Michael’s Comments (group member since Nov 03, 2020)

Michael’s comments from the YHS Class of 2023 group.

The False PrinceJennifer A. Nielsen
Have you ever dreamed of medieval fantasy where lords and kings fought, but behind castle walls locked away a murderous secret sits upon an empty throne? Then “The False Prince” is for you, a suspenseful novel written by Jennifer A. Nielsen takes place in a medieval kingdom called Carthya where political unrest lays supreme. The orphan under the name of sage is abducted by a noble he knows as Master Connor and is put through a gauntlet of tasks to prepare for the foulest act of treason. In a world of deception will his thievery and trickery help him escape with his life, or succumb to Master Conner’s wishes. The novel is quick-paced and suspenseful. I recommend this book to people who love medieval fantasy or someone who loves mystery and plot twists. I rate this book a five out of five because of its thrilling plot and ability to shock the reader at any moment. This story is one I now hold close to my heart and earns the title as my favorite book.

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: A Trilogy in Four Parts

The answer to the big question… is 42. The novel “A hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy” is a piece of science fiction mastery and is well renowned for its cometic style of writing and its thrilling plot. Written by Douglas Adams this hilarious story has worked its way into one of my favorite books that I have ever read making me rate it four stars. The novel is about Arthur Dent and his friend Ford Prefect. The story starts with Arthur waking up to his house being demolished for a bypass to be built. After a quick squabble with Mr. Prosser, the person in charge of making the bypass, Ford and Arthur decide to go to the pub early that morning. After a few pints, Authur realizes earth as he knows it might be suffering the same fate as his house is on the intergalactic scale. The novel “A hitchhiker’s guide to the galaxy” is quite cometic and funny and is bound to give you a couple of moments where you embarrass yourself snickering allowed. The book always has a light-hearted spin on darker situations that Arthur gets himself into such as (Edited out spoilers). And as icing on the cake, the plot is not bad for a 5 hour read simple and to the point. One of the few things I thought was mildly unlikeable about the book was the short and abrupt ending, though it is easily forgiven due to the sequels. After reading “A hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy” I have to recommend it to people who like satire and humor. The novel felt less of science fiction but more of an outrageous string of jokes. Though past the jokes, it is quite fun to read, and if you enjoyed it like myself there are more books in the series to subdue your hunger. Overall, the book works as a stand-alone, and as an introduction to a larger story, in my opinion, I think people who seem interested in the novel should give it a try and figure out why 42 is so important.