I Recently finished Rainbow Rowell’s novel, Eleanor & Park. Rainbow Rowell wrote fan fiction before she became an author, and listens to sad music when she writes. This book received many awards and landed on lots of year-end lists. I first read it last year, and I assumed that I wouldn’t like it. It was … Continue reading Rene’s Letter Essay #2: Eleanor & Park
Almost a week ago, I finished reading 172 hours on the moon. This book is a 368 page science fiction/mystery novel by Johan Harstad. Johan Harstad was born in Norway, just like one of his characters in the novel. Johan Harstad is also the winner of the 2008 Brage Award. The Brage Award is a … Continue reading Ellie’s Letter Essay #2: 172 Hours on the Moon
Recently I have read The Compound is a 341 page science fiction book published in 2008 by S.A. Bodeen, an interesting book, about a boy named Eli, who during the story has been locked underground in a Compound by his father, during nuclear war. Once inside they need to survive for 15 years, but food … Continue reading Matthew’s Letter Essay #2: The Compound
Recently, I finished Now is the Time for Running, a 230 page novel by Michael Williams. Michael Williams is a recognized author. He is a writer of plays, musicals, operas, and novels and the Managing Director of Cape Town Opera in South Africa. He began writing “radio plays” while studying at University of Cape Town … Continue reading Max B’s Letter Essay #2: Now Is the Time for Running