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Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 04:02:06 +0000

Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver explores the gritty realities and tender moments of modern Appalachia as seen through the eyes of the young protagonist, Demon. Discover the powerful themes of resilience, justice, and community in this captivating literary odyssey.

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To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 04:41:39 +0000

The story in To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is told from the point of view of Scout (Jean-Louise Finch), a six year old girl, through various events that happen in the town of Maycomb and in particular, the court case of Tom Robinson as her father Atticus Finch acts as Tom’s defence lawyer.

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Book Review: The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd

Sat, 18 Apr 2020 11:23:51 +0000

The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd was a funny and sweet story mixed with the serious topic of the Civil Rights Agreement of the 1960s in USA.

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Book Review: The Catcher in the Rye by J D Salinger

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 13:26:45 +0000

I think why The Catcher in the Rye by J D Salinger has been so successful over the past several decades is because of its interesting depiction of issues that only concern us as we get older.

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