Readers Advisory is over for another semester, and once again, it was the best class of the term. Great books, great assignments, what's not to like?
My favourite read of the semester was definitely Karma. The style just drew me into the story and gave it life in such a fascinating and visceral way. The characters were full bodied and had such wonderful voices as they told their stories, it was easy to connect with them even though their experiences were completely apart from my own. I have never experienced living through a massacre, but reading through it in Karma, it was almost like being transported there and getting a glimpse of what it must have been like. I really admire the author for that.
This is something I would most definitely recommend, and I will probably bring it home with me at Christmas and nag my friends into trying it. I think it's a book that readers would enjoy if they were looking for a different style of writing, maybe something that they aren't familiar with. Especially if they already enjoy poetry and books that aren't written according to the norm. Or those who are looking for a really great coming of age story, because this one tells that story in a very impacting way and readers could really enjoy both reading this and then reflecting on it afterwards.
I loved this book and I loved this class. I can't wait for next semesters RA!!
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