Exploring the Legacy of a Literary Icon: Charles Dickens, one of the most renowned authors in literary history, is a name that resonates with readers across the globe. His works, such as "A Tale of Two Cities" and "Great Expectations," have become staples of the English literary canon. However, amidst the widespread admiration, a question arises: Is Charles Dickens overrated?

If you didn’t cry at the end of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, written by John Boyne, then I can personally find you a therapist. Whether it was the novel or the movie, directed by Mark Herman, this story is a tear-jerker that uses the classic technique of children’s innocence to expose the evil in the world.

Being part of Gen-Z means I have a standoffish vibe towards violence, so I might’ve already come to the conclusion that I don’t support the idea of war, but my thoughts were finalized as I completed reading All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque.

There’s nothing like the subtle build-up and payoff, one that Game of Thrones wishes they could have achieved, of the classic fiction novel Tess of the d’Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy.

At the conclusion of a long build-up and unimaginable suffering, an ending that warms the heart is worth the investment. Although I want to draw a parallel…