I am loving this book. I seriously can't put it down. Post civilization crash California with weird zombie creatures? Yes please. I love this; it is a...moreI am loving this book. I seriously can't put it down. Post civilization crash California with weird zombie creatures? Yes please. I love this; it is a lot different than the other dystopian/post-apocalyptic books I've started to get into lately. Also, it was a free Nookbook, which makes it even MORE awesome.
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Ok, so I finished this book. I think it was a strong start to a potential series, and I'm hoping that the next book comes out soon so I can continue reading about Cass, Smoke, and Ruthie!(less)
Room took some getting used to at first. Told entirely from a five-year-old's perspective, Jack lives in Room with his Ma. Ma was kidnapped at age 19...moreRoom took some getting used to at first. Told entirely from a five-year-old's perspective, Jack lives in Room with his Ma. Ma was kidnapped at age 19 by a man and then held prisoner in this tiny room. She works as hard as she can to make the life for Jack enjoyable, but after he turns five she comes up with a plan to get them Outside. The realizations of how horrible it was in Room for Ma, but how startling it is to come out after seven years into the "real world" and face the media attention while trying to shield a son that she truly loves - I almost cried a lot while reading this book. It was truly a beautiful read of a parent/child bond that transcended even the most horrible circumstances. Seeing other people's reactions through Jack's eyes also made it a lot more interesting - his unique voice in telling the story laid things out in a stark and honest way. I loved this book and I'm glad I stumbled upon it while browsing through Barnes & Noble's website. (less)
What would you do if you had to choose one of five lives for yourself at age sixteen? Beatrice is faced with that decision - but unlike most of the pe...moreWhat would you do if you had to choose one of five lives for yourself at age sixteen? Beatrice is faced with that decision - but unlike most of the people in her society that have a faction that is clearly defined based on their mental processes, she tests as "Divergent" and has several options that would fit her. She only has to choose - stay with the faction that raised her, Abnegation - the selfless, or move to the Dauntless - the brave and courageous.
I liked the development of Beatrice (or Tris) as the novel progressed, and I think the premise for the book is interesting. By dividing society into factions and having each group provide a certain role within society, this dystopian world tries to eliminate the evil that brought about the collapse of our society...but even within this organized structure, evil still takes root and flourishes. I'm very eager to read the next two installments of this trilogy and see where it takes them. (less)
I always loved the fairy tale of the twelve dancing princesses when I was growing up. It was one of my favorites - the princesses stealing away and be...moreI always loved the fairy tale of the twelve dancing princesses when I was growing up. It was one of my favorites - the princesses stealing away and being exhausted the next morning, and the contest to see if anyone could figure out where they went. I loved this retelling of such a classic story. No, the writing isn't the most outstanding I've ever encountered, but I loved the personal characteristics displayed in each princess as well. The growth of certain characters throughout the storyline, as well as the development of Keeper - I really loved this. I thought it was a great retelling of the story.(less)
I loved this book. Was it the most well written book I've ever read? No. Was it the most original storyline? Not particularly. But for some reason, re...moreI loved this book. Was it the most well written book I've ever read? No. Was it the most original storyline? Not particularly. But for some reason, reading about this woman who goes through some slow sort of revelation about the horrendous way she has been treating people and then her mental path through life really interested me. I genuinely wanted to know what happened with each of the characters-sleazebag ones included. I tried to imagine myself as her throughout the entire book and couldn't, because it feels so far out there...yet I'm sure there are people that feel like her every day. I don't know, but I was pleasantly surprised considering the ratings on this site.(less)
Ok. I have to say, I've now read two of Laura Dave's books this week, and I have enjoyed both thoroughly. After finishing another predictable Stephani...moreOk. I have to say, I've now read two of Laura Dave's books this week, and I have enjoyed both thoroughly. After finishing another predictable Stephanie Plum novel, "London is the Best City in America" proved to be refreshing and well-written. The characters had more depth than most of the "chick lit" I generally read, and I was hooked the entire time I was reading it. Now that I've read both "The First Husband" and this book, I will be on the lookout for more things to come from Laura. One of my standout authors from this year in this genre. Also, she sent me a tweet this morning after my goodreads progress update pushed to my twitter account saying that she hoped I enjoyed her work. I have to say, any author who bothers to do that wins some points with me. Checking in on those reading your work keeps you humble and in tune with what your readers enjoy, and the more I read from other authors? There are certain ones who could take a page out of Laura's book.(less)
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