Colleen ’s Comments (group member since Jan 08, 2014)

Colleen ’s comments from the The Perks Of Being A Book Addict group.

The Shining

Connection: Haunted - Overlook hotel

Colleen's points: 20
Perks' tally: 70

I have to finish The Shining, then I'll be reading it and would love to hear discussions/questions!

Hated The Notebook by Nicolas Sparks - such fake dialogue. Won't read anything else by him.

I haven't read it - yet - but my 11-year old daughter is on the second book and just saw the movie. She liked it, thought a little scary, but the book's pace was better.

Five Days at Memorial: Life and Death in a Storm-Ravaged Hospital

Connection: storms

Colleen's points: 10
Perks tally: 23

I read this earlier on a recommendation. Not sure if I'll get to the rest of the series, but if I come across the second book I may continue.

This was a really enjoyable read with an ending I did not see coming. Really well done and super quick. 4

OK, sounds good!

Maggie wrote: " is amazing. I read it before seeing the movie, and the book scared me more than the film did! I think they missed one of the best scenes, which was disappointing. It's..."

Planning on reading it this fall! Love Stephen King but haven't read much of his lately.

Got my copy! Excited to start reading and check out the discussions! Thank you!

Maggie wrote: "I nominate The Shining. I could use a good scare. :)"

Me too! Have you read Doctor Sleep yet?

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The Witches of Eastwick

I read this book jut recently and I didn't think it met the hype. It was really good, but. 4

Loved this book! One of my favorites. Glad you're getting to read it! I want to read his other books to see how they compare.

Debra wrote: "Such a great book that is basically about when good people make bad choices - really bad choices and what happens as a result of those choices. This is a touching and moving story. Highly recommend..."

And true.

Scott wrote: "I too loved this book and actually was surprised that it didnt sadden me as much as others. I tend to be more emotionally invested when terrible things happen to characters doing or striving to do..."

I agree.

I like the lighthouse cover and also the rocks/water imagery. Really takes you to the place of the novel. I loved it too and felt so much for Isabel, anyone who wants a child so much not to have one is heart-breaking. I thought it was well-written and will also love this novel for a long time.

Divergent vs Hunger Games

I just finished A Discovery of Witches and would recommend if you like that genre. I thought the writing was good. I also read The Magicians and thought it was pretty good too. I may continue with the series if I come across the titles.

Harsha wrote: "Pepperpots wrote: "Harsha wrote: "Finished Cat's Cradle. An amazing read..

Reading by John Green.. It's a goodreads choic..."

Fault had to go back to the library - too many books, now I'm #178 again. But my 5th grade daughter got to read it. She said she only cried at the end.

Finished A Discovery of Witches. Now reading Stones from the River.