Author: jessicareadsmanybooks
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Reviewing Mango Street
The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros The House on Mango Street is one of those books I should have read a long time ago. Now that I’ve read it, I’m a bit salty that it was never assigned in school. This book, with less than 150 pages, is a bit like reading magic.…
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On the Come Up: A Book Review
On the Come Up by Angie Thomas I loved this book! I knew that Ms. Thomas is an amazing author when I finished The Hate You Give, but On the Come Up brings her talent and insight to another level. As the narrator, Bri gives us a look at how a strong young woman internalizes…
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A Woman is No Man
Book Review: A Woman is No Man by Etaf Rum There are some books that manage to rip your heart out, filling you with grief for the characters, and then they give you hope for the future at their conclusion. A Woman is No Man is one of these books. Told from the viewpoint of…
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Of Mice and Men
Book Review: “Of Mice and Men” by John Steinbeck I should have known better. I’ve heard enough pop culture references to “Of Mice and Men” that I am familiar with the story. But dang it, the ending just wrecked me. In fact, the entire book stomped on my emotions. Lennie just wants to love and…
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The Fire Next Time
Book Review: “The Fire Next Time” by James Baldwin I really enjoyed Baldwin’s essays in “The Fire Next Time.” The powerful subject matter of racial discrimination made me hurt and think, two actions that only a truly amazing writer can impart on a reader. I must admit I knew very little about Baldwin before I…
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