BOOK REVIEW
The Marsh King’s Daughter – Karen Dionne THE MARSH KING’S DAUGHTER is a truly amazing novel—it has a compelling story and a successful quasi-retelling of a classic fairytale. Karen Dionne has the ability to weave the fairytale element into a modern suspense novel in a way that it felt authentic. This book shines most in Dionne’s portrayal of the main character’s mindset. Having grown up in captivity, yet unaware she was being held captive for much of her life, Helena’s way of interacting with the world is - needless to say - quite complicated. Dionne sketches a character who is authentically uncomfortable with social customs: things like small talk and table manners escape her, and for good reason. Growing up on the marsh, the only rules she knew were those made by her father. Dionne’s sensitive and thoughtful portrayal of how the main character struggles to integrate into and assimilate with modern American culture was truly compelling. Majority of the book takes place in flashbacks, and most of these flashbacks are focused on describing life in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The author does a fantastic job developing this atmosphere and painting a picture of life on the marsh: from hunting, foraging, and survival skills, she convincingly describes life on the UP. This book suits readers who are looking for a story with lots of outdoor and culture-related things and less psychological suspense. The author does a great job creating atmosphere and writing a nuanced, sophisticated exploration of a survivor’s mindset. Readers with the right expectations will enjoy it.
By Krizia Jade Pinara
MOVIE REVIEW
Frozen 2 2 years ago, our inner childish selves were in awe with the movie that tells a tale of two sisters in the kingdom of Arendelle, Queen Elsa and Princess Anna. This time, this much awaited sequel could be one or if not, the best Disney films this year. What is behind the magic of Queen Elsa? Where did it come from? Was it from her ancestors? There are hints of more magical beings and new characters that we are not familiar in the movie, how are they connected to Queen Elsa? How can the sisters find the answers? Let us see how they conquer the big unknown and discover answers of the things they wanted to know. Well, if you wanted to seize a good story, with unparalleled music, and heartbreaking scenes, then grab your movie buddy, and expect that you will laugh, love, and cry. Yet again another Disney movie will not fail to amaze us.
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By Kher Tyson Bast
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Collegianer / Vol. 3 No. 1
