*I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.*Title: Flowers in the GutterAuthor: K. R. GaddyPublisher: Dutton Books for Young ReadersPublication Date: January 7, 2020ISBN: 9780525555414 Synopsis for Goodreads:Flowers in the Gutter is told from the points of view Gertrude, Fritz, and Jean, three young people from working-class neighborhoods in Cologne,Continue reading “Book Review: Flowers in the Gutter by K. R. Gaddy”
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Review: Peter Panzerfaust Vol. 1 by Kurtis J. Weibe
Title: Peter Panzerfaust Vol. 1 Author: Kurtis J. Weibe and Tyler Jenkins Publisher: Image Comics Date Published: September 2012 ISBN: 9781607065821 Synopsis from Goodreads: A coming of age tale told through the eyes of a group of French orphans during World War 2 who are saved by a brave and daring American boy named Peter.Continue reading “Review: Peter Panzerfaust Vol. 1 by Kurtis J. Weibe”
“The Box” by Gunter Grass
“The Box: Tales from the Darkroom” Gunter Grass Date of publication: 2010 ISBN: 978-0-547-24503-4 Said to be a fictionalized memoir, Gunter Grass’ “The Box” was certainly unlike anything I’ve read before (at least recently). I picked up this novel on a whim from the “last copies in store” shelf at the local bookstore. The paleContinue reading ““The Box” by Gunter Grass”
Remarque’s “All Quiet on the Western Front”
I recently finished reading “All Quiet on the Western Front” by Erich Maria Remarque. Although I am not normally a huge fan of war novels, this WWI story took my breath away. This narrative is both stunning and terrible and unhindered, lays out the realities of war. My generation is far removed from war. WeContinue reading “Remarque’s “All Quiet on the Western Front””
Worn Pages and Ink 