Anne Brontë’s classic novel, Agnes Grey, is a semi-autobiographical account of the young woman’s experiences working as a governess. The book is set in Victorian Bath and gives the reader a glimpse of Brontë’s far-reaching outlook on life and society. When Agnes sets out to work in the capacity of a governess at some wealthyContinue reading “Agnes Grey by Anne Brontë”
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A Flutter in the Colony by Sandeep Ray
Sandeep Ray’s historical fiction narrates the story of a young couple who make their way from newly-independent India to a town in Malaya. In a manner befitting the cadence of his writing, the author introduces us to the highly turbulent environments of Bengal and Malaya, as the respective regions grapple with communal tensions and theContinue reading “A Flutter in the Colony by Sandeep Ray”
With The Fire On High
Emoni Santiago has a lot to work for – her school grades, her 3 year-old daughter, helping her grandma run the house and maintaining a cordial relation with the father of her child. But despite the wearisome nature of her days, there is one thing that helps soothe all her worries. Emoni’s very soul speaksContinue reading “With The Fire On High”
The Near Witch
In the town of Near, there are no strangers. The resident families have been there through it all. So when the arrival of a mysterious boy precedes the gradual disappearances of the children in the town, the people of Near call for retribution. Although Lexi spied this stranger from her window, becoming one with theContinue reading “The Near Witch”
Heroine
Mindy McGinnis’ Heroine goes above and beyond what a typical YA fiction does. It gets rid of character stereotypes, depicts the alienating nature of adolescence, shows the disconnect between parents and children, all the while narrating a heartrending story about a softball player battling opioid addiction. Mickey Catalan finds herself at crossroads when an accidentContinue reading “Heroine”
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