Book Reveiws: Making a decision

Brave New World:

This review was very informative and conveys a very positive message about the book. I like how the author provides a brief summary of the novel and talks about central themes. "I think this book is really interesting as it explores the dangers of technology and what it can do to a whole world;” (A, Aiman) This review makes me want to read the book because it relates the message to our everyday lives and even gives what he thinks is a good audience for Brave New World.

A, Aiman. "Brave New World by Aldous Huxley - Review." The Guardian. Guardian News and Media, 29 Mar. 2012. Web. 25 July 2016.

The Road:

I like this review especially because it goes in-depth about the messages and symbolism in the book without spoiling anything. It entices me to read the books with all of the underlining metaphors that this critique mentions. Alan Warmer also quotes the book frequently to prove his point specifically noting the bond between the father and the son. This review makes me want to read this novel as he says, “Set piece after set piece, you will read on, absolutely convinced, thrilled, mesmerised with disgust and the fascinating novelty of it all” (Warmer, Alan)

Warner, Alan. "Review: The Road by Cormac McCarthy." The Guardian. Guardian News and Media, 04 Nov. 2006. Web. 25 July 2016.

Frankenstein:

This review is the clearest and most straightforward from all that I have read. This author doesn’t dance around with a long and tedious summary of the novel nor does he explain the allegories. This author clearly states what he likes about the book like the different perspectives and relationships while critiquing certain things like Frankenstein’s narration. He explains how he felt reading the book like when he says, “More than anything else this is a sad book, when you think about what would have happened if the monster had not been so alone, and if every human had not spurned him in the way they did. I have been thinking about this ever since I turned the final page.” (Valentine) Overall, I think this is a very good review because it is short and to the point. The rating of 4/5 at the end is also helpful to wrap things up.

Valentine. "Frankenstein by Mary Shelley – Review." The Guardian. Guardian News and Media, 06 Aug. 2014. Web. 25 July 2016.

           I have made the decision to read The Road by Cormac McCarthy for Unit 4 novel study. Btoh reviews that I read from Independent UK Newspaper and The Guardian Magazine convinced me to choose this book because it has many allegories, symbolisms and messages that relate to our society today. The Independent review mentioned that The Road  makes the reader appreciate our world today while we have it because in the post-apocalyptic world that McCarthy has created, nothing is left. I also like the idea that there are only two main charactres who have a really strong bond, therefore, I will be able to really focus on the evolution of their charactres as the novel progresses. Im excited to start reading this novel!