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Fahrenheit 451 and the Decline of Reading
Information Book Title: Fahrenheit 451 Author: Ray Bradbury Publisher: Ballantine Books Publish Date: October 19, 1953 Genres: fiction, classics, dystopian, science fiction Moods: dark, reflective, tense Pace: medium Synopsis Fahrenheit 451 is about Guy Montag, a fireman in a world where books are illegal and reading is basically a crime. Instead of putting out fires, he burns books, and society is obsessed with screens, fast entertainment, and shallow distractions. But then

Isabela Chieffi
Feb 144 min read


Classic Book Review: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
Information Book Title: Jane Eyre Author: Charlotte Brontë Publisher: Smith, Elder & Co. Publish Date : October 19, 1847 Genres: fiction, classics, literary, romance Moods: dark, emotional, mysterious Pace: slow-paced If you enjoy classic, character-driven stories, you might like my review of The Picture of Dorian Gray , which also explores identity and complexity in a darker, more philosophical way. Synopsis Jane Eyre is about a girl who grows up feeling alone her whole l

Isabela Chieffi
Nov 30, 20252 min read


Classic Book Review: The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
Information Book Title: The Picture of Dorian Gray Author: Oscar Wilde Publisher: Penguin Classics Publish Date : 1891 Genres: fiction, classics, horror, lgbtqia+, literary Moods: dark, mysterious, reflective Pace: medium-paced Synopsis The Picture of Dorian Gray is about a handsome young guy named Dorian who wishes he could stay young forever, while his portrait ages instead. As he dives into a life of pleasure and excess, the painting starts to reveal the truth about who h

Isabela Chieffi
Oct 18, 20252 min read


Book Review: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
Information Book Title: Frankenstein Author: Mary Shelley Publisher: (originally) Henry Colburn & Richard Bentley Publish Date: January 1, 1818 Genres: fiction, classics, horror, literary, science fiction Moods: dark, mysterious, reflective Pace: medium-paced Synopsis Victor Frankenstein is a super smart student who gets a little too obsessed with his science experiments. He wants to figure out how to bring things back to life, but once he finally does it, he freaks out. He c

Isabela Chieffi
Nov 3, 20243 min read


Book Review: The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Information Book Title: The Secret Garden Author: Frances Hodgson Burnett Genres: fiction, classics Moods: hopeful, inspiring,...

Isabela Chieffi
Jun 9, 20242 min read


Classic Book Review: Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller
Summary of the book Death of a Salesman is a moving and timeless play written by Arthur Miller. In a 24-hour window, readers can explore the life of Willy Loman, a devoted salesman who struggles with the idea of the American Dream and the pressures of society. Upon reaching the conclusion of the book, readers can see how family dynamics, personal identity, and the desire for success and recognition play a role in someone's mental health. Willy Loman and the Danger of Extrinsi

Isabela Chieffi
Jul 2, 20233 min read
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