bchismireJun 1313 minThe Catcher in the Rye - NovelThis tale of a lonely teenager wandering in New York City aroused adoration and infamy. Let me tell you why I see it as anything but phony.
bchismireJan 21 minComing Soon in 2022...Well, 2021 sure proved itself to be quite a hit-and-miss year, didn’t it? Well, let’s not worry about that for long, for I know that I,...
bchismireOct 29, 20219 minGerald's Game (Novel) - Adults Only - Pre-Halloween ReviewA lady held captive by handcuffs in the bed and the inner demons in her head. How did Stephen King boost the thrills in such a simple story?
bchismireSep 26, 202110 minLolita - Novel - Adults OnlyArticulate enrapturement gave it acclaim. Subjective repulsion gave it fame. What makes this novel the controversial classic it has become?
bchismireAug 1, 202111 minThe Flower Drum Song - NovelBefore becoming a musical on stage and in film, it began as a novel which lifted the lamp beside the golden door in more ways than one. How?
bchismireFeb 4, 20218 minDead Man Walking - NovelWhen we think of criminal activities, we think mostly of capital punishments to remedy them. But is it really the way to go, as Helen asks?
bchismireFeb 2, 20211 minComing Soon in 2021...As we pray for the end of the Covid-19 and better things to come this year, be on the lookout for these hits as critiqued by good ol' me.
bchismireNov 3, 20208 minThe Man in the High Castle - NovelThe USA reshaped by the victorious Axis forces after WWII. With this intriguing premise, how well does this allegorical tale deliver?
bchismireOct 25, 20209 minKiki's Delivery Service - NovelBefore Hayao Miyazaki made it famous, it started as a children's book. Is there something to be gained from beneath its semi-magical layer?
bchismireJun 16, 202025 minPokémon Adventures: Ruby & SapphireA saga from a graphic novel series based off of one of the most popular video games of all time...actually had a profound effect on me? How?
bchismireJan 1, 20201 minComing Soon in 2020As 2019 draws to a close, The Screened Word is already anticipating the chance to critique some intriguing movies, shows, and all sorts...
bchismireSep 26, 20196 minThe Perks of Being a Wallflower - NovelIf you may remember my earliest of reviews, I did mention that some of my favorite books, including The Catcher in the Rye and To Kill a...
bchismireAug 13, 20198 minIt - NovelWARNING: This review will reference sexual activity, so read at your own risk. To tell you the truth, I’m very fond of stories, no matter...
bchismireFeb 14, 20196 minYou Go First - Valentine's Day Book ReviewI will admit, my mother and I periodically have a tiny little game tradition at home, and that would be a nice little game of Scrabble....
bchismireNov 2, 20187 minMisery - Pre-Halloween ReviewWarning: There are some moderate spoilers in this review as well as some obscenities in the referenced passages. One of the shows that I...
bchismireOct 1, 20188 minTrue Grit - NovelSPOILER ALERT For the past 16 years of my life, I have grown up in, and still live in, Ridgway, CO. I found out that one of its most...
bchismireAug 26, 20184 minM*A*S*H - NovelDepending on our experiences in life, it's very likely we share a shred of understanding about the horrors of war. Many people sacrificed...
bchismireMar 31, 20187 minGo Set a Watchman - Easter ReviewLast year, I remember saying that I considered To Kill a Mockingbird as potentially being my second favorite book after The Catcher in...
bchismireAug 26, 20179 minGone with the Wind - NovelWell…this is it. I made it through my very first doorstopper book! Yay! And trust me, it wasn't an easy task; I had to read it a few...
bchismireAug 10, 20171 minComing Soon...I know that some of you may be wondering what happened with the "book reviews" I used to share with you here. Well, here's what I CAN...