Recap: What I’ve Read in English Class This Year

6/1/2018

My school year finally came to an end, so I thought I should recap what I have read in English class this year! I was in a sophomore English class with a focus on world history (sophomores take world history from 1500-today), so these books cover a bunch of fascinating perspectives. Have you read any of these in school or for leisure? Let me know in the comments!

All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque

Mini Review: I am not usually big on war novels, but this one was incredibly moving! The usage of symbolism is incredible, and I found myself touched by many of the characters.
Rating: 3.5/5

Macbeth by William Shakespeare

Mini Review: I LOVED this play! I have read a couple of Shakespeare’s plays, but Macbeth has been my favorite! I highly reccomend seeing it in action on stage if you can!
Rating: 5/5

A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen

Mini Review: The social commentary in this play is impeccable, and I found the main character to be a fascinating individual.
Rating: 4/5

Night by Elie Wiesel

Mini Review: This book was so powerful and was one of the most painful books I have ever read. I am so glad it was included in my school's curriculum as it sends an important message about never forgetting the evils which occurred during the Holocaust.
Rating: 5/5

Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Mini Review: This was my favorite book I had to read this year! Before we started, our teacher showed us a Ted Talk given by the author (clickhere to watch). It was a powerful introduction to this moving story. It is a difficult read, but it is well worth your time.
Rating: 5/5

102 Minutes by Jim Dwyer and Kevin Flynn

Mini Review: This is such an informative book about the events of 9/11 within the Twin Towers. It provided me with a new perspective about 9/11 since I was not alive when it occurred. If you want to hear my thoughts in detail about this book, check out my full review here.
Rating: 5/5

These are all of the books I was required to read for my sophomore English class! Overall, I was really pleased by the choices my teacher made, and I enjoyed completing assignments based upon these books. Have you read any of these? If so, let me know your thoughts in the comments!

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2 Comments

Stephen link

6/24/2018 10:12:01 am

I have read Macbeth and All Quiet on the Western Front and really enjoyed them both. AQotWF is such a moving character driven story, one of the first historical fiction books I ever read.

Sydney Reads

6/24/2018 03:52:43 pm

Good point about AQotWF. It was an incredibly written book, but it just didn’t resonate quite as much with me. Macbeth was quite interesting and I enjoyed learning it a lot!