January 27

Write a book review

Read a good book, or even a bad book lately? Write a review, without giving away the ending, in the form below.

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  1. suea

    Into the Forest by Louis Nowra

    I loved it, was disturbed by it, wanted the story to end but then didn’t!
    The story presented a precious look at our history and definitely questioned my idea of being a human being, the qualities of human beings and the loyalty of the animals.
    The descriptions of surviving in the forest and the changing seasons were vivid and complemented by the photographs.
    Highly recommended and the story stays with you long after you have finished reading.

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  2. KayB

    My Journey by Jim Stynes

    “If you let go of fear you can do anything – you can chase the things you really want to do and live the life you were born to live.”

    In June 2009, Jim Stynes was diagnosed with cancer and given nine months to live. But Jim was 43, healthy and fit, and did not have time for illness. He was a busy father, husband, brother, mentor, businessman and president of the Melbourne Football Club. Jim was also co-founder of and worker with the Reach Foundation.

    Jim gave his all to try and beat the disease, embraced life and made his journey public. His ability to never give in, to overcome pain and believe in himself gave him two extra years of life on the prognosis.

    This brutally honest and extraordinary story will appeal not only to sport fans. It is an inspiring story about getting the most out of every single day, whatever you do.

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  3. Nick Bugeja

    BOOK REVIEW 1984 by George Orwell

    Is there a more gloomy, sinister, utterly bleak piece of literature out on the market?

    Winston Smith, the protagonist of this dystopian classic, lives under a cloud of disillusion and restriction, enforced by the totalitarian leadership of Big Brother. He ironically works for the government who oppress him, re-writing the history books, literally. His existence unexpectedly revives itself with the help of the much younger Julia. With the government always watching, how long can Winston remain in such a state?

    The message contained within the book, the reason Orwell wrote this book, is so palpably poignant. You, well I, lived vicariously through Winston in a totalitarian society. All is conveyed through him. He is Orwell’s object, just as he is Big Brother’s, if you will.

    The potential, I found, for visualisation went far beyond any book I have ever read. Whether it was purely because I had recently watched V for Vendetta, or whether Orwell applied a heavy emphasis on description to aid him in his quest for darkness, I’d say the latter is more probable. I, too thought that his selection of words worked successfully in accordance to the picture that was being, no, that was painted. The style wasn’t eloquent so much as grating, but hey a good author can sometimes sacrifice style for function. After all, its message is everything.

    I loved the book for all its blackness, and a lesser person would’ve perceived it as oppressive as Big Brother itself. All I can say is this, I hope I never really live under a totalitarian government, metaphorically of course.

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