neenee's low octane alphabet challenge

[Rachel]

hope your next book is more enjoyable neenee

you're doing a great job with the challenge (i'm on d lol)

[Sarah]

Hope you enjoy your I book better than the last two you've read.

[Neenee]

Thanks, Rachel and Sarah!!

[Ava Catherine]

I do hope your I book is a great read! You deserve a fabulous book after suffering through two duds.

[Neenee]

Connie wrote: "I do hope your I book is a great read! You deserve a fabulous book after suffering through two duds."

Agghhh (Again)!!! I am sorry, Connie, but this Invisible Lives is such a let down. It's like reading another version of The Mistress of Spices.

Next, I'm going into a Classic J, Jane Eyre. I don't think it's going to disappoint me. But if it does, there's something wrong with me. I may need help.

[Janice, Moderator]

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you Neenee. I hate when I get into one of those slumps where nothing seems to grab you. There is a 5 star book in your future.

[Cherie]

I am keeping my fingers crossed for you too, Neenee!

[Neenee]

Awwww... thank you for your support!!! I am enjoying Jane Eyre.

[Neenee]

I am glad with my J book Jane Eyre... Enjoyable. But it took me the longest (in this challenge) to finish it.

My next book:Kissing In Manhattan

[Janice, Moderator]

I'm glad you broke that slump and enjoyed Jane Eyre. Hopefully you'll start an upward trend.

[Neenee]

Janice wrote: "I'm glad you broke that slump and enjoyed Jane Eyre. Hopefully you'll start an upward trend."

Me tooo!!!

[Ava Catherine]

Neenee, look at you go! Bravo! ; )

Congratulations on setting the house afire with your reading! lol

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Jane Eyre is yet another of those classics I feel I ought to have read. Glad you enjoyed it, i may have to finally give it a go one day.

[Neenee]

Thanks, Helen. You should read it.

My K, was quite okay but not as enjoyable.

[Neenee]

To the L book: !!!

[Neenee]

Let's Kill Uncle: A Novel was a great read. Onwards to my M: Malaysian Tales: Retold & Remixed

[Rachel]

Neenee you're doing fabulous!

[Neenee]

Thanks, Rachel... still plodding

[Rusalka, Moderator]

No no. I'm the one plodding, not even through D yet. You're going great guns.

[Neenee]

was good.I didn't know that many local folklores but thanks to this book, I know a little bit more. Another plus factor: they gave a modern twist to some of the popular stories. It's quite interesting.

Also, I have started for my N book. I already knew the story from watching the BBC miniseries. So it took me shorter time to finish it. I had a huge crush on Mr. Thornton, and thus Richard Armitage!! I think I still do...

Currently, into Dean Koontz' . A mystery and paranormal, again..

So far my K to O books are great. No more complaining.

[Sarah]

I really like Dean Koontz although I haven't read Odd Thomas as yet - I look forward to hearing what you think.

[Cherie]

Neenee wrote: "was good.I didn't know that many local folklores but thanks to this book, I know a little bit more. Another plus factor: they gave a modern twi..."

Can't wait to hear what you think about the Elvis stuff, Neenee!

[Neenee]

I enjoyed it thoroughly. Nearly cried at the end there. I knew she's going to die. But still I was so sad. Odd is odd but a very nice guy. I feel for him...

I'm going to search for Dean Koontz' other books. Mr. Koontz, you have a new fan!

p/s- I'm going to have a short break. For another book challenge I'm in, I have to go through a Western book (which I hate it thoroughly) and finish it like very soon. Will be back later in May.

[Sarah]

Glad to hear you enjoyed Odd Thomas - isn't it great when you find a new author that you like?! I love Dean Koontz' books.

[Brenda]

Odd Thomas is also on my list. Now I'm excited to read it!

[Rachel]

Neenee wrote: "I enjoyed it thoroughly. Nearly cried at the end there. I knew she's going to die. But still I was so sad. Odd is odd but a very nice guy. I feel for him...

I'm going to search for Dean Koontz' ot..."

welcome to fans of dean koontz neenee! I've been reading his books since the 90's- I prefer his older stuff but there is something in his collection for everyone.

[Neenee]

Rachel wrote: "Neenee wrote: "I enjoyed it thoroughly. Nearly cried at the end there. I knew she's going to die. But still I was so sad. Odd is odd but a very nice guy. I feel for him...

I'm going to search for ..."

I'm glad I picked up this book. Now everytime I go to bookshop/library, I always look for his books. It's quite a handful. Any particular books you would like to recommend?

[Rachel]

Neenee wrote: "Rachel wrote: "Neenee wrote: "I enjoyed it thoroughly. Nearly cried at the end there. I knew she's going to die. But still I was so sad. Odd is odd but a very nice guy. I feel for him...

I'm going..."

my favorite book by dean koontz is one I read in the 90's -Lightning- another fave of mine that I also read many years ago is Watchers which is considered one of dean's classics. last year I read and really liked Hideaway which is also an older book.

[Neenee]

Thanks, Rachel. I think I saw Watchers at the library but not the other two.

[Neenee]

My P book was . Took almost two weeks to finish it. A three-star -I didn't find the ending satisfying. So many things were left unresolved. But I like the way it was written.

Very eager to start the Q one: .

[Sarah]

I have heard good things about your Q book so I hope you enjoy it Neenee.

[Neenee]

Thanks, Sarah. It's a good book. I gave it a three and a half star. I thought I would learn more about myself, but I've become more confused after reading it. I have to dig deeper.

Anyway, what do you think about my R book next, The Road?

[Sarah]

Neenee wrote: "Thanks, Sarah. It's a good book. I gave it a three and a half star. I thought I would learn more about myself, but I've become more confused after reading it. I have to dig deeper.

Anyway, what do..."

I've not read The Road yet but it is on my TBR. I like a bit of post apocalyptic, dystopian action!

[Neenee]

It's depressing... so depressing.

[Sarah]

Neenee wrote: "It's depressing... so depressing."

Oh really?

[Neenee]

yes. really

[Cherie]

I still have it on my TBR list, but I just moved it to "maybe". It Does sound like an interesting story though. I think I still want to give it a try sometime.

[Sarah]

Despite it being depressing though is it good?

[Neenee]

Sarah wrote: "Despite it being depressing though is it good?"

Yes. It is good. My kind of book, sort of. But I got quite depressed. Overwhelmed by their hopelessness and impending sufferings. It took me two/three days to get my head and heart back. it was so real (to me)

Don't know how you would react to the book. Just read it.It's worth your time... and let me know what you think.

[Neenee]

Cherie wrote: "I still have it on my TBR list, but I just moved it to "maybe". It Does sound like an interesting story though. I think I still want to give it a try sometime."

Yes.. you should, Cherie!

[Rusalka, Moderator]

This is the most real review I have read of this book. Thanks so much Neenee

[Rachel]

Neenee wrote: "Sarah wrote: "Despite it being depressing though is it good?"

Yes. It is good. My kind of book, sort of. But I got quite depressed. Overwhelmed by their hopelessness and impending sufferings. It t..."

thanks for the recommendation neenee- I added this one to my tbr. your reaction to this book reminds me of how I felt after I read The Kite Runner- I felt as if my heart had been ripped out but I was so happy I read it- it's one of my favorite books.

[Neenee]

Rusalka wrote: "This is the most real review I have read of this book. Thanks so much Neenee"

Thanks, Rusalka. Hope you will feel the same too after reading the book.

[Neenee]

Rachel wrote: "Yes. It is good. My kind of book, sort of. But I got quite depressed. Overwhelmed by their hopelessness and impending s..."

I love The Kite Runner too. Depressing too. But i still could detach myself from the characters. I could say "this is only a book. Get hold of yourself, Neenee!!".

But with The Road, it got me thinking about how it could be if the world actually became like that in the book. There wouldn't be any humanity left, and i actually would end up being killed or killing people. Not walking dead kind of feeling... you know what i mean.

Ok. Ok.. I have to move on before spoiling the book out to you.

To my next book:

[Neenee]

Finished for my S book. Interesting and quite witty. But right after reading , the protagonist's problems seem so trivial. Yes, it's not fair to compare those two, but couldn't help it.

Next is . I think it's a horror/supernatural/psychological something. About a cab driver's experiences around London at night.

[Neenee]

Finished my T with . Quite boring.

In the middle of the U: . At first, I was more interested in the author's Pulitzer winner, . But grabbed this one instead, yes, for the alphabet challenge.

[Janice, Moderator]

Gosh! I had better pull up my socks. You are at U already! I'm reading G & H.

[Neenee]

Janice wrote: "Gosh! I had better pull up my socks. You are at U already! I'm reading G & H."

Heh, but you've read more books so far!

[Neenee]

Thanks to Nancy, I'm lining up my books so far:

[Cherie]

Neenee - nice display.
Janice - I have not heard that expression in years!!! LOL. I have only heard one other person use it. My best friend's mother.