Gen’s Comments (group member since Mar 26, 2012)

Gen’s comments from the Crazy Challenge Connection group.

E-book shelf


Book: Madame Tussaud: A Novel of the French Revolution by Michelle Moran
Rating: 3 stars
Completed: 09.30.12
Review:
It's the first time I read a historical fiction where the story follows an actual person that existed. Normally the principal character would be fictional and his environment would take part of actual events, but to see things through a real person POV when the author has in reality no idea what this person might have been thinking or feeling, well, it felt wrong to me. I know it's fiction but it just felt wrong. Putting that aside, the story wasn't bad, I liked it at times.

Laura wrote: "For abandoned shelf I'll read Deadlocked by Charlaine Harris"

I'm sorry Laura, but I can't find the abandoned shelf for deadlocked. Don't forget that the shelf should be on the first page of the book's top shelves.

I'll read The Tiger's Wife by Téa Obreht for the abandoned shelf.

Here is the new shelf for this week: abandoned

Cynthia wrote: "Way to GO Ladies ! great teamwork !
Who colors in the yellow on our team card? I believe we need the I-OWN colored in."

Don't worry Cynthia, it's gonna get colored soon, we just had a little issue with the shelf.

Team Seven - Story Legends


Shelf: Wilcard

Gen - The Sisters Brothers by Patrick deWitt (Cynthia's bookshelves) 09.21.12 ~ 4 stars
Laura - If I Stay by Gayle Forman (CCC's bookshelf) 09.09.12 ~ 2 stars
Alley - Succubus Blues by Richelle Mead (Gen's bookshelves) 09.04.12 ~ 4 stars
Cynthia -Them Bones by Carolyn Haines (Suzanne's bookshelves) 09.13.12 ~ 4 stars
Kathryn - The Book Thief by Markus Zusak (CCC's bookshelf) 09.27.12 ~ 5 stars

Good Job everyone! We have finished another shelf!


Wilcard

Gen - The Sisters Brothers (Cynthia's bookshelves) 09.21.12 ~ 4 stars
Laura - If I Stay (CCC's bookshelf) 09.09.12 ~ 2 stars
Alley - Succubus Blues (Gen's bookshelves) 09.04.12 ~ 4 stars
Cynthia -Them Bones (Suzanne's bookshelves) 09.13.12 ~ 4 stars
Kathryn - The Book Thief (CCC's bookshelf) 09.27.12 ~ 5 stars

Team Seven - Story Legends


Shelf: Books-I-Own

Gen - Prized by Caragh M. O'Brien 09.24.12 ~ 4 stars
Laura - Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep 09.20.12 ~ 5 stars
Alley - The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan 09.16.12 ~ 4 stars
Cynthia - Summer House by Nancy Thayer 09.19.12 ~ 5 stars
Kathryn - Out of Sight, Out of Time by Ally Carter 09.18.12 ~ 5 stars

Did I mention that I am proud and happy to be a member of such a hardworking team!

Also, I'm glad to say we finished another shelf.

Books-I-Own

Gen - Prized 09.24.12 ~ 4 stars
Laura - Spider's Bite 09.20.12 ~ 5 stars
Alley - The Last Olympian 09.16.12 ~ 4 stars
Cynthia - Summer House 09.19.12 ~ 5 stars
Kathryn - Out of Sight, Out of Time 09.18.12 ~ 5 stars

I finished my book for the books-i-own shelf, sorry for the delay.



Book: Prized by Caragh M. O'Brien
Rating: 4 stars
Completed: 09.24.12
Review:
I really liked this, maybe not has much as the first, but I liked it nonetheless. As much as I personally think that this adventure was pretty much for nothing, it only created a sort of detour, I understand that it was necessary for the conclusion of the series. I also thought the author added some complicated romance for no real purpose. I also wish we would have seen more of Leon.

Sorry if some sentences don't make too much sense, but it's 4:36am and I'm falling asleep on my keyboard. Why am I still awake? because I felt compelled to finish the book this night.

I'll read Madame Tussaud: A Novel of the French Revolution for the e-book shelf.

Sorry if I was late for the announcement of the new shelf, I was sleeping because I've been really sick for a while now.

I'm glad to say I finished my wildcard book.



Book: The Sisters Brothers by Patrick deWitt
Rating: ★★★★
Completed: 09.21.12
Review:
This was my first western book and I really liked it, surprisingly. I liked seeing things from Eli Sisters point of view and I must say the author did a great job describing their personalities, to the point where I believe that once upon a time, they could have existed. I also felt pity toward Tub, Eli's horse, and it hurt my heart to see him struggle.

YAY, we finished the 2010 shelf.


Shelf: 2010

Gen - Birthmarked 09.11.12 ~ 4 stars
Laura - First Drop of Crimson 09.18.12 ~ 5 stars
Alley - Hollowland 09.09.12 ~ 4 stars
Cynthia - Real Murders 09.13.12 ~ 4 stars
Kathryn - Only the Good Spy Young 09.13.12 ~ 5 stars

Team 7 - Story Legends


Shelf: 2010

Gen - Birthmarked 09.11.12 ~ 4 stars
Laura - First Drop of Crimson 09.18.12 ~ 5 stars
Alley - Hollowland 09.09.12 ~ 4 stars
Cynthia - Real Murders 09.13.12 ~ 4 stars
Kathryn - Only the Good Spy Young 09.13.12 ~ 5 stars

Also, team, don't forget that you do not have to really own the book. Just read a book that is on the shelf. If you can't find one, go here: http://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/b...

I'll read Prized for the books-i-own shelf.

Here is the new shelf of the week: books-i-own.

Kathryn CA wrote: "Am I allowed to change my pick? If so, I would rather Only the Good Spy Young. I didn't look at the due date for Nevermore and had to return it to the library yesterday. I am waiting for it again."

To my knowledge, there is no rules against changing books, so go ahead and read Only the Good Spy Young.

2010 shelf


Book: Birthmarked by Caragh M. O'Brien
Rating: ★★★★
Completed: 09.11.12
Review:
At first, my interest was at his lowest when I read the book description, but I must say, I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed it. I really liked the characters and the adventures they had. The only thing I didn't like too much was the "DNA history" and the fact that the story took place in a very short period of time. Can't wait to read the next in the series.

This one, I recommend.