Title: The Namesake Author: Jhumpa Lahiri Genre: Realistic Fiction Plot: Ashima is waiting to meet her future husband, Ashoke Ganguli, in Calcutta, India. It’s an arranged marriage. He seems nice and not long after they are married, they move to Massachusetts where Ashoke has taken a professor job at MIT. Ashima is scared and withdrawn.Continue reading “The Namesake – Jhumpa Lahiri”
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The Phantom of the Opera – Gaston Leroux
Title: The Phantom of the Opera Author: Gaston Leroux Genre: Gothic fiction Plot: At the Palais Garnier, there are rumors of a ghost causing accidents. He is the Opera Ghost. A mysterious accident cause the leading soprano, La Carlotta, to leave. She’s had enough and storms out during a dress rehearsal. This propels a chorusContinue reading “The Phantom of the Opera – Gaston Leroux”
Stardust – Neil Gaiman
Title: Stardust Author: Neil Gaiman Genre: Fantasy Plot: In England, there is a city called Wall. Named that because the city lies next to a wall. The wall divides England from Faire (a land of magical creatures). The story follows Dunstan and Tristran Thorn, father and son. At a market happens every 9 years, DunstanContinue reading “Stardust – Neil Gaiman”
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