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Sunshine is about vampires. And magic. And cinnamon rolls.
I really really wanted to LOVE this book. In the end, I just liked it.
The pluses (and there's a lot)
1)Sunshine is a really strong female character. Even when she's not physically strong she knows what she needs to do. She's true to herself but she also pushes herself to go beyond what she's used to doing. She stays pretty "real" and likeable/relateable.
2)The world McKinley's created is very complex and interesting, but still close to mode ...more
I really really wanted to LOVE this book. In the end, I just liked it.
The pluses (and there's a lot)
1)Sunshine is a really strong female character. Even when she's not physically strong she knows what she needs to do. She's true to herself but she also pushes herself to go beyond what she's used to doing. She stays pretty "real" and likeable/relateable.
2)The world McKinley's created is very complex and interesting, but still close to mode ...more
Part 1 - AMAZING
Part 2 - Started off a bit slow and then really hit it out of the park :)
Part 3 and Part 4 - Incredible
Neil Gaiman said it best: "Pretty much perfect"
and to think I almost didn't read this because I wasn't a fan of Spindle's End. So glad I did!!! ...more
Part 2 - Started off a bit slow and then really hit it out of the park :)
Part 3 and Part 4 - Incredible
Neil Gaiman said it best: "Pretty much perfect"
and to think I almost didn't read this because I wasn't a fan of Spindle's End. So glad I did!!! ...more
I've been fond of Ms. McKinley since I was a young-un, so I remember being pretty excited when this book hit the shelves - a McKinley adult fantasy tale! With a vamp too! And it is kinda cool - McKinley sketches out a world post-"Voodoo-Wars" - where humans fought against vampires, weres, etc. Human sorcerers helped defeat the dark beasties, or at least keep them at bay, but they're still out there. Meanwhile, Sunshine bakes all kinds of treats at the local cafe - until, that is, she gets kidnap
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I wish there were half stars, because I'd give this 3.5.
I liked the story, and the alternate reality of the book- magic, vampires, etc. in a realistic setting- but I disliked Sunshine, our protagonist. It's written in the first person, and Robin McKinley did a good job writing in Sunshine's voice (it's written in a different style than other books I've read from her), I just didn't like how it was done. It's an interesting and different vampire tale, and while I'm glad I read it, I think I was e ...more
I liked the story, and the alternate reality of the book- magic, vampires, etc. in a realistic setting- but I disliked Sunshine, our protagonist. It's written in the first person, and Robin McKinley did a good job writing in Sunshine's voice (it's written in a different style than other books I've read from her), I just didn't like how it was done. It's an interesting and different vampire tale, and while I'm glad I read it, I think I was e ...more
Jan 14, 2008
Phil
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it was amazing
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Aug 26, 2009
Meg
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Jul 22, 2016
Ross
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really liked it
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