Category Archives: Over 375 pages

“Lies My Teacher Told Me”

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Victoria Waddle

  Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong by James W. Loewen This book was originally published in 1994 and was revised in 2007. I’d been thinking about reading it for a long time, but … Continue reading →

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“The Best American Short Stories 2008”

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Victoria Waddle

The Best American Short Stories 2008 edited by Salman Rushdie More great short stories! I had to buy this book for a class I was taking—then I lost the book and bought another one—then I found the first one—so, I … Continue reading →

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“The Count of Monte Cristo” Student Reviews 2009

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Victoria Waddle

The following reviews by COHS students are on “The Count of Monte Cristo” by Alexander Dumas. Genre: Historical Pages: 1312 Reviewer: Ron W. The story begins when the main character Edmond Dantes and Fernand Mondego land on the island of … Continue reading →

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“The Man in the Iron Mask” Student Reviews 2009

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Victoria Waddle

The Man in the Iron Mask by Alexandre Dumas Genre: Fiction Pages: 588 of the story, and 626 pages including explanatory notes. Reviewer: Christian I. The Man in the iron Mask by Alexandre Dumas is an excellent novel. It is … Continue reading →

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“Emma” Student Reviews 2009

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Victoria Waddle

The following COHS student reviews are on “Emma” by Jane Austen. Genre: Novel/ romance Pages: 370 (depending on edition) Reviewer: Andria R. Emma is an upper class lady that thinks of herself a great matchmaker to the people she knows. … Continue reading →

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“The Brothers Karamazov” Student Reviews 2009

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Victoria Waddle

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 →

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“Oliver Twist” Student Reviews 2009

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Victoria Waddle

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 →

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“Crime and Punishment” Student Reviews 2009

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Victoria Waddle

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 →

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“Jane Eyre” Student Reviews 2009

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Victoria Waddle

The following reviews by COHS students are about “Jane Eyre” by Charlotte Bronte. Genre: Historical Fiction Pages: 560 Reviewer: Robert S. Jane Eyre, an orphan whose father and mother was killed by typhus, lives in Gateshead at age ten with … Continue reading →

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“Pride and Prejudice” Student Reviews 2009

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Victoria Waddle

The following are COHS student reviews of “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen. Genre: Romance Pages: 360-392 (depending on publisher/edition) Reviewer: Nicole C. Elizabeth is at the age where she is to marry, but turns down a proposal from Mr. … Continue reading →

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