When I started reading Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, I didn’t know what to expect. In comparison to other books I have read, this book had the least exposure, which is understandable since this is Honeyman’s first novel. The book begins with an introduction of the story’s protagonist, Eleanor Oliphant. The title is self-explanatory and completely …
It’s the summer of 1935, and thirteen-year-old Briony Tallis causes a calamity that would haunt her for a lifetime. Immature and whimsical, Briony unintentionally transforms her reality and the lives of others into a true Shakespearean tragedy. As the years go on, Briony’s sister Cecilia Tallis and Cecilia’s lover Robbie Turner are forced to live …
I’ve always had a love for reading. I fondly remember when I was in elementary school I would spend hours upon hours reading books in my bedroom. From The Magic Treehouse in second grade to Harry Potter in sixth grade, I have truly enjoyed how books helped me escape to fantastical realms and alternate universes. …
Ever since the pandemic started, work has been more tiring. For me, especially when we were online for school at the end of ninth grade, it felt as if there was no respite from work. I would stare blankly at a screen for eight hours every day trying to process information through online lessons. Then, …
Many people around my age—high schoolers and college students—have grown up watching the same cartoons. We share and laugh over similar childhood experiences on social media, reminiscing the good old days when life was simpler. Lately, as I’ve been filling out my college applications, I’ve spent sometime pondering the meaning of life and what I …
I fondly remember childhood Easters, prancing around in youthful wonder to collect the colored eggs I had dyed the day before. Carelessness and innocence characterized my existence, lacking the feeling of impending doom instilled by homework; work, responsibilities, and laziness had not taken over my being. As I look back over the years, I see …
There’s T-minus six months until the class of ‘21 leaves for college! As we pack the last of our supplies, don our helmets, and strap ourselves in tight, this crowd of university-bound astronauts anticipates blasting off into an entirely new atmosphere. While we may look forward to hurtling past burning stars and vast galaxies faster …
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by social or cultural pressures? Well, this one's for you!
I’ve considered myself a Taylor Swift fan (or a Swiftie, if you want to get technical) for a little over a decade now. Because of this, I’ve listened to all of her tracks dozens (if not hundreds) of times, and I can now say with authority that she has gone from someone who relates to …
I turned in the last of my 17 college applications a couple weeks ago. The moment I clicked that final ‘submit’ button, the weight of the world toppled off my shoulders. Although I still await acceptance (and rejection) letters come March, I can’t help but celebrate the completion of each grade listed on the transcript …
