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You have recently read a short story/novel/drama/science fiction/ghost-story. Write in short 3 of its strong points that made you like the book and 2 or 3 drawbacks it has. - English (Second/Third Language)

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You have recently read a short story/novel/drama/science fiction/ghost-story. Write in short 3 of its strong points that made you like the book and 2 or 3 drawbacks it has. Fill them up in the tree - diagram given.

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* Poor

* * Average

* * * Good

* * * * Very Good

* * * * * Excellent

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The Gift of Magi (O. Henry)
Strengths Weaknesses
The twist at the end of the story It shows the harsh reality that life can never be perfect
It emphasises how material things are not important in life. The narrator is not neutral. He gives his opinion at the end.
It highlights the beauty of true love. Both the main characters sacrifice their favourite things. This makes the reader sad at the end.
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Chapter 2.5 Book Review - Swami and Friends
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