I *really* wanted to punch Stanley (and Stella for that matter because she's such an idiot). I guess I should give Williams some points for being able...moreI *really* wanted to punch Stanley (and Stella for that matter because she's such an idiot). I guess I should give Williams some points for being able to elicit such strong emotions, but I threw this book across the room and didn't want to pick it up again :-P (less)
Meh, the movie was *kind of* cute, but mostly because of Ryan Gosling. The book was boring and there wasn't much depth to the characters. At least now...moreMeh, the movie was *kind of* cute, but mostly because of Ryan Gosling. The book was boring and there wasn't much depth to the characters. At least now I can say I've read a Nicholas Sparks book- and I wasn't impressed. (less)
I usually take great care of my books but I found myself throwing this one across the room...numerous times. It is so boring! I could not get through...moreI usually take great care of my books but I found myself throwing this one across the room...numerous times. It is so boring! I could not get through five pages without falling asleep. I get that this is supposed to be agreat epic poem but it just feels like Browning is trying too hard to prove herself. She drops so many references to classic literature and the bible that it seems like she's simply saying "See- I've read a lot, I must be a great artist." Ugh I get it already. I am so glad to be done.(less)
**spoiler alert** This book had potential. It's supposed to be the sequel for Dracula and it caught my eye because it's written in the same format as...more**spoiler alert** This book had potential. It's supposed to be the sequel for Dracula and it caught my eye because it's written in the same format as Dracula: letters and journal entries. The synopsis was intriguing; Mina's son Quincey is apparently now a vampire and the next generation, including the daughter of Dr. Seward, has to defeat him. When I read the synopsis I was excited because I assumed that the reason Quincey became a vampire was because Mina drank Dracula's blood- that would have been awesome. Nope! Apparently Mina cheated on Jonathon with a different vampire and Quincey is the vampire's son. I couldn't even finish the book after I saw that. Well I guess it was staying true to the sexist attitudes of the nineteenth century; too bad the book was written a few years ago! Bah!(less)
I did not get through this book because I just couldn't stand Deborah Rodriguez! From what I read she seems more concerned with how people perceive he...moreI did not get through this book because I just couldn't stand Deborah Rodriguez! From what I read she seems more concerned with how people perceive her than really making a difference in the world. She may have done something good for others; but it seems like her intentions were merely to be in the spotlight. (less)
I had to give up on this one because it just didn't hold my attention. Over 100 pages in, nothing had really happened yet! I've loved Westerfeld's oth...moreI had to give up on this one because it just didn't hold my attention. Over 100 pages in, nothing had really happened yet! I've loved Westerfeld's other books, but his writing style seemed very different in this one. He seemed to get really bogged down by the descriptions of the alternate world. The steampunk element is what drew me in, but with the amazing illustrations throughout the book it was really unncessary to spend whole pages describing the machines and the creatures. I also found it difficult to follow the politics of the story, but that might just have been me. Hopefully the characters gained more depth as the story went on, but I simply didn't care enough about them to give them any more of my time.(less)
Well, at least I can cross this one off of my guilt list. It was just as annoying and nauseating as I thought it would be. Pamela's obsession with vir...moreWell, at least I can cross this one off of my guilt list. It was just as annoying and nauseating as I thought it would be. Pamela's obsession with virtue is taken to new extremes as she forgives and grows to care for her would-be-rapist, despite his multiple attempts, and his utter lack of concern for her welfare or mind. It is an important novel simply for the insight to 18th century society and the controversy that it elicited, but it is not worth reading twice.(less)
Everybody always raves about this book and since I am a huge fan of Fear and Loathing I thought I would love it....I couldn't even finish it! Absolute...moreEverybody always raves about this book and since I am a huge fan of Fear and Loathing I thought I would love it....I couldn't even finish it! Absolutely nothing happens and Dean is just plain obnoxious. I'll stick to Fear and Loathing for my road-trip/hippie/rebel narrative(less)
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