Eric's 2009 Reading Goal - Done

[Eric]

November
48. Diary of a Wimpy Kid Dog Days
Jeff Kinney

These are just great, fun children's books that are funny and light-hearted. I recommend them for kids and adults alike.

[Eric]

December
49. Under the Dome A Novel
Stephen King

King did a great job with this book. It contains a huge cast of characters that could be impossible to manage for a lesser author but he manages to keep it all organized quite well. I noticed that the writing seems to change a little bit when he is talking about each person to fit that character. I found that to be a very nice touch. The story progresses well and kept me engaged. Typical of King's stories, things do a get a little weird at the end. But, this book keeps it under wraps fairly well and doesn't take it way out there like some of his others (IT). I recommend it. It was a good, strong, well-written story.

[Eric]

December
50. This Boy's Life A Memoir
Tobias Wolff

A fun and sometimes sad look into the life of the author. It was a good story, not great but worth a read.