The only reason this gets a 4 from me is because I'd read most of the stories before in his other work. Still great to read them again. Thoroughly e...moreThe only reason this gets a 4 from me is because I'd read most of the stories before in his other work. Still great to read them again. Thoroughly enjoyed his Criminal Minds production diary.(less)
This isn't Twilight. This is how vampire books were meant to be. No sparkley skin, but sexless, ruthless vampires reminiscent of the hybrids created i...moreThis isn't Twilight. This is how vampire books were meant to be. No sparkley skin, but sexless, ruthless vampires reminiscent of the hybrids created in Blade II with crazy ass stingers that suck you dry.(less)
Good, but not amazing. Loved the thought of zombies in the Star Wars universe and the premise for their existence felt plausible, but still didn't fal...moreGood, but not amazing. Loved the thought of zombies in the Star Wars universe and the premise for their existence felt plausible, but still didn't fall in love with the book (aside from the cover). (less)
Like his other books, The Happiest Days of Our Lives is a collection of stories from his blog. Short ones, long ones, and in between length ones. Wi...moreLike his other books, The Happiest Days of Our Lives is a collection of stories from his blog. Short ones, long ones, and in between length ones. Wil Wheaton writes in such a way that despite the fact that he's simply writing stories about himself and his family, you genuinely care about Anne, Ryan, and Nolan. I look forward to whatever it is Wil Wheaton has on the go.(less)
A ridiculously entertaining read. This is made all the better if you subscribe to the podcast and listen to Wil enthusiastically read from the book. ...moreA ridiculously entertaining read. This is made all the better if you subscribe to the podcast and listen to Wil enthusiastically read from the book. It makes the whole experience that much better. Reading him put down his own character (let's face it, Wesley Crusher wasn't the easiest character on ST:TNG to love) time after time attests to the fact that there is no person on earth better fit to write this book. Good on ya, Whil Wheaton, good on ya.(less)
While I can't say I was totally in love with this book I certainly enjoyed it. Card knows how to keep a reader interested, but this felt more like a ...moreWhile I can't say I was totally in love with this book I certainly enjoyed it. Card knows how to keep a reader interested, but this felt more like a screenplay than a novel. It's almost like Card wanted to write a Crichton book.(less)
**spoiler alert** While the content of the book was engaging enough, I found the actual dialogue to be childish in places. If Dan Brown wrote this boo...more**spoiler alert** While the content of the book was engaging enough, I found the actual dialogue to be childish in places. If Dan Brown wrote this book with the expectation that it would be made into a movie, I think the screenwriter's gonna have a hard time getting Tom Hanks to say "Did you hear? Peter's alive!".(less)
Being the first of three books, I anticipated a bit more of a cliffhanger ending. While it's certainly left open, this book stands on its own. It's ...moreBeing the first of three books, I anticipated a bit more of a cliffhanger ending. While it's certainly left open, this book stands on its own. It's a very interesting take on the vampire lore and I'm very excited to read the sequels when they are released in 2010 and 2011.(less)
Christopher Moore's Lamb The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal was great. Just wow. It's a great read for those who have ever wondered what happened in that mythical time between when Jesus was born and when he began his ministry (something the Gospels decided to leave out almost entirely). From growing up in Galilee to his adventures in the East living with each of the three wisemen (oh, and can't forget about the Yeti), the action, adventure, comedy, and Biff's sexual endeavours for the sake of Jesus not be allowed to know a woman never lets up.
It's also interesting to read Biff's asides about living in today's society writing his Gospel under the watchful eye of the angel Raziel, and how Raziel just couldn't grasp that what happens on TV is acting. Also to read Biff's reactions to reading the Gospels for the first time only to see he's not in them.
I would certainly encourage anyone to read Lamb but ESPECIALLY Christians. It's not meant to test your faith, but it's fun to be able to read something about Jesus that's not so serious, even if it is just made up.
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