Category Archives: Fiction
“Things Fall Apart” Student Reviews 2009
The following reviews by COHS students are on “Things Fall Apart” by Chinua Achebe Genre: Classic African Novel Pages: 181 Reviewer: Raven W. This novel is about a man named Okonkwo, who strived to be better than his poor, undependable … Continue reading
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“The Brothers Karamazov” Student Reviews 2009
The following reviews by COHS students are on “The ” by Fyodor Dostoevsky. Genre: Realistic Fiction Pages: 776 Reviewer: Michael T. The book begins with Alyosha dedicating his life to religion and the highly respected monk Zosima who he will … Continue reading
“Oliver Twist” Student Reviews 2009
The following reviews by COHS students are on “Oliver Twist” by Charles Dickens Genre: Classic drama Pages:350 Reviewer: Zachary D. First Oliver gets kicked out of his orphanage then he goes to a coffin making place. After that he runs … Continue reading
Posted in Classic Fiction, Fiction, Over 375 pages
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“Crime and Punishment” Student Reviews 2009
The following reviews by COHS students are on “Crime and Punishment” by Fyodor Dostoyevsky. Genre: Fiction Pages: 542 Reviewer: Alejandra M. Raskolnikov kills two people and robs them. Later on he is speaking with the murderers and faints so the … Continue reading
“Trainspotting” Student Reviews 2009
The following review of “Trainspotting” by Irvine Welsh was written by COHS student Nicole A. Genre: Fiction Pages: 348 This novel is the tale of a group of Scottish heroin addicts, mainly a man named Renton. Similar to “Joy Luck … Continue reading
“The Picture of Dorian Gray” Student Reviews 2009
The following are reviews by COHS students of “The Picture of Dorian Gray” by Oscar Wilde. Genre: Faustian theme, horror gothic fiction Pages: 235 Reviewer: Charmaine M. Dorian Gray was this man of whom everyone liked so much for his … Continue reading
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“The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” Student Reviews 2009
The following are reviews by COHS students of “The Strange Tale of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” by Robert Louis Stevenson. Genre: Gothic Horror Pages: 224 Reviewer: Gavin G. The book follows a lawyer named Mr. Utterson, as he tries … Continue reading
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‘Like Water for Chocolate” Student Review 2009
The following are reviews by COHS students for “Like Water for Chocolate” by Laura Esquivel. Genre: Magical Realism Pages: 246 Reviewer: Alejandra Q. Like water for Chocolate is a story about a girl, Tita De La Garza, who wants to … Continue reading
“The Time Machine” Student Reviews 2009
The following are COHS student reviews of “The Time Machine” by H. G. Wells. Genre: Science and World Fiction Pages: 190 Reviewer: Josh B. The book starts in the late 1800’s with the protagonist, known as the Time Traveler, suddenly … Continue reading
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“Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” Student Reviews 2009
The following are student reviews of “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll. Genre: Fantasy Pages: 208 Reviewer: Hannah A. Alice falls asleep under a tree and travels to a wonderland. When she’s asleep, she meets mad hatters, white rabbits, … Continue reading
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