This book was cheesy, sure, but it seemed okay until toward the end, then all the mob plus werewolf dynamics got out of control. The worst thing? Exce...moreThis book was cheesy, sure, but it seemed okay until toward the end, then all the mob plus werewolf dynamics got out of control. The worst thing? Excessive descriptions of smell. Honestly, how many times did I have to read that the hero smelled "the clove burst of pride" or "the smell of happy tangerines" emanating from our hapless and wimpy heroine? I got it, I got it. He smells emotions. Okay. The other thing? Also, their whole mind-linking thing was a bit overdone too. I think maybe the authors considered doing his part/her part, and then decided it was too complicated, so they made the mind-meld sequences instead. I think I'll try another one of these. It was amateurish, but it held promise. (less)
The premise sounded really interesting (a retelling of the Creation/Genesis story), but the characters felt a little too constructed to me. I couldn't...moreThe premise sounded really interesting (a retelling of the Creation/Genesis story), but the characters felt a little too constructed to me. I couldn't relate to anyone. God as a heavy handed experimenter was pretty compelling though.(less)
I listened to this one on audiobook, read by Alan Alda himself. I found it really inspirational. Initially, I wasn't too keen on it, because the first...moreI listened to this one on audiobook, read by Alan Alda himself. I found it really inspirational. Initially, I wasn't too keen on it, because the first 2 chapters or so are chiefly commencement speeches, but once I got the rhythym of this book, I enjoyed it a lot. I found Alda's insights interesting and provocative, and somewhere along the way, I went from thinking "ho-hum" about the content to being engaged, and being personally challenged. Of course, listening to this has catapulted both my husband and I onto a M*A*S*H kick. (less)
Who hasn't wondered if you would fall in love with the same person twice, given different circumstances? This book was an enjoyable piece of historica...moreWho hasn't wondered if you would fall in love with the same person twice, given different circumstances? This book was an enjoyable piece of historical Christian fiction, and raises questions about what makes two people fall in love in the first place.(less)
Alexander is a good writer, but the story line in this book was just too much. Our heroine goes out west with a rebellious younger brother in tow. Whe...moreAlexander is a good writer, but the story line in this book was just too much. Our heroine goes out west with a rebellious younger brother in tow. When she gets there, her family that she is going to live with is basically dead, except for one soon to be orphan child that is placed into her care. There is a gang on the loose, with a vendetta against the Marshal that you know is going to fall in love with her. He is also troubled, but more well adjusted than her. The ranch she inherits, along with the child, is going into foreclosure. A mysterious relative shows up to challenge her. Anyway, too complicated for me. Did I also mention that she is an undercover saddle maker? Eh. With each page, a fresh new problem cropped up. I felt overwhelmed by page 50. (less)
This is a very informative, dense book that tells the reader everything they want to know about Islam, short of converting to it. I didn't finish it t...moreThis is a very informative, dense book that tells the reader everything they want to know about Islam, short of converting to it. I didn't finish it though, because it's so dense. I hope to pick it up again. (less)
Nujood's story is horrifying and compelling, but the writing wasn't very good, and because of her childish perspective (because she is still a child!)...moreNujood's story is horrifying and compelling, but the writing wasn't very good, and because of her childish perspective (because she is still a child!), there were a lot of holes in the story pertaining to other family members.(less)
**spoiler alert** This book started out promising, but really went down in flames for me. This next part is a spoiler. Basically, you find out that Le...more**spoiler alert** This book started out promising, but really went down in flames for me. This next part is a spoiler. Basically, you find out that Leah has been being raped and sexually abused by her husband for much of her marriage, and to be fair, she (through therapy, we find out) allows it to happen because he takes such good control over the rest of her life too, allowing her to get drunk and be helpless. However, to me, sexual abuse is a big issue, and the author takes you through this couple's story, never really addressing the issue adequately. At the end (because divorce isn't what good Christians do), Leah is still willing to "work it out" with Carl, and the sexual abuse is just swished under the rug. I was disgusted. I could see that kind of story arc if the issue was addressed, but even though the theme was so prevalent, at the end, it was treated as a non-issue. Also, the end over all? It was as if the author suddenly died, and the book had to be hustled to a conclusion (which wasn't really conclusive of anything). (less)
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