Book rec
Sorry for being a little late, i handed in the real copy, but forgot to post this up. My friend reminded me today so i decided to post it up.
Shanwenyi (David) He
Ms. Chan
4/7/2009
Period 2
Book Interview
The Scarlet Letter
Q: What grasped your attention to read this book?
A: The title of the book, as well as what other people said about this book. My friends said this book is very interesting, even though they had to read it for English class.
Q: Did the book start off interesting?
A: Well, the setting was really dark. I guess you can say it’s interesting.
Q: Can you relate to the main character?
A: Not really, the main character is a woman. She had an affair with another man while her husband was away. There’s no way I would do such a thing. Hence, I cannot relate to her.
Q: Why would you recommend this book to others?
A: Trust me, you will read it some time later in your life. It’s just that famous. Plus, the plot isn’t so bad, and I had fun read it. Hope you can enjoy too!
Q: For whom is the book written? Fellow scholars? Non-academics? Is the book appropriate to its audience?
A: This book is for adults and teenagers alike, scholarly or not. This book should be a timeless classic.
The Andromeda Strain
Q: What grasped your attention to read this book?
A: The cover of this book makes me think of bacteria and virus. I’ve always been a medical person, so of course these microscopic organisms fascinate me.
Q: How appropriate is the book’s title? Does it promise essentially what the book delivers?
A: Yes, very. This book covers a story about strain of virus carried back to earth by a space probe. This virus then spreads across the globe, infecting many people in various countries. The descriptions really give me the shivers.
Q: Is the writing style readable? Can you understand what the author’s trying to say?
A: Definitely, this book is in colloquial terms. It’s very easy to understand what the author’s trying to say.
Q: Which genre does this book fit in?
A: Sci-Fi, for sure. This relates to reality, and yet, we have not discovered a strain of virus that can cause death in a period of time as a short as three seconds! Even though this book probes the undiscovered, it is written realistically.
Q: Did you like the ending?
A: Yeah. I mean, it was a happy ending; the virus transformed, and became harmless to human beings. At that meantime, scientists can search for a cure for this deadly virus. None of the protagonists died. Yay!
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Q: Whoa, I remember this book. Let me guess, this is for your previous English class right?
A: Haha, good guess, but I actually read this book on my own.
Q: Really? Why did you choose this book?
A: Oh, because I know it’s a very famous book, and lots of people have read it. I’m pretty sure I’ll read this book again in college, so why not read it now.
Q: How appropriate is the book’s title? Is it fitting?
A: Yeah. Funny thing is, the whole story starts with this painting, and the story also ends with this painting. This painting is the source of evil! That should answer your question.
Q: How is this book structured?
A: Oh, just like any other novel. There is a plot, and the author follows through, and develops each major character. As a result, every major character is a rounded character, not flat.
Q: Why was the book written?
A: Hmm, I actually have no idea. Perhaps for fun? Publicity? This IS a great book, so I wouldn’t be surprised if Wilde received critical acclaim for this book!
Halo: The Flood
Q: Are you a Halo fan?
A: YES. I own all the Halo books, and ALL of the Halo games, Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2, Halo 3, and Halo Wars. Mad fun!
Q: Well, do you think this book is a good adaptation of Halo: CE?
A: First of all, CE has two meanings: Custom Edition, and Combat Evolved. Be careful there. Second, yeah, actually, this book goes beyond the details from the game. It develops the characters a lot more. Each movement, each battle scene, each conversation is so descriptive. It’s like playing the game in your mind in slow-mo, and you can examine each detail.
Q: I see, are there any discrepancies?
A: Yeah, a little bit. But not enough to totally separate this book from its adapted game.
Q: Does the title fit the story?
A: Of course. It’s about how Master Chief Spartan John-117 and the UNSC forces discover the flood, a parasitic race, on Halo. (Master Chief’s mad cool yo!)
Q: What is your personal response to this book?
A: I love it! By all means, GET IT! It’s really good. Or maybe I’m just a Halo fan. The story is amazing, no wonder the Halo series received such critical acclaims.
To Kill a Mockingbird
Q: I read this book in 8th grade! When did you read this? And where?
A: You are stupid (lols). I was in your class! We had to read this for the summer homework assignments. I didn’t really like it, since I’m not a symbolism person.
Q: Oh? From what I’ve heard, many people really like this book. Why don’t you like it?
A: Like I said before, I’m not too good at identifying symbolism. Also, what the white people did to the black people was so wrong! I couldn’t stand reading this book!
Q: I see, I’m sorry to hear that. Anyways, does the book have illustrations? Index? Bibliography?
A: No it does not have illustrations. It does have an index, and a bibliography.
Q: Is the title fitting for the story?
A: Yeah, very. Even though I wasn’t too good at identifying symbolism, I did find out afterwards that mockingbirds are innocent birds who only know how to sing for people. To kill the innocent is very bad, and this point is developed in the story.
Q: So, for whom is this book written?
A: This book is for everyone: teenagers, adults, etc. It’s about the issue of racism, which still exists today. After I read it, I found out how much the Blacks have suffered, and how inequality plagued our country.
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