About Lauren Hayes

Lauren Hayes (@tigerinthezoo) is a Syracuse alum now living and working in New York City. She is a lover of books, the city she lives in, and all things floral.

July 10, 2012

The Long Walk: Brian Castner’s Battle at War — and at Home

Can life ever return to normal after war? Brian Castner explores this idea as he reveals his visceral experiences in Iraq and during his homecoming in The Long Walk.

April 26, 2012

Rohinton Mistry’s A Fine Balance: Life During India’s State of Emergency

Here is a haunting tale of morality, struggle, perseverance, and ultimately, love. Set in India during the mid-1970s, we get a glimpse of a country filled with corruption and turmoil so intrinsic it is difficult to see what good can come from anything.