee has created lovable characters you won’t forget. Her writing style made reading … Read more

Hobbit – Read It and Rate It

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The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien Adventure Classic Fantasy Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Bilbo Baggins is a simple, unassuming, non-adventurous hobbit. His life is unexpectedly changed when he is whisked away by thirteen dwarves and a wizard called Gandalf. They run into many curious situations along the way, such as a quarrel with goblins, a gold-obsessed dragon, and a strange creature galled Gollum. In this event, Bilbo sets a precedent for … Read more

East of Eden – Read It and Rate It

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East of Eden by John Steinbeck Classic Historical Fiction Review #1 * * Stars (Just ok) Set in the Salinas Valley, California, Steinbeck tells in immense detail the story of two families and how their stories intertwine. The Hamilton family is based off of Steinbeck’s family. This book is hard to read because the details are sometimes “too descriptive,” and it becomes hard to follow. Review #2 * Star (A waste of time!) “East of … Read more