by Stephenie Meyer
almost finished it before I went to the opening...instead, I finished it 18 hours later.
Third time through...still enjoyable!
****
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Monday, June 14, 2010
The Host
by Stephenie Meyer
I needed to find a book that I knew I would enjoy; a familiar story that hadn't become monotonous. So, I started the Host again last week. We drove to Las Vegas and back over the weekend, so I had plenty of time to read (between starting videos and handing drinks and snacks to the back seat). Anyway, I really enjoy Meyer's writing.
A human is one of a handful left after alien invasion. She is taken over, but hasn't lost herself...her story of living is such a tale of being a strong spirit. I love the details and tidbits that make this story complete. It is, understandably, not a quick read; but captivating, nonetheless.
This book is one of a very few adult books that I have read more than once and will likely read again.
Although it is science fiction, it doesn't seem so far-fetched and unlikely that I have to learn a completely knew vocabulary. I LOVE this book!!
*****
clean and safe for teen +
I needed to find a book that I knew I would enjoy; a familiar story that hadn't become monotonous. So, I started the Host again last week. We drove to Las Vegas and back over the weekend, so I had plenty of time to read (between starting videos and handing drinks and snacks to the back seat). Anyway, I really enjoy Meyer's writing.
A human is one of a handful left after alien invasion. She is taken over, but hasn't lost herself...her story of living is such a tale of being a strong spirit. I love the details and tidbits that make this story complete. It is, understandably, not a quick read; but captivating, nonetheless.
This book is one of a very few adult books that I have read more than once and will likely read again.
Although it is science fiction, it doesn't seem so far-fetched and unlikely that I have to learn a completely knew vocabulary. I LOVE this book!!
*****
clean and safe for teen +
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Alice in Wonderland
by Lewis Carroll
I had never read this book. Being inspired by the new movie that came out, I thought I'd give it a go. But, I also knew that if I started it and was totally confused because of the proper English, (as opposed to common everyday talk), I'd put it down and never pick it back up. Also, I just started reading The Host by Stephanie Meyer, so I didn't want to have to books going - that's overwhelming to me. So......I bought the audiobook for my iPod and listened while I exercised.
Christopher Plummer (dad from The Sound of Music) narrates...WOW! I almost turned it off during the first 5 minutes. But after that, I. was. hooked.
Fantastic tale of imaginary creatures, words, and experiences. Much Much MUCH better than either movie, but it helped the movies make more sense.
LOVED IT!! Definitely a musts-read (or listen). I loved the character voices on the audiobook. They helped me keep track of what was going on.
*****
Truly a classic.
And, YES, I do believe Mr. Carroll may have ingested some hallucinogenic "medication" previous to scripting this tale.
I had never read this book. Being inspired by the new movie that came out, I thought I'd give it a go. But, I also knew that if I started it and was totally confused because of the proper English, (as opposed to common everyday talk), I'd put it down and never pick it back up. Also, I just started reading The Host by Stephanie Meyer, so I didn't want to have to books going - that's overwhelming to me. So......I bought the audiobook for my iPod and listened while I exercised.
Christopher Plummer (dad from The Sound of Music) narrates...WOW! I almost turned it off during the first 5 minutes. But after that, I. was. hooked.
Fantastic tale of imaginary creatures, words, and experiences. Much Much MUCH better than either movie, but it helped the movies make more sense.
LOVED IT!! Definitely a musts-read (or listen). I loved the character voices on the audiobook. They helped me keep track of what was going on.
*****
Truly a classic.
And, YES, I do believe Mr. Carroll may have ingested some hallucinogenic "medication" previous to scripting this tale.
Sunday, June 6, 2010
I'm re-reading...
I decided that I was a little overwhelmed with books I knew nothing about. To alleviate this, I decided to re-read The Host by Stephenie Meyer. It's a grown-up book without all the grown-up content. I'm only a few chapters in and I'm not in a huge hurry to finish, so I'll see you when I'm done.
M
p.s. I'm listening to Alice in Wonderland on my iPod...Christopher Plummer narrates - Amazing!!
M
p.s. I'm listening to Alice in Wonderland on my iPod...Christopher Plummer narrates - Amazing!!
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
A Reliable Wife
by Robert Goolrick
I found myself fascinated and repulsed at the same time. The entire book is very Freudian. Sex is not merely an underlying piece, but rather, the reason the story exists. It is somewhat explicit (18+) and at times almost offensive. Yet without the details, it would read something like this: Man needs wife. Wife arrives. She travels. He doesn't. She returns. They live.
I'm not sure how I feel about this book. A man requests a wife. A woman answers his ad. There are details and back-stories that open as the story moves, but it was all very...adult.
I guess I enjoy stories that have less adult-content and are written for a younger audience. If you enjoy a story strictly for adults - language, story line, content - then you'll probably enjoy this book. However, it wasn't for me.
*** adult book (not really my thing)
I found myself fascinated and repulsed at the same time. The entire book is very Freudian. Sex is not merely an underlying piece, but rather, the reason the story exists. It is somewhat explicit (18+) and at times almost offensive. Yet without the details, it would read something like this: Man needs wife. Wife arrives. She travels. He doesn't. She returns. They live.
I'm not sure how I feel about this book. A man requests a wife. A woman answers his ad. There are details and back-stories that open as the story moves, but it was all very...adult.
I guess I enjoy stories that have less adult-content and are written for a younger audience. If you enjoy a story strictly for adults - language, story line, content - then you'll probably enjoy this book. However, it wasn't for me.
*** adult book (not really my thing)
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