August 2011
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Fahrenheit 451
“Fahrenheit 451” By Ray Bradbury
My rating: 4/5
An incredibly easy and enjoyable read, one which highlights some very relevant points on the state of literature, and how culture is influenced by the media and televised culture. The development of the main character, Guy Montag, is entirely predictable yet necessary and memorable, while his interaction with those around him is less...
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On the Road
“On the Road” by Jack Kerouac
My Rating: 4/5
The relentless prose that Kerouac employs can be both addictive and alienating - at times keeping the reader at arms length by rapidly moving the narrative along with brief recollections of events that could fill whole chapters. Yet, the massive array of characters and incredulous events that fit into the book open up a world that beneath...
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Did you know that I’m an animator? I hope you like my moving doodles :)
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