Lisa Eckstein > Recent Status Updates

Raw and honest, for sure.

Strange style of disconnected thoughts and moments, but I'm getting into it as it moves swiftly along.

The introduction of the book club. I am so happy for Mori!

"Interlibrary loans are a wonder of the world and a glory of civilization." Amen!

This is rather wonderful.

Shocking revelations are piling up fast!

Really liking the way the pieces of the story are layered together and how the mystery of past events is building.

Completely engrossed in the story of this family, in the history and cultural details.

Off to a good start with a story spanning generations and continents.

Definitely a lot of surprises.

Have been meaning to read Butler for ages. Finally motivated since she'll be the Honored Ghost at the next FOGcon.

The story and the style are both more unusual than I was expecting. I'm up to the switching point in the narrative, and I'm a little afraid to read on!

Have been curious to read this since it made many best-of-year lists. There's a slowness to the beginning that I'm surprised by, but I'm enjoying the story.

Page-turny, fascinating, and fun.

This is going in some unexpected and fascinating directions.

Great, fun storytelling and a story that really moves along!

I'm loving this, both the premise and the execution. Can't wait to read on!

The farther I get into this, the less I'm distracted by the Harry Potter connections and the more I'm absorbed in the story for itself.

Interesting and engrossing.

Fun, exciting story, great characters.

"a clan of worsegers--like badgers, but worse" Love all the wordplay in Rowell's world of magic!

"'In Trixie's defence,' I say, 'she is half pixie. And most pixies are a little manic.'" :)

This is charming, of course!

Fascinating development in the third section!

"The sky outside my window is a dark door with light peeping under the crack." Lovely.

Beautiful writing, difficult content.

Some interesting ideas and some exciting adventures, but this is not Atwood's best work.

Perfect, satisfying ending!

Interesting developments.