The Stories
Unraveling the Mystery of Poetry: A Review of Matthew Zapruder's "Why Poetry?”
Poetry often feels like a contradiction to me. On one hand, it’s tedious and complex, like a puzzle with too many pieces. On the other hand, that very complexity sparks a curiosity that pushes me to delve deeper, to find simplicity, or perhaps accessibility, and beauty in what might otherwise seem confusing.
The Enigmatic "Slaughterhouse-Five": A Profound Exploration of War and Humanity
Poems to Live Your Life By, collated by Chris Riddell, is a wonderfully curated collection of poems paired with illustrations by Riddell himself. The collection is divided into themes that Riddell considers integral to human experiences, ranging from the wonders of love and the sorrow of loss to profound themes such as war. At the heart of it all is the experience of growing, not solely through age but also through personal development and life lessons.
The Charm and Constraints of Short-Form Poetry in 'Jasmines in Her Hair'
Poems to Live Your Life By, collated by Chris Riddell, is a wonderfully curated collection of poems paired with illustrations by Riddell himself. The collection is divided into themes that Riddell considers integral to human experiences, ranging from the wonders of love and the sorrow of loss to profound themes such as war. At the heart of it all is the experience of growing, not solely through age but also through personal development and life lessons.
Life Lessons: Reflections on Poems to Live Your Life By
Poems to Live Your Life By, collated by Chris Riddell, is a wonderfully curated collection of poems paired with illustrations by Riddell himself. The collection is divided into themes that Riddell considers integral to human experiences, ranging from the wonders of love and the sorrow of loss to profound themes such as war. At the heart of it all is the experience of growing, not solely through age but also through personal development and life lessons.
Heartfelt Bonds and Timeless Struggles: A ‘Little Women’ Review
“Little Women” follows the lives and loves of the March sisters, four wonderfully beloved characters with unique personalities and endearing adventures. We follow the girls as they experience life within their own world, each growing slowly into mature women. The lessons learnt about adapting to the needs of others, and their realisation of the value in that, is truly a wonderful thing to experience. There are moments of selfishness, as that is part of the human condition.
Discovering the Universe: A Journey Through 'Aristotle and Dante'
Sáenz's rich, melancholy prose draws readers into Ari's emotional world. The quiet, even mundane, tone perfectly captures his yearning and isolation, creating space for reflection. Ari's voice reveals a desolate boy struggling to find his place. This routine changes when he meets Dante, a catalyst for change in his life.
Drama Without Depth: 'Speech Team’ Fell Short
Speech Team follows the stories of five individuals; Tip, Nat, Jennifer, Anthony, and Pete. Pete being the catalyst of the story, with his suicide serving as the drive of the narrative. The story starts with the revelation of a social media post that leads to the reunification of the characters as they scramble together the information to reunite and identify the cause of their individual and eventual shared grief.
56: Life According to Bob Ong
Life according to Ong.
Ang librong pangmatanda para sa mga bata.
Ang official manual ng kabataang Pilipino.
Mga kuwentong awkward para sa henerasyong awkward.
(Pumili ng subtitle at burahin ng black marker ang tatlong sobra para masaya.)
Muling Pagdiskubre ng Panulaang Filipino: Isang Pagninilay sa “Hindi Bagay” ni Jerry B. Gracio
Hindi pa ako nakapagbabasa ng akdang tula na Filipino (o kung nakapagbasa man ako’y hindi ito buong libro halintulad nito). Maaari na nakalimutan ko na lamang ang mga dati ko ng nabasa, pero wala, wala talaga akong maalala bukod dito.