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LITERATURE

Year 9 What is Watt Reading?

Noughts & Crosses

I’m not a big book reader, but once I picked up ‘Noughts and Crosses’, I couldn't put it down. I loved the drama and originality mixed with romance. The book covers lots of modern day issues such as racism and sexism and Malorie Blackman writes about it extremely passionately. I went on to read the rest if the series and was not disappointed,

Poppy Campion

Year 10

Circe

It is perfect for any lover of mythology or anyone just wanting to expand their repertoire. It’s a novel that encompasses a wide range of themes including change, fragility, and a quest for power in a world of misogyny. I’d recommend this for anyone who is currently in a bit of a reading slump and wants an engaging, easy read to get them back into their love for reading.

Alice Caroe

Year 11

Year 12

Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid

A story of dysfunctional and functional relationships and families all wrapped up in the setting of a party. The tale of the famous Riva family and their multiple lives, set during the 1980s. The only rule to attend the Riva’s party is to know the address. Surely nothing can go wrong… A perfect read as we head into the Summer. If you enjoy celebrity gossip then this is the perfect d for you. It has a bit of something for everyone!

‘The High House’ was previously recommended by Mrs BathardSmith. The novel is about how climate change is likely to affect us. A tender yet alarming read which explores the maternal role. Go and check out Issue 8 of the Stag if you would like read Mrs Bathard-Smith’s revue.

Year 13 LITERATURE

Fingersmith by Sarah Walters

Susan is part of a gang of thieves that work in the underbelly of London. When the opportunity arises for her to steal the fortune of Maud Lilly, an upper class girl from the countryside, Susan jumps at it. But swindling Maud won’t be as easy as it seems… This novel was unpredictable. It was the first Sapphic romance that I have really enjoyed reading. The main characters have such incredible chemistry, I was invested in both of them. The storytelling was incredibly atmospheric, even gothic (and disturbing).

Polly Symes

Matron Debs

I am a little late to the party but I have just finished reading ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’. I have mixed feelings about this book. Whilst I found the book on the whole very readable its plot was wholly implausible. It is the story of a young girl raising herself in the middle of a marshland in Carolina, USA. The novel starts when she is abandoned by her mother and left with her abusive father, who then abandons her too. The story follows her through her tumultuous life which is touched by love, murder and education. The descriptions of the marshes are beautiful and evocative and the book was very easy to read. However, it was difficult to believe that a 6 year old girl manages to feed, clothe and finally educate herself with very little help. Pure escapism but the plot is flimsy and slightly ridiculous in parts. A good beach read!