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A Rose for Emily

7 min read ⌚ There are not many short stories better than William Faulkner’s “A Rose for Emily.” And we believe that even its summary shows why. Read ahead! Or, even better, read the full story if you have some time. Believe us: you won’t regret it! Who Should Read “A Rose for Emily”? And Why? […]

Heart of Darkness

5 min read ⌚ Who Should Read “Heart of Darkness”? And Why? “Heart of Darkness” is a story about an ivory transporter called Marlow, who travels up the Congo to meet a man named the Kurtz, who has risen to be a god-like figure among the natives, and is known as a man of great abilities. […]

Lord of the Flies

8 min read ⌚ Enjoy rooting for Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark? Flash News: they didn’t fall in Panem directly from Mars! And it’s about time you found out something about “Lord of the Flies,” the original “Hunger Games.” The best part: its author, William Golding, is a Nobel Prize-winning novelist. So, yeah – for better […]

Everyday Use

5 min read ⌚ For today’s summary/lesson, we would like to ask you one very serious and overly complex question. Namely, how do you fight a centuries-long past of brainwashing without loudly rebelling in the present? Alice Walker asks the same question in her celebrated short story “Everyday Use.” Who Should Read “Everyday Use”? And Why? […]

The Scarlet Letter

5 min read ⌚ This historical fiction provides a throwback to an era, where individuals were frequently stripped of all basic rights. Nothing comes close to the idea of allowing everyone to live life by their own standards. In this book summary, we express our way of perceiving things and more. Who Should Read “The Scarlet […]

What Alice Forgot

9 min read ⌚ What if you suddenly forget everything about the last ten years of your life? Would you be able to understand how you got to where you are? And would you be happy with your life? Liane Moriarty tries to answer these questions in What Alice Forgot. Who Should Read “What Alice Forgot”? […]

The Bluest Eye

6 min read ⌚ We don’t need to tell you anything more but the fact that today’s summary is a story about a black 10-year girl back in the 1940s to make you realize that you’ll need some tissues and a lot of strength to endure it. But, this time, it’s even worse than you can […]

The Metamorphosis

5 min read ⌚ Have you ever been pushed away? Unsuited for the environment or the social group? We are here to give a critical review of the situation, which Franz so perfectly devised. Who Should Read “The Metamorphosis”? And Why? The Metamorphosis is a life-altering and capturing novel that brings human existence to another level […]

Diary of an Oxygen Thief

5 min read ⌚  A dreadful cover? Check! The font you’ve probably used last to write a high school essay? Check! An anonymous author? Check! New York Times Bestseller? Wait – what?! Not many books fill these criteria. In fact, “Diary of an Oxygen Thief” is the only one we can think of. Which is […]

Where She Went

6 min read ⌚ Sometimes, it feels like an impossible assignment to rekindle the love, hope and determination in your relationship. Unlucky accidents can make our love story go downwards or upside the hill. It’s your emotional readiness that will decide the victor. Who Should Read “Where She Went”? And Why? If you don’t fall into […]

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