Cherwell: The Story Hoard

Me. In Books: Mr Hounam

Memoirs of a Justified Sinner, By James Hogg

Review: Watchmen, by Alan Moore

Review by Gregory Tsverik (Year 8)

"one of the best things I have read in those 10 minutes before English starts"

This book is difficult, but really good. Moore has put in all these little pieces, which can be put together to show you strong life morals. Mainly telling you about the consequenses of good deeds and the good outcomes of bad deeds.

The story takes place in 80's America, focusing on a disbanded group of costumed "heroes". It is a about how they have to regroup after one of the members is killed (don't worry, that happens at the very beginning so it's not really a spoiler).

Review: The Death Of The Heart, by Elizabeth Bowen

Review by Dexter Drown (Year 8)

"makes you really think about yourself and what matters most."

Although nearly one hundred years hove passed; although clothes have changed; although life is different; Elizabeth Bowen writes about a theme that will stay current for ever...love.

This pre-war novel is for both ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls.  It explores life and makes you really think about yourself and what matters most, as the characters in the narrative are aware that life could be coming to an abrupt end. The language is very different to that of today - slightly inaccessible, though well worth reading.  As long as you are prepared to look at a dictionary every couple of chapters you will thoroughly enjoy this wonderful exploration of life.

Review: The Perks of Being a Wallflower, by Stephen Chbosky

Review by Emily Manley (Year 12)

"I know how hard it is to fit in. I think every teenager does."

The story is from Charlie's perspective. Charlie is in his first year of high school. He is socially awkward but he is intelligent beyond his years. He does not know it yet but he is about to enter the world of first dates, mix tapes, new friends, family dramas, sex, drugs and The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Charlie will eventually find that we are all infinite.

I really enjoyed this book. I can relate to it on so many levels. I began to read this at the start of the Christmas holidays and I could not put it down.