Hypnotism is a wonder that many of us do not understand. In Cat Winter’s The Cure For Dreaming, a young suffragist, Olivia Mead is hypnotized into seeing people's real image. Young adult readers who like historical fiction/romance would love the dramatic and intensifying parts of the book.
Olivia Mead, a 1900 suffragist from Oregon, has always been told that women are to be housewifes and should not go after their dreams. She eventually decides to participate in a suffragist movement and gets in trouble with her father. Her father decides to hire a hypnotist to remove the rebellious thoughts from her mind so that she would not end up like her mother, who ran off. The hypnotist, Henri Reverie, gives Olivia the ability to see who she can trust
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I liked how in one scene from the story she described the surroundings as, “Wide expanses of moonlit grass separated the east and west sides of the street.” I also liked how the author used vivid description to create imagery on the appearances of the characters such as when Henri was described as being tired and weary immediately before he collapsed. One thing that I didn't like about the book was how the figures in the book that were deemed untrustworthy were turned into demons and other creatures. This did not seem very appropriate towards how the story was presented. The author could have made them glow a different color or done something that wouldn't have been so gruesome and terrible. This book was very inspirational and interesting to me despite the demons and vampires.
The setting in the book sets the mood with Olivia Mead at different times and creates imagery throughout the story. In one scene, it is dark outside and the street is only illuminated by a small lamppost, and there is a sense of calmness because of how quiet it is. Olivia is sitting with Percy on the carriage, and they both feel generally comforted and eased by the silence and begin talking about the book Dracula. The conflict in the book between Olivia and her father eventually pushes her to become a suffragist and move out. Readers will continue to read this intensifying book as the conflict
The author achieves her goal. For me the book is written very clearly because of its simple yet descriptive vocabulary. For me this book is the most interesting and entertaining book I have ever read on this topic. If I could change one thing in the book it would probably be to add some visual aid, although the book is still amazing without pictures. This book for me is an 8/10. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a suspenseful and entertaining read. The book is intended for anyone who is mature and likes fiction
I loved this book so much. There is so much action and is so much better and exciting with so much amazing detail and description. This is one of my favorite books ever. When you read it, you don’t want to put it down and it makes you feel like you are with the characters in the book and you know them so well. I recommend this book to anyone who can read at this level.
I liked that the book is organized into small little entries. It makes it easier to read and to divvy up the book. I also liked the extended metaphor of a creating a tree that speaks to you; becomes you. In Speak, Melinda’s tree slowly becomes better and better. Along with her tree, she becomes more optimistic rather than pessimistic. By the end of the book, Melinda’s final tree, was given an A+, and her attitude and state of mind were better than ever. I love how relatable the book is to my actual life. The connections between me and Melinda made this book even better. The only thing I disliked about the book is that the incident of Andy Evans raping her was revealed closer to the end of the book. I couldn’t comprehend why Melinda was acting like this until 130 pages in. I wanted to know why Melinda was acting like this in the beginning of the story, so I can understand more clearly why Melinda was acting this specific way. I really don’t have many dislikes for this book, it was pure
First, as intro says, "If strong ideas and action offend you then read no more.” This quote is very accurate, because in order to enjoy the book you must be willing to accept the opinions expressed and be willing to hear tales of wild adventures. I really enjoyed this book because it was a more mild version of historical fiction. It didn't have many strong references history-it was more of an action-packed story than one about history. Finally, It had a strong main character, Charlotte Doyle. Who is a female; I like that because it showed that girls can be action heroes
The author’s style of writing is straightforward and to the point and the novel is unique because it is written through the different perspectives of the four main characters. The switching of perspectives throughout the book is what made the book so hard to put down. I could see, compare and contrast how the characters themselves feel about the situation. As this goes on, the reader can comprehend the characters’ personalities better and their view on the other characters. If this story was written from just one point of view, one wouldn’t be able to figure out each character’s thoughts and perception of people around them.
Throughout the novel the contrast of light and dark is apparent. Stoker sets the novel in the town, Transylvania, which creates a gloomy and remote setting. Entering Transylvania with “dark, rolling clouds overhead, and in the air the heavy, oppressive sense of thunder” (8) and “the mountain rage is separating into two mountain ranges, and now [arriving] into the thunderous one” (8). Daytime or light, implies the aspiration or renewal, whereas nighttime or darkness, represents the mystery and uneasiness in the novel. The voluptuous women
Another thing that I liked about the book is that at the beginning, the wake/vigil/funeral was so accurately described. Funerals are awkward, tiring, and numbing. Meursault
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, personally, loved the author's writing, although I did not really understand why she structured the book like so. With each chapter changing different perspectives and stories, it was kind of hard to remember which chapter went with another considering the chapters where out of order. With each story, I was a little annoyed that they just suddenly ended at the end of the chapter. It made me want to read more and more trying to find the next chapter that went with that person's story. It was also kind of difficult to connect the stories. Other than that, she did a marvelous job grabbing my attention. I loved the analogies that she included in the stories. For example, on page 216- 217, one of the mothers told her daughter about a turtle that eats her tears and then creates birds that laugh
I really enjoyed the book because from the beginning it started giving background information about the characters, which really helped me see how they became the person we see in the book. Also the book does a wonderful job at painting pictures in your head. One part described the city as “… a ceaseless passage of carriages, trains, and grip cars all with iron clad wheels that struck the pavement like rolling hammers.” With that description I could see the cars and hear the wheels, plus it just helps me understand the book a little better.
This was my first reading experience with Ferencik and I will certainly be looking out for her next thriller, hopefully soon! There were many aspects I enjoyed about the book such as the writing style, with her detailed and great narration, and characters you can't help but be compelled to. The characters were also another thing I enjoyed about this book, my favorite being Pia and Mini. These women who struggled with many things, but it was so intriguing to see their characters develop and really get to see their stories. Ferencik certainly delivered well in this novel!
It's telling of multiple storylines whilst allowing the reader to not get confused was incredible. The fact that it is non-fiction, and impeccably researched is equally wonderful. I would rate the book 9/10. It only lost points because it didn't give enough detail in some places, and it gave far too much detail in others. Finally, it used many eloquent words, including my favorite, vexatious. Anyone who wants a great read should definitely read the would highly recommend The Devil in the White
Hypnotherapy involves focusing attention on suggestion. In other words, focusing on a thought, sensation, feeling, behaviour or image, ignoring or disregarding possible distractions. Hypnosis utilises naturally occurring physiological and psychological processes. Through guidance, you are directed in using the imagination to evoke productive thoughts and emotions. You collaborate with your therapist regarding the suggestions to introduce.
I really liked the book. It was very enjoyable to read. I would recommend it to my friends, because I think they
I liked that the novel wasn’t mostly scary, but was mysterious and romantic. The mysterious elements come from when Juliet, Montgomery and Dr. Moreau are trying to find the mystery killer and don’t succeed until the end. During that time, the atmosphere of mystery and suspense just kept growing. I personally love romantic books, so