Okay, I'm guilty. I am guilty of committing a crime no English teacher should ever commit. I JUDGED A BOOK BY ITS COVER. I know, it's terrible. But, I could not even fathom reading another book for school looking like this:
I do admit, now after reading, I could not put this book down. It was so exciting, interesting, and unlike other things I have read for Dr. Kist's class. It was suspenseful and I cannot wait until I finish it!
I like how the stories are told. For example, in the chapter titled "The Dead of Night in Lambeth Marsh" there was a murder mystery. The reader got to learn about what happened, the background information of the victim and the murderer, and what happened in the court trail.
This is definitely not what I was expecting when I picked up this book to read it. It goes to show
I totally agree. I think this book is fascinating and definitely not your average school text book! Love it! Page 105...don't know if you are there yet but it is great!
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I was surprised, also! I have always had an interest in psychology, so I was intrigued by Dr. Minor's life. I think that his childhood experiences, the lack of a mother, and his exposure to the brutality of war really pushed this poor man over the edge into insanity. The author, Simon Winchester, really took a creative approach in writing this novel. He gave a non-fiction story such intrigue and suspense.
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