Book Review on Gwendy's Button Box by Stephen King

Gwendys button box by Stephen King is a short novella.

About the story:

The story whirls around protagonist Gwendy, a twelve year old girl gets to meet a stranger named Mr. Farris. He ought to be a man of mystery, initially Gwendy fears and hesitates to speak with him. But finally she gets a Button box from Mr.Farris with so many colorful buttons each has their own mystery involved.
What happens next? Did Gwendy invites an unwanted trouble? What impact does it make in her life? lies the suspense of the story.

About the book:

The book is an average read and fast pacing. Stephen King's book are always horror in nature but this one is totally different with tragedy involved but not much to the expectations. Yet we can feel the unknown fear  about what will happen next? will the protagonist faces something worse or will she be safe. All these unexpected deaths in the story holds the story to be on par with horror genre.

My rating is ⭐⭐⭐ for this sombre read.

Book Review on Heidi by Johanna Spyri

HEIDI by Johanna Spyri is a classic book filled with emotions, happiness, sadness and a journey of beautiful storyline.

About the story:

Heidi a small girl lives with her grandfather in the mountain area of Dorfli. She loves her grandfather and the shepherd boy Peter so much. Her Aunt Deiti wants heidi to be educated and well mannered so she takes her to Frankfurt to be with Clara a crippled girl with good fortunes.
What happens to heidi? Will she be able to survive in the New place leaving behind her loved ones? Lies the suspense of the story.

About the book:

This is one of the best classics I have ever read. The author as written this book in a beautiful manner and touches our heart so deeply. These kind off story lines are rare in nature and must be preserved in the future. The way the author described the places and the emotions of the individuals is highly appreciative. One of the best read of this New Year and I am glad to pick the book with such a heartwarming story line.

My rating is ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ for this masterpiece

FACTS ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

# Johanna Spyri born in the year 1827.
# Heidi was first published in the year 1840.
# Johanna spyri lived in Switzerland with her family.
# Her other works includes Cornelli, Veronica, Mazli, Children of the alps etc.,