Friday, October 30, 2009
Finished It...
Buried, by Robin Merrow MacCreadyRating: ☆☆☆☆
A teenager struggles with obsessive compulsive disorder while living in a parent-less household. Claudine's mother has taken off again without notice, likely on another drinking binge with a new boyfriend. This books shows what it is like to live with OCD, and how people unwisely suppress their emotions. With a shocking twist that would make Pete Hautman proud, Buried is a winner. -KL
Journaling Extension
Please note that there has been an extension granted for the third journal letter. This assignment is now due on Friday, 11/6.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Finished It...
Rat Lifeby Tedd Arnold
Rating: ☆☆
This novel turned out to be a disappointment for me. With characters that just weren't all that interesting, and a mystery that grew stale, this book just didn't work. Arnold makes some interesting points regarding Vietnam veterans and the ages of those who served, but there isn't much else of interest here. His overuse of exclamation points was maddening and almost insulting to young writers and readers. I'm puzzled as to why this book won an Edgar Award.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
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