Thanks to Marie for sharing her story of love and loss. She did a beautiful job explaining the process of finding her way back. I don't think anyone w...moreThanks to Marie for sharing her story of love and loss. She did a beautiful job explaining the process of finding her way back. I don't think anyone will ever really be able to explain how it feels...(less)
Historical fiction is my favorite type of book, so I had to give it 4 stars. I think the author is a great storyteller, and I was captivated by the Sp...moreHistorical fiction is my favorite type of book, so I had to give it 4 stars. I think the author is a great storyteller, and I was captivated by the Spanish Civil War and World War II background. I must say it is difficult to weave a story between so many characters and not come out a little sporadic in coverage. The book jumped quite quickly at times. I would have loved to have a character or two from Japan. (less)
"The first thing you find out when yer dog learns to talk is that dogs don't got nothing much to say. About anything." This young adult dystopian book,...more"The first thing you find out when yer dog learns to talk is that dogs don't got nothing much to say. About anything." This young adult dystopian book, is full of action, mystery, and questions about life. The main character, Todd, is a 13 year old boy...and of course I just loved the dog. Of course the ending is a cliffhangar...so I better get the next one.(less)
The book definitely lacked the intensity that Shatter Me had, so maybe that's why I feel like this story went no where. Also, the love triangle has pl...moreThe book definitely lacked the intensity that Shatter Me had, so maybe that's why I feel like this story went no where. Also, the love triangle has played out way too many times.(less)
I had heard good reviews about this book, however.. For me the romance between Juliette and Adam felt slightly contrived and all together too fast. I...moreI had heard good reviews about this book, however.. For me the romance between Juliette and Adam felt slightly contrived and all together too fast. I guess I just expected to read more chaotic thoughts and feel more rage from a character so obviously suppressed. Overall it lacked the appropriate sentiment in certain situations, but it is a good book with plenty of merit to it's orginal concept and somewhat x-men feel to the developing cast. I probably will read the second one, but more in the hopes that I can see more impassioned characters with honest opinions and motives.(less)
It really only deserves 2 1/2, but I give it 3 for some interesting action scenes. The love triangle was...not believable. The going back and forth be...moreIt really only deserves 2 1/2, but I give it 3 for some interesting action scenes. The love triangle was...not believable. The going back and forth between 2 voices was not interesting. The book was a bit slow in the beginning and rushed at the end.(less)
If you enjoy post-apocalyptic or dystopian society fiction, this is your read of the year. The author does a great job creating a new world in Silos,...moreIf you enjoy post-apocalyptic or dystopian society fiction, this is your read of the year. The author does a great job creating a new world in Silos, and slowly shows the reader what is happening in this new world. I would reccommend getting the omnibus because you wont want to stop between 'books.' (less)
This is Stephen King's Book #4 in his series The Dark Tower. I really enjoyed the story of Roland's early life and his first love. Stephen King wanted...moreThis is Stephen King's Book #4 in his series The Dark Tower. I really enjoyed the story of Roland's early life and his first love. Stephen King wanted to write "the longest popular novel in history"...it definitely is an epic series. This volume was 668 pages long...The Dark Tower series, volumes one through seven are 4,500 pages long... The first volumes 1 thru 4 are 2,000 pages, so I only have 2,500 more to go!(less)
This was actually a really good memoir about how the author lost her mom to cancer and how 4 years later she goes on a 1,000 plus hiking journey. I ha...moreThis was actually a really good memoir about how the author lost her mom to cancer and how 4 years later she goes on a 1,000 plus hiking journey. I have to say she writes so clearly, I could feel the fear, cold, dispair as well as the excitement on her journey. I guess what din't work for me was... I never could understand why she was so self-destructive (drugs, marriage failure, infidelity etc.) or how she was able to get her act together again.(less)
Hmmm...full of prose and at times it was really engrossing, and at times my mind wandered. A good read for those who want to know more about the hippi...moreHmmm...full of prose and at times it was really engrossing, and at times my mind wandered. A good read for those who want to know more about the hippie commune movement of the 70s. The timeline moves from 1970 to 2018...and I'm not sure why the author was so taken with epidemics. I was disappointed the author didn't go into how Bit adjusted to normal life. (less)
**spoiler alert** When Roland goes through the door, and the journey begins again, I was oddly satisfied. A lot of people hated the ending, but I feel...more**spoiler alert** When Roland goes through the door, and the journey begins again, I was oddly satisfied. A lot of people hated the ending, but I feel that it makes a lot of sense. And thanks to the happy ending for Susannah, Eddie and Jake!(less)
Song of Susannah was the least favorite books of the series, and I thought it was strange that the author wrote so much about himself in the book. I h...moreSong of Susannah was the least favorite books of the series, and I thought it was strange that the author wrote so much about himself in the book. I have high hopes for the ending book...The Dark Tower...please don't disappoint! (less)
**spoiler alert** This wasn't really the second of the series because the characters were totally different...it was okay ...had some action and new i...more**spoiler alert** This wasn't really the second of the series because the characters were totally different...it was okay ...had some action and new ideas. However, as a young adult book, I'm not sure I agree with casual sex...also...the killing of Archer was too crazy...just oh well there is his body...(less)
While Legend was engaging and had me hooked from the very beginning, I felt detached throughout Prodigy. I had hoped that feeling would ease by the ti...moreWhile Legend was engaging and had me hooked from the very beginning, I felt detached throughout Prodigy. I had hoped that feeling would ease by the time I was halfway, and I really wish I could have shaken off that feeling entirely. However, it never happened.(less)
Definitely not enough action. Oh sure, plot events unfold, one after the other, but they are without significance. Instead of advancing the story, we...moreDefinitely not enough action. Oh sure, plot events unfold, one after the other, but they are without significance. Instead of advancing the story, we are instead treated to endless ruminations about the nature of love. The switch back and forth between characters...is confusing because the author doesn't change her voice.(less)
The book and series is really long... In particular, the ending was very drawn out. The climax was prolonged and simplistic, but overall pleasing. I f...moreThe book and series is really long... In particular, the ending was very drawn out. The climax was prolonged and simplistic, but overall pleasing. I felt the resolution was lacking...(less)
I can't believe I actually put this book on hold at the library...and had to wait for it. Another dysfunctional family tale, that I could have cared l...moreI can't believe I actually put this book on hold at the library...and had to wait for it. Another dysfunctional family tale, that I could have cared less about...(less)
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