Mister Pip
I read Mister Pip for my British novel class and was required to close read. The story revolves around Matilda, who discovers a love for reading thanks to her teacher, Mr. Watts. However, there is currently a conflict based on a real event of a war between Papua New Guinea and Bougainville, which serves as a plot of tension in the background. I really enjoy the book, especially Matilda's tension with her mother and teacher.
Pros:
1. Easy-to-read
2. Short book, and you can easily finish it in a day if you want to.
3. Easy to get invested in the characters and have a good pace.
Cons:
1. There are a few unrealistic things, in my opinion, such as Matilida's relations with her father towards the end without spoiling anything.
2. There is one account of SA in the book.
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I like books that are historical in a fictional way! As someone who loves history as well, these books inspire me too write like that in future writings of mine!
ReplyDeleteI appreciate the content warning! also, i feel like the pace of a novel can be just as important as the other aspects especially when its a rather short story.
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