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Who is William Sleator? William Sleator is a science fiction author who primarily wrote books for young adults. His books ranged from light hearted mysteries to horror from another world, creating a seemingly sub category of dystopia. I was introduced to this author when I was about 10-11, and I just gotta say his books were another dimension (this will make sense soon)  of interesting and amazing . I have read numerous  William Sleator books, but in this blog post I will be picking my top favorites that I would recommend to anyone. 1 . Singularity by William Sleator Remember when I said in the intro that William Sleator books would take you to another dimension? In Singularity, this thought becomes a reality. This book is about Barry and Harry Krasner, two twins with the same appearance, but entirely different outlooks on life. One day, Barry suggests they house-sit their great grandpa’s farmhouse. When they arrive, they find a locked shed. They both have heard chilling stor...

  War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy  Book eight *The following contains spoilers for book eight of War and Peace and minor spoilers for the other books.  To preface this blog post it is necessary to not only give a summary of this specific section but inform you of the structure of War and Peace as a whole.  My specific edition of War and Peace is published by Wordsworth Classics and is divided into books that are divided into chapters. Each one of these books is essentially a BIG chapter. I will insert a photo of a page example so you can get a better idea of what I am talking about. For my analysis, I will specifically be talking about book eight because I find it most interesting. I am also going to provide a list of characters and their background so you are not confused. To quote The Great Comet of 1812 “...it’s a complicated Russian novel. Everyone’s got nine different names”.  Natasha Rostova - 17 years old. She comes from a wealthy family. She is naive and of...

Summit Lake  Robert Gao Brief Synopsis Investigative reporter Kelsey Castle, after recovering from a traumatic experience of sexual assault, embarks on a journey of unearthing the killer of first-year law student Becca Eckersley. The victim of a brutal rape and murder, Becca and her tragic story leads Kelsey to travel to Summit Lake, a beautiful coastal town nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. There, she is confronted by a town reeling from grief, a doctor uncertain about her vision, and a band of policemen hiding the evidence.  Told in alternating accounts of Kelsey’s journey and Becca’s life during the months leading up to her murder, Charlie Donlea showcases how completely different stories of trauma can intertwine, and through that shared connection, can help a broken and lost soul heal.  Review Throughout the story, the plot and its consistent habit of foreshadowing events allow for a highly addictive and engaging read. As the story starts out ...