Crosley, despite being a few years older than me and from a different country/city and environment all together, really captures moments and instances...moreCrosley, despite being a few years older than me and from a different country/city and environment all together, really captures moments and instances I've had myself, to the point where I felt creeped out 'How does she KNOW THIS STUFF?' which really goes to show how small and insignificant we are, blah blah blah, a great read for the mid to late twentysomethings and early thirtysomething crowd, that is, if you are childless, unmarried and still trying to figure it all out.(less)
I literally read this in a super short visit to the bookstore, trying to stifle my laughter. Buy this for somebody with a sense of humour, or not, or...moreI literally read this in a super short visit to the bookstore, trying to stifle my laughter. Buy this for somebody with a sense of humour, or not, or just buy it to show to friends when they come over. Or keep it in your bag, if all your friends are dead, show it to strangers.(less)
**spoiler alert** Battle Royale meets typical teen YA novel. Collins almost had me with the world she introduced, despite the fact that she's not very...more**spoiler alert** Battle Royale meets typical teen YA novel. Collins almost had me with the world she introduced, despite the fact that she's not very good at describing it, nor the characters other than a few stereotypical descriptions. While the arena is interesting, not much happens to our heroine at all, and the latter THIRD OF THE NOVEL is a cringe-worthy 'love story' which ends on a note of betrayal (oh no!) and our tough, strong heroine doesn't show the cracks worthy of somebody through major trauma, but the angst of a teenager torn between two beaus. Seriously. Not reading further.(less)
This Dummies book is probably one of the best I've ever read, all it made me the most excitable person about opera ever.
Too bad I have approximately 1...moreThis Dummies book is probably one of the best I've ever read, all it made me the most excitable person about opera ever.
Too bad I have approximately 1.75 people who share the interest!
Great trivia, a fantastic reference guide for the classics as well as a great historical overview of this age old art form. (less)
Some of the stories were definitely better than others, I felt the geekiness, but also the stereotypical teenage plotlines a bit boring. Overall a fun...moreSome of the stories were definitely better than others, I felt the geekiness, but also the stereotypical teenage plotlines a bit boring. Overall a fun read, but stronger stories are needed to potentially develop this collection. Geeks also like engrossing, interesting reads, as well as Star Trek.(less)
One of my favourite issues of the series thus far, Pluto really opens up in this volume, revealing histories only hinted at in previous volumes. Human...moreOne of my favourite issues of the series thus far, Pluto really opens up in this volume, revealing histories only hinted at in previous volumes. Human and robot interactions take on a much more interesting turn.(less)
Definitely the best and most mature book in the series, with all the fighting and action in the latter half making up for the slower build of the firs...moreDefinitely the best and most mature book in the series, with all the fighting and action in the latter half making up for the slower build of the first, but all together a pretty engaging chapter, can't wait until the next volume comes into my hot little hands.(less)
Philippa Gregory finally regains her stride! After many disappointing titles in a row (the last one of hers with any weight being the Boleyn Inheritan...morePhilippa Gregory finally regains her stride! After many disappointing titles in a row (the last one of hers with any weight being the Boleyn Inheritance) envisioning the scheming ambition of Margaret Beaufort finally allows Gregory to draw up her best characterization in years. For those who like Gregory at her best, this is definitely recommended. (less)
In Polar, T.R Pearson paints this fantastic picture of a township that puts the fun and funny in dysfunctional, well, most of the time. While some wou...moreIn Polar, T.R Pearson paints this fantastic picture of a township that puts the fun and funny in dysfunctional, well, most of the time. While some would call them hillbillies or simple folk, Pearson turns a very small story about a child's abduction into an epic of Homeric detail about every person and family that somehow sticks their head into the tale. Hard to put down, will probably incite some laugh out loud moments, if there wasn't a bit of drag near the end this would have been 5 stars. (less)
Why is it that I can see these twists BOOKS AHEAD OF TIME? Also, did the interaction between Tatiana & Rose remind anybody else of Pride & Prej...moreWhy is it that I can see these twists BOOKS AHEAD OF TIME? Also, did the interaction between Tatiana & Rose remind anybody else of Pride & Prejudice with Lizzy and Lady Catherine, remind as in, almost seemed like a rip off?(less)
A MILLION miles away from Vampire Academy, this book actually shows some subtlety and character development for Rose, truly solidifying that this seri...moreA MILLION miles away from Vampire Academy, this book actually shows some subtlety and character development for Rose, truly solidifying that this series is HER story and her life is the one we care about. She's growing up a bit and it's scary, it scares her and Mead makes a good effort to bring us back to what it felt like to think you know it all, before you realize you really know nothing.(less)
I'm so glad I'm reading this series, Urasawa really delves right into the robot/human rights genre by retrofitting a classic series but in a distinctl...moreI'm so glad I'm reading this series, Urasawa really delves right into the robot/human rights genre by retrofitting a classic series but in a distinctly different way. No further explanation needed, read this today.(less)
Not to be a narcissist but I think I truly like Knisley's work because I feel like she's my separated at birth sister from my sister city to the south...moreNot to be a narcissist but I think I truly like Knisley's work because I feel like she's my separated at birth sister from my sister city to the south. It's a bit ridiculous but I fully embrace that my quirks are not my own and Make Yourself Happy, made apparently to make Knisley happy, makes me very happy too :)(less)
Mead has an interesting take on vampires, developing them from a one-type-fits-all demon to a more diverse race with their own social hierarchy. Simil...moreMead has an interesting take on vampires, developing them from a one-type-fits-all demon to a more diverse race with their own social hierarchy. Similar to Harris and, unfortunately, other well-known vampire series though, BUT, the real saving grace of this series is Rose, our prickly protagonist who despite her faults, is actually quite the entertaining lead. She's actually more like a Buffy type character than any other protagonist, definitely not a Mary Sue. I'd recommend this before Harris and the ...other.. contemporary vampire series any day of the week. (less)
I can't even describe how much I loved this book, Hope Larson crafts a marvelous story of two girls, separated by 200 years, connected through space b...moreI can't even describe how much I loved this book, Hope Larson crafts a marvelous story of two girls, separated by 200 years, connected through space but not time. Not only is the story compelling (I read the majority of it in one evening, growling at distractions) but her style is as charming as ever. A great read and a great graphic novel to entice others with.(less)
I read the Year of the Flood first, actually, which strikes me as a stronger novel, but that doesn't take away from the fact that Oryx and Crake takes...moreI read the Year of the Flood first, actually, which strikes me as a stronger novel, but that doesn't take away from the fact that Oryx and Crake takes you into the mindset of life as the 'last man' in a post-apocalyptic environment of horrors we can unfortunately imagine/foresee. Very eerie.(less)
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