Week 6 Romance & Horror

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Author: Linda Lael Miller

Title: Pirates

Genre: Romance

Publication Date: 1995

Time Period: The 1990’s and the late 1700’s

Geographical Setting: Paradise Island, Florida, Seattle

Pages: 336

Plot Summary: Phoebe Turlow’s husband has left her for another woman. She also lost her job and is facing homelessness. She goes out to the mail and finds a free trip to Paradise Island if she attends the daily seminars to purchase time shares. Phoebe, who has nothing more to lose, calls and signs up for the seminars. Later that week she lands on Paradise Island where her life will forever change. A magical elevator transports her back in time to meet her soul mate Pirate Duncan Rourke. Together they will change the course of history.

Subject Headings:

Pirates

Time Travel

Love

Marriage

Romance

 Appeal:

Pacing: From the first chapter, the book gets your attention. This is a book you can easily spend the afternoon reading without wanting to put it down.

Tone: Love and romance. Fantasies come to life.

Characterization: We get to hear from both Phoebe and Duncan. They each share their journey of falling in love with each other.

Language: Easy to follow and understand.

 3 terms to describe this book:

Intimacy, Affection, Love

 

Similar Authors:  Nora Roberts, Danielle Steel, Connie Mason



 







































Horror


Author: Seth Grahame Smith

Title: Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter

Genre: Horror

Publication Date: 2011

Number of Pages: 352

Geographical Setting: Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Washington D.C.

Time Period: 1810-1865

 

Plot Summary: Many have looked at this title and have been appalled that someone would write such a bizarre story about one of America’s greatest political figures. Given the chance, this book is a thrilling read. Abraham Lincoln is already a hero in our eyes, but his fictional character in this book truly is the master of killing monsters. Historical fans of Abraham Lincoln will truly enjoy his kick ass style. Who better to keep us safe then the greatest President who ever lived?

 

Subject Headings:

President

Vampire

Horror

Gore

Civil War

Ax

Appeal:

Pacing- With the exception of the first chapter, this is a fast paced read.

Tone- Violence is a good description. President Lincoln needs to use his ax brutally to kill the vampires.

Story Line- Violent and shocking.

Characterization: The author used a beloved historical figure and turned him into a killing machine.

Language- Although the plot takes place in the 1800’s, the language is modern.

 

3 Terms that best describe this book:

Bloody, Historical, Suspenseful

 

Similar Books:

Jane Slayre: The Literary Classic with a Blood- Sucking Twist by Sherri Browning Erwin

Interview with a Vampire by Anne Rice

 






















References

Grahame-Smith, S. (2011). Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. Grand Central Pub.

Miller Lael, L. (1995). Pirates. Pocket Books.

Comments

  1. Erin CataldiFebruary 21, 2024 at 7:06 AM

    Good annotations! The readalikes and the appeals for each are good, the summaries could have a little more substance to them though so potential readers really know what they are getting into.

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