The Soloist (final)

The Soloist...This is by far the most smile summonning book that I have ever read. From beggining to end, Steve is there for Nathaniel and trys to help him in every way that he can. Although Steve could not cure Nathaniels mental illness, he cured his lonesome by becoming his best friend. It was a good thing that Steve realized curng him was almost impossible, because becoming his friend was so much better for Nathaniel. A story about helping someone is my favorite. It cannot get any better than that.

The Soloist definetely brought up many modern day issues. I cannot beieve the fact that Nathaniel remained homeless for so long. That is proposterous. This goes to show how people only socialize with "normal" human beings. We need more people like Steve who would be willing to do things out of the "ordinary." 

Also, this brings up some medical issues. At first, nobody was willing to prescribe Nathaniel medicine. They branded him"uncurable." We need to start researching into cures for mental disorders because a sufficient amount of people suffer from them.

I am happy that Nathaniel finally agreed to live in the apartment despite the confrontation him and Lopez had. Another thing I liked was the growth of an irregular friendship. This is a good moral that the readers have learned. Befriending people that normally would not have any friends is a great deed.

In conclusion, The Soloist is a book of social positives and negatives. Readers will retain great morals and maybe a slight tear.

Soloist (13-22)

Well, I've made it to about the halfway point. The relationship between Steve and Nathaniel has definetely grown. I belive though that Steve has to stop trying to cure Nathaniel and just be a friend, make him happy. His condition has been going on for too long for it to be chnaged. There is one thing though, I do beleive that Steve should continue to try and get him into the apartment. This way Nathaniel can be safe. I am very upset with the lack of instrumental incorporation into the book. I mean, it is a book based about music. Lopez focused way too much on trying to cure Nathaniel rather than allowing him to do what he loves. That is, playing, hearing etc. things about music. I hope that Steve realizes he can not cure Nathaniel. He should just be there for him and make him happy instead. Nathaniel is a special man, and Lopez can give him the support he needs to continue being that special man just by being his best friend.

The Soloist (7-12)

As the story progresses, Lopez becomes more connected with Nathaniel. They are doing so much more together as Lopez pushes Nathan to join LAMP. This is all good, but I feel Lopez is throwing his life away for a homeless man. Helping him once in a while is great, but he is forgetting about his wife and child. Instead of sleeping at home, Lopez slept on the street with Nathaniel, to me this is unacceptable. Your wife and child have to come first.

Nathaniel's mental state is not getting any better but he is becoming somewhat of a normal citizen. He now can attend a musical performance and is going to join a "home." I hope that Lopez can help Nathan enough to the point where he can live in a decent home. Also, I hope he eventually has a good food supply. Joining an orchestra would be good for him too, this is, if he can keep his mental state to a reasonable level.

Although I want all them positive to happen, I do not think they will. All I believe Lopez can do is continue to be his friend and help him out with things. We will see what happens to Nathaniel and how he turns out in the end as we continue reading.

Soloist (1-6)

This book is very easy to read. I love it! The main characters, Nathaniel and Steve are genius. Nathaniel, just a regular journalist, is going to get hit with the story of a lifetime. He discovers a mental man (Nathaniel) with great instrumental talent. Nathaniel, a homeless instrumentalist, suffers from schizophrenia. This man, gets hit with the opportunity of a lifetime. This concept is great to me, a homeless man getting a chance to become successful.

One day, Steve is strolling around LA, and he spots Nathan. Enthralled, he approaches the lone musician. Startled, Nathan backs away and this is the end of their first meeting. Steve thought what beautiful music being played by a homeless man. He was determined to make this his next story. I am happy to know that Steve isn't just using Nathan to get a good story, he is also trying to get him some mental help. Their next encounters work out quite well and they befriend each other. I cannot get over Steves generosity to a homeless man. This is a critical advertisement to readers. It can show them that good comes out of helping people in need.

Overall, this book is excellent and very readable. Also, it has great moral concepts and would be a good read for all audiences.

The Catcher In The Rye

Holden...What a kid he is. I did not think it was possible to be that miserable and gloomy. Boy did he prove me wrong.

Throughout the book he just complains and complains. For example, when Ackley is in his room he stresses about everything he does.

Why would it matter? You are leaving the campus anyway.

Also, he is the worst with girls. Either he gets played or he screws up. For example, the hooker he got winded up getting Holden beat up

because he acted like and idiot. Another thing, why would you get mad at Stradlater for going out with a girl that you are crushing on if you are leaving the

campus anyway.

Along with his happy attitude towards his roommate and his awesome luck with girls, he also does really well in too. Sike!

He flunks out because he doesn't agree with the teachers. Are you serious? You flunked out of three schools buddy, so obviously its

not the school, its you. School is important, you cant just flunk out.

Finally, he has a bad relationship with his parents too. This is simply because he does bad in school. They do not like that.

If anything, do good in school for your families sake.

In conclusion, Holden has too wake up and realize you only live once. He has to stop being an idiot and straighten his act up

to have a successful and lovable life.

Focus: Were the facts I stated correct?