A wonderful and well written quick summer read. I found myself emotionaaly responding to the main character, Don, in both the funny and sad moments. T...moreA wonderful and well written quick summer read. I found myself emotionaaly responding to the main character, Don, in both the funny and sad moments. There is alot of humour in this book but also some very touching moments as well.I think this just may be the perfect summer/beach read!(less)
I love the Odd Thomas series because I just can't get enough of the Odd Thomas character. Well and the humour is fun too. This did not disappoint on e...moreI love the Odd Thomas series because I just can't get enough of the Odd Thomas character. Well and the humour is fun too. This did not disappoint on either of those points. I did find this one a little more challenging to get into, but once I hit the mid-way point it seemed to flow better. I'm not sure why it took me longer to get into then normal...nothing I can really put my finger on.....so I am thinking it might have just been me. (less)
This was a rather heavy read centered around the lives of people living through a history of violent occupation in Chechnya. There are some graphic sc...moreThis was a rather heavy read centered around the lives of people living through a history of violent occupation in Chechnya. There are some graphic scenes that depict torture, and I personally always find this a struggle to get through. I found the story to be quite engaging but did not care for the constant and abrupt changes to timeline. The jumps were often very abrupt and pulled me right out of the story. It was the characters that kept me so engaged...they were so real and so damaged by everything they were living through. Heartbreaking really. (less)
This would be a great book study or book club book for those with a soft spot for ya fiction. So many topics to explore...cloning, slavery, class dist...moreThis would be a great book study or book club book for those with a soft spot for ya fiction. So many topics to explore...cloning, slavery, class distinction, drugs. The writing is good and the story is paced well. A recommended read for all ages.(less)
I really liked the unique way this one was written. I spent the first third of the book saying " What an ass he is! She deserves so much better!" The...moreI really liked the unique way this one was written. I spent the first third of the book saying " What an ass he is! She deserves so much better!" The middle third was the complete opposite " She is so evil! He deserves so much more!" And the final third.....well lets call them both psychopaths and agree that they deserve each other! I would recommend this to those who enjoy a very dark mystery.(less)
I am fairly new to the graphic novel genre so I do not have a lot to compaire this to. I thought the story was good and the artwork as well. I was not...moreI am fairly new to the graphic novel genre so I do not have a lot to compaire this to. I thought the story was good and the artwork as well. I was not awe struck or amything like that but will probably pick up the next if I find it.(less)
This was a very enjoyable read. It is a ghost story, a love story, a mystery,and historical fiction as well. It takes place in and around New Orleans(...moreThis was a very enjoyable read. It is a ghost story, a love story, a mystery,and historical fiction as well. It takes place in and around New Orleans(my favorite place on earth!)during the 1950's and Leganski captured the magic of the city very well. There was a touch of Hoodoo and Voodoo in the story but nothing scary or disrespectful. The story is written with a fairly obvious Christian bias. Overall I think it is a well presented and original story that has a fairy tale quality to it. (less)
Wow....that was one hell of a ride!!! This is quite simply one of the best books I have ever had the pleasure of reading. The world building was amazi...moreWow....that was one hell of a ride!!! This is quite simply one of the best books I have ever had the pleasure of reading. The world building was amazingly real and the characters were so well developed! The story itself is wonderfully dark and disturbing and I was guessing literally up to the very last pages as to how the ride would end. I am so happy that I got a chance to preview this book as an ARC and will be purchasing it for my own collection on the day it is released. (less)
Another wonderfully horrific story from Jonathan Janz! A great haunted house tale that pulls you in and doesn't let go. None of the characters are ver...moreAnother wonderfully horrific story from Jonathan Janz! A great haunted house tale that pulls you in and doesn't let go. None of the characters are very likable and this adds to the validity of the story in my opinion. Afterall it SHOULD be the bad who get punished shouldn't it? This is not one for the faint of heart...or weak of stomach. (less)
Well I was a little confused/disappointed by this one. The blurb on the e-book website was not very accurate. It was described as a global warming dis...moreWell I was a little confused/disappointed by this one. The blurb on the e-book website was not very accurate. It was described as a global warming disaster thriller. In reality the disaster happens because of an earthquake....oh and it was written in 1929!!! Apparently it is a classic work of science fiction...and it certainly reads like one. Show don't tell was NOT a rule of writing in 1929 I assure you. Shame on the people at KOBO for misleading their customers on this one! Personally I will not be reading this again or recommending it for that matter.(less)
I was able to readan advanced readers copy of this title and was pleased with the experience. It was not as drawn out as some ya fiction can be. The a...moreI was able to readan advanced readers copy of this title and was pleased with the experience. It was not as drawn out as some ya fiction can be. The action was good and the pace was fast. The characters were quite well developed and although the ending is a set up for a series the story is strong enough to stand on its own as well. Would be a great option for a ya book club read or even a novel study for middle school students as some intresting questions are raised. I will certainly be suggesting this for those looking for ya fiction.(less)
I really am loving this series by Jonathan Maberry. The characters are so much fun and I really like the way they react in situations. Nothing seems f...moreI really am loving this series by Jonathan Maberry. The characters are so much fun and I really like the way they react in situations. Nothing seems forced or artificial to me. The bad guys here are truely horrific....no sparkly monsters in this one! I also really appriciate that the main female character is so very strong....she is not a damsel in distress but can stand up for herself. That being said she is also not a larger then life kcik-butt ninjaesque warrior either....just a solid believable character. Now onto #3!(less)
Now here's one that I would LOVE to see as a full length novel! Creepy evil kids are a favorite charater type of mine. Throw in an otherworldly bad gu...moreNow here's one that I would LOVE to see as a full length novel! Creepy evil kids are a favorite charater type of mine. Throw in an otherworldly bad guy/ evil presence and you have a great recipie for a wonderfully horrific read.(less)
An amazing conclusion to the Pine Deep trilogy. I loved the pacing of this book. It was fast enough to keep me turning pages but never felt rushed. I...moreAn amazing conclusion to the Pine Deep trilogy. I loved the pacing of this book. It was fast enough to keep me turning pages but never felt rushed. I really liked the characters and how they developed. There were enough loose ends to make one uneasy....just where did those missing bad guys go???? But there was still a feeling of conclusion. I would recommend this series for anyone who is a fan of horror.Thank you Jonathan Mayberry for creating a town that I wish I could visit....right up there with CastleRock and Derry.(less)
What an amazing conclusion to an amazing series! This is paranormal with an edge....a really gritty edge. Here the bad guys are bad guys and the good...moreWhat an amazing conclusion to an amazing series! This is paranormal with an edge....a really gritty edge. Here the bad guys are bad guys and the good guys arn't perfect. I was sad to see the series end but glad it happened before the characters got tired as happens in so many other series. Long live Jill Kismet!(less)
This is easily one of the best zombie genre books I have ever read. The action was fast but there was a story line and good character development as w...moreThis is easily one of the best zombie genre books I have ever read. The action was fast but there was a story line and good character development as well. I love the main character in this one....a kick ass yet still believable woman. There is an element of blood and gore...it is a zombie thriller afterall....but so well exicuted. A recommended read for anyone with a appreciation for great zombie fiction!(less)
A very dark novel that asks the question..."how far would you go to protect your family?" There are some akward sections of the novel that I think are...moreA very dark novel that asks the question..."how far would you go to protect your family?" There are some akward sections of the novel that I think are mainly due to the fact that the book has been translated into english from dutch. I also found the random timeline to be somewhat off putting but the strength of the story made it easy to see beyond. (less)
I love a good haunted house story and this one delivers. Lots of action kept the plot moving forward at a good pace. The characters were very real, ju...moreI love a good haunted house story and this one delivers. Lots of action kept the plot moving forward at a good pace. The characters were very real, just not always likeable...kinda like real people I guess! There were a few characters that were introduced, sort of in "cameo" roles that did not seem to move the story forward. There was also a fair number of loose ends that speak to a continuation of the tale in the future. Overall a recommended read for all those lovers of haunted places.(less)
I admit that I had a bit of a struggle getting into the flow of this story. There are sooooo many characters and short chapters that tend to jump from...moreI admit that I had a bit of a struggle getting into the flow of this story. There are sooooo many characters and short chapters that tend to jump from story line to story line. That being said...I did enjoy it from about the half way point on. There were some intresting twists and many,many loose ends from which to spawn a series. I liked the inclusion of ley lines as a major story element. (less)
It took me a while to get into this book. I really ended up liking the characters as they all seemed a little over the top. The mystery was not terrib...moreIt took me a while to get into this book. I really ended up liking the characters as they all seemed a little over the top. The mystery was not terribly challenging but it kept my intrest. This is not a high action mystery/thriller. (less)
This was a powerfull book. It felt a lot like reading an episode of the television show "Mystery Diagnosis". A quick read but really worth it to anyon...moreThis was a powerfull book. It felt a lot like reading an episode of the television show "Mystery Diagnosis". A quick read but really worth it to anyone who is intrested in mental illness and mental health issues. (less)
There are NO sparkley teenage heart throb vampires in this book! The violence and gore might be a little over the top for some but I, for one, welcome...moreThere are NO sparkley teenage heart throb vampires in this book! The violence and gore might be a little over the top for some but I, for one, welcomed this return to truely horrific vampires! If you are intrigued by intestine balloon animals.....then this is the perfect novel for you!(less)
If I could give a book 6 stars I would have! I love this book. The realm of Germanic and Norse gods is one that is not overdone so this was truely a b...moreIf I could give a book 6 stars I would have! I love this book. The realm of Germanic and Norse gods is one that is not overdone so this was truely a breath of fresh air. I only wish I had read this in December as it would have been so very appropriate. This book will be one of my new holiday traditions for sure!(less)
Wow!!!! What a great story. Robin Sloan has created a very unique voice that reads quickly but feels like you're reading someones private journal or u...moreWow!!!! What a great story. Robin Sloan has created a very unique voice that reads quickly but feels like you're reading someones private journal or unedited thoughts. It certainy made for a fresh experience. The story itself was fun as well as current and oddly believable! This will be my go to book for gift giving as I believe that it will be relavent to many different audiences. Love,love, love it!(less)
Part three of the Horde series was ok. I have a feeling that if the 3 short stories had been released as a single novela length work I would have like...morePart three of the Horde series was ok. I have a feeling that if the 3 short stories had been released as a single novela length work I would have liked the whole thing more. Now dont get me wrong, I really like short stories, but that is not what these were. Rather a single work was seperated into three installments....kind of a cheat of the readers in my opinion. As for the story itself there was some unique ideas offered.(less)
Reading this was like having a great visit with a friend that I have not heard from in a long time. This is classic Anne Rice! No one and I mean no on...moreReading this was like having a great visit with a friend that I have not heard from in a long time. This is classic Anne Rice! No one and I mean no one has the ability to describe surroundings the way she does. The characters were very well written and the werewolves in the novel were recognizable as the creatures they are but with a truely human side. The ending seemed to make a second wolf story very probable and I for one cant wait!(less)
I really liked the pace of this book. It kept you reading and intrested. There are some very unique characters but for the most part they were very be...moreI really liked the pace of this book. It kept you reading and intrested. There are some very unique characters but for the most part they were very believable.I found this read very much like a mystery and although there were some events that could make this novel able to be included in the genre of fantasy...there was little that would make one think paranormal as has been suggested. The ending implied that a sequel will be offered and it will be on my TBR pile. I would recommend this novel to anyone who enjoys a fast paced mystery with some ability to suspend disbelief.(less)
Overall not a bad young adult read. The storyline was good and fairly fast paced. Character development was a little lacking in my opinion but there w...moreOverall not a bad young adult read. The storyline was good and fairly fast paced. Character development was a little lacking in my opinion but there were some very intresting characters none the less. I am not sure that there is enough here to keep me reading the series.(less)
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