The Thousandth Floor first caught my attention after I saw it described as a "futuristic Gossip Girl" and I can definitely see why that conclusion was met. McGee's debut novel is a sleek look at what the lives of the rich (and poor!) could be like in a hundred years time, where your floor in the tower essentially determines your status.
All of the characters were adequately and nicely developed, with no one character getting an unbalancing amount more or less development. Though the introduction of so many characters — the story is from the perspectives of five characters, if I remember correctly, — as the novel progressed, it became easier to keep up with the shifts in each chapter. It was also a welcome change to not read a dystopia/utopia/futuristic story that centred around a 'chosen one', a cliché which I feel is running dry in all honesty. My only character related criticism would probably be **SPOILERS** the romance arc with Avery and her adopted brother. Why there is a current 'trend' of incest in fiction is beyond me, but there we
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Needless to say — and I will attempt to convey my point without spoilers — I fully expected that scenario to occur, but not that person. As the final chapter drew to a close, the pace grew visibly quicker and I couldn't help but put everything else in my life on hold until I was finished. The suspense was, in my opinion, perfect. Not too much so as to make the scene jarring; not too little as to leave things slightly boring.
All in all, The Thousandth Floor is a book that I am definitely glad I have read. It was thought-provoking, and a nice deviation from your stereotypical 'one chosen woman must save all of humanity with the help of tall, mysterious man' malarkey 9yes, that is a technical term). Anyone who is looking for drama, romance, and advanced technology, then I must highly recommend to you McGee's debut
In my opinion I thought that this book was a very good book. In this chapter I will describe the setting, theme, plot and conflict etc. This book had a few different settings like
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I think that this work is a very well put together book. Even though In the earlier questions I make it sound like a ten on ten this book is not. I rate this book a 9/10 for the soul reason that it was on a very directed path and you could the events that were going to happen before they did by just reading the book. Even the twist that the author put in were not that book which made some of the book predictable and who really wants a book in which they know everything that is going to happen.
I found it extraordinary with every decision or turning point a character faced in their lives. What I have assimilated from this book is you cannot let where you come from determine your path, it is only you who can determine your future. This is also why the author Wes was one of my favorite characters in this narrative. His story is one out of a multitude that shows anyone can have a bright future. But I did not discern any similarities with the characters and myself. We all were born into different situations and grew up around opposite influences. Overall, my impression of the novel is positive I believe it is an outstanding book and anyone else who reads it I would hope agrees. I would definitely recommend this book to people because it may help them appreciate
The book ,Legend, by Marie Lu was a breathtaking page turner. I normally don't enjoy reading, yet with this novel I couldn’t seem to put the book down. In the depths of this story was a rebellion against a leading group of a capital and a poverty,-stricken group being ruled over. The end of every chapter left me wanting more and more. Each turn of a page was
Girl Interrupted is Susanna Kaysen 's memoir a series of recollections and reflections of her nearly two year stay at a residential psychiatric program at McLean Hospital in Belmont, Massachusetts. She looks back on it with a sense of surprise. In her memoir she considers how she ended up at McLean, and whether or not she truly belonged there. Each chapter focuses on one aspect of her experience. Founded in the late 19th century, McLean Hospital had been a facility for troubled members of wealthy and aristocratic families. By the late 1960s, however, McLean had fallen into a period neglect. This was a time of great change in the mental health care field. Kaysen grew up in a wealthy and prestigious family. Like most teenagers, she was rebellious at times, confused and unsure about her future. She didn’t want to go to college and slept with her high school English teacher. She witnessed firsthand the widening generation gap that was developing in the late 1960s. Older generations looked at Kaysen’s generation 's world with alarm.
In the book Girl, Interrupted by Susanna Kaysen, Susanna Kaysen was only 18 years old when she agreed to enter a medium security psychiatric facility in Boston, McLean hospital in April 1967, after a failed suicide attempt. She insisted that her over dose on aspirin was not a suicide attempt, but after a 20 minute interview the doctor decided she needed to be admitted to a hospital. During her prolonged two-year stay at the hospital Kaysen describes the issues that most of the patients in her ward have to deal with and how they all differently deal with the amount of time they must stay in the hospital for. While in the hospital Kaysen experienced a case of depersonalization where she tried to pull the skin of her hands to see if there were bones underneath, after a failed escape attempt. Soon, after going to therapy and analysis she was labeled as having recovered from borderline personality disorder. After her release she realizes that McLean Hospital provided patients with more freedom than the outside world, by being free responsibility of parental pressure, free from school and job responsibilities, and being free from the “social norms” that society comes up with. Ultimately, being in captivity gave the patients more freedom then in society and created a safe environment in which patients wanted to stay in.
One complaint many reviewers share is that the characters were all connected in sometimes implausible ways. What are the chances Cruncher would be at the exact right time and place for the funeral? Or that Defarge would find Dr. Manette's letter? What are the chances Lucie and Dr. Manette arrive just in time to save Darnay? But it is hard to criticize these necessary deus ex machina, for they make plot possible. I feel like Lucy was one of the least developed characters. Dickens represents her as an angel, always kind and loving, never complaining. There is very little depth to her character, and she can be interpreted as a symbol of love and peace, not a fleshed out character. However, despite flaws, the book possesses many
Will, the protagonist, was very likable as well. However, his character only evolved for me as a result of Harlen’s unconditional and relentless friendship with him. In short, Will’s character would’ve lacked without the likeness of a Harlen Bigbear. The character naming was also very ingenious. The Oldpersons, Prettywomans, baby South Wing, and others were interesting and clever last names that made the notion of identifying with the characters even more interesting and the reading, fun.
Mrs. Fox, by Sarah Hall was published in 2014. Mrs. Fox is a short story by Sarah Hall about a woman who turns into a fox during her pregnancy, much to the dismay of her husband. Mrs. Fox describes a woman who is not satisfied with her life with her husband, Mr. Fox. They both remain detached thorough the story. When Mrs. Fox turns into a fox, Mr. Fox does not understand why his wife was not happy or satisfied in her human life. Sarah Hall does a wonderful job of displaying out an unusually intriguing setting, a breath taking characterization of the two main characters Mr. and Mrs. Fox, and she displays a dark and modern theme, rightfully earning the BBC National short story
We have all heard the African proverb that says, “It takes a village to raise a child.” The response given by Emma Donoghue’s novel Room, simply states, “If you’ve got a village. But if you don’t, then maybe it just takes two people” (Donoghue 234). For Jack, Room is where he was born and has been raised for the past five years; it is his home and his world. Jack’s “Ma” on the other hand knows that Room is not a home, in fact, it is a prison. Since Ma’s kidnapping, seven years prior, she has survived in the shed of her capturer’s backyard. This novel contains literary elements that are not only crucial to the story but give significance as well. The Point-of-view brings a powerful perspective for the audience, while the setting and
I didn’t expect a lot from the book, especially since the first chapter had me thinking it would mostly dwell on the romantic aspects of the story. I was so wrong. While romance is an important theme in the book - it’s why “Judge”, as he calls himself, decides to kill Eva in the first place and it's why Judge wants Nate dead later in the book - the romantic plot did not over take the mystery and fantasy parts like I thought it would. Everything is balanced perfectly. Some might not even consider this book fantasy because of how well Eva’s powers are incorporated with the story. The only disappointment I felt while reading this book was that one week when I had lost it and was sure that I would never get to finish Eva’s story. This book is split into 3 point of views - Eva’s, her best friend, Grace’s, and Judge’s - which makes it crucial to read the “title” of every chapter if you want to know who’s talking since the book is written in first person. It takes a lot of talents to switch up points of view like that without getting you readers confused but Marr does it effortlessly with one point of view per chapter. Not only is the writing flawless but she keeps tension high by revealing things to the reader before the characters know about them. One of the most heart-stopping moments for me was when I found out Judge’s actual identity and just how close to Eva he was. It makes you more scared for
Amy Dunne at first expression is a nice, cool, stylish female who would be an ideal daughter and wife. She is her parents’ inspiration for a children’s book series called “Amazing Amy”, which was about a perfect girl who overcomes all obstacles that come her way. To her husband Nick Dunne, she is a dedicated wife, who loves him dearly, and struggles to make her marriage work. Okay now let’s give you the real Amy, analyzing her throughout the book it seems she should be diagnosed with Borderline personality disorders.
The film “Gone Girl” depicts the story of a man named Nick Dunne and the disappearance and possible murder of his publicly adored wife, Amy Dunne. The beginning of the film depicts this young couple to be passionate, vivacious and full of unconditional love, but as the story unfolds the truth behind Amy and Nick’s relationship becomes questioned under intense public scrutiny and a forensic investigation. Early on, Nick becomes the main suspect in his wife’s disappearance and apparent murder based on what seems to be overwhelming evidence indicating his guilt. Amy Dunne appears to be a beautiful, kind and intelligent woman. She exudes confidence, gracefulness and charm to the public, and portrays a sense of being calm, cool and collected with her husband upon the early stages of their relationship and marriage. Her beauty, clever wit and poised presence, paints the façade of an overtly desirable woman. However, in discovery of her husband’s affair and throughout the rest of the film, Amy’s true self and manipulative and devious nature emerges.
Sanity is subjective. Every individual is insane to another; however it is the people who possess the greatest self-restraint that prosper in acting “normal”. This is achieved by thrusting the title of insanity onto others who may be unlike oneself, although in reality, are simply non-conforming, as opposed to insane. In Susanna Kaysen’s Girl, Interrupted, this fine line between sanity and insanity is explored to great lengths. Through the unveiling of Susanna’s past, the reasoning behind her commitment to McLean Hospital for the mentally ill, and varying definitions of the diagnosis that Susanna received, it is evident that social non-conformity is often confused with insanity.