The Buddha in the Attic: The background of the novel was explained very well, and I now thoroughly understand the "picture bride" concept and the horrors of Japanese internment. The material seemed well-rehearsed and dense in information, and the excerpt was helpful in understanding the content. The presentation maintained a good balance of slides and speech.
Winter's Bone: The characters and plot were thoroughly covered, and the presentation connected insightfully to Detroit and the American Dream. I enjoyed the choice of handout.
The Republic of East L.A.: The symbolism and the background were clear from the beginning of the presentation. The author biography taught me quite a few things, and I liked the speakers' use of anecdote, personal opinions, and audience interaction. The choice of excerpts and audio samples was interesting, and the analysis was thought-provoking. I would like to know more about basic details of the book -- is it nonfiction or fiction? How is it structured? What is the tone?
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