I was a little disappointed in this book because it was not really about what I thought it would be. I was thinking it was going to be more about hor...moreI was a little disappointed in this book because it was not really about what I thought it would be. I was thinking it was going to be more about horses as spiritual teachers. It touched on that but was really more about a gentle & natural approach to working with horses on the ground. It was a good refresher but not ground breaking or new information to me.(less)
I liked the concept and idea of this story. A fairly dark version of Pinnicchio with lots of new ideas explored as to twists & turns turning this lov...moreI liked the concept and idea of this story. A fairly dark version of Pinnicchio with lots of new ideas explored as to twists & turns turning this loved children's tale into adult concepts.
I did not care however, for the author's writing style. I felt like I rattled around in Pinnocchio's head constantly circling over and over the same thoughts. I imagine this was the author's intent, but for me it grew tiresome and drawn out and made the book hard to get through.(less)
In true Sedaris form this book had me laughing throughout the stories. I enjoyed Santaland Diaries the most but found humor in all of them. To enjoy...moreIn true Sedaris form this book had me laughing throughout the stories. I enjoyed Santaland Diaries the most but found humor in all of them. To enjoy the book though I think you definitely need to be a fan of the author. (less)
This book was a very fast read that I found incredibly entertaining. Carrie's dry and sarcastic wit had my laughing the whole way through as gives us...moreThis book was a very fast read that I found incredibly entertaining. Carrie's dry and sarcastic wit had my laughing the whole way through as gives us a glimpse into the lives of the celebrities and stars that surround her and her battles with addiction & mental illness. (less)
This not a book I would have read on my own, however it is our next book club book so I gave it shot and walked into with an open mind. I'm not a fan...moreThis not a book I would have read on my own, however it is our next book club book so I gave it shot and walked into with an open mind. I'm not a fan of Nicholas Sparks and this book did nothing to change my opinion of him. The story was not original and anyone that has seen "Sleeping With The Enemy" knows the story.
I actually skipped over lots of the book and it was kind of like a soap opera in that sense. Miss a few days...skip a few chapters but you can pick it right back up and not much has happened from where you left of the last time.
This is the third Picoult book I've read and so far it is my favorite. True to her style there was a large courtroom drama ending and that can someti...moreThis is the third Picoult book I've read and so far it is my favorite. True to her style there was a large courtroom drama ending and that can sometimes drag on for me, but all in all I like the characters in this, I liked the exploration into a world foreign to me and I just generally liked the story. I thought she did a good job developing everyone and kept you guessing until the end. (less)
This book was a testimony to the human spirit. Not a story that is probably new to any of us but still an amazing journey about the will to live and ...moreThis book was a testimony to the human spirit. Not a story that is probably new to any of us but still an amazing journey about the will to live and the capacity some people have for compassion.(less)
This was such a disturbing story. It is so hard to get my head around the reality of this girl's life and how the lie was carried out for so long. I...moreThis was such a disturbing story. It is so hard to get my head around the reality of this girl's life and how the lie was carried out for so long. It's hard to write much without giving details away. It was a hard book to get through because I kept coming back to the fact that this really happened. (less)
This was a very cute book that followed a dog's spirit from body to body and purpose to purpose. The book made me miss my Shelby dog many times as I ...moreThis was a very cute book that followed a dog's spirit from body to body and purpose to purpose. The book made me miss my Shelby dog many times as I found myself reaching for the Kleenex box. It was a great commentary about how much canines enrich our lives.(less)
This book put such a dark and political twist to that fairy tale we all know and love. I enjoyed the story though and loved the imagination and creat...moreThis book put such a dark and political twist to that fairy tale we all know and love. I enjoyed the story though and loved the imagination and creativity behind giving the "wicked" witch a reason to be wicked and perhaps just misunderstood and maybe even good. (less)
This book was a lot of nice little stories but it started to get on my nerves because the author introduced all kinds of sub plots or incidents throug...moreThis book was a lot of nice little stories but it started to get on my nerves because the author introduced all kinds of sub plots or incidents throughout that book that never really went anywhere or were tied up with a nice little bows all by themselves. The characters were all saved from whatever trouble they hit by some grace that came out of nowhere. I felt this lack of having to resolve conflict left the people I was reading about undeveloped.
There were moments in the book I was reminded of "The Help" & "The Secret Lives of Bees" but these moments were brief and I'm almost feeling bad about comparing this book to the pieces of literature the other two were.(less)
This is a great book about relationships, loyalty and human/animal spirit. It was a great perspective through a war horses eyes of the people in the ...moreThis is a great book about relationships, loyalty and human/animal spirit. It was a great perspective through a war horses eyes of the people in the war and what could be learned from about them through their interactions with the horse. It was also a great tribute to the people and animals in the war. I was supposed to see it on Broadway but since those plans did not work out I figured experiencing on the page was the next best thing. I was not disappointed!(less)
A little disappointed that I figured out the twist before reading it in the end. I also struggled with the fact that there was only 1 character that ...moreA little disappointed that I figured out the twist before reading it in the end. I also struggled with the fact that there was only 1 character that I actually liked. I was unable to make any connection with the people I was reading about. Interesting topic though. (less)
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