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Synopsis: Told in a series of vignettes, The House on Mango Street is the story of a young Hispanic girl growing up in Chicago. Esperanza Cordero grew up on Mango Street, surrounded by a myriad of interesting characters, places and moments. Experience the highs and lows of growing up and the desperate need to move on from the places we call, but do not consider, home. Review: I loved Esperanza’s voice. In the beginning, she has a ... Read the Post...
Synopsis: In a moment of desperation, Addie LaRue makes a bargain that will change her life forever. She is given the gift of immortality but will be forgotten by everyone she meets. The story spans centuries and continents as Addie searches for ways to leave her mark on the world. One day, she meets Henry, the only person that has remembered her in 300 years, and her life changes forever, once again. My Review: I had long heard of ... Read the Post...
Synopsis: The story follows Marianne and Connell from their last year of secondary school in a small town in Ireland, to their college years at Trinity College Dublin. The pair shares a love for books, politics, and an interest in world issues, but that’s where their similarities end. Marianne comes from a wealthy, dysfunctional family while Connell comes from a loving single parent home. The story unfolds as we see them deal with real issues ... Read the Post...
