Open Endings If you are someone who feels there has to be a conclusive ending to a story, then I’m sorry, you are just plain …
Yay or Nay: Open Endings vs Closed Endings
Books
Bone Flute
Henry Vaughan placed his two cents on the subject of childhood and penned a wistful melody of the loss of heavenly innocence and the burning …
Echo Buzz: Musings With George Yeo
At the highly anticipated book launch event, ‘From Thoughts to Pages: Launch of George Yeo: Musings,’ Echo had the honour of interviewing the esteemed Former …
From Pen to Print: A Journey into Malaysia’s Publishing Industry
Sunlight filters through glass windows, casting golden hues on rows upon rows of bookshelves that line the walls, each hiding literary wonders waiting to be …
Rediscovering the Joy of Reading: An Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint Review
I was a voracious reader. It was a matter of devouring stories in days, even hours. Many may relate to this experience of getting lost …
The Freedom of Poetry, Dead Poets Society Edition
Disclaimer: The following article contains spoilers for the 1989 film Dead Poets Society. “Rip, shred, tear. Rip it out. I want to hear nothing but …
Beer & Skittles: The Power of Nostalgia: How Story Adaptations Tap into Our Love for Familiar Stories and Characters
Adaptations have always held a special place in the hearts of audiences, appealing to our deep-rooted love for nostalgia and comfort of the familiar. From …
Dreams of Freedom: On Tove Jansson’s Tales from Moominvalley
Disclaimer: The following article contains spoilers for Tales from Moominvalley by Tove Jansson. Freedom is a large concept. It has its precise definitions, but even …
Pages of Chaos
Despite the jacket, it’s cold. Sitting in front of the ground-level windows, legs crossed and arms folded, they try to vanish into the cracks of …
Revolution, Rebellion and Relief: A Take On The Hunger Games Series
Content warning: The following article contains spoilers from The Hunger Games series, as well as mentions of murder and suicide. The Hunger Games. A battle …