I Am the Messenger

For my choice novel I read I Am the Messenger. I would recommend this book to anyone. It is a book of many emotions and you will find yourself not wanting to put it down. The plot is filled with twists and turns making it impossible to figure it all out. In other words, it is very unpredictable  making it very interesting. The thing I loved the most about this book it that it made me have a new perspective of my own life. If you get the chance, you must read this book.

Iran leader

After doing the the online scavenger hunt I wanted to find out a little more on the current leader of Iran. I found that Ahmadinejad is a controversial figure both within Iran and internationally. He has been criticized domestically for his economic lapses and disregard for human rights. He launched agas rationing plan in 2007 to reduce the country's fuel consumption, and cut the interest rates private and public banking facilities could charge. He supports Iran's nuclear energy program. His election to a second term in 2009 was widely disputed and caused widespread protests domestically and drew significant international criticism. Major opposition parties, traditional clerical circles and influential Iranian politicians questioned the legitimacy of his presidency. The question here is why was he elected for another term if people dislike him so much. I guess the majority thought differently

My Sister's Keeper

Awhile ago we were asked to talk about films that were either good or bad movie adaptations. I automatically thought of the book My Sister's Keeper. After finishing the book I could not wait to go see the movie. Although it was still a decent movie, it didn't complete follow the book. Probably the most disappointing part was the ending. The end of the book was full of twists and turns and I was sitting in the theater waiting for these events to happen, but then the movie just ended. I will admit the movie had a happier ending--comparatively of course--but I was just a little upset that the full ending wasn't shown in the movie.

A lion's roar can be heard from five miles away.

I really liked how this book was based on historical events of the middle east. I wasn't well educated on the the history of those countries and I enjoyed learning about it while reading. I liked the reading experience because it was different from what I am used to reading. It was fun to be able to look at the pictures to actually see the point the aurthor was trying to get across. I would definitely keep Persepolis in the curriculum. It shows students a different reading style, gives students something different to read about and it fits the theme of coming of age.

It took Leo Tolstoy six years to write "War & Peace".

Although it was at times difficult to keep going, looking back I am really glad that I did. By the end of the book I found it more difficult to put down. I really enojoyed the plot of the book. The twists and turns and unbelieveable coincidences kept the story going. It stuck with the theme of coming of age because throughout the book we saw Jane continue to grow and become her own person. This book should be taught in College Literature because I think it is of college reading level and it will give you some mad street cred.

Christmas Trees Grow 15 Years Before They Are Sold

Browsing Sparknotes one day I came across something very interesting. One of the sections talks about the true meaning of Jane Eyre's name. Jane is a name normally associated with being plain. This calls attention to Jane's status. The other, well-off women in the story have more extravagant names, examples being Blanche, Eliza, and Georgiana. As for the the last name it says that Eyre connects to "aire" and in french it means a birds nesting place. I found this especially interesting because it helps ties together the motif of birds in the book.

Cats Sleep 16 to 18 Hours Per Day

Looking back at the Catcher in the Rye there was a  reoccurring idea that I don't remember talking about but have wondered about. I noticed in the book Holden's concern for the Ducks. He seems to be more troubled about the ducks dying rather than awaiting their return. Holden has experienced death more than once with his brother Allie and James Castle, so his mind can't help but have thoughts of death. I just think that this motif helps back up that death is a huge theme in both the book and Holden's life.