THE BASICS Title: American War Author: Omar El Akkad Genre: Dystopian War Fiction Structure: Third-person linear narration bookended with first person narration First Line: “When I was young, I collected postcards.” Synopsis: An audacious and powerful debut novel: a second American Civil War, a devastating plague, and one family caught deep in the middle a story that asks what might happen…
Book Review: “Marlena” by Julie Buntin
THE BASICS Title: Marlena Author: Julie Buntin Genre: Contemporary Fiction Structure: Linear first-person with varying time perspectives First Line: “Tell me what you can’t forget, and I’ll tell you who you are.” THE GOOD The good is great. I’ll summarize for you in my usual five points. There’s more than these five points, but I think these are great starters….