Review: Old School

Old School by Tobias Wolff

My rating: 3 of 5 stars



This was another book from Shelly's "required summer reading" list for her English students. It reminded me a little of the movie, "The Dead Poet's Society." Basically it's about an elite school for boys who have an unusual interest in literature. I like that the story primarily follows one boy's struggle to find his voice. THAT I could relate with. I also appreciated the cameo appearances from several real-world authors. The protagonist in this book did make me wonder if I shouldn't give Hemingway a second chance. Not many things could do that.



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Review: The Elite

The Elite by Kiera Cass

My rating: 3 of 5 stars



Similarly to Book 1, The Elite reminded me of the reality show, The Bachelor. Except that most of the characters have some class and the story is more engaging. The romance is exciting in a youthful, dramatic, indecisive kind of way, but love triangles are not as enthralling to me as they used to be. I have a hard time respecting these heroines who can't decide which boy they love more. Still, an entertaining read.



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Review: The Selection

The Selection by Kiera Cass

My rating: 3 of 5 stars



It's a good recommendation if you need a fluffy, young adult romance/dystopia that is well-written and interesting. I didn't quite understand why there could be such a controversy about it. Maybe I'm not reading deep enough. I thought it was a cross between a spin-off of the Bible story of Esther and The Bachelor. Make of that what you will. Book 2 is available and I believe Book 3 is coming out next year?



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