GREAT EXPECTATIONS (CHARLES DICKENS)

This book describes the story of an orphan, Pip who lives with his elder sister and her husband who was a blacksmith. On Christmas day at the graveyard, while looking at his parent’s grave, he is confronted by a person believed to be a criminal. Pip helped the man that day and the man never forgot him. The next part of the story shows Pip falling in love and gaining access to a humongous fortune, but with a few conditions. He would not know the person who was giving him the fortune until that person decided to reveal it. Pip was happy with these conditions.

But there are many mysteries or gaping holes in the plan. Who was the other conflict he had seen on the graveyard that day? Why did he always feel so bad? All these questions and many more will continue to arise as you read the book. So, haste thee, before it is too late…

I recommend this book to children of ages 11+.

THE HOWLER RATING: ★★★☆☆

By Arhant

ANNE OF GREEN GABLES (L. M. MONTGOMERY)

 

Because of a slight misunderstanding, Anne Shirley is sent to Green Gables from the orphanage where she was living. Green Gables was owned by Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert. Anne was soon accepted as a Cuthbert. Anne was a lively, smart, spritely and a jumpy girl. This book describes the various problems Anne meets during her life at Green Gables. She meets kindred spirits, gets in trouble at school and is very protective about her hair.

I recommend this book to people who love a good quote. For example, there is this one: “My life is a perfect graveyard of burned hopes.” But there many more like the above to enjoy in the wonderful series of novels about Anne’s thoughts and exploits.

This book has a mixed genre – it has adventure, comedy, scary parts, and romantic ones.

 I recommend this book to children of ages 11+.

THE HOWLER RATING: ★★★★★

By Arhant