How to Read Literature Like a Proessor - Thomas C. Foster - 4 stars

[Kelly]

Any book fan can learn from professor Thomas C. Foster. He talks about how ideas found in many books are the same. For example, they often tell stories similar to those that Shakespeare told long ago. They have symbols, the weather has meaning and water is usually important. Readers should also pay attention to people's names; they could refer to past works. Foster gives examples and highlights other authors. He adds in personal humor and his enthusiasm of literature comes through. Although I was familiar with some of his points before, seeing them again will help me examine books more closely in the future.