Book: Gone with the Wind

Excellent; deep; symbolic. It really shows the changes Scarlett O’Hara goes through even though she was selfish, in the end, she turned out to be extremely caring, idolized lover, whom she first pictured flawless, ended up having a meek, weak character although it was covered by his physical beauty. The book had many ironies in it. Your favorite characters die, and the ending isn’t completely ideal, but that’s what’s so great about it-its real.

Grade: A

Movie: Angels & Demons

Quite surprisingly close to the book. The deaths of the cardinals were all very accurately depicted, along with much of Largdon’s journey; a big improvement from the film Davinci Code. Angels & Demons not only had enthralling and mind-boggling mysteries; the action also kept me on the edge of my seat. I wouldn’t recommend it to those with faint of heart, though.

Grade: A

Book: Northanger Abbey

This Jane Austen novel was not one of the British author's best works, although still not too shabby. It definitely expresses Christine Morland’s growth into adulthood, although it was quite predictable. Hanny Tilney was definitely a likable, intellectual character, and from the beginning, you can tell that the two would get together. But for those who haven’t read much British Literature, this book is fine.

Grade: B