"Lamb to the Slaughter" by Roald Dahl Questions and Answers
To understand “Lamb to the Slaughter” fully, it requires more than simply understanding the events of the story. It is important also to …
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"War and Remembrance" Character Review and Analysis
“War and Remembrance” is the sequel to Herman Wouk’s “The Winds of War.” The story of the Henry and Jastrow families starting …
Continue ReadingA Book Summary of Graceling: A Teenage Fantasy Novel
“Graceling” is a great fantasy novel for young adults and teenagers, and it can serve as well as a suitable introduction to the fantasy …
Continue ReadingA List of All the Characters in The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin
“The Westing Game,” a Newberry Medal-winning children’s novel, is a contest between 16 heirs for the inheritance of their …
Continue ReadingFive Fantastic Post Apocalyptic Novels and Series
Looking forward to the end of the world? Want to experience the aftermath of a worldwide disaster without all that annoying death and suffering? Check …
Continue ReadingSummary and Review Full Dark, No Stars by Stephen King
This latest quartet of long stories/novellas is grim even by the standards of Stephen King. “1922,” “Big Driver,” “Fair Extension” and “A Good …
Continue ReadingThe History of Science Fiction: The Forerunners Who Wrote the First SF Novels
Science fiction is the youngest of all literary genres. While the appreciation of stories based on science or about the future was birthed only in the …
Continue ReadingJ. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit Chapter Summary - Our Journey Begins
Tolkien’s, The Hobbit is a classic story, perhaps the first modern fantasy. Whether you are reading it for pleasure or an assignment, it can be …
Continue ReadingWhat Are the Conflicts in "The Crucible" - An Outline
Arthur Miller’s play “The Crucible” is a powerful tale, recounting the events of the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Some of the themes covered …
Continue ReadingThe Five Best Kurt Vonnegut Books: "Cat's Cradle," "Slaughterhouse Five," "Deadeye Dick" and More
Read “Slaughterhouse Five” and looking for more Vonnegut? Curious about the Vonnegut “Ice 9” reference that appears so often …
Continue Reading"The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" Quotes and Famous Lines
Douglas Adams was a magnificent author, and “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” quotes within this article prove that not only …
Continue ReadingThe Complexity of the Characters in "Flowers in the Attic" by V.C. Andrews
The characters in “Flowers in the Attic” are very complex. The complexity stems from the many layers of contradictions that can be found …
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