The Power of One

The Power of One

By: Bryce Courtenay
Reviewer: PinkFloydGirl, 17
Rating: Loved it!


The Power of One follows a boy, Peekay, as he grows up in South Africa during WWII. He experiences hate and oppression but rises above it all to follow his heart. An amazing story, told by a fantastic story-teller. This book is a heart-tugger.

The Culture of Make Believe

The Culture of Make Believe


By: Derrick Jensen
Reviewer: PinkFloydGirl, 16
Rating: Really liked it


A warning for this book: it is intense. Author Jensen relentlessly examines horrors of our society in a quest for truth. How do these things happen? Why? He follows the historical trail through lynchings, massacres, modern slavery, and the destruction of the natural world to arrive at a truth of our society as he understands it. A bit of a hefty read(both physically and mentally). Jensen comes off as a little self-serving and arrogant at times, but overall, the writing is sound. An excellent read for those who want to peel back the layers of society, or who want more than just a bit of light reading.

The King's English:A Guide to Modern Usage

The King's English:A Guide to Modern Usage


By: Kingsley Amis
Reviewer: PinkFloydGirl, 16
Rating: Loved it!


If you enjoy language and the usage of words, then this book will offer infinite wit and wisdom. Amis is an oft-sarcastic lover of the English language, who walks us through word choice, usage, punctuation, and general rules, all the while dropping humorous tales of his life as a lover of the language. Sections on how to spell hard-to-remember foreign words(bureaucracy,anyone?) are insightful and informative. This book is delightful for those who love English.

The Complete Works of Kafka

The Complete Works of Kafka

By: Franz Kafka
Reviewer: PinkFloydGirl, 16
Rating: Loved it!


Kafka's works are compiled into this novel. Spanning from his long short stories to his one sentence parable, this anthology gives a good scope of Kafka. Kafka examines humanity and the meaning of life through his somewhat morbid but engrossing works. A little dry at points, but overall an excellent book for fans and first time Kafka readers alike.

The Martian Chronicles

The Martian Chronicles

By: Ray Bradbury
Reviewer: PinkFloydGirl, 16
Rating: Loved it!


The Martian Chronicles is a collection of short stories that tell the tale of man's conquering of Mars. Ray Bradbury explores the meaning of humanity through this novel, questioning what makes us human. It is a quiet-impact story, but one that will linger long after you've finished.

Brave New World

Brave New World


By: Aldous Huxley
Reviewer: PinkFloydGirl, 16
Rating: Loved it!


Brave New World is a dystopian novel set in the future by Aldous Huxley. The story follows outcasts in the society as they try to fit in and be themselves. It is a rich story that is riveting and captivating. Also, Huxley's novel is considered one of the classics of dystopian literature.