The book flap summarizes what the Hunger Games are all about: “In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. Long ago the districts waged war on the Capitol and were defeated. As part of the surrender terms, each district [...]
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Milkweed: Chapters 44 thru 45
I really didn’t like these two chapters. Too much happened too fast. We spent 43 chapters going through a few short years of Misha’s life, then in two chapters we go through fifty years? I understand that the author wants to show that Misha’s life is irreparably damaged, and it is probably realistic. Still, the [...]
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In Chapter 34, Mr. Milgrom includes Misha in Hanukkah. I think this is significant. First of all, Misha is becoming more and more a complete part of this family, but as the author suggests by mentioning Mrs. Milgrom’s previous opposition towards Misha participating in Hannukah, he still isn’t a Jew by blood and that cannot [...]
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Throughout this section, there is an obvious trend. Jews are having more and more rights and privileges taken from them. The conditions are worsening, and winter is coming. Food shortages are increasing, and smugglers are being punished. Misha and Janina are sneaking through a wall around the ghetto. They are smuggling food, but it is [...]
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A lot happened in the parts I read today. I think I do like the book. I kind of wonder if some parents would be upset if their middle school aged child was asked to read this book; it is indeed pretty graphic in parts. I was surprised by how much detail there is about [...]
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As I was reading the first six chapters, I kept thinking, “Do I like this book? Do I dislike this book?” and I couldn’t decide through most of the reading. This book is written in a different style then I am used to. There isn’t a lot of details. The story is written in this [...]
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My name is Amy, and I will be reading “Milkweed” from the Barnes and Noble EReader, the Nook. As I read a few chapters, I will reflect here about my reading. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this [...]
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