Showing posts with label older pupils. Show all posts
Showing posts with label older pupils. Show all posts

Saturday, 9 April 2011

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K Rowling



Synopsis-

It is the middle of the summer, but there is an unseasonal mist pressing against the window panes. Harry is waiting nervously in his bedroom at the Dursley's house in Privet Drive for a visit from Professor Dumbledore. One of the last times he saw the headmaster was in a fierce one- to- one duel with the evil Lord Voldemort, and Harry can't quite believe that Dumbledore is actually coming to the Dursley's of all places. Why is the Professor coming to visit him now? What is it that cannot wait until Harry returns to Hogwarts in a few weeks time? Harry's sixth year at Hogwarts has already got off to an unusual start, as the worlds of Muggle and Magic start to intertwine.


Review-

Harry's sixth year at hogwarts begins with a BANG! And ends with an even bigger BOOM!! This book is a joyride of thrills and spells.


Verdict - 4/5

Tuesday, 1 March 2011

Twilight: Eclipse by Stephanie Meyer

Synopsis-

As Seattle is plauged with a mysterious series of muders and a vicious vampire out for revenge, Bella once again finds herself in danger and at the same time conflicted by intense feelings of love and friendship. Torn between Edward and Jacob, Bella realizes that her choice could ignite an endless war between vampire and were-wolf kind.

Review-

I enjoyed this book because it was about vampires & werewolves in the 21st of century. I also liked it involves a lot of romance between Edward and Bella and Jacob. Onto in book three!

Verdict - 5/5

Wednesday, 27 October 2010

Batman: The Killing Joke (deluxe edition)


Synopsis -


"Batman: The Killing Joke" is perhaps the Batman's most terrifiying adventure to date. Batman's arch-nemises, the Joker, has escaped from prison and has yet again hatched a plan to wreck havoc on Gotham and more importantly attempt to destroy Batman's soul... And the Joker will go to any length to finally bring down Batman and have the last laugh. Is there a way to stop Joker or is this a night the "Dark knight" will not be able to survive?


Review -

"Batman: The killing joke- the deluxe edition" is an extremely well thought out graphic novel and is considered a rare treat for devoted comic-book readers. The novel itself has many brillant traits , but the two that stand out the most to the naked eye, are: the amazing story that the writer has so gorgously put toghether. And the simply sublime artwork and inks which some may consider to be a work of genius. Both the writer and the artist should be proud of their works and consider it to be a work of art.


The "Killing Joke" graphic novel must be credited for being unique. It has divulged in great detail what almost no Batman story has done before- The mysterious and extremely sinister origins of The Joker! These (Yes "these" origins) are given in the form of the Joker's perspective. This allows the readers to gain a key aspect of the Joker's personality- When it comes to the past not even the "Clown Prince of Crime" wants to look back.

However don't think this is night of crime is going the be easy on the caped crusader! Joker has carefully laid traps for "The Dark Knight" and the way Batman attempts to deal with these traps , will ultimitly reveal who Batman is at heart and if there really IS a spark of darkness inside his soul.


Verdict - 5/5

For everyone who collects Batman comics or even just like the characters of the Joker & Batman, "Batman: The killing joke- The deluxe edition" is the ultimate "Treasure chest of comics" and this magnifacient piece of literature which along with it's writers and artists deserves a place next to the Mona Lisa.

Thursday, 14 October 2010

Wolverine Weapon X. by Marc Cerasini


Synopsis -

"Wolverine: Weapon X" is an action, adventure novel written for young people over 15. The novel was written by author Marc Cerasinni and is based on "Marvel's" comic book hero Wolverine. The novel follows the story of Logan ( Later known as Wolverine), a Canadian-born mutant, as ,through a series of flash backs, his dark past is reaveled. Wolverine's past is not the only thing reaveled by his tormentors. They also uncover his soul and test it to the very end of Logan's boundries


Review -

The outline of this story is well written and for people who may prefer books to films, this gives a much better look into the characters torment than the "X-Men" film franchise ever did (Apart from " the X-Men Origins- Wolverine" film)

Verdict - 5/5