I loved this book. It helps that in my Women's Studies class, we just talked about the Triangle Factory fire.
I found the characters to be interesting...moreI loved this book. It helps that in my Women's Studies class, we just talked about the Triangle Factory fire.
I found the characters to be interesting and the story wasn't so predictable that I didn't want to read. They were also fairly realistic. Haddix did a good job of not romanticizing immigrant life in the Lower East Side.
I would recommend this book to everyone to read.(less)
I really liked the idea of this book, having control over the elements/weather.
The twist at the end was very well done, I did not guess.
The only thing...moreI really liked the idea of this book, having control over the elements/weather.
The twist at the end was very well done, I did not guess.
The only thing that I did not like was the fact that the story felt like it picked up in the middle and then you were told what led up to it in pieces. Usually I don't mind odd timelines, but this just didn't work for me.(less)
This book started out very slow for me. It picked up toward the middle. The horrors described are astounding. So is the strength of the women describe...moreThis book started out very slow for me. It picked up toward the middle. The horrors described are astounding. So is the strength of the women described in this book.
If anyone has any interest in learning about Latin American history or the Disappearance, this is a good book to read.(less)
I loved this book so much. The premise has me thinking and intrigued and I want to read more. I can understand completely why this book is so popular...moreI loved this book so much. The premise has me thinking and intrigued and I want to read more. I can understand completely why this book is so popular now. Dystopian novels are by far my favorite and this category fits into it perfectly. I cannot wait to see how the second book starts because of the way this book ended.(less)
I found this book to be a really quick read, and fun. I guessed who was behind it, but that's because of a review from someone on my friend's list. I...moreI found this book to be a really quick read, and fun. I guessed who was behind it, but that's because of a review from someone on my friend's list. I definitely want to read more because the premise is very interesting.(less)
The only saving grace for this book was the last hundred pages. The love story was awful and unrealistic. The writing was juvenile and bland. The sent...moreThe only saving grace for this book was the last hundred pages. The love story was awful and unrealistic. The writing was juvenile and bland. The sentence structure was awkward in a lot of places.
That being said, I love the idea. The creatures mentioned and the alien races are intriguing. The idea, although overdone and not new at all, still kept me reading.
This author could do with a better editor and a more developed writing style.
The movie was actually better in my opinion, although I hate that it left out the fire and the whole part about Mark James. Also, the hayrides were different, changing an integral part of the story.
I will be reading the next book, just because I have to know what happens.(less)
I found this book to be good. I was interested in the research, even though I'm not sure all of it is accurate. The author did tend to repeat A LOT an...moreI found this book to be good. I was interested in the research, even though I'm not sure all of it is accurate. The author did tend to repeat A LOT and towards the end there were WAY too many statistics and data instead of any real story.(less)
I didn't read the first book, but this one was interesting. I loved the short story format. There were quite a few stories that made me sad, but I am...moreI didn't read the first book, but this one was interesting. I loved the short story format. There were quite a few stories that made me sad, but I am a cat person. I thought the author was a little presumptuous putting her story as the last one, but it was a cute story.
I disagree with the people who say this isn't SEP's best. With the exception of one weird metaphor (surfers bobbing in the waves like fetuses in amnio...moreI disagree with the people who say this isn't SEP's best. With the exception of one weird metaphor (surfers bobbing in the waves like fetuses in amniotic fluid) I found that I couldn't put it down. But I am that way with all her books. I loved the side plots, they made the story for me.(less)
I loved this book. The message was powerful and the characters were wonderful. Such a change from the crap I'm used to reading that is passed off as y...moreI loved this book. The message was powerful and the characters were wonderful. Such a change from the crap I'm used to reading that is passed off as young adult fiction. I would let my kids read this book, unlike others I have read. I was inspired and would love to read more of Forester.(less)
I felt that this dragged on for so longgg. There were awful parts (like the entire chapter of the opera) and then there were some parts that were good...moreI felt that this dragged on for so longgg. There were awful parts (like the entire chapter of the opera) and then there were some parts that were good. Charnas could be a little preachy in parts (never thought I would realize it was happening in a book) but it wasn't the worst I've read by far.(less)
I thought this book had a very slow start. I found parts of it very uninteresting, and it switches between two characters which is annoying. The world...moreI thought this book had a very slow start. I found parts of it very uninteresting, and it switches between two characters which is annoying. The world is amazing, though. I want to read more.(less)
I loved this book. Julia Butterfly Hill is truly inspiring as is Luna. I wish I could be an activist like they are. I have resolved to plant a tree fo...moreI loved this book. Julia Butterfly Hill is truly inspiring as is Luna. I wish I could be an activist like they are. I have resolved to plant a tree for earth day this year! :)(less)
I found this book to be interesting. The premise had me intrigued. I was hoping that there would be more to it, though.
My biggest issue is the way the...moreI found this book to be interesting. The premise had me intrigued. I was hoping that there would be more to it, though.
My biggest issue is the way the book is told. The author makes it out like plural lives and this community is the worst thing ever. You can tell that she is not a fan of it. It made the book awkward to read in places because of her major dislike. It was very preachy. I wish there could have been balance. She didn't necessarily have to go out and tell everyone to be a sister wife, but I feel like this book just had too much of an agenda.
The characters were true to their ages, and true to the way that they would feel, though. She did not make them unrealistic. (less)
I was given this rec through a different group. While I generally love historical fiction, I did nto enjoy reading someone try to survive in the wilde...moreI was given this rec through a different group. While I generally love historical fiction, I did nto enjoy reading someone try to survive in the wilderness. The only saving grace for me is that Thom's writing is fabulous and I did want to find out what happened.(less)
I thought it was cute and funny. I didn't believe that the writer was originally French, her English is amazing. I would read it again for a laugh for...moreI thought it was cute and funny. I didn't believe that the writer was originally French, her English is amazing. I would read it again for a laugh for sure, it was a quick read.(less)
This book was a typical Nicholas Sparks. He writes some of the best romances there are. I loved the intrigue and mystery in this one, he usually doesn...moreThis book was a typical Nicholas Sparks. He writes some of the best romances there are. I loved the intrigue and mystery in this one, he usually doesn't write stuff like that.(less)
I found this book to be a lot better than I thought. I had grown up with the story-it's in almost every television show, but I didn't really get the d...moreI found this book to be a lot better than I thought. I had grown up with the story-it's in almost every television show, but I didn't really get the depth of it until now. I also now understand why people can't stand to read Dickens. His writing is okay for novellas, but I couldn't read something if it was too long.(less)
Fairly interesting. I love all of the ideas for aid and helping. The issues brought up were interesting and things I did not know about before. Very g...moreFairly interesting. I love all of the ideas for aid and helping. The issues brought up were interesting and things I did not know about before. Very good in the realm of women's studies/foreign aid.(less)
I loved this book. At first I was not sure how the two stories would connect, bu O'Farrell did an amazing job. Her writing style is fabulous, definite...moreI loved this book. At first I was not sure how the two stories would connect, bu O'Farrell did an amazing job. Her writing style is fabulous, definitely what I like. Can't believe it took me so long to read it.(less)
I feel like I'd read this before. It seemed very familiar. And a few years ago in high school I went on a Sophie Kinsella kick, so it is likely. Eithe...moreI feel like I'd read this before. It seemed very familiar. And a few years ago in high school I went on a Sophie Kinsella kick, so it is likely. Either way it was a sweet, majorly predictable love story. Perfect for a light read, I liked the hint of intrigue and mystery.(less)
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