Tag: historicalfiction
Books vs Movies: Ben-Hur (2016)
I hereby rate Ben-Hur (the movie) one out of five stars; obviously, the book wins. No chariot race is needed to verify.
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ by Carol Wallace
Ben Hur reflected themes of betrayal, injustice, brutality, conviction, and redemption, with a revenge plot leading to love and compassion.
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
I’ll be singing the praises of Lessons in Chemistry for a while. It made me laugh, not smile, but laugh out loud in public places.
The Red Tent by Anita Diamant
I think Diamant meant this book to empower women and showcase the strength and bond between mothers and daughters and their will to thrive, even through secret traditions, but it was a hard miss.
A Woman Is No Man by Etaf Rum
A Woman is No Man is an expertly penned novel that explores immigration, religion, culture, gender roles, and personal freedom.
The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead
It is important that we keep history alive, to not forget. So although slavery is not an easy subject to discuss, I’m glad this book exists. You should read it if you haven’t,