Roof Beam Reader
A Writer and His Reading
Category: American Lit
Justice Shiva Ram Murthy by Rishi Reddi
Rishi Reddi’s “Justice Shiva Ram Murthy” is an interesting and insightful short story about the struggles displaced immigrants may face in big-city America. The author successfully applies techniques such as setting, characterization, and point of view to explain the main character’s motivation and to… Continue Reading “Justice Shiva Ram Murthy by Rishi Reddi”
“Joansing” for Didion
While Halloween has always held a coveted spot in my heart and imagination, the truth is, I used to get almost as excited for the 4thof July. It was like the summertime version of my favorite autumn day, where the rules were bent and… Continue Reading ““Joansing” for Didion”
Thoughts: Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee
Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee Final Verdict: 3.75 out of 4.0 For a long time, Scout (Jean Louise) Finch of To Kill a Mockingbird reminded me of Huckleberry Finn. Just a kid from the American south, smart but crass, and willing to… Continue Reading “Thoughts: Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee”
Friday’s Featured Beat: Jack Kerouac!
Name: Jack Kerouac Born: March 12, 1922 (Lowell, MA) Died: October 21, 1969 (St. Petersburg, FL) Seminal Work: On the Road Relationship to The Beat Generation: Jack Kerouac, with Allen Ginsberg and William S. Burroughs, founded The Beat Generation in 1940s… Continue Reading “Friday’s Featured Beat: Jack Kerouac!”
