by Sara Gruen
After enjoying Water for Elephants so much, I thought I'd give Ms. Gruen another try. She did not disappoint. She managed to make primates interesting enough that I'm ready to google them. There is love, tension, passion, disappointment, sorrow, fear, and more. Gruen made animal research something I could relate to and the stories that coincided with the apes were intriguing. Definitely a great book! (a few F-words, definitely an adult theme as the primates features are known for their casual and spontaneous sexual acts).
****
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
by Ransom Riggs
What a marvelous tale! A young boy grows up hearing the fascinating tales of his grandfather's youth as a Jewish refugee in an orphanage in Wales during WWII. As a teenager, this boy begins to wonder of the truth of these tales. Deciding they are fiction, he is sorrowful when his grandfather dies a questionable death. He then embarks on quite an adventure!
Interesting story. Quick read. I thoroughly enjoyed it!!
****
What a marvelous tale! A young boy grows up hearing the fascinating tales of his grandfather's youth as a Jewish refugee in an orphanage in Wales during WWII. As a teenager, this boy begins to wonder of the truth of these tales. Deciding they are fiction, he is sorrowful when his grandfather dies a questionable death. He then embarks on quite an adventure!
Interesting story. Quick read. I thoroughly enjoyed it!!
****
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
The Great Gatsby
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
So, having the LAMEST English teacher is high school, I was never required to read this. I was intrigued after it was mentioned in relation to a few other books I've read about the 1920's and 30's. So...I read it...it was interesting. I have to say, my interest was piqued, but I didn't love it. However, I really liked the writing.
Fitzgerald's style is so unique. Regardless of what's written, it's fun to read his words and how they're put together. I would recommend this book if you like to read "the classics". If you're looking for quick-paced entertainment, this is NOT it. Still, it's worth your time to read it, do a little soul-searching based on the characters, then move on.
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So, having the LAMEST English teacher is high school, I was never required to read this. I was intrigued after it was mentioned in relation to a few other books I've read about the 1920's and 30's. So...I read it...it was interesting. I have to say, my interest was piqued, but I didn't love it. However, I really liked the writing.
Fitzgerald's style is so unique. Regardless of what's written, it's fun to read his words and how they're put together. I would recommend this book if you like to read "the classics". If you're looking for quick-paced entertainment, this is NOT it. Still, it's worth your time to read it, do a little soul-searching based on the characters, then move on.
***
Thursday, March 29, 2012
The Red Tent
by Anita Daimant
I've always enjoyed historical fiction, but this book brought me to a whole new level. I don't know as much about life during biblical times as I'd like to know. I found a woman's perspective intriguing and insightful. I know much of this tale is fictionalized, but just catching a glimpse of Jacob (yes, the very Jacob with a son who wore a colorful coat) and his family and what life might have been like for them was fantastic. I probably won't go to church on Sunday and begin discussing the 12 tribes of Israel, however, I will appreciate their lifestyle a little more. Wonderful. Descriptive. Exciting. Tragic. Magical. Well done.
Not a read for a younger audience, but no content an adult wouldn't appreciate (I think).
****
I've always enjoyed historical fiction, but this book brought me to a whole new level. I don't know as much about life during biblical times as I'd like to know. I found a woman's perspective intriguing and insightful. I know much of this tale is fictionalized, but just catching a glimpse of Jacob (yes, the very Jacob with a son who wore a colorful coat) and his family and what life might have been like for them was fantastic. I probably won't go to church on Sunday and begin discussing the 12 tribes of Israel, however, I will appreciate their lifestyle a little more. Wonderful. Descriptive. Exciting. Tragic. Magical. Well done.
Not a read for a younger audience, but no content an adult wouldn't appreciate (I think).
****
Friday, March 23, 2012
The Thirteenth Tale
by Diane Setterfield
I didn't have any expectation when I began this book. I knew nothing about it, but liked the title. As I read the first few chapters, my mind wandered a little as to where the story might go. By the time I was half way through the book, I couldn't put it down. The last few chapters had me on the edge of my seat to know how all the loose ends would come together. I was not disappointed. A friend was telling me she had begun reading the book. The word she used to describe it was: interesting. I often use that word to infer something unusual but also unimportant or odd in a negative way. I use the word interesting now to describe this book with the following synonyms: unusual, captivating, unexpected, charming, disarming, odd, keeps attention, addictive, inviting, fabulous! What a great book!! I would recommend for young adults and adults. There is no language. There are scenes of violence and disturbance, but it is inferred and only as graphic as your mind allows it to be.
****
I didn't have any expectation when I began this book. I knew nothing about it, but liked the title. As I read the first few chapters, my mind wandered a little as to where the story might go. By the time I was half way through the book, I couldn't put it down. The last few chapters had me on the edge of my seat to know how all the loose ends would come together. I was not disappointed. A friend was telling me she had begun reading the book. The word she used to describe it was: interesting. I often use that word to infer something unusual but also unimportant or odd in a negative way. I use the word interesting now to describe this book with the following synonyms: unusual, captivating, unexpected, charming, disarming, odd, keeps attention, addictive, inviting, fabulous! What a great book!! I would recommend for young adults and adults. There is no language. There are scenes of violence and disturbance, but it is inferred and only as graphic as your mind allows it to be.
****
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Torment
by Kate Lauren
I literally couldn't put this book down (it's an ebook on my phone, ha ha). Seriously, I was hooked from page 1. I didn't realize there are 5 book in this series. Now I have to go track down #3-5 so I don't go crazy wondering what happens next! Seriously a GREAT book. Clean (I don't recall major swearing...but I tend to skim over it), but still exciting.
****
I literally couldn't put this book down (it's an ebook on my phone, ha ha). Seriously, I was hooked from page 1. I didn't realize there are 5 book in this series. Now I have to go track down #3-5 so I don't go crazy wondering what happens next! Seriously a GREAT book. Clean (I don't recall major swearing...but I tend to skim over it), but still exciting.
****
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Fallen
by Lauren Kate
I read this book in 1 1/2 days. It's an ebook I got for free, so I put it on the back burner for quite a while...what a mistake! Through the entire book, I was stumped as to what was going to happen next and where the plot would take me. I couldn't put it down! Teenager, Lucinda "Luce" is sent to reform school after an accident that resulted in the death of a friend. After that, each day is a new adventure. What a great book!! There are a couple of swear words, but clean otherwise.
The next book is Torment. I can't wait to start it!
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I read this book in 1 1/2 days. It's an ebook I got for free, so I put it on the back burner for quite a while...what a mistake! Through the entire book, I was stumped as to what was going to happen next and where the plot would take me. I couldn't put it down! Teenager, Lucinda "Luce" is sent to reform school after an accident that resulted in the death of a friend. After that, each day is a new adventure. What a great book!! There are a couple of swear words, but clean otherwise.
The next book is Torment. I can't wait to start it!
***
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