Clare really brings you into a completely different world. It's a pretty intense book, one with lots of twists, a big one in which the reader doesn't see coming. (At least, I didn't...) Clare brings the reader into a world of Angels and Demons, and Shadowhunters, and Warlocks. Battling against each other.
It's a pretty thick book, but I read it pretty fast. Although, I know I say that in a lot of my posts, so I'm starting to think that I just really do read rather fast, and it may not go as fast for others. Although, one of the reasons I get done so quickly is because once I start a book that I'm seriously interested in, I can't really put it down until it's completed. If you're reading this, I hope you can relate!
Saturday, August 20, 2011
where she went- Gayle Forman
This woman writes some heart wrenching stuff. In the sequal to if i stay, Forman writes from the prospective of the boyfriend three years after the accident. What unfolds within this story is an amazing journey for Adam. The reader visits his past and is looking foward to what lies ahead in his future.
I started and ended this book within one work shift, granted, basically all I've been doing is reading, but still, it's a fast-reading sequal that may even bring you to tears, but in one of the best ways a novel can.
I started and ended this book within one work shift, granted, basically all I've been doing is reading, but still, it's a fast-reading sequal that may even bring you to tears, but in one of the best ways a novel can.
Friday, August 19, 2011
if i stay- Gayle Forman
This book is riveting. A family gets into a car accident, leaving all but one dead. Mia, a seventeen year old girl, has to decide whether she wants to "stay" in this world, or leave it to be with the rest of her family.
The point of view is reminiscent of The Lovely Bones with how Mia sees everything happening around her. It's another YA quick read, but it has a power to move you. The sequel to if i stay, is where she went. On the book cover, it has a review from USA Today, saying it "will appeal to fans of Stephenie Meyer's TWILIGHT", which, I don't really get. Yes, I'm a fan of Meyer's, but I don't see much of a correlation, so if you're not a fan of Twilight, don't let that dissuade you from reading this book.
The point of view is reminiscent of The Lovely Bones with how Mia sees everything happening around her. It's another YA quick read, but it has a power to move you. The sequel to if i stay, is where she went. On the book cover, it has a review from USA Today, saying it "will appeal to fans of Stephenie Meyer's TWILIGHT", which, I don't really get. Yes, I'm a fan of Meyer's, but I don't see much of a correlation, so if you're not a fan of Twilight, don't let that dissuade you from reading this book.
Gregor the Overlander- Suzanne Collins
Another great book from Collins that takes you to a completely different world. It's a pretty quick read, but definitely worth while. This is the first book in a series of, I think, five. I'm excited to read the rest of them eventually, but I have many other books on my reading list to finish before I continue.
Gregor is an 11 year old boy who gets transported to an underground world through a secret portal in his laundry room. (I know you're probably thinking Chronicles of Narnia, but it's really more like Alice in Wonderland.) He has to help the people of the Underland fight against enemies in order for him and his sister to get back home. There are lots or twists and turns in this book that make you want to keep reading. Definitely worth checking out.
Gregor is an 11 year old boy who gets transported to an underground world through a secret portal in his laundry room. (I know you're probably thinking Chronicles of Narnia, but it's really more like Alice in Wonderland.) He has to help the people of the Underland fight against enemies in order for him and his sister to get back home. There are lots or twists and turns in this book that make you want to keep reading. Definitely worth checking out.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
The Help- Kathryn Stockett
I'm on a kick now where I'm reading books that are being made (or have been made) into movies before I go to see the movie. The Help was the first one on my list. This is a great novel. It's rather long, but completely worth the time.
The Help takes place in the early 1960's. One girl decides that people's attitudes towards their help, or colored people in general, isn't quite right. She decides to write a book on how "the help" are really treated in Jackon, Mississippi at that time, a very controversial thing to do.
Pick up this book, read it, and think about it.
The Help takes place in the early 1960's. One girl decides that people's attitudes towards their help, or colored people in general, isn't quite right. She decides to write a book on how "the help" are really treated in Jackon, Mississippi at that time, a very controversial thing to do.
Pick up this book, read it, and think about it.
Monday, August 1, 2011
Something Borrowed- Emily Giffin
Another book made to movie that I had to read before watching. I couldn't put this book down. It's quite enjoyable. Good for some light reading. It's no where near my favorite book or anything, but it's right down my alley, and I enjoy the drama that is in books rather than in my own life, and this book has drama. Maid of Honor falls in love with the Groomthat loves her back-even though there's a wedding type drama. It's great. It reads pretty fast, or maybe I just do when I want to know what's going to happen...who knows. But I really do like it. Another movie I'm looking forward to watching. I think I may like the book better however. As opposed to Water for Elephants, which I think I may actually like the movie better. We shall see...
Water for Elephants- Sara Gruin
I started reading this book because I was interested in the movie, but wanted to read the book first. After reading, I'm quite excited to see the movie.
This book is not quite what I expected, considering it was becoming a movie. It was a little too resque for my taste at times, but besides those few times, the story is great. The reader goes back and forth between Jake at 24 and Jake at 90, or 93, he can't remember. He tells his story about working for a circus, and it it quite a story. I would definitely recommend this book for anyone over...18 :)
This book is not quite what I expected, considering it was becoming a movie. It was a little too resque for my taste at times, but besides those few times, the story is great. The reader goes back and forth between Jake at 24 and Jake at 90, or 93, he can't remember. He tells his story about working for a circus, and it it quite a story. I would definitely recommend this book for anyone over...18 :)
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