B2 – Upper Intermediate
More detailed vocabulary, longer sentences, and more complex ideas. Suitable for learners who feel comfortable reading adapted novels or light fiction.
Summary The Invisible Man, a science fiction novel by H.G. Wells, tells the story of Griffin, a brilliant but troubled scientist who discovers a way to make himself invisible. The tale begins in the English village of Iping, where a mysterious stranger arrives during a snowstorm. This man, heavily bandaged and wearing a wide-brimmed hat, […]
Summary Section Christine is a supernatural horror novel that revolves around a 1958 Plymouth Fury, named Christine, which possesses a malevolent spirit. The story is set in the late 1970s in a suburban town and follows the life of Arnie Cunningham, a socially awkward high school student who becomes infatuated with the car. After purchasing Christine,
Needful Things – Summary “Needful Things” is a gripping novel that explores the dark side of desire and the destructive power of temptation. Set in the fictional town of Castle Rock, Maine, the story begins with the arrival of Leland Gaunt, a mysterious shopkeeper who opens a store called “Needful Things”. The shop offers an
Summary “Misery” is a psychological horror novel that tells the gripping story of Paul Sheldon, a successful author known for his romance novels featuring the beloved character Misery Chastain. After finishing his latest manuscript, Paul decides to kill off Misery, believing it will free him to pursue more serious writing. However, fate intervenes when he
The Green Mile – Summary The Green Mile, set in the 1930s, is narrated by Paul Edgecombe, a prison guard at Cold Mountain Penitentiary. The story alternates between Paul’s present-day life in a nursing home and his experiences on Death Row, nicknamed “The Green Mile” due to its green linoleum floor. In 1932, John Coffey,
Summary Stephen King’s debut novel “Carrie” is a gripping tale of supernatural horror set in the small town of Chamberlain, Maine. The story revolves around Carrie White, a 16-year-old high school student who has been an outcast her entire life. Bullied relentlessly by her peers and oppressed by her fanatically religious mother, Carrie’s life takes
The White Dragon – Summary “The White Dragon” is the third installment in Anne McCaffrey’s renowned Dragonriders of Pern series. The story follows Jaxom, the young Lord of Ruatha Hold, and his unique white dragon, Ruth. As Jaxom matures, he grapples with the dual responsibilities of being both a Lord Holder and a dragonrider, a
Dragonquest – Summary Dragonquest, the second book in Anne McCaffrey’s Dragonriders of Pern series, is set seven years after the events of Dragonflight. The story unfolds on the planet Pern, where the inhabitants face the recurring threat of Thread, a deadly spore that falls from the sky and destroys all organic matter it touches. The
Dragonflight – Summary Dragonflight, the first novel in Anne McCaffrey’s Dragonriders of Pern series, is set on the distant planet of Pern, a human colony that has regressed to a quasi-medieval society. The story begins with Lessa, the last surviving member of Ruatha Hold’s ruling family, who has been living in disguise as a kitchen
Beyond the Shadows – Summary Beyond the Shadows is the thrilling conclusion to Brent Weeks’ Night Angel Trilogy. Set in a world of magic, political intrigue and deadly assassins, the story picks up after the fall of the Godking of Khalidor. The continent is plunged into chaos as multiple factions vie for power, and our
