5 recommendations for 5 great reads!!

Title: All The Light We Cannot See
Author: Anthony Doerr

Summary: During World War II, Marie Laure and her father flee their home in Paris and seek refuge in the walled city of Saint Malo. Meanwhile, a German boy named Werner is recruited to join the Hitler youth to help track the resistance. Eventually, Werner and Marie Laure cross paths in Saint Malo, which leads to unexpected consequences.

Genre: Historical fiction
Themes: The power of human connection, morality, fate and chance, perception, and loss and grief.

Writing style: Doerr's writing style is beautiful and poetic. He uses vivid imagery and a masterful use of language that creates a powerful emotional impact that resonates with readers long after the story has ended.

Pros and cons: The book is beautiful, and each chapter brings the reader into a new world. The imagery that flows through the book helps the reader travel in time. However, the pace of the book is slow, the structure is non-linear, there is some depressing subject matter, and it is a lengthy novel at over 500 pages.

Overall, "All the Light We Cannot See" is a complex and thought-provoking novel that explores a wide range of themes related to war, humanity, and the human experience. While it may not be to everyone's taste due to its slow pace, non-linear structure, and heavy subject matter, its beautiful writing and powerful emotional resonance make it a worthwhile read.

Title: The Push
Author: Ashley Audrain
Summary: This book is about motherhood and its impact on a person. As the novel progresses, the mother and daughter draw further apart.

Themes:

Motherhood
Nature vs. Nurture
Psychological thriller
Trauma
Family relationships
Writing style:
The writing style is descriptive, evocative, and emotionally charged. The use of vivid imagery and sensory language brings the characters to life. The deliberate and measured pacing of the novel builds tension, and the language is engaging and immersive.

Pros:

Compelling storytelling
Exploration of motherhood
Engaging writing style
Psychological thriller
Cons:

Heavy subject matter
Slow pacing
Limited diversity
Unlikable characters
This book was disturbing but a great read. It shows how far mothers will go to prove their love. The beginning of the book was hard and confusing; however, it evened out and became really good. I would recommend this book to any thriller fan.

Title: When You Look Like Us
Author: Pamela N. Harris
Summary: "When You Look Like Us" is a young adult novel about a young black man who sets out to find his missing sister.

Themes:

Racism
Identity and belonging
Family and community
Justice and accountability
Coming of age
Writing style: The author's conversational and relatable writing style fully captures the voice of the protagonist. The language is straightforward and easy to understand. Overall, the writing is engaging, authentic, and effective.

Pros and cons:
Pros:

Engaging plot with well-drawn characters.
Authentic portrayal of the challenges faced by black teenagers.
Timely and important themes.
Accessible writing style.
Cons:

Heavy subject matter.
Slow pacing.
Predictable plot.
This book was raw and visceral. Some of the language is hard to understand. There is a darker view of the law that we do not often see. I recommend this book to people who want a different perspective.

Title: "The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse"
Author: Charlie Mackesy
Summary: "The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse" is a heartwarming book about friendship and love, showing how animals and a boy journey through life together. The book is both touching and inspiring.
Genre: Picture book, fable, and self-help book.
Themes: 1. Friendship 2. Kindness 3. Self-acceptance 4. Courage 5. Hope
Writing Style: Simple, poetic, and evocative, making it a good read for any age. It is an emotionally expressive book.

Pros: 1. Beautiful illustrations, 2. Inspirational and uplifting, 3. Emotional depth
Cons: 1. Lack of depth, 2. Lack of originality, 3. Sentimentality

I highly enjoyed this book, finding it cute and uplifting. I would recommend it to anyone.

Title: 1922
Author: Stephen King
Summary: The story is about a man who kills his wife and makes his son help. The reason for the murder is land. After the murder, life starts to unravel for Wilfred. His guilt leads him to paranoia.
Genre: Horror
Themes: 1. Guilt and conscience, 2. Decay and deterioration, 3. Isolation, 4. The power of greed, 5. The supernatural.
Writing style: Vivid and descriptive, there is a sense of unease throughout the entire book. There are elements of horror and the supernatural throughout the book.
Pros: Writing style that is vivid, exploration of themes, and complex characters that are well-developed and nuanced.
Cons: Violence and gore, slow pacing, and limited scope.

Overall, I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys horror. It is a well-laid-out book with many themes.