i'm not totally sold on this series yet. i skimmed a ton of this book out of boredom--i know, i know. i'm like the only bookworm who's squirming over...morei'm not totally sold on this series yet. i skimmed a ton of this book out of boredom--i know, i know. i'm like the only bookworm who's squirming over this book. but...eh...maybe i'll get to the other 2. maybe.(less)
**spoiler alert** so far, i like it. i feel like i know/was Lee...we'll see where this goes.
update: finished. well...i have to say, i'm disappointed. a...more**spoiler alert** so far, i like it. i feel like i know/was Lee...we'll see where this goes.
update: finished. well...i have to say, i'm disappointed. at first, i really liked the character of lee fiora. she was awkward and internal and i got that. i felt that--and at times, i was able to laugh at some scenes.
but over the 4 years at boarding school, it seemed like she learned nothing. her treatment of martha was pathetic. her failing math, odd. her fling with sug, huh? and you know, maybe this is a reflection on the reality of being a teenager, how little you can grow over 4 years yet always thinking you're an adult. but for me, i really wanted lee to learn from her mistakes. i wanted to see her less awkward, less selfish and start shifting to an external awareness.
she didn't. and the quick wrap up of graduation and reunions felt like i was tossed some bone that was supposed to make it all right.
meh. lee narrates the entire book, as an adult, looking back. yet, even this narrator doesn't always recognize the level of selfishness she showed. considering the 10 yr reunion was the last real time indication, that makes lee 28--and maybe too close still to identify what the real problems are/were.
really enjoyed the first half. but lee just became annoying. oh well. add this to my 2011 completed list!(less)
Werewolves--not shape shifters!--sort of invade the woods of a town. And one girl feels drawn to them--and to one in particular. A dangerous tale of w...moreWerewolves--not shape shifters!--sort of invade the woods of a town. And one girl feels drawn to them--and to one in particular. A dangerous tale of wilderness and (wolf)puppy love.(less)
Who hasn't felt like they should spend a night or 2 in a psych-ward until they rediscover their balance? But see, we didn't go there. This kid does. A...moreWho hasn't felt like they should spend a night or 2 in a psych-ward until they rediscover their balance? But see, we didn't go there. This kid does. And his honesty and bravery make you look at yourself and wonder what you should be doing here. If you choose to watch the movie (slackers!) that's fine; it's cute and the casting is excellent. But if you walk away from the movie feeling good, then you need to sit your butt down and read the book. You shouldn't "feel good"; you should feel like you can be doing more in your life, recognizing all those tasks you half-heartedly do, the people you absently love, and the lies you tell yourself for the sake of peace. (less)
When Jane comes back to Mr. Rochester, I literally cried. Reading this again 14 years later was a wonderful experience. I high...more"Reader, I married him."
When Jane comes back to Mr. Rochester, I literally cried. Reading this again 14 years later was a wonderful experience. I highly recommend going back to the books you loved as a kid and reading them as an adult. (less)
So you want to work for Microsoft? Well, don't read this book then. But this story is so much more than programming. Sort of in conjunction with the N...moreSo you want to work for Microsoft? Well, don't read this book then. But this story is so much more than programming. Sort of in conjunction with the Nerdist Way (C. Hardwick) we see nerds/geeks with feelings and processing the crap life throws at them. An endearing tale of tech-relationships.(less)
Chris Hardwick has found is niche. Good for him! And lucky for you, he likes to share [awwwww]. So here it is: a guide to being a socially/personally...moreChris Hardwick has found is niche. Good for him! And lucky for you, he likes to share [awwwww]. So here it is: a guide to being a socially/personally successful nerd. Identifying what nerds are good at (reading, electronics, etc) and not (um, human-stuff), Hardwick frames life to-do's in a very nerdly accessible way. A refreshing "self-help" that probably limits its audience by using the n-word (NERD, people! sheesh) since the information in this book is just good advice that you should use no matter if you're a nerd, geek, jock, clown...whatever label you'd like to slap on yourself today.(less)
Ok, the ONLY reason I am recommending these books is because the stories are exciting and the characters are fascinating. BUT they are not edited well...moreOk, the ONLY reason I am recommending these books is because the stories are exciting and the characters are fascinating. BUT they are not edited well (I believe these are German translations) so sometimes it reads funny AND there is blood and violence. So...if you're up for the challenge, I think you'll enjoy these. But if you're feeling queasy already, skip them.(less)
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