Hey everyone! This class is coming to an end, and I can't believe this will be my last blog post. I've gotten so used to writing them every week that it'll feel strange not to do them anymore. I might have to start journalling again to fill the void xD. A significant highlight is all the friendships I made in this class and the valuable lessons these novels have given me. Each discussion has brought me closer to my classmates, and these connections are something I will always value beyond our lecture room. Throughout this class, we explored new themes, talked about challenges, worked as a class, and, most importantly, had fun and smiled along the way. Each and every discussion we have had as a class helped me develop new skills and gain a deeper understanding of the books and the world around us. Exploring new themes, discussing the challenges characters face, and deep diving into the characters really heightened my appreciation for literature and helped my
Hey everyone! I can't believe this is already my last novel in this course; time really does fly! This class has been so much fun and a rewarding experience. I almost don't want it to end so soon. This week, I read the "Book of Chameleons" written by Jose Eduardo Agualusa. Initially, before reading this book, the title of this book made me think of the song "Karma Chameleon" by Boy George. I couldn't stop singing this song for a couple of days, lol. (If you haven't heard this song, I highly recommend it, it's a great song). This song is similar to this book in a way. The chameleon serves as a metaphor in both, and a celebration of individuals' diversity and uniqueness. I also thought this book was going to include a Chameleon... This novel dives into themes of identity, memory, culture, and transformation and change. Just like how chameleons can change colours to help them survive in their surroundings, the characters undergo transformation