Palmerston North Boys' High School

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The Names

By Florence Knapp

5 stars

In this book, Florence unpacks the idea that a rose by any other name may not in fact smell so sweet. It places three narratives side by side of the same family and how their life plays out depending on what name a mother chooses for her son. Each story line has its horrors and its beauties. While the lives of Bear, Julian and Gordon shook me, it is the supporting roles of his mother, grandmother and sister that will stay with me.
Love, Sex & Frankenstein

By Caroline Lea

4 stars

An imagined narrative of Mary Shelley’s writing of her famous gothic novel, Frankenstein. Fairly slow to begin. Picks up pace midway. I don’t know how based on history it is, but it was an entertaining read nonetheless! An interesting look into how the monster reflects the authors inner turmoil.

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