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[ [ "a sweeping story of friendship, glory, betrayal and redemption, Lew Wallace' epic novel Ben hur is an enlightening read about Jesus and the struggle of ben-hur to regain his lost honour. thoroughly enjoyed this epic tale.", "95" ], [ "Ruskin bond at his best in this heart touching memoir of his father. This nostalgic book recounts the two years that Ruskin bond spent with his father. Full of nostalgic episodes and an emotional ending that will soak your eyes in tears, this book is one of the best books on child and father relationship. I highly recommend this to everyone. Looking for the rainbow is worth the read. finished this book in one go. this book was worth the read.", "28" ], [ "The Promise written by Danielle Steel is a promising novel on love, togetherness and vows. No one knows that this book was adapted and made into Bollywood motion picture - Yeh Vaada Raha in 1980's. I am looking forward to read this book as the movie is very close to my heart.", "52" ], [ "For people, the cinema actors are larger than life. They are demigods who adorn the wall of every cinema lover. The craze of fans for stars is hysterical. Legendary star Raj Kapoor was one star who took nation by storm with movies like Awaara, Boot Polish, Mera Naam Joker, Aag etc. The legacy started by Prithviraj Kapoor was continued by his next generation kids - Raj, Shammi and Shashi. Among the crowd of these star studded family, a small kid made his work noticed in Mera Naam Joker. Though Mera Naam Joker flopped, the kid aspired to make it big on silver screen one day. \n In the 70's a chocolate boy debuted on the silver screen with his romantic venture - Bobby. Rest was history. He was Rishi Kapoor, son of the legendary Raj Kapoor. Bobby's success made him an overnight romantic hero and heartthrob of generation. His debut in movie was a fairy tale story, but his struggle-some journey to maintain his success in Bollywood was not a bed of roses. Every Friday, a new movie releases and a new star is born. Rishi Kapoor's debut movie - Bobby made him a talk of town. But his second movie 'Zehreela Insaan' was a disaster. \n Here his real journey began to sustain his image in the unpredictable Bollywood. In his official biography 'Khullam Khula' Rishi Kapoor recounts his early years, his rise to stardom, break up, cold vibes with Amitabh & Rajesh Khanna and his second innings as character actor in Agneepath, Kapoor and Sons, Student of the year etc. \n What intrigued me to read was the prologue written by his son Ranbir Kapoor, the current heartthrob of today's generation. In the prologue, Ranbir reveals his strained relationship with his father but still respects him as one of the great actors of the Indian cinema. \n The prologue conveys a lot about Rishi Kapoor as a human, caring husband and a doting father. What makes this biography worth reading is its friendly tone that breaks the ice between the star and the reader. Here Rishi Kapoor is more of a human and less of a star who recounts his childhood days, his first movie as a toddler in Shree 420 and second movie as a teenager in Mera Naam Joker. Through this biography, we learn a lot about the legendary Raj Kapoor and his passion for cinema through the eyes of Rishi Kapoor. It is a treat to know about Raj Kapoor's fondness for movie making and his fascination for leading ladies of his movies. Post the success of Bobby and his fairy tale wedding with actress Neetu Singh, Rishi's career witnessed a dark phase when his ambitious movie - Karz didn't fare up to his expectations. He literally went into depression and was unable to face camera. It took him a plenty of time to come out of his dark phase and re-emerge as an actor. This biography is not just about Rishi Kapoor, it is also the story of his family, his co-stars, music directors, choreographers and the big movie banners that supported him through his journey. Apart from talking about his successful journey in Bollywood, he also spills the untold stories about his breakup with his girlfriend Yasmin Mehta, his cold arguments with his close buddies - Jeetendra and Rakesh Roshan. He even admits about the rejecting the negative role in Darr which eventually went to Shahrukh Khan. \n What left me tear eyed was the story of R.D.Burman whose music was getting unnoticed due to the entry of new generation music directors in 90's. He once requested Rishi Kapoor to get him some work. Though R.D.Burman was financially stable, it was the idleness that was bothering him. Sadly R.D.Burman couldn't make a second innings and died a quiet death in 90's. What a sad phase for this legendary R.D.Burman. Rishi Kapoor was miserably written off every time a generation of actors arrived in movies. Despite the stiff competition, Rishi Kapoor survived in the race. The epilogue is written by his wife Neetu Kapoor about her journey with her husband. It is very heart touching to read that epilogue. To the world, he is a star, but for the family, he is a difficult man to handle who lives by his own terms. We knew Rishi Kapoor as a star, but now we know him personally as a human who is eccentric, outspoken and a reserved gentleman. \n His second coming in Do Dooni Chaar, Agneepath, Student of the year, D-Day, Kapoor and Sons fetched him lots of praises. Among all the movies, Karz and Yeh Vaada Raha are my favorites which were based on English Novels. Karz was based on Reincarnation of Peter Proud while Yeh Vaada Raha was based on Danielle Steels' novel - The Promise. \n The biography 'Khullam Khula' is an honest effort by Rishi Kapoor to write down about his journey as an actor. It is really worth the read to know about the 70's star whose legacy is been continued by his son Ranbir Kapoor.", "6" ], [ "Nestled in the vicinity of Dehra's snow mountains is the residence of Rusty, a melancholic dreamer who aspires to live life on his own terms. Through Rusty, Author Ruskin Bond has recounted his own boyhood days in Dehra, Shimla and Mussoorie. 'Rusty Runs away' is story of every kid who is deprived of parental love and craves for a heartfelt tenderness. The incidents happening in the memoir - Rusty Runs Away will tug your heart and compel to go back to your boyhood days. \n Have you every bunked school to visit the cities, relish on street side food and watch cinema? This is one childhood fantasy every kid has craved to and fulfilled by playing rookie. I have done it countless times and got a good thrashing from my parents. \n There is a 'Rusty' hidden in every person who wants to break free from his daily chores and hectic responsibilities. Today we are so entrapped in web of fake desires, expectations that we have stopped living the real life we aspired for. We are no less than a money earning robot. The nostalgic episodes in this book will encourage you to pursue your dreams even in the toughest times. The most interesting episode in the novel is the escape of Rusty and his friend Daljit from their boarding school - Arundel. This escape adventure takes them on interesting locations till they finally reach the sea port only to face delay. Read this to personally experience the journey that is a roller coaster ride of happiness, joy, exploration and imagination. \n The other story in this memoir is the friendship between Rusty and Omar which blossoms in Shimla. Set during the backdrop of pre-independence Rusty and Omar strike a bond and enjoy the best moments of friendship - playing hockey, discovering tunnels and sharing their emotions. Like Rusty, even Omar is an orphan. The heart breaking partition tears apart their partnership and Omar has to leave India. After 18 years, Rusty receives the news that Omar has died in air crash during the Indo-Pak War of 1972. This is one of my favorite chapters in this novel. If you have disconnected from your long lost colleague then you will definitely relate to this story of Rusty and Omar. \n The most nostalgic episode in this novel is the friendship of Rusty with Somi, Ranbir and Suri who help him to break free from the cage of melancholia and enjoy the life to the fullest. Rusty not only enjoys food on road side stalls, but also discovers the color of happiness by celebrating Holi with his friends. This friendship gives Rusty the courage to rebel against his tyrant guardian. Rusty not only rebels, but also thrashes his guardian black and blue, putting an end to the strict tyranny imposed on him. \n 'Rusty Runs Away' is celebration of friendship, togetherness, love, freedom and nostalgia. This memoir is one of the best works of Ruskin Bond which will touch your heart's string. The scenic descriptions, travelogues will inspire you to take a trip to your favorite destination. As a social human being, we are so concerned about people that we suppress the 'real person' in us. We care about other's opinions but never heed to the inner voice of our conscious. I hope that after reading this book - Rusty Runs Away, you will definitely look out for your inner self.", "6" ], [ "A nostalgic masterpiece by Ruskin bond who scores high in memoirs and reminiscences of his hometown dehra. I saw dehra through writings of bond. It tugged my heart. more brilliant than night train at deoli. simply loved this memoir.", "180" ], [ "lanka's princess is brilliant story of vengeance and redemption. A brilliant read, lanka's princess is highly recommended book of 2017. Thoroughly enjoyed each and every moment of this novel. A refreshing perspective on Ramayana.", "188" ], [ "Lest we forget' \n Ladakh is not just a location on world map for travelers to visit, but a shrine which has witnessed the sacrifices of countless war heroes who died defending the battle posts during 1948, 1963, 1971 and 1999. No one knows about Major Shaitan Singh and his troops who were pitted against 1000's of Chinese soldiers at Rezang la in 1962. Has anyone heard of Famagusta tank which was used by 2nd Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal in 1971 war? Very few know of Yogendra Singh Yadav's dare devilry in Kargil war of 1999 where he battled the invaders and survived despite getting hit with 14 bullets. \n The Brave (Paramvir Chakra stories) penned by Author Rachna Bisht Rawat is a tribute to the war heroes who were bestowed with the highest honour - Paramvir Chakra, a honor every soldier aspires for. I really appreciate the efforts of Rachna Bisht Rawat for coming up with this book on Indian army and the unconditional sacrifices the soldiers made while defending for our borders. The author has recorded every event of wars starting from 1948, 1962 to 1971 and the 1999 Kargil war. Every single story of soldier is inspiring. Whether it is story of Jadunath Singh who battled against 100's of soldiers in Indo-Pak war of 1948 or the courage of Flying officer Nirmaljit Singh Sekhon who destroyed the enemy's war planes in 1971, every soldier is a legend in his own. \n Through this book, the author has highlighted the emotions of soldiers during the war front. Far from home, these home-sick soldiers battle every adversity - chilling cold, scorching heat, hunger and melancholy. When we watch cricket matches, we cheer for our players, showing our patriotism and excitement. But for these heroes, there is no one to cheer up. On the contrary, soldiers are labeled as killing machines by politicians and media. No one knows the inside story of soldiers stationed at war posts. Here movie heroes earn crores of rupees while on other side, the war heroes even don't get sweaters and food rations during peak times. During Kargil war, Captain Manoj Pandey was more concerned about ammunitions than food rations. \n He was ready to face hunger but couldn't see any soldier dying due to lack of ammunition. Such was the fervor of Captain Manoj Pandey. History is witness that every soldier has taken bullet on his heart to save his comrades and one such soldier was Captain Vikram Batra. Risking his own life, he entered crossfire to rescue one of the young soldiers from his team. Captain Vikram took bullet on his chest for sake of friendship and humanity. Very few have the guts to do that. \n The survivors of Rezang la war in 1962 are the witness to the horrifying aftermath which left the Indian soldiers dead on the battlefield. Even in death, the soldiers lay motionless holding weapon in their hands. These fallen heroes are forgotten. No one cares to know about the families of soldiers. \n I am hopeful that at least one person will take a time out to read this article on a soldier who is posted on a battle front, guarding the Indian post without blinking an eye. \n After writing this article, I will definitely travel to the freezing landscapes of Ladakh and pay respects to the forgotten war heroes. In the mountains of Kargil, I want to hear the echo of Captain Vikram Batra's victory signal - 'Yeh Dil Maange More'. \n Irony is that soldiers will be forgotten and so will be my story on these war heroes.", "138" ], [ "Not a quite easy read, Agatha Christie's novel - Murder on the orient express is an edge of the seat suspense novel that keeps you glued from start to finish. This novel is unarguably the best novel that made Christie a celebrity in world of literature. I am a big fan of Doyle's Sherlock Holmes. But now I have become a fan of Christie's belgian detective - Hercule Poirot. 12 suspects, 1 detective are left stranded on orient express which is stuck up due to snow. In this midst, a passenger named Ratchett is mysteriously stabbed to death in his compartment. Now the railway authorities seek the help of Poirot to intervene and solve this baffling mystery. As Poirot starts investigating, he discovers that the victim was once a kidnapper who had killed a baby girl - Daisy Armstrong after abducting her. Poirot starts interrogating each passenger on the train and to the shock he suspects that each passenger is hiding something from him. I won't reveal the story more. Just read this novel and your wits will put to test. Especially the climax will leave you baffling. You will wonder 'Oh I never thought in that way'.", "182" ], [ "funny, hilarious, romantic, spooky and creepy, a face in the dark and other hauntings is a scary collection of ghost stories that are worth reading. enjoyed the trip to this ghost town. My full review on this book \n Link - https://prashantb.wordpress.com/2017/...", "152" ], [ "A brilliant literary triumph. this novel was on my wish list for long time. this is my first novel of agatha and she really didn't disappoint me. ten people invited to an island far from civilization. all of them slowly started getting killed. when you reach the climax, you are baffled with a shocking revelation about the identity of the killer. the novel plays mind games with you and you keep guessing, doubting and figuring who the really killer is. but the moment you suspect a person in the story, he is already slain. seeing is believing. read to experience the thrill and the eerie settings created by agatha christie. I am keen to read the story once again. it is highly recommended.", "95" ], [ "very few literary characters have that magic to jump from the pages to take you on a timeless journey to live their story and such character is Rebecca from the book Rebecca of Sunnybrook farm written by Kate Douglas Wiggin. her journey from maple to riverboro and her quest to find happiness even in the heart breaking struggles is worth praising. I highly recommend this book.", "53" ], [ "we all know about emperor asoka, chandragupta maurya, paurus during magadha times. but school textbooks have described very little about the great king bimbisara whose legends are equal to asoka and chandragupta maurya. he was one king whose life was tragically cut short by his son ajatshatru. as per prophecy, bimbisara was destined to be killed by his son. but bimbisara didn't pay heed to the prophecy and brought up his son lovingly who unfortunately went on to become his biggest enemy. as predicted, bimbisara was killed as per the orders given by his son ajatshatru. ajatshatru realized his folly but very late. he had lost his father and country had lost a great king in bimbisara", "188" ], [ "A brilliant historical thriller in lines of da Vinci code, Krishna key and Angels and demons, this book is a result of extensive research. author Doyle has made this book easy to read with small chapters that make reading more enjoyable. apart from the spy part, I loved the unknown facts about Alexander and his quest to become a god. I found this book more interesting than da Vinci code. I rate it 9/10. I am keen to know more about Alexander history. A must read thriller by Doyle.", "179" ], [ "Krishna Key is a roller coaster ride of thrill and chases while the legend of krishna moves parallel in this fast paced story line for syamantak gem. But I hoped a good climax that would bring antagonists to justice, but it ends getting them arrested. Morever, it was a great thrill ride and there was never a single dull moment. I hope there would be sequel to Krishna Key with the protagonist Ravi Mohan Saini taking on a new case of mythological mystery similar to Robert Langdon in Da Vinci Code.", "188" ], [ "Those small and lil things in life and love is an everyday story of every loner who is always in look for a sweet company in his life. It is not your regular novel, but the incidents that happen in the story are close to the things that happen in our life everyday. It is a story of love getting blossomed, misunderstood, broken up and separated. If you have encountered emotion called 'love' in your school, college and office, then you definitely connect to it. If you are keen to read a sweet, light-hearted story with lots of wit, then I recommend this one to everyone.", "166" ], [ "\"You have the Best Of Me....\" - Quote from novel \"Best of me\" \n The first love is always memorable. It really is. The emotion never dies, It stays in your heart forever with passing times. Like everyone, Dawson Cole hasn't forgotten his first love, Amanda. Separated for 20 years due to a tragic misunderstanding, Dawson and Amanda re-unite again on the funeral of their mentor for whom they had held high respect and regards. Now in mid-40's, Amanda and Dawson are on different tracks of their life. They have a hope to ignite their emotions, but the tragic past of Dawson returns to haunt him back. Will fate give them a second chance to re-unite? What has future kept in hold for these star crossed lovers? If you have lost your first love,then this book will definitely enthrall you with its story line.", "125" ], [ "Abraham Lincoln : From log cabin to white house is the new graphic novel by Campfire Comics, a Delhi based publication. This graphic novel covers every episode of life right from his birth in log cabin to his oath as the 16th president of united states of America. But his journey towards presidency was not a easy path, but a path of adversities, challenges, heartbreaking incidents that made him more firm towards his goal of uniting a divided nation. He was the first president to be assasinated, the president who good deeds were tragically cut short by John Wilkes Booth, the assassin. Today the world really needs a great leader like Lincoln. Will there be a next Lincoln? Only time well will reveal the truth.", "88" ], [ "alexandre Dumas at his best !!!!! this thrilling periodic revenge drama has everything - romance, emotions, treachery, suspense, action, adventure. all packed in one. this novel came in my hands in 2002 when I had started reading novels of American literature. count of Monte cristo is story of Edmond dantes, a sailor who is accused in a conspiracy he didn't commit and is imprisoned for 14 years. seeking a help of a prison mate father faria, how Edmond dantes escapes and seeks revenge is best to be read. reading this novel is living adventure of a lifetime.", "95" ], [ "Little Women is one of my favorite novels which I read in summer of 2006 without any expecting it to be good. And to my surprise, this turned out to be the most beloved book I have ever come across and appreciate the writings of Louisa who made the story so close to heart. The March Sisters - Meg, Jo, Beth, Amy win your heart in one go and you really fall in love with these characters. I highly recommend this book to everyone.", "53" ] ]

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[ [ "As Whitman says, \n \"Have you felt so proud to get at the meaning of poems? \n Stop this day and night with me and you shall possess the origin of all poems, \n You shall possess the good of the earth and sun, (there are millions of suns left,) \n You shall no longer take things at second or third hand, nor look through the eyes of the dead, nor feed on the spectres in books, \n You shall not look through my eyes either, nor take things from me, \n You shall listen to all sides and filter them from your self.\"", "26" ], [ "The Part of debate on Justice as the derive is one of the most important debates regarding the subject, they both nearly make their point of view crystal clear. \n It's a joyful reading.", "190" ], [ "hn lsrd Hythu 'nt, S`b bny adm yqrh wmyrj`hsh lshkhS m fy Hytuh Glban ms'lsh `lyh bqluh ftr@ \"qryb mn ldrj@ lthny@ `l~ l'ql\", mrW bnfs ttly l'Hd, whylqy nfsh byqrr yzwrh. \n dy qr@ mmkn tsmyh \n regular reading to restore something that your soul abandoned involuntarily :)", "193" ], [ "To talk or argue about this we have to put many things together first .. is it Erotica or Pornographic, is it Allowed to use \"pervert and incest\" fiction ideas as a fiction in fiction?.. \n or you just can do what am doing and enjoy Genius nature of this masterpiece ..", "124" ], [ "Reading Classics in Comics illustrated Form is one of the best experiences you can ever have.. Gives new Dimensions to the text and gives it more it can carries.. \n visuals with words gives you the perfect feeling of involvement.. \n You shoulda try this, people.. :)", "36" ], [ "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock, Prelude: absolutely Total Joy When You explore such world with a bold lines and strong constructions, always loved Eliot's work and always been one of my totally special awesome fascinating experiences.. I share my love for coffee with him, his perspective in drawing Loneliness.. Eliot is not Just a poet or a case .. I definitely have no accurate word to put him into!.. He is Just Himself!.. Hysteria in The Rhapsody of a windy night.. builds and destroys.. I know really that i'll never be fair reviewing Good Poetry Eliot Particularly..", "181" ], [ "It's a very Simple and also Important Intro to Nude photography and Photography in general, talks about basics of shooting and using light or as he called it Painting with light.. \n I think It's pretty useful but you can't depend on it only if you wanna advance more in Photography, you need to explore art color theory contrast and light and many other elements and study them will to be photographer not just a camera owner.. To be A photographer you should develop a photographer Eye .. \n Recommended For Those who bother themselves about visual arts ..", "83" ], [ "Just finished , What is Economics Part For the Third Or Fourth time .. Simplifying Simplicity itself ! .. I donno How someone can read a pretty long article on economics without getting Bored tired and irritated , but Rosa Luxemburg can take you there .. =)", "78" ], [ "Focusing On Jesus Galilean ministry, including the surrounding regions of Phoenicia, Decapolis, and Caesarea Philippi (1-9); the Journey to Jerusalem (10); and the Events in Jerusalem (11-16). \n I liked they way it's narrated in ..", "168" ], [ "Edgar Allan Poe .. You Are Amazingly Super Natural ! .. \n The Raven Is One Of Its Kind .. Never read Something Wrote With Passion Like This .. I think It takes me years , to wrie A phrase like His .. \n Edgar Allan Poe , I am A Big Fan !!! =]", "82" ], [ "It was Really enjoyable to me , but some times I had to go over so pages .. too much of senseless Details , or may be this is of The Translation .. After All , Deserves Time ..", "110" ], [ "To me It's A poor One .. It's just like making fun of things you don't believe in .. There's No really what we can call - Discussion - .. Just Alot of Jokes about Non Christian and Jews - When it ever possible - side by side on jokes on Non-Religious Liberals ..", "66" ] ]

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[ [ "-1 star for excessive description of Rishi's eyes as \"honey-colored\" or \"melted honey\". \n -1 star for cliche ending ~ still waiting for the day when a YA girl can follow her dreams and not drop everything for a boy she met a month ago ugh", "2" ], [ "Meh? The climax of it all came way to early in the book and all of the declining action felt like it took forever. Book probably should have ended 150 earlier than it did.", "162" ], [ "Updated (7/11/17) \n I was initially drawn to this book as it was marketed as a \"breakfast club\" cast of characters meets murder mystery. Whoever was in charge of marketing and writing the blurb on the inside cover did not seem to read the book at all. The \"breakfast club\" description of the main characters held true to an extent; the baseball jock, the valedictorian, the criminal, the beauty, and the criminal. The murder mystery aspect held up until about 1/3 of the way through the book when the main character's secrets started to reveal themselves, one by one. The reveal of each secret felt a bit forced, ending a chapter and then quickly changing to a different character's point of view. \n The book touched on topics like suicide and school shootings. The topic of school shootings felt a bit too soon and a bit insensitive just as it was so casually written about. Simon wanted to use his suicide and framing of the group to leave the same impact as a school shooting would have on someone's life. Um...not quite the same. At all. \n Overall, this book could have been so much better if there weren't so many elements involved (secrets, murder mystery, multiple subplots for every. single. character. It had so much potential to be a great YA novel, but it fell short.", "70" ], [ "\"...what if that particular goldfinch (and it is very particular) had never been captured or born into captivity, displayed in some household where the painter Fabritius was able to see it? It can never have understood why it was forced to live in such misery: bewildered by noise, distressed by smoke, barking dogs, cooking smells, teased by drunkards and children, tethered to fly on the shortest of chains. Yet even a child can see its dignity: thimble of bravery, all fluff and brittle bone. Not timid, not even hopeless, but steady and holding its place. Refusing to pull back from the world.\"", "42" ], [ "\"...he began to leave a little more of himself at the dinner each day, so that the man who returned to us seemed less and less present, a kind of robot who carved turkeys and filmed holidays but who wasn't really there at all\" \n holy shit.", "47" ], [ "Currently writing this review while I am still sobbing . This book could easily become the next \"The Fault In Our Stars\" with the right promotion and audience. . Although there were a lot of characters in the novel, most being introduced within the first few chapters, they all had unique and diverse personalities, making them realistic and relatable. As a theater kid in high school, I can easily relate to the competitiveness and lifestyle described in the book. \"You In Five Acts\" did involve some sensitive topics that are relevant in today's society (drug use, police brutality) and was able to handle them with maturity without overloading the reader with a \"preach-y\" approach. Una LaMarche's writing style was flawless and made the characters seem real, almost as if the characters were talking to me about their friends. The POV of the character speaking in first person and then involving another character as \"you\" was a bit confusing in the beginning, but gave the characters another added layer of depth and realness to them. Overall I enjoyed the book immensely and cannot wait for others to read it. \n I received a digital advanced reader's copy for free through Penguin's First to Read program (http://www.firsttoread.com).", "28" ], [ "I don't even know where to begin with this book. The overall tone of the book was very manipulative and narcissistic as basically this book was a long manifesto of all the women he has \"loved\" in the past. The first page was intriguing and gave the book some potential, but after page four, the book's true intentions were revealed. It's a short book, so it's good if you need to fill up some spaces for your reading challenge, but other than for that purpose, I wouldn't even bother with this.", "151" ], [ "Please don't judge me, I work at a children's bookstore and sometimes the mainstream adult fiction just gets too real. Thus, I resort to children's board books. Just going to make this one plain and simple, this book was cute. It illustrated the life with a new child comparing the child to a demanding corporate boss, which was hilarious. If I had baby/toddler-aged friends to recommend this book to, I totally would.", "172" ], [ "Yet another great find while working at the children's book store. I had seen this book on amazon and put in an order with the store's publisher ASAP. The art was super cute (baby shirt that says \"I can't read\", could it get any more adorable?) and the story was simple to follow, as it is a children's book. After finishing it, I just really want to know what happened to Queen Baby. Awaiting the sequel.", "172" ], [ "I enjoyed the art style of this book but disliked the narrative. The author's attitude to the people living in NK (guides, citizens, co-workers, etc.) seemed like he was far superior to those around him, almost arrogant. If it weren't so biased and blatantly rude towards their culture at times, I would've rated it higher. Somewhat disappointed.", "157" ], [ "If I could sum up this entire book into one word, it would be 'meh'. The entire book was cute and charming, much like Jojo Moyes's other works. I adore her writing style so I keep on coming back to her novels. The two alternating storylines were pretty good on their own, but towards the end the flipping back and forth between them got a little confusing. The ending seemed kind of rushed and just thrown together and of course everything turned out perfect for her in the end, so it was very Disney-movie like in its ending. I absolutely love Jojo Moyes's writing style, but if it weren't for that, I wouldn't read any more of her books.", "200" ], [ "It took me a few days to process this book after finishing it. The writing in this book is absolutely beautiful. I knew it was going to become one of my favorite books after only reading twelve pages. Stasha and Pearl were beautifully written with dynamic personalities and fantastic, natural character development. I can easily say that this book has become my all-time favorite novel, topping 'The Book Thief'. Konar's writing made me genuinely care about the girls and the various other characters met along the way. The plot was beautifully written out and had me clinging to every aspect of this story. \n I cannot wait to read more from Konar and cannot wait for people to read and treasure this novel. I believe it will easily become an absolute must-read for historical fiction fans and the WW2 era genre.", "46" ], [ "I was surprisingly disappointed by this book. I had seen all the hype around it and saw it on a multitude of best seller lists and could not wait for the paperback to be published. I was so excited to read this kind of book with a female perspective, in comparison to all of the male-centered and driven plots. This book had such a great premise, but 50 pages in I realized you can't really do much with a 14 year old in a cult. The descriptions of daily life within the cult were uninspired and dry, with not much change in the daily routine of drugs and sex. The changing perspective of Evie from a teenager to a much older perspective was a little confusing and introduced unnecessary characters as a part of the latter. The ending of the book did not wrap up much of the novel's plot and left me wanting something more completing to the story. Overall, disappointed with the subpar execution of such a good concept.", "162" ], [ "I absolutely adored this book! I finally put it in my TBR pile for September after purchasing a copy back in July, and I don't think I could have made a better decision. The cast of characters in this book were snobby and very upper-class suburbia, but weren't obnoxious and over-exaggerated. The characters and their personalities in this book reminded me a lot of my suburban neighborhood and the personalities seen around there. The plot got a little funky towards the end, the last 100 pages or so, but it was built up nicely, not being rushed or dragged on. The title itself doesn't make sense until the last 1/3 of the book, which kept me intrigued throughout the book. \n Overall this was a lovely book and I cannot wait to read more from Maria Semple.", "200" ], [ "Definitely not one of the best books I've read, but it is one of the most influential books when thinking about crime and the death sentence. Susan Kuklin's style of having multiple perspectives from multiple people and their families who are on or were on death row provided a unique perspective into their crimes and the sentencing given. I really enjoyed how the book went through all stages of the crime from the committing of the crime all the way to the sentencing and, in one case, the final words.", "179" ], [ "** spoiler alert ** \n A great book about dystopian \"future\" with the over-controlling Party and the invasive Big Brother. I personally preferred Brave New World in comparison to 1984, but both novels were good. 1984 highlights how the government uses torture and fear to regulate their society.", "95" ], [ "Disclaimer: I received this book for free through Goodreads Giveaways. \n I just received this book in the mail yesterday morning and from the moment I opened the package to the last page, I couldn't put it down! The entire narrative was cleverly written with fast-paced back and forth between the characters. Each character is unique and multifaceted emotionally, making the characters seem real and had real depth that resisted a typical archetype label.", "46" ], [ "I had to read this book for my contemporary literature class and I read it a month ahead of everyone else. No regrets whatsoever on that decision. Wonderfully written book with amazing characters.", "99" ], [ "I absolutely couldn't put it down! I had heard about it from a friend of mine, loved the concept, ordered it off of amazon (paid for express shipping) and finished it in a little less than seven hours. But oh my goodness gracious, those were probably the best seven hours I will ever spend on a book. The book had me crying within the first thirty pages and left me bawling so hard in the end I had my mother read me the last few pages since my vision was so blurry from all the tears. \n Would highly recommend :)", "101" ], [ "Throughout my childhood, I always thought of people who worked in mortuaries or 'funeral homes' to be old with dark hair and deep-sunken eyes but Caitlin Doughty's book, Smoke Gets In Your Eyes, really changed my childhood thoughts on the profession. Doughty's upbeat narration of her childhood, daily happenings working at a crematorium, and historical explanations kept my mind entertained with witty commentary while feeding my (probably unhealthy) interest in the territory of 'people who deal with death'. The book's pace was relaxed, but not to the point of falling asleep. \n Even though I may never work in the business of death, Doughty's book taught me many previously unknown things about the business, both historical and psychological. I would recommend this book for anyone who is looking for a light, entertaining read while simultaneously learning about 'taboo' topics. \n 4/5 Stars", "38" ], [ "I really disliked this book. For me, I felt like it had no plot. The only way I got through this book was to borrow the audiobook from the library to keep me going, and even then I got bored. It's definitely not a page-turner, but has some decent characters. Overall, it's a nice concept, but it just wasn't executed very well.", "150" ], [ "I wasn't very impressed with this book. I went in with moderate expectations and came out very disappointed. \n A very short read, only taking two days to finish. \n I felt the main character, Junior, was very flat & basic. Yes, there were some atypical characteristics, but the character and storyline just weren't believable for me.", "150" ], [ "Such a lovely contemporary book! It took me a little over a week to read this book and I enjoyed every minute of it! The characters were very relatable and the situations were very realistic, which is what I look for in a book. Rainbow has become one of my favorite authors after reading this book.", "28" ] ]

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[ [ "A really cool story, but way too little narrative. Plus, author keeps jumping around in time. Really confusing. I already knew all the stories he mentioned, and I had even memorized portions of some. Definitely for kids, and for kids who haven't heard these stories their whole lives, and for kids who aren't already mission oriented. Would be cool if author wrote another, separate book about his adventures with Hoops for Hope and in Africa.", "162" ], [ "The author is surely a nice person, but she spends way too much of this book quoting other people. This book is a nice overview of the philosophy behind the unschooling and free, 'risky' play movements, but as a story, it's only so-so. The author jumps from the past to the present a lot, and while she makes it clear what she's doing so it's not confusing, it is annoying. I just wanted to read the story of the company school, that's why I picked this book up again. Unfortunately, that is only discussed briefly. Not worth the time it takes to straight-read it, I skipped all the philosophy stuff this time.", "109" ], [ "This book was published at about the same time as several other books on this topic. This isn't the one you should read. Other books, such as Igniting a Passion for Reading, The Book Whisperer, and even the much older Parents Who Love Reading, Kids Who Don't, are much more practical. In what I read of this book, (the beginning) the author (who is male, by the way, not that you could tell from reading) identifies problems, but no solutions. When he does propose solutions, they are half baked and unready, and they don't work for the reasons he says they should. \n I didn't finish the book, so perhaps it gets better. And perhaps not.", "109" ], [ "This book is depressing. You clearly live Isabelle's hurting life, but it ends without clear proof that things will actually get better, that anyone has truly changed. You leave in a worse state than you entered. :( This book gets 2 whole stars because the author successfully brings you in close to her world, and how isolated Isabelle feels.", "91" ], [ "It doesn't really matter how good this book was. I could have given it anywhere from 3-5 stars. I chose 5 because this book for me was a portal to someplace special I didn't know existed; a place where teachers use regular old games to teach real stuff, the same games that parents, teachers and media experts bemoan as wastes of time. This book is a portal to a place where other people see the potential for games as teaching tools, more than they already are, and agree with me that almost everything on the 'educational games' market is completely useless, if not harmful. This book is a portal to a world where someone else has had my ideas for games and simulations, and made them. (!!!!) This book is a portal to a world where dedicated teachers and game designers are working together to make the world a more fun place. This book is a portal to a place where games literally change the world, and the people who play them. But the best part? The place where this book happens, the stuff of dreams and nonsense? It's real.", "35" ], [ "Wonderfully wacky, almost creepy but not quite. A collection of short stories that are thought provoking and woefully incomplete, though it's also obvious there could never be any more to them. \n Great for days when you just need to turn your brain upside down.", "166" ], [ "The colors are wrong. In the book, grey=1 and hero, yellow=2, 3=green, 4=purple, 5=orange, 6=blue, 7=red and bully. If you see any colors at all with numbers, you probably won't like this book. Because the colors are WRONG. \n Besides the fact that the plot is bland. Nothing happens. But then, I'm biased. It was hard to even read this book because of the colors.", "10" ], [ "A cute book about a square who gets destroyed repeatedly and finds good from it. We read this book to the reading club and they enjoyed guessing what the square would do next. This book seems more fun to write than to read, though. It would be cool to mess around with the shapes personally.", "172" ], [ "You'll either like this or you won't. Each two page spread is split into four boxes, each with it's own story. I was finally able to intuit the connection between the four stories, though it took some work, but Mom couldn't. I had to tell her my interpretation, because she couldn't make any sense out of it. This is an interesting book for an adult to read alone. Not sure how much a child could get out of this. Maybe they'd pick up on the connections, maybe they'd just think there were a bunch of unconnected stories shoved together. It would be very difficult to read with more than one person at the same time. \n It is a funny story, but very difficult to understand.", "172" ], [ "A book with quiet beauty. Hana loves the sound of her grandfather's violin. He could make his instrument sound like rain, crickets, frogs... music. Hana wants to play in the talent show, but only has had three lessons. I particularly love the stage drawings, and the crowd scenes.", "163" ], [ "This is a very beautiful book. The illustrations are stunning. There is no plot. It's about rocks. It rhymes. At the end, there's a dictionary of sorts that explains how a rock can be all these things. (Perhaps it would be better if the explanations were on the page that references them, instead of collected at the end.)", "46" ], [ "The majority of this book is Nancy categorizing things according to shape, color, use... it looks okay, but is very boring. Then again, I'm 17 and the target audience is obviously much younger than I am.", "109" ], [ "This is not a book about the Enigma. It is not about Turing's work in general. It's about Turing being homosexual, about Turing being misunderstood, about Turing being just like the rest of us except for his environment, which this book presents as unreasonably hostile. Perhaps it was, perhaps it wasn't. \n This book is not a biography either, but rather a book about all of Turing's biographies. \n This book has very little reason to exist. The only one I can think of is that some schools don't allow their students on Wikipedia.", "109" ], [ "I wish I had read this series three or four years ago. I would have loved it. Unfortunately, book one establishes a pattern, and every installment I've read (not in order) keeps it. Lunch Lady is the protector of a school, someone attacks it, she is overheard by the kids, the kids decide to help her, Lunch Lady tells them to stay home, she's wrong and they save her, she then saves the day. It gets old, but I would have loved it a few years ago. \n My only issue is this: why is the story about a lunch lady? Why not about kids? Kids hear that they're not as good as adults constantly, and even Lunch Lady herself upholds this 'truth'. Why doesn't she ever admit that the kids are better at her side than away?", "31" ], [ "This is not a book about the Navajo Code Talkers, or their code. It's a book about WWII with an eye to the sufferings of American Indians. It's told from the POV of an old man telling his grandchildren about his youth. The voice is stale and boring. It covers many battles of WWII, so it would be a good supplement to an American History curriculum, though it doesn't talk about every battle. Between the constant death and boring narrative, it's too heavy to read for fun. As my inner child said, 'If this is a good book, I'm a bad reader.'", "157" ], [ "Absolutely beautiful illustrations, chock full of color and texture, are what make this story exceptional. Shy wants to talk to a certain bird, but he's afraid. I had to flip through this twice just to see all the art again. Story is okay.", "36" ], [ "A little girl does what she can to brighten her neighborhood, by passing out art and taping it on walls, but it's not enough. Then, one day an artist comes to town. She want to know what he's doing. \"Can I help?\" she asks. \"Absolutely,\" the artist says, and hands her a brush. The art style in this book is fabulous, if not fascinating. Story is okay.", "102" ], [ "This is a concept book. It's more about the possibilities than characters, setting or plot. The theme is boring, and the ending is predictable. However, this story captured my imagination right from the beginning, and I couldn't help but see the possibilities. It's a nice looking book, too, though not particularly stunning on most pages.", "120" ], [ "The extrovert's guide to teaching reading in the classroom. The author repeatedly tells teachers to stand up and make a fuss for books and reading. Has some very good ideas which even introverts could adapt and use. For a quieter approach, see The Book Whisperer.", "17" ], [ "An inspiring story of a Jewish father and his son with autism, Following Ezra is funny and charming. It can be really hard to follow, as the author jumps back and forth in Ezra's lifetime with very little warning. (Also, for the first chapter or two, I thought this book was written by Ezra's mother, not his father, as I hadn't done any research into this book prior to reading it, and his wife has a name more commonly given to guys.) \n The most remarkable thing about this book is the author's attitude toward his son. When a therapist first suggested that he and his wife should grieve for the child Ezra never would be, the author admits that he had very few, if any, expectations for his young son. It is mentioned only once, but affects the whole book in subtle ways. Where many memoirs of this type spend chapters discussing depression, mourning and marriage problems, this book does not, mostly because they did not occur. The 'search for answers' and the 'desire to confront those who are subconsciously biased' are parts of this book, though small ones. Mostly, this book is about Ezra and his various obsessions. This would be a perfect book to give to a child, as it is very upbeat, though they might be confused by all the jumping around. (I know I was.)", "30" ], [ "This book basically tells what happens in all of the books, very briefly, as well as what was changed in each subsequent edition. It also mentions many sources of inspiration for Herge, and displays some of them. It contains some biographical information on Herge as well. All in all, for a Tintin book, a very boring read, however, the pictures make it worth it. I gasped aloud at many of the inspiration photos; \"That's the Thom(p)sons!\" I thought, when I saw a black and white picture of two European detectives, and \"Professor Calculus is real!\" Many of the characters were based on real people, as this book reveals, and it also tells of many instances when the author drew himself into crowd scenes or made other little jokes. Delightful to flip through, but somewhat boring to read cover to cover.", "79" ], [ "In this installment of the wildy funny Tintin series, Tintin and Snowy get mixed up in an oil sabatoge scheme, and go with Captain Haddock, Tomson and Thomson, Professor Calculus and his assistant, Wolf to the moon! Will they ever return?", "69" ], [ "I really wanted to read this book. The concept is so ripe with potential. Era: 1960s, Setting: NASA, Protagonists: Black women scientists, Plot: Overcoming prejudice with talent. I imagined a real page turner out of this one. Four women, dreaming of the stars would come to NASA and take the place by storm. There'd be wit and drama. You'd laugh at the comebacks these fabulous women came up with and their workarounds, you'd cry when their lives took a wrong turn, and most of all, you'd cheer when man finally landed on the moon. \n This is not the story this book tells. This is not a book about space, or about NASA, though both come in near the end of the book. It actually starts back before WWII, and covers the history of NASA's predecessor, NACA, and the town it created. It talks about the women who did calculations before computers, and how some of them went on to be engineers. The lives these women led were certainly remarkable, if not fabulous. The author did a fabulous job researching everything, and spared no detail in this book, from the names and work of other women 'computers', as they were called, both black and white, to the engineers whom they calculated for, to the friends, parents, siblings and other significant figures in the lives of these extraordinary women, to the math ideas for everything from supersonic flight to rocket calculations. \n I used this one as a go-to-sleep book, because it was so dry. The facts are there, real and interesting, but laid out in the most straightforward, boring way possible. If you were to try to fit this into a traditional three act story structure- or any story structure, you would have a hard time. It jumps around between women and skips back in forth in time. I had a really hard time telling the women apart and establishing an order of events for the narrative, which is really sad, because they really did lead such fascinating lives. There were no stakes established, and the characters were very difficult to keep straight. I am certain that these women were of very different temperaments and personalities, though from reading this book it's hard to think of them as anything but clones of each other. \n I understand that when one is writing a book that spans four women's lives and forty years, it is difficult to make it anything but dry. I commend the author for bringing these stories to light, and for being so thorough in her research. She also did a wonderful job of telling us about the work these women did, and explaining it in layman's terms without turning the biography into a math textbook. This book also briefly covers the highlights of the Civil Rights movements and the narrative of the black race in general from the 1940s to the 1970s.", "199" ], [ "An inspirational story of a girl who broke through autism and shared her voice with the world. \n The first third of the book is somewhat depressing, as the family didn't have much hope during that time, and they were constantly exhausted with no good options. (I recommend reading the first half of the book in one sitting, if at all possible.) The last third is very inspiring, as Carly overcomes many challenges to share her voice with the world.", "30" ], [ "It's hard to read these books, because when I'm done, I am stuck experiencing things the way Taylor does, and it's maddening. But I suppose that's the mark of a well written book. They are certainly fun to read.", "110" ] ]

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[ [ "This book is more relevant today than one would care to admit. I think everyone should read it. Some will be enlightened, some will be enraged and some should be ashamed. Having read the Sellout by Paul Beatty recently I thought there was a lot of parallels. The Sellout was a parody but it also had a powerful message.", "174" ], [ "Highly recommend. Some parts were disturbing and most was scary. It basically talks about how misogyny became a part of our culture. Funny story, true story, I was talking about the book and someone walked in the room and said your going to need to get over it. And I said I need to get over misogyny? And he said he thought I was talking about the president elect. Hmm, that's weird, why would you think I was talking about him? Hmm", "41" ], [ "** spoiler alert ** \n This is a story of an independent woman doing what she has to do to survive. The story was interesting and sometime enraging. A lot of things that happened to her would not have happened if she were a man. Additionally, why is it a love story?, when a smart, brave woman in every other way has to take care of some alcoholic man that treats her like sh!t and lives off her \"without a promise\". That is not romantic. Then she spends her twilight years thinking about how she should have been more tolerant of his addiction. I had to look again to see if a man wrote this. Shame on you Mary Keene for making a story about an empowered woman into some kind of beauty and the beast fairy tale. Where spoiler alert................................................................./.........................................................,,,,,,,,,,, they did not live happily ever after.", "191" ], [ "** spoiler alert ** \n So I feel like I missed something. When did Sean Duffy become a bad guy? I mean for reals even Stuart Neville's Fegan wouldn't walk away and let wee ones be killed.", "5" ], [ "I really loved the storytelling in this novel. I can't wait to read the second one. I like the unreliable narrator aspect of it. It adds to the fantasy and magic of it all. I always enjoy the stories written by Rothenfuss", "46" ], [ "Love the Royal Spyness it always has some connection with historical rumors. I also love the way Georgie is a strong independent woman but her boyfriend is such a cad or is he?", "191" ], [ "This book was actually better than the first. It is a Young Adult novel ( which I am not) but I like to readYA because I like supernatural and/ dystopian but adult books of this genre sometimes are exploitative. Anyway I thought the first book might have been more children's than YA but this book kicks it up a notch. I listened to the audible and at the end was a narrative by Orson Scott Card about the problem of exposition in sci fi. It was very interesting. I like this story, it had a beginning, middle and end but I see another book is coming out so more on this world.", "197" ], [ "Cute story probably for kids but I enjoyed it too. I kept picturing Mike and Molly as Hans and Gretel. Or the actors if they did a movie I probably will read more in the series it was cute and funny and I needed an escape", "172" ], [ "There were a lot of stories to help people with loss or illness that are very good. There are some stories that take a long way to get to an abrupt ending.There are a few stories that you didn't really know what is going on. That is because those stories were probably excerpts from larger stories. I usually pick anthologies with a theme because they are usually complete stories. They may be in the world of the authors but a complete story. Then if I like that world I might start reading the series from the author. But if it is just an excerpt from a novel, I find it a bit unsatisfying.", "110" ], [ "I promised myself I wasn't going to give George incentive to do other projects besides the next book of Song of Ice and Fire. I enjoyed it so much. I enjoyed Dangerous Women and Rogue was equally enjoyable. It had all different genres and types of stories everyone could find something to enjoy. I also like reading anthologies because It gives a sample of other authors and genres that I might want to read while waiting for the Winds of Winter to be written", "107" ], [ "** spoiler alert ** \n Not what I thought. It reminded me more Death as She Is Truly Lived than Good Omens. Maybe I was thinking of Inferno. Anyway it had all the elements you can see why it is a classic.", "21" ], [ "I like to read sci fi written in the 50s because all the forward thinking in the world cannot wrap their mind around women in the workplace lol. In this future, women did work but his love interest longed to be a housewife of the 50 s. lol", "165" ], [ "Angus and Dominica get married,Cyril has an adventure, Mathew contemplates life, Big Lou goes viral, And Bertie is still 6. This is seemingly mundane but not as told by Alexander McCall Smiths Angus's poems always make me sad because that means this chapters of Scottland St. Is over and we have to wait until next time.", "191" ], [ "Every time I read a book by John Scalzi it is my favorite book by John Scalzi. What a brilliant mind to think of a world that we are one virus away from living on. How could he have known how timely this book would be with the recent spread of Ebola virus. This was not at all what I expected. It was actually a murder mystery set in what could be the very near future. I really was pleasantly surprised. Which is good because I was expecting this book to be very good and it was even better.", "179" ], [ "I loved every story. It was quite the array of genres and authors. Not surprisingly, I loved the stories by Gabaldon,Sanderson, George RR Martin the best. Surprisingly I was very engaged in the stories by Lawrence Block, Jim Butcher. Not because I don't like the authors I just didn't expect the stories to go in the direction they did. I loved every minute of this book but George please stop with the side stories and get on it. Ever heard of nanowrimo pretend that's now. Let winter come already.", "45" ], [ "Let's call this installment a boy and his dog. I can't believe I can't wait until the next installment. This book was very long and a lot of places I found myself thinking yeah yeah you love Molly get on with it. The reason being that his love for Molly had very little to do with the plot. As far as I can tell it did not motivate him to the task at hand so why dwell on it. I know he was motivated by his love for the King and his obsession to get revenge for the things Regal did. That was enough motivation. But other than that it was a good story about people I liked and it was kind of soapy so I want to know more so I will read the Fools Assasin but I might skip over the pages that Fitz pines for Molly.", "127" ], [ "I really enjoyed this book. It had a lot if personality. I am confused why these authors are being compared to Hiassan. Maybe because of the \"beta male\" characters. Anyway this is a completely unique story about a \"death merchant.\" And the trouble he goes to avoid the apocalypse. The reason it was on my currently reading list so long had more to do with the format of my book. My brother bought it for me in paperback, (huh how do those things work?) I have gotten so spoiled with kindle and audible that it was hard to find the time or place to read it. Lol. Anyway, I did like his selection and I will probably read Lamb soon. But I just got book 5 of Burton and Swinburne so I can't wait to read that.", "134" ], [ "Story about murder and living through \n Told through the eyes of Justin Chase, who became a bartender because he wanted to check out of life. This was a very good point of view. He had been in a mental hospital after finding his mother murdered. As a bartender he watched people live their drunk lives from behind \"the wood\". He was very detached until Bernie Crackle came into his bar claiming to have killed his mother. That is where the mystery starts. As Justin finds bits and pieces of the puzzle, he is forced to be present in his life. He can no longer just be an observer.", "29" ], [ "Loved this book. The whole concept of a world created by a guy obsessed with the 80's made it more campy and believable at the same time. It was as if John Hughes directed the matrix. In case your still on the fence I say read and have your children read it", "95" ], [ "I enjoyed this book, as I have enjoyed all of Kinsey Millhone's adventures. I wish I wouldn't have read the reviews criticizing the chapters in third person narrative because although it detracts from the first person narrative and perhaps not even necessary, I was enjoying the whole experience. Then thinking about it distracted me. Anyway I still liked the story and can't wait for the neXt.", "22" ], [ "I really liked this story. It showed how people could survive anything. I still laugh when I read sci fi written in the 50's and the women are still a subclass. However the main character of this book did not see it that way. Also it is unclear when this takes place. It is during a nuclear war not necessarily the future. I put a more in depth review on audible.com.", "22" ], [ "I got this because I usually enjoy Karin Slaughter in a lot of anthologies that I read. She has a dark humor. Martin Misunderstood was like a secret life of Walter Mitty if it was directed by Quentin Tarantino. So that kind of humor. This book however, not funny. It was good though. I fell like this author could write any kind of genre. These short stories gave me the feel of Flannery Oconnor. Some of the stories were too disturbing and or sad for me especially since I was expecting it to be funny. That's my take on it", "187" ], [ "Probably not for chicks \n This is a humorous book aimed at frat boys. I got it because I am a fan of How I Met your Mother. Some secret codes are probably better left secret.", "197" ], [ "I enjoyed the stories of young men in space academy. Funny in that future people still smoked in the office and they don't talk politics to the little ladies they wouldn't understand. Lol", "144" ], [ "I can't wait for the next installment. Poor Bertie will he ever be seven? It looks like he might be able to wear blue jeans soon. Best couple Angus and Cyril. Will they survive when Domenica is thrown in the mix.? Second best couple Bruce and his hair gel, although I fear that relationship is becoming dysfunctional. Finally will Mathew and Elsbeth and the boys find harmony? This and more hopefully soon to come. Since All My Children was cancelled this is my new soap opera.", "119" ], [ "I really love the way McKinty uses time and place as a character in his novels. Like this one New York in the 90's. As if in another time and place these events would not have unfolded as they did. But the culture and atmosphere as described really adds richness and credibility to the fiction. I really like the way he tells a story", "108" ], [ "I call this series CSI 1700's. Harriet Westerman and Gabriel Crowther solve mysteries using scientific methods. And the mystery unfolds like a CSI episode. There is also a lot if story about the characters as well. They both have interesting histories and also the way they support each other. Justice is served. And the stories are great and emotional at times.", "45" ], [ "Steam punk in its purest form. What's not to like. I will probably review on audible. This was not my favorite of the series and yes you do need to read the others. Unlike book 4 this story does not stand alone. And the time jumps and Burton's consciousness gets kind of confusing. More later", "127" ], [ "This started out as a fun post apocalyptic comedy of errors and turned into a sad morality story where history repeated itself. I think I might have missed something because I don't remember when or how things began to go awry. However the story did span at least one century if not more. Either way it was a compelling story that I would compare with the writings of Voltaire", "144" ] ]

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[ [ "How you spend your life will always be trial-and-error. Your past experiences may affect your life choices and your choices may not be the best ones that you can have. But at the end of the line, what's important is that you learned something out of these choices.", "26" ], [ "I've always been fascinated about the idea of time travel. That's the main reason why I started to read this book (plus I enjoyed My Name is Memory, same author). \n This book is an easy read. And the plot seems promising at first. But somehow, the story didn't progress like how I expected it to be. Weak story. Weak character development.", "162" ], [ "Heartwarming novel. This book has taught me: \n 1. that we should never settle anything less for ourselves \n 2. that we should have the courage to go away from a situation we're not happy with even if it seems so difficult to do so \n 3. that every decision we made might have some serious consequences \n 4. that regrets will only be realized in the end \n 5. that bad decisions maybe inevitable sometimes but it will not hurt if we can admit that we're wrong and ask for forgiveness", "193" ], [ "I picked up this book randomly from Powerbooks (I just like the cover and I'd like to read a chick-lit that time), not knowing that there's a hype over this book in the internet. So I don't really have high expectations over this. \n The book had my interest for a while because it somehow reminds me of my teenage years. And I like how the characters cite songs from different artists (I sometimes play the songs that they mention while reading). And also, the narrative is okay. I had some good laugh on the first half because of the writer's humor. \n IMO, the book is only popular because it feeds the imagination of people on how their first love should be like, especially for teen readers. But their love story, for me, is very unrealistic. And too cheesy. I sometimes cringe when the characters say some weird lines (eg. I want to eat his face). =/", "120" ], [ "I recommend this to people who have zero or little knowledge in stock market investing. First, it explains the terminologies and concepts related to stock market. Then the author presented the methodologies used by those people who made it big on the business. He showed what he thinks are the traits that we can pick up from them that can serve as guide when we invest in the market. He also showed good measures that we can use to know if a stock is a good buy.", "83" ], [ "Basically, this book presents four ways on how you can earn income: (1) as an employee; (2) as self-employed; (3) as an investor; and (4) as a business system owner. The book iterates why you could never be financially free if you are only on category 1 and 2. \n I was inspired to read another Kiyosaki because of Rich Dad Poor Dad. But I find this book as only a more detailed explanation of the ideas presented on the former so I will not recommend this book if you have read Rich Dad Poor Dad. Also, if you're looking for a book that will tell you explicit information on how to be rich, then this is not the right one, find something else. But if you're looking for a book that will help you create a mindset on why being an investor or a business system owner is way better than being an employee, then read Rich Dad's Cashflow Qudrant.", "75" ], [ "** spoiler alert ** \n Highschool life is getting better and better for Sawako. Chizu and Ayane have invited her to hangout at Ryuu's on a Saturday night, Kazehaya followed since Sawako invited him through phone. \n There was also a hint of Ryuu's feelings for Chizu when she asked him what is Ryuu's type of girl. \n The two girls also challenged Sawako to call them by their first names, which Sawako finds hard to do (in Japan, only those who are close enough use first names, they usually call their colleagues with their last names). \n A new character was introduced, Kurumi-chan, the role model for Sawako. At the end of the volume, Kurumi revealed that she likes Kazehaya and asks for Sawako's help. She refused by the way, said she can't. :)", "159" ], [ "** spoiler alert ** \n I first learned about Kimi Ni Todoke through its live-action movie and I liked it so much. I tried to watch the anime but I got bored so I stopped. A few days ago, out of boredom, I tried to read the first chapter and got hooked again with Sadako and Kazehaya. What's nice about this couple is their innocence. ^___^ I just love the scenes when Kazahaya blushes everytime Sawako stares at him. Kyaaaa! Fan-girl mode on. :))", "54" ], [ "** spoiler alert ** \n Like Water For Chocolate depicts the struggles in life and love by Tita, the main protagonist. The story entails a repressive mother, rivalry between sisters for a man, and forbidden love, among others. Reading it feels like watching Mexican soap operas which were very popular in my country back in the 90s. \n -------- \n I like how each chapter starts with a recipe and how it connects with the story. I don't know much about cooking, though. I have to keep on checking my dictionary so that I can visualize how Tita prepared the ingredients and cooked the dishes. \n -------- \n Magical realism is also incorporated in the story, which I enjoyed. I'm quite a newbie when it comes to reading novels with this genre, and sometimes, I'm still confused if I have to undermine the hidden connotations beneath them or just take the magical events as is. ^^", "73" ], [ "** spoiler alert ** \n It's my first time to read a journal-type novel and I enjoyed it. I love Charlie's humor as he writes his letters for the unknown stranger. \n \"If I were in his shoes, I wouldn't have acted like he did.\" \n \"If I had the opportunity to be with the person I like, I'll never waste the chance like he did.\" \n \"If I didn't like how my friend treats me, I'll always be honest with how I feel. I'll not go with the flow like he did.\" \n These were my thoughts while I was reading Charlie's letters. I didn't like Charlie's character because even though he likes to read books and write essays, his personality is too weak for a guy. But when I found out his history, that's when I have come to understand him. I judged him right away without even considering the factors that might have affected how he behaves. And I felt guilty. \n A person may act in a way that we can never understand, and sadly, people just judge. \n It stayed on my mind long after finishing the book. Each person is unique - each one of us has a different set of family, a different place where we spent our childhood, a different upbringing. There are a lot of environmental factors that can affect who we are. Thus, each one of us has a different personality. If a person acts in a manner that we don't understand, try to OBSERVE first, LISTEN, don't be a sponge but a FILTER - just like what Charlie did to his friends.", "31" ], [ "It was my second time to read a full-length comic book (the first one I've read was an illustrated version of The New Testament when I was in elementary, by the way). At first, I was having difficulties reading it since I am used to reading manga (Japanese comics), where images/dialogues are sequenced from right to left. ^^ \n I've never finished the original novel. For some reason, I've always been stuck on the part of the story where Santiago met the English man on the desert and found about the alchemist. But a colleague of mine recommended this graphic novel so that I can finish the story so here I am. :) \n On this novel, Coelho presented the notion of \"Personal Legend\" - the path a person must go through to achieve happiness. Santiago, the main protagonist, tried to follow his personal legend. The path wasn't easy. He went through a lot of things: betrayal, disappointment, discouragement. He has experienced to hope, to love, to trust again, and to be determined no matter what. He also learned that though achieving his goal is important, he should also take the time to enjoy other things (small or big) that he sees/experiences along the way - the \"secret of happiness\" according to the \"wisest of wise men\".", "61" ], [ "** spoiler alert ** \n I like this book because: \n (1)It tackles cancer and its side effects not only on the person who have it but also on the people surrounding the person with cancer. I can relate so much to the situation because I have someone (very close to me) who used to have cancer. \n (2) The protagonists (Hazel and Augustus) are both very passionate about reading. I like how they have been attached to a book called 'The Imperial Affliction'. They are so hooked that they keep on discussing about the book and ponder what happened next on the characters since the book's ending is hanging. \n (3) A lot of metaphorical resonances have been presented.", "28" ], [ "Like the first book, the author had caught my attention with this book for the past week that I've been practically racing through the pages just to finish the novel. I share the same adrenaline rush with the protagonist (Blomkvist) as he unravels the truth behind the murders. \n Salander is amazing as always. I don't understand Salander's behavior on the first book but after learning what she's been through (during her teenage years), I somehow understand already where she's coming from and why she acts that way. To some extent, I can say that I admire her for her tenacity and her morality (though I might not agree with some of her methods). \n I enjoyed reading this novel (I'm really into suspense/detective-themed novels). :)", "179" ], [ "While reading the first few chapters, I thought that this is a true-to-life geisha story so it made me more excited to follow Sayuri's life. But while researching the characters, I came across a review that mentioned that this is just a fictional story. That made my interest on this book a little lower. \n Nevertheless, the story is well-told, as if a real old Japanese woman is narrating. \n The book also allowed me to learn more about geisha and the Japanese culture, though some are claiming that not all geisha rituals mentioned are accurate (I still have to research about it).", "104" ], [ "Interpreter of Maladies is a collection of short stories where most of the characters are Indians who either live in India or in America. Most of the stories give us a glimpse of Indian culture and how they adjust on a land faraway from their home. When this book was lent to me by a friend, I was hesitant to read this at first since I was not familiar with the writer and I'm not really into Indian culture. But surprisingly, after reading the first story, I looked forward reading the next one. Each story is like a pandora box for me, I started to get excited about what the next story would offer me. I love almost all of the stories but my favorite one is entitled [A Temporary Matter] which shows how a couple recovered a long-lost intimacy between them by discovering something new with each other. \n What makes Jhumpa Lahiri a good writer is that she has the power to immerse her readers to her short stories thoroughly. I assume it is quite difficult to write a short story because unlike writing novels, a short-story writer is only given an ample amount of time (or word count, sorry, I don't know how to call it) to develop his/her characters enough to make them connect with the readers. I think Lahiri has done it in flying colors. :)", "192" ], [ "** spoiler alert ** \n I haven't read any article or review when I read this book. It was only recommended by a friend as a good read. The only thing I know about the book is that the author was inspired by Twilight when she wrote it so when Christian Grey brought Anastasia to his home to reveal a secret, I honestly thought that the secret would be something that involves magic. Hehe. \n The book is too erotic in my opinion. I try to read most of it since I don't want to miss any passages that might be crucial to the story but it came to a point where I literally don't understand what they are doing already so I just skip those steamy scenes.", "89" ], [ "** spoiler alert ** \n Suzanne Collins is an amazing story teller that you will keep on reading and reading until you reach the end. The plot is very much alike to Battle Royale (a Japanese novel turned into a movie) where a group of students are contained in an island to kill each other until only one survivor remains. \n I was hesitant at first to read the book because I'm afraid that the author would write about the killings in a morbid way (I don't like gore/morbid stuff) but she didn't.", "52" ], [ "** spoiler alert ** \n What an engaging story! I salute Florentino Ariza for the everlasting love that he have for Fermina Daza. I admire his tenacity to wait for his chance to show how he loves Fermina even if it took him almost 50 years to do so. \n Though I feel sorry for the women that he has been with, for no matter what they do, Florentino Ariza can never belong to them, because his eyes are only set to Fermina Daza. \n Meanwhile, I don't understand why Fermina suddenly dismissed Florentino when they were young. Is it because of how he looks? Is it because of his clothes? She accepted Florentino's love, she even agreed to marry him and she can never imagine Florentino's happiness when she agreed but she changed her mind in a snap. \n Even when she is already old, she still insisted that what she and Florentino had when they were young is not love. Even if she eventually liked Florentino after almost 50 years, I think it's more because she just wants company in the last years of her life. \n But I'm still happy for Florentino, for the only thing that he hoped for is eventually granted to him. :)", "191" ], [ "Mind-boggling and intriguing. I can't help but mull over each character's story as I finish each tale. Each story feels like a mystery.. My favorite is Honey Pie, simple yet compelling. For some reason, Junpei's passiveness reminds me a lot of Toru's (protagonist of another Murakami's novel: Norwegian Wood).", "53" ] ]

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[ [ "Love this book! Amano and Gaiman collaborating in this story is just gorgeous! If you are an 80s fantasy fan, this book is for you! It has goth, Japanese and Christian lore, and the mystery of dream between realms. A MUST READ!", "46" ], [ "It's a fun read when you know that it's suppose to be an ironic statement against the mistreatment of the poor during his time, and the outrage that spurred during the government's treatment over laborers and children. Without that knowledge, this book would be off putting.", "8" ], [ "** spoiler alert ** \n A fantastic read! Lightman captures the beauty of Einstein's thoery in a dreamscape wonderland of moments-in-concept -- delivering a euphoric sympathy in the dramatized version of the \"Relativity of Time.\"", "95" ], [ "This is great if you're trying to create a website from scratch; so for those who are just using templates and plugins, don't bother -- just pay for a registrar and host, and use the new plugins to make your stuff look pro. The plugin instructions update every year, so please read their info before applying it to your wordpress site. \n For the beginners out there, just read the Dummies for WordPress.", "83" ], [ "Don't be fooled by the title, this book will help you understand Joomla properly. As a novice to Joomla, I found that working with the steps they've provided insightful...eventhough the example was on GoDaddy. I'd like for programmers to get into this, as it is in demand to know! \n If you know how to function Joomla already, then move on to the advanced stuff. Otherwise, this is all you really need to create a proper CMS.", "83" ], [ "It was insightful, and had lots of options I didn't realize were there for me in WordPress. I was able to read the 3rd edition, so please check if the copy you got was the newest version, as some of the features will not appear in the prior versions. \n You could practically guess everything you read in this book by dabbling with WordPress by yourself, but some of the chapters have interesting details you might want to look at. I recommend this to anyone interested in looking into little features you want to master in WordPress templates. Nothing all too special. Just borrow it from your local library and return it when you're done. \n For those looking to create your own WordPress templates, please move on to WordPress Web Design for Dummies. This is going to waist your time.", "83" ], [ "This was a wonderful book, until the critiques stopped being constructive, and became a flame fest against modern philosophy. There are a lot of good points here, but the attitude just gets you down. I find it intriguing, as it brings up points about what books took part in the destruction of World War 2. It's a devilish delight for me to read books that have collaborated in an orchestra of infamy. Reading Machiavelli and Rousseau wasn't as fun as reading them with this book. It gives a deeper reasoning behind the psyche of sadistic leaders, like Stalin. \n I recommend this book for the strong willed, as it touches some sensitive notions that can be bias for the non-Catholic.", "8" ], [ "At first, this book gave me a very opinionated perspective against the reality of 9/11 and the problems of the human condition. It was too real for me, when I started reading, but after you finish book one of two, Shawn becomes a sympathetic character as a middle class liberal artist/writer/actor. \n Make your conclusion about this book after you finish it, because it may sound like ranting, at first, but the after the last chapter - everything is justified.", "187" ], [ "I can't get enough of Seamus Heaney's translations. The idea of following the language as a verse in comparison is not only intriguing but addicting. I find that reading this version will not only let one follow the story better, but see what they're language had to offer. Such a beautiful book! \n I love the story, it's too much testosterone awesomeness!", "180" ], [ "Never thought I'd read Sandman again. As a teenager, I seriously thought this was the best! But now all grown up, and all read up on not only the DC Universe, but all the comic book worlds and then some, I seriously cannot stand it. I'm not going to ignore the significance of this saga, but I must admit, Druggies and gruesome mutilation is really not my thing. \n I love Gaiman, but these stories from his early years are just too much for me.", "44" ], [ "I love the story and the humor behind the philosophy of Pratchett. You can tell who wrote what in this book, so do be patient in the writing style of each Author. Otherwise, this is a funny and lovable adventure of the science of prophecies and the idea of destiny.", "39" ], [ "I enjoyed the read, and I feel that many could benefit from the preface - explaining the purpose and passion behind Shaw's intent in writing this piece. Although, I do discourage for the reader to continue into the epilogue of this book, as it was so unnecessary, and, personally, a little insulting to both the Play and the reader. A good ending needn't an advocate after closing curtain. \n It was a good read, enjoyed the Musical much more: My Fair Lady.", "161" ] ]

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[ [ "This book has taught me so much about my cat and helped me become a more wiser cat owner. I didn't have to fork out a whole wad of cash for a vet check up because this book taught me how to check on my kitties health myself. I have also learnt to become more sensitive to Ebony although I think that she hasn't inherited old lady health problems yet. I think she has been aging gracefully and I hope the same for Mushu (my kitty) when the time comes. I am glad to have this book and the RSPCA pet first aid guide but I would still love to learn more. Excellent book! I would recommend it to any cat owner.", "195" ], [ "I finally finished this book! It was a really good book. A sad story but I had higher expectations of it. Nontheless it was a good classic read and I enjoyed it. I would of read it faster but sometimes holidays keep you too busy to read. I would like to see the movie to accompany this.", "52" ], [ "This book is very philosophical and makes you question your own sentience and self awarness as a human being, the future and whether cyborgs can become new humanlike beings with a sense of awarness. It makes you seriously ask yourself the question: Are you truely free? Is freedom part of the human condition? I could this book absolutely delightful!", "174" ], [ "** spoiler alert ** \n Such a beautiful book about the beauty of animals and if we don't try to protect them, take them for granted, then we could blink and they'd be gone. I recommend you hug your furbabies after this book.", "195" ], [ "I thought this book was excellent. There was so much happening in it and I loved the complex motivations of the characters. Daniel Pennac is a brilliant storyteller that really creates colourful characters in storylines with magnificent twists!", "46" ], [ "This was a pretty clever book. Gillian Flynn keeps a poker face with the storyline of this not giving too much away. So by the end of the book your still surprised but find an odd sense of peace. Some kind of closure. It can't be a typical happy ending, but this book will gosh darn try.", "179" ], [ "I thought this was a very thought provoking story which alludes alot to mystery and unanswered questions. I really look forward to rewatching the Tim Burton film version of this and really want to get into the TV series of this. I can understand why there was a TV series made of this as it unlocks your own personal imagination and makes you come up with your own scenarios of what might of happened and what happened next. I look forward to other interpretations and wonder more about the history of this legend. I would really love to go to sleepy hollow one day and check out what other haunted legends they might pass around the town. The place would have alot of history and possibly even musuems dedicated to this I presume.", "52" ], [ "This book is quite a clever work of fiction. Gillian really plays with the complexities of family relationships here, and really puts to question the motives of kindness and relationship with self. Her poetic language that she uses dances with the story line as if telling a very dark and twisted joke until......bam! The ending hits you unexpectedly like a tonne of bricks. A must-read for your list of Halloween literary indulgences.", "180" ], [ "I didn't like some of Appendix B because it labelled some legit religions as cults but I loved the postscript. I learnt heaps and that was the main aim of the book I believe. That the world of Christianity, too can be as diverse as the many different types of people in the world.", "190" ], [ "** spoiler alert ** \n I am going to try and apply the secret to every aspect of my life that I can....starting now. Everyone needs to read this book or another book about the law of attraction. Its an important life skill to learn. You attract what you feel and you attract what you think.", "17" ], [ "I'm not going to give this a proper review just yet. This is a book I pick up and put down quite frequently. Almost like a bible. It explains a lot about religions and about the pantheist movement. I find it too intense to read all at once but I highly recommend it to others to read whom are interested in spiritual beliefs and teachings.", "190" ], [ "This book was soooo moving! It made me cry uncontrol-ably. Even now I feel emotional and teary. It pierces my heart and very soul and even though it didn't have a typical happy ending, this ending was enough for me. Bless the soul that wrote this. :')", "101" ], [ "It was good to catch up with my crimson petal friends. Sophie turned out pretty cool. I wish I could find out more of that story. I really wanted to find out what became of Sugar. I will always like the Crimson Petal and the white though. The original is often the best.", "119" ], [ "My favourite was the Hundred and Ninety Nine Steps. I liked the tension between Sian and Mack, Sweet little Hadrian the dog and the plot twist with the murder story. Brilliant! Not a huge fan of the courage consort but I enjoyed it ok.", "105" ], [ "I did quite enjoy this book. It is written from a male perspective of mental hospital and it's set in the 60's. When I was reading through this I was like, yeaaaAh mischief! But I felt so bad for how the patients were treated back then. I mean people with mental illness still get treated badly but the nurses in hospital are generally actually pretty good. I guess everyone has a different experience. I personally do not agree with electro shock therapy or lobotomy's. I really liked how Ken Kessey put a real psychiatric drug in the book because it gives the book more authenticity. I would like to read a book like those from a females perspective too tho. Can't wait to see the movie with my Grannie! :)", "57" ], [ "This book was like Law and Order crossed with Sherlock Holmes. A real page turner. Hard to put down. Twists and Turns! Quite a fun book to read! My boyfriend is really good at choosing books.", "46" ], [ "Ive found this book extremely helpful and theraputic. I now feel I have the tools to create great healing in my life and end suffering some people very close to me have caused. I am enmeshed no more.", "156" ], [ "Wow! What a book! I am seriously lost for words on how great this book is! Although the ending was very open and abrupt it was the best kind of ending I could have possibly imagined! I am definitely going to read the Apple. Ok! I am going to have to say that this is my most favourite book of all time. It has so much to offer. It really puts mental illness in perspective to some degree and it is very educational about Victorian times and the sex trade! I don't want to say anymore because I don't want to spoil it for you! I also really enjoy the discussion questions.", "101" ], [ "** spoiler alert ** \n Ok, So I've seen the movie and read the book. The book is nothing like the movie. It is a very interesting book but I have to say I liked the movie much better. The movie was a masterpiece. I was very disappointed about the dog though, she should have taken the dog home, it was the least she could do since she killed the owner.", "196" ], [ "I thought this book was very interesting. It really delves down into the mind of a paedophile and his conflictiona with breaking the law. It also reveals a lot about victims of sexual violence and the emotional trauma they go through but at the same time the writer doesn't really try to make you sympathise with any character too much. It's all quite objective and in that sense it is sort of surreal because you think you should be rooting for someone but in actuality you sort of wish that not only the perpetrator gets caught but also that the little girl might be taught some manners by society in some sort of way. It's definitely not a Dexter type scenario and the fact that the protagonist is in now way innocent or relatable, would make it difficult for some to read and even make some sick to the stomach. I did find some parts of it where I could feel my strong moral objections but in a way that was what I liked about it. It reminds you of your morals and that society and television hasn't made you immune to them. That you still care about these things and that there's lines that people can still cross.", "179" ] ]

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[ [ "Absolutely fantastic! I read through all three books in the Bones series in three days. And I want more. More Dylan, more Chris, more Ery, more Karl, and more and more of all the wonderful secondary characters. \n We must get back to the farm where rainbow unicorns and werewolves and bigfoot roam. Please, Ms. Fielding, give us more :)", "76" ], [ "This was a fantastic mid-point story, telling us a little more about Walter's proposal and I laughed my way clear through it. The whole Disney thing cracks me up. Kelly, you naughty boy!", "105" ], [ "(Spoiler alert) \n I loved Harvey & Jay in book 1. Liked Todd and Tucker, but I have to say, Ricky and Alex are my favorite couple. I love Ricky's past and hope we learn a little more about it at some point. Watching Alex give in to his baser instinct and having the two go at it in the supply closet? Priceless! IN part II we are promised to watch as Alex introduces his new boyfriend to his parents. Now...won't that be fun? And I can't help but wonder if they might end up in one of his parents' closets? \n A definite must read! \n I received a complimentary copy for an honest review.", "119" ], [ "Okay, I will admit when I first started this book, I was disappointed that it wasn't a continuation of Harvey & Jay. But that disappointment quickly left. Tucker and Todd were amazing together. From their long friendship to the power balancing act they have been going through their entire lives and go through in the book. \n I loved the way the author pulled in the character for the next book as a possible 'boyfriend' for Tucker. Thankfully that didn't work because Tuck and Todd are meant to be. Their scene was hot, loving, and I can't wait till part II of Hot Toddy! \n I received a complimentary copy for an honest review.", "28" ], [ "(Spoiler alerts) \n First off, what a great way to start the series. I loved that one of the two heroes was 45. That was a splash of genius. Having him come for a blind date, not sure the blind date would arrive only to have WOW! Look who he now has a date with! \n I am glad there is a part II coming because, voyeur that I am, I have to know what happens with Harvey and Jay. Will Harvey's ex make another play? Do we find out why he is such an incredible jerk? Can we hopefully see Jay punch the ex where the light doesn't shine? Oh, wait. Where was I? \n As for my rating. I gave it 4 stars because the story seemed too rushed in getting to the climax. It went from one moment of Harvey almost raped to wham! He and Jay were going at it. Not that I minded the scene. I didn't. I just wish we'd had a little more timing between the two scenes. As attracted as the two were, it seemed like not enough for how things happened. But this is a story I will be reading and re-reading, thus the 4 stars. After all, I adore Harvey :D \n I received a complimentary copy for an honest review.", "105" ], [ "I absolutely love the Falls Chance Ranch series and this little gem was amazing. I mean, Tom is someone you want to get to know in the main stories, but he stays elusive at first. But here, we see his thoughts as he and Jake meet and start their relationship and you really get to know the man behind the mask. \n Highly suggest reading all of Falls Chance Ranch, but this is a wonderful short story that should not be missed.", "45" ], [ "Absolutely one of the best books I have ever read. Read it for the first time when I was like 12 or 13. I have no idea how many times I've read it since - zillions? Zany, fun, lots of dry humor. Add in the world ending, Vogon poetry and the Restaurant at the End of the Universe, and you have one hell of a book. \n A must read.", "46" ], [ "Exceeded my expectations \n I read the first in the Coursodon Dimension series and absolutely loved it from cover to cover, so when the author asked me to pre-read the sequel I was cautiously excited. Cautiously because in any given series, the second book never lives up to how wonderful the first book was, right? \n Wrong! Special Rewards met and even exceeded my expectations. It kept me riveted to where I did not want to put the story down. \n Hailey is the same person she was in Special Offers - cooky sense of humor, strange dreams, and overall loveable heroine; only she now has to deal with some residual magic leftover from her time as a temporary human host for Sebastian Kess, a magical being from another dimension. Sebastian is his usual charming (*cough* full of himself) self; Alex is as in love with her and as charming as he was in the first, if not more so; and Hailey has become somewhat of an animal whisperer. Or at least an animal Pied Piper. \n In Special Rewards, we meet some more individuals from the Coursodon Dimension; from government officials, to the head of the Xyzok, to members of a royal family. I don't want to give anything away, but I must encourage you to read Special Rewards. Make sure and read Special Offers first, because while things are explained well, they will make even more sense if you have read the first book. \n For those of you like me, who love the ever irascible Sebastian, never fear, he might not inhabit Hailey's body anymore, but he still manages to steal the show whenever he shows up. Such a drama queen, but don't tell him I said so. He would probably lecture me for hours about how he could not possibly be one. \n Do you enjoy romance with a paranormal twist with a splash of humor that will make you snort Pepsi out of your nose if you take a drink at the wrong moment? Then this book is for you.", "76" ], [ "Okay, this is one of those books that I was riveted to, will re-read, and yet was so unsettling that afterward I was left with my mouth hanging open. Tons of great sex and a lot of revenge.", "41" ], [ "** spoiler alert ** \n I thought this was a great, imaginative story, except the end left me unfulfilled. If she is still human and he is a ghost... at some point their love will 'die'. That's just sad:( I was hoping until I found out that he did in fact die, that he wasn't actually dead and would be able to come alive. \n I guess we can hope that when she dies that they can be together forever.", "21" ], [ "This is the first of Cherise Sinclair's books that I lost interest in half way through. That has never happened before. I may re-read it at some point to see if I can finish it, but I think this was a fluke - because I absolutely love the other stuff of hers that I have read.", "18" ], [ "Definitely one of my favorite Cherise Sinclair novels - probably because I just adore the Shadowlands and Master Marcus? Yum. \n The Masters of the Shadowlands series takes place mostly in a fetish club outside of Tampa Florida. The dominants are dominant and yet also caring, the subs feisty so they can keep their doms on their toes. \n Read them all, but this one is definitely one you should have on your reading list.", "108" ], [ "This was the first story I read by Cara Bristol, but definitely not the last. I stopped counting how many times I've read this book. \n If you are intrigued by spanking, this is a great book to start out with. Emma thinks it is a bit laughable and horrid that men spank their wives, thus why she has gone 'behind the scenes' to get the scoop on a secret DD society. \n She had no plans on meeting Dan, but the moment they met, they connected. Nor had she ever planned on being spanked. The moment his hand met her behind, a whole new world was opened for her. Suddenly, her behind the scenes scoop which would help her journalism career doesn't seem like such a good idea. \n When the story breaks, all hell breaks loose. \n How can she get Dan to trust her again after that? Read False Pretenses to find out. It is worth a 1st, 2nd, and one hundredth read.", "32" ], [ "Redemption is an amazing love story. The fact the two main characters are male just ads to it, imo. But then I love to read and write m/m stories. \n Jason has been through 'something', though it is only alluded to for most of the book. That 'something' causes him to sell himself as a bondmate. \n Devin is rich and doesn't have time to date. He elects to purchase a bondmate to fill the small hole in his life. \n These two are dynamic right from the start. You will fall in love with them. Jason who is still running away from a past he doesn't even understand and Devin who has been searching for something and did not realize it until he found what he needed in Jason. \n Buy it, devour it and read, read, read it again. \n One of my absolute Favorite books.", "28" ], [ "While not one of her best, The Dom's Dungeon is still a good read. Dominant hero, submissive heroine who has a past she continuously fights against. \n Add in lots of fun scening and a love for animals and I say this is a must read.", "76" ], [ "I'm not going to write much, but I detest The Story of O. To me, this is the most degrading 'pictures' of BDSM out there. O is a horrible heroine. I just could not stand her. \n There is the possibility that in the original French that the story sounds better. I've only read the English translation and, well, like I said. I couldn't stand it.", "147" ], [ "This was my first Cherise Sinclair book and the first in the Masters of the Shadowlands series. \n From the moment we meet Master Z, I was captivated. He is strong, intelligent, with a great sense of humor. \n Cherise is very good at that, defining her characters by what they do rather than actually defining them. \n Z sets Jessica aflame and she had never even known about BDSM before she stumbled onto the Shadowlands one rainy night. \n If you are looking for a nice, sensual read, Club Shadowlands is it. You won't be able to stop with the first one. Each Master is worth reading and you will fall in love with each one. \n Who's your favorite?", "53" ] ]

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[ [ "set in post-World War 2, the book had a slow start, but once it took off the suspense almost became unbearable (stayed up til 1 AM (i started at 11 but only PLANNED to read a few chapters). Evie is a 15-year old girl who feels like she's still being treated like a girl from her WW2 vet stepdad, Joe, and elegant mother. one a whim, Joe decides to take her mother and Evie to Florida. there, they meet the Graysons, Honeymoon couple, and Peter.", "167" ], [ "Since my mom has been diagnosed with cancer, she's been reading for those optimist, meaning-of-life-type books. Since she had this one lying around the house, I decided to give it a try. \n First of all, Charles \"Tremendous\" Jones has the right idea. My favourite chapter is \"Leaders are Readers\". It talks about how he convinced his own son to read inspirational book for $10 per book, and how it changed both him and Jere (his son). I wish my parents would pay me for reading, I'd be rich! Ahem, back to the chapter. It offers amazing books like \"I Dare You\", \"Your God is Too Small\", and \"A Woman's World\". \n This book is pretty old, so try to ignore some of the sexist comments. I just hope people don't misinterpret that you're supposed to just suck it up and pretend that life is \"tremendous\" when it NEVER is %100, it's a matter of perspective.", "125" ], [ "even thought its kind of depressing that edna kills herself (oops,sorry*wasnt supposed to tell), in a way it is almost a happy ending.her suicide displays independence. its her final act of rebellion against her life of repression. \n the thing amazing to me is that it isn't preachy.most modern girl-power novels just sort of jam down your throat the whole girls-first-and-men-suck mantra. It's a really personal work. it leaves whoevers reading it free to recognize the little bits of edna in all of us, and although the we may not choose Edna's course{committing sucide}, it gives you hope that freedom like hers is possible, even after the fact.", "7" ], [ "The Last Lecture: I know it sounds like I'm having a mid-life cricis when I tell people I'm reading the Last Lecture. I know that Randy is dying, and I accept that. This book isn't so much as dying as it is on living live to its fullest. One of the first reasons I picked up this book was (not because I thought I was going to die like Randy, which is what most of my friends assumed)Randy is a professor @ Carnegie Mellon Universtiy in Pittsburgh, where I want to go to college. but anyway, back to the story. He talks about his dreams, his hope for his children, and his wife Jai. Randy loves giving lectures. It's his job. This isn't just a book you read when you find out you have a brain tumor, having a mid-life cricis, monumental moment, or whatever (I guess you could still read The Last Lecture then) you can read it just for reading it.", "125" ], [ "i read this book in my 6th grade english class (i think). i didn't remember much about it besides it had three old ladies in it, so went up to the attic (where i keep all my books) and dug it out. this is one of the better books i've read {or reread, i should say} this summer. \n it begins telling the story of a stormy night, when meg (the unpopular, braces, straw hair, self-consious) older sister of 10-year old twins dennys and sandy,charles wallace (who everyone in town thinks is dumb. he is actually really bright, and can almost read people and understand them exactyly) meg has always felt like an outcast, and this feeling deepens when her father leaves. he supposed to be on some top-secret mission in florida or something, but the whole town thinks he went off w/ another woman(SPOILER: he's working on a way to travel time w/ a theory called tessering, which i'll now try to explain). TESSERING is a scientific theory that you might have learned in school at some point (i learned beginning of 7th grade) it basically suggests that you can travel through space and time as an ant would get across a piece of cloth much faster if you brought the ends together. that's all i can explain. the have lots of videos on youtube if it gives you OCD to think that you can travel through time and space (dont worry, no one has done that yet) \n i cant really EMPATHIZE with meg on her feeling left out because (which is something i'm always looking for in a book, being able to relate to the characters) im not, and never really was, an outcast. im not the top 5 popular girls in my school, but honestly, do i want to? theyre all really snobby and rude anyways, so nobody actually likes them as people just for their clothes or money or whatever. but back to meg. \n meg looks up to her mom w/ complete devotion. she thinks she's beautiful, smart, and kind. even though she is these things, she's almost to the point of denial, just pretending that her father's going to come back coming back for her sake, the kid's sake, or maybe both. \n The plot begins with the arrival of Mrs. Whatsit at the Murry house on a dark and stormy evening. Although she looks like an eccentric tramp, she is actually a celestial creature with the ability to read Meg's thoughts. She startles Meg's mother by reassuring her of the existence of a tesseract--a sort of \"wrinkle\" in space and time. It is through this wrinkle that Meg and her companions will travel through the fifth dimension in search of Mr. Murry. \n On the afternoon following Mrs. Whatsit's visit, Meg and Charles Wallace walk over to Mrs. Whatsit's cabin. On the way, they meet Calvin O'Keefe, a popular boy in Meg's school whom Charles considers a \"kindred spirit\"(remember what i said about him being able to read people?). The three children learn from Mrs. Whatsit and her friends Mrs. Who and Mrs. Which that the universe is threatened by a great evil called the Dark Thing and taking the form of a giant cloud, engulfing the stars around it. Several planets have already succumbed to this evil force, including Camazotz, the planet on which Mr. Murry is imprisoned. \n The three Mrs. W's transport the children to Camazotz and instruct them to remain always in each other's company while on their quest for Mr. Murry. On Camazotz, all objects and places appear exactly alike because the whole planet must conform to the terrifying rhythmic pulsation of IT, a giant disembodied brain. Charles Wallace tries to fight IT with his exceptional intelligence but is overpowered by the evil and becomes a robot-like creature mouthing the words with which IT infuses him. Under the control of IT, Charles leads Meg and Calvin to Mr. Murry and together they confront IT. However, they, too, are unable to withstand IT's power; they escape only at the last minute, when Mr. Murry appears and seizes Meg and Calvin, \"tessering\" away with them (traveling via another tesseract) to a gray planet called Ixchel inhabited by tall, furry beasts who care for the travelers. Charles Wallace remains possessed by IT, a prisoner of Camazotz. \n On Planet Ixchel the three Mrs. W's appear once again, and Meg realizes that she must travel alone back to Camazotz to rescue her brother. Mrs. Which tells her that she has one thing that IT does not have, and this will be her weapon against the evil. However, Meg must discover this weapon for herself. When standing in the presence of IT, Meg realizes what this is: her ability to love.IT can't love, it only knows hate and control. by concentrating on her love for Charles Wallace, she is able to restore him to his true identity. Meg releases Charles from IT and tessers with him through time and space, landing in her twin brothers' vegetable garden on Earth, where her father and Calvin stand waiting. The family joyously reunites, and the Mrs. W's visit the happy scene en route to further travels.", "33" ], [ "i read this book about a month ago, and since it was raining buckets where i live, i decided to pull it out today. let me just say rereading this book has definitly made me reget giving three cups of tea: one man's mission to promote peace... one school at a time five stars. \n i feel almost gulity, in a way, because Greg Mortenson is doing an amazing and selfless thing for those kids, building them futures and giving them an education in a place where it would be unlikely. but my feelings aside, this book is just bad. \n it is written by four people, the main character is one of those authors, yet it is told in third-person. all in all, its just a lousy read. \n another thing that makes me wonder what i liked so much about this book the first time around is all this bravado. in the first couple chapters alone, he is mentioned as a hero constantly, and people are always praising. its not like im saying hes doing a horrible thing out there (and if you ask me fighting the war with terror not with weapons but w/ education.it's more rewarding to the future, less expensive, and less violent. way, way less violent) i just think gregs work should have more humility to it. \n don't get me wrong though, this book had a few good attributes in it. first of all, i love reading adventure stories about places i've never been, and learning more about the culture in Islamic Pakistan and various other places where this book took place. I also love reading about determined people with crazy/interesting/hearts-in-the-right-palce missions who stop at nothing to accomplish goals. \n some parts were really beautiful, i was almost about to cry. then i would go to the next paragraph that was so cheesely horrible i felt like crying again. this book definatley would have been better if \n A. it was written by only greg mortenson, since he is the dude helping all these children. \n B. if it was written by someone else(but not more than two people. its like having two artists on one canvas, two singers on a single mic, two cooks at a bakery, two actors for...well, you get the idea) who was a bit more critical *GASP!* of greg. by the end of this book, he ws still being mentioned using his full name , and being called hero in at least every chapter. \n C. there's just not enough material here for a full-length book. Entire sections feel like extra that the editor added while in the subway on his way to give the writing to the publisher; it does nothing more than get the story to book length. there are pages and pages about a failed relationship mortenson had before he met his wife, for instance, that are beside the point of the book itself. \n i recommend this book if you need some sort of an epiphany about what you want youself to do to make this world a better place(but you dont nessesarily have to go to greg mortenson's extremes) and if you can look over its klunkly writing. EXAMPLE: \n \"Suleman sat like a smiling Buddha next to Mortensen, his arms crossed over the beginning of a pot belly.\" \n id would go on to even more ridiculous tidbits, but im nice enough to spare you.", "3" ], [ "written by skating choreographer sandra bezic, this book goes through all it takes to be a prof. skater, different olympians, their parters, and some of the skating tours. it requires dedication, skill, focus, creativity, balance, and, well...passion to skate.", "186" ], [ "** spoiler alert ** \n Wuthering Heights: Heathcliff was a orphan from London taken in by Mr. Earnshaw and his family.He grows bitter as he grows older falling in love with and losing Catherine.He tries to destroy Hindley and Edgar Linton blaming them for losing Catherine.He believes that Hindley caused his loss of Catherine by degrading him.Through her marriage to Edgar Linton, Catherine becomes introduced to a world of materialism. She dies.Her death fuels Heathcliff's rage against Hindley and Edgar. However,Hindley also dies and the Earnshaw estate and Hareton fall into the hands of Heathcliff. Later, Heathcliff wins the custody of his son, Linton. He forces Cathy to marry Linton and plans to steal the Grange from Edgar through Linton.Both Linton and Edgar die and the Grange goes to Heathcliff who now owns both Wuthering Heights and Thrushcross Grange. Heathcliff marries Hareton to Cathy trying to make Hareton fit his image. Cathy is loving to Hareton and when Heathcliff dies, both Thrushcross Grange and Wuthering Heights go to them. It's a really sad story, but it's still a love story.", "146" ], [ "my 6th period creative writing teacher gave me the orginal 1960's verison of this book when we were doing a project on what it means to be a hero, and what attributes a hero has (obviously, courage is one of them). \n i know this is sort of off subject w/ the book itself, but if you are a teacher (homeroom, history, writing, grammar, whatever) i would definitely recommend you make your kids do a project about courage. it taught my friends and i (we worked in groups of 4) alot of important lessons and was a good chance to get to know each other better.first, we had to think of a hero (at first we came up with pathetic heros like superman and spiderman, but after a while we got the message) each of us had to look up different definitions of the word hero, and discuss it. then we had to write down 10 attributes a person should have to be considered a hero (honesty, humility, courage, compassion, ect.). next we had to individually interview someone who we considered a hero. after that was done, we reveiwed the original people we considered heros (like the man of steel) and compared that to people like our grandparents that had served in World War 2, or our founding fathers who fought for our freedom...which brings me back to the book. \n ok, enough about teaching methods! this book is written by john f kennedy (in case you haven't figured that out by now). it's basically a collection of stories from the patriots, members of congress, and others who stood for what they believed in. it's not very long, so it's a nice book to take for a plane ride or a rainy day.", "17" ], [ "maybe i love romeo and juliet because the whole love at first sight thing sounds really interesting to me and my fellow hopeless romantics. or maybe this is a result of my mom's installing shakespeare down my throat {read me romeo and juliet as a bedtime story when i was 5} anyway, even the actions of romeo and juliet are kind of dumb they're in LOVE, and you can understand the emotion the characters have whenever they speak. \n EXAMPLE: \n But soft, what light through yonder window breaks? \n It is the east, and Juliet is the sun. \n Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon {Rosaline}, \n Who is already sick and pale with grief \n That thou, her maid, art far more fair than she. . . . \n The brightness of her cheek would shame those stars \n As daylight doth a lamp; her eye in heaven \n Would through the airy region stream so bright \n That birds would sing and think it were not night. \n \"One fairer than my love? The all-seeing sun \n Ne'er saw her match since first the world begun.\" \n romeo and juliet give out their lives for their forbidding love. under any circumstances, they have faith toward each other. They never let their names stop them or the bad comments from others. later, their parents' deal breaker leads them to death. However, they are the hero and the heroine. They give the liberty and peace for the later generations of their households. The ancient grudge finally comes to a stop. \n its a sad story (have you noticed im into th depressing stories? jane eyre, wuthing heights, ect. maybe it makes me feel better...um, moving on) but my favorite part is the end, when the last line is spoken by the prince (who is the protector of his citys peace): \n \"A glooming peace this morning with it brings; \n The sun, for sorrow, will not show his head: \n Go hence, to have more talk of these sad things; \n Some shall be pardon'd, and some punished: \n For never was a story of more woe \n Than this of Juliet and her Romeo.\"", "191" ] ]

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[ [ "** spoiler alert ** \n Very long, but very good. It's a drama/romance set in the Australian outback that follows Meggie, the daughter of a working class family, who falls in love with her priest. I very likely would have never read it had it not been recommended to me, but I'm glad I did.", "108" ], [ "Sherman Alexie is one of the most prolific Native American authors I have come across. His writing is simple but lyrical. Mistreatment in reservation life is dominant in this book of poems and short stories and his personal experiences (including alcoholism) make appearances in the work. \n My favorite poems are \"Influences\" and \"Tiny Treaties.\"", "181" ], [ "If someone were to make this novel into a drinking game where the reader drinks every time the characters do (and I think someone should), I would be drunk by the third chapter. But that's not the reason why I think The Sun Also Rises is one of the most perfect novels in American literature. \n Before Hemingway was a novelist, he was a journalist. His literary clarity is sometimes deceptively simple, as in this book. \n Hemingway explores the Lost Generation of World War I when there was a loss of optimism and innocence. A group of expatriate Americans travel to Pamplona where they attempt to remedy their lost lives through a number of social distractions -- chief among them love affairs and excessive drinking. \n The fact that the topic of war is rarely brought up -- while it is a main theme in the novel -- provides one of the genius insights by Hemingway: The damage of the war (and all war, for that matter) is not easily recognized on the surface, but rather is deeply woven and interconnected through each of the character's relationships. The physicalness of the war transformed into something purely psychological and something the characters didn't want to confront. This critique is just one reason why The Sun Also Rises is socially relevant today and for years to come.", "73" ], [ "\"This is the saddest story I have ever heard.\" So begins the first line of FMF's novel. \n But it's certainly worth reading. It is a classic, after all. I read this in British Lit but need to revisit it. The book is a writhing condemnation of Edwardian values, made explicit by the unabashed love affairs between two couples -- all told within the frame of a most unreliable narrator who admits to being no good at remembering details. \n Amazingly, the characters somehow become more honorable the more corrupt they become. Although their actions could certainly be considered unforgivable, they remain likeable enough not to be considered evil. That aspect is testament to the complexities (and realness) Ford gives his characters. \n Ford is no Hemingway; his stream-of-consciousness modern narrative style is not easy to get through. But it's a worthwhile experience.", "23" ], [ "I liked this book, but it wasn't one of my favorites and certainly didn't add up to all the buzz (pun intended?). I felt that the storyline was a bit forced and too often predictable -- and I don't usually see anything coming. \n What I did enjoy tremendously were the political undertones. The book was set during 1964, the year that LBJ signed the Civil Rights Act. The book accurately (and heart-wrenchingly) conveyed how whites didn't acknowledge that piece of legislation until they absolutely had to. Those social details made it worth reading and brought the story to life when it would have otherwise relied too heavily on a somewhat dry plot with underdeveloped characters.", "8" ], [ "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time follows a high-functioning mentally challenged boy on his journey to solve two inter-connected mysteries. The narrator, who has Asperger's Disease, chronicles his experiences that are seemingly \"normal\" to most people. \n The book's title originates from a Sherlock Holmes line in Arthur Conan Doyle's short story \"Silver Blaze.\" It brings the narrator's admiration for Sherlock Holmes and detective work full circle, as Christopher's successful \"case work\" ultimately makes him realize that despite his incongruence with the rest of the world, he can accomplish anything. \n This is one story that makes you appreciate the power of perspective. How would it be different if it were told in the third person?", "72" ], [ "It was a gift, OK? \n Despite my better judgment (and behind the backs of fellow English major pals) I read this book in its entirety. (OK, and looked at all the pictures.) But you know what? Jenna's writing (well, Neil Strauss' writing) isn't half bad. I think she even used the word \"discriminate\" once. Hey - it has 4 syllables! \n Her candid story follows her childhood up to becoming the most famous porn star in history (and it really is interesting). She explicitly writes of her many relationships (emotional and otherwise) and doesn't shy away from the details. Bottom line: You will not lose any brain cells, but you will not gain any, either. \n And if only for novelty purposes, you won't find tips on finding the best crack dealer in town or the step-by-step guide titled the \"10 Commandments of Giving Head\" anywhere else.", "153" ], [ "\"No live organism can continue for long to exist sanely under conditions of absolute reality; even larks and katydids are supposed, by some, to dream. Hill House, not sane, stood by itself against its hills, holding darkness within; it had stood so for eighty years and might stand for eighty more. Within, walls continued upright, bricks met neatly, floors were firm, and doors were sensibly shut; silence lay steadily against the wood and stone of Hill House, and whatever walked there, walked alone.\" \n The opening paragraph of The Haunting of Hill House is the creepiest opening I have ever read in a horror novel. Not surprisingly, Jackson's novel is arguably the most famous literary ghost story published in the twentieth century. \n I came across Shirley Jackson in a geek phase last October when I set out to read the (unofficial?) Top 5 Scariest Books of All Time, as named by CNN in 2000. After reading, I would argue it's closer to the top of the list. \n One of the scariest things about this book is that nothing scary really happens -- at least not in the Hollywood kind of way. At its core, the book is a creepy psychological thriller, exemplified by the scene in the novel when the protagonist holds hands with something supernatural. Jackson's book is not a \"ghost story\" by most standards, but is scarier than any other I have read.", "152" ], [ "Like most peole, I loved this series. I was never a huge fan of the movies, but I have to say that the books captured my attention twice over. I reread each of the books when the seventh book came out, in part because someone in my thesis class wrote 50 pages on the importance of the series (especially character names) in everyday life. I don't know if I buy that, but anything that framed Harry within a larger social structure was interesting to consider.", "80" ], [ "In my quest to read the Top 5 Scariest Books of All Time (see Dracula), I set off to read this one. According to the (reputable?) source, The Shining is #2 on the list. \n I think everyone knows the story: As Jack's mental condition deteriorates, so does the hotel that inexplicably becomes part of him. \n This was the first (and to this point, only) King book I've read. In R.L. Stine fashion, the chapters are very short with the ending sentences full of suspense. It's worth reading the book. Some detail just can't be incorporated into movies...", "12" ], [ "What to say, what to say. I wrote 40-plus pages on this book, as it was the central piece and argument for my thesis about the New/Gonzo Journalism Movement. For that reason and many others, it is necessary to give it five stars. \n Now for a (very) short summary and critique: \n The story is about a journalist (a somewhat fictionalized Thompson) and his attorney on the road to Las Vegas to cover the Mint 400, a bike and dune buggy race. The novel, written in 1971, examines the American Dream and perhaps all that is wrong with it -- making it a forever socially relevant work. Plus, every kind of drug you knew (and didn't know) existed makes an appearance in the work. Fun! \n Beyond that, Hunter S. Thompson has no comparison. Brilliant.", "108" ], [ "The House on Mango Street is a series of vignettes that chronicles a young Mexican-American girl's experiences growing up in Chicago. The writing is simple but elegant, bringing out complex themes including border culture and identity. \n Bottom line: It is very readable and a good introduction to minority literature.", "102" ], [ "The book is told from the point of view of the Price women, the family of Evangelical Baptist minister Rev. Price. The family embarks on a mission to the Belgian Congo in order to bring the \"word of God\" to the African savages, no matter the cost. Of course, nothing is that easy, and Kingsolver writes of the political, religious and familial unrest within the nearly 500(!) pages. \n The chapters are broken up between each of the women's points of view. Each perspective helps to paint a cohesive picture of Rev. Price, his selfish gains and his family's endless quest for his approval. \n Most interesting was the African history offered in the book that is never taught in school. Set in 1959, Kingsolver writes about the political unrest of the time when the Congo was fighting for independence form Belgium. At its best, The Poisonwood Bible is a piece of postcolonial literature that speaks to Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness.", "100" ], [ "The characters in this series are very engaging, which is why reading the trilogy was a breeze. I thoroughly enjoyed the books and am glad I took the time to find out more about \"that BYU author from Provo.\" I also read this book after finishing Bram Stoker's Dracula, which made for some interesting vampire comparisons. \n Alas, I was disappointed to find numerous errors in the books, something you shouldn't have to encounter even from a small publisher (that made millions just from the first book!). Maybe it's the anal editor in me, but that really took away some credibility from the story. It was obvious that Meyer and the publisher were more concerned about getting the books out for profit without taking time to consider the quality of the work -- even if the books are targeted at (dumb?) young adults. I'm sure I wasn't the only one who noticed the errors. If I become bored enough, I'll go back and post some of the flawed passages so this comment has more sway. \n But who am I kidding? I can't wait to read the final book :)", "127" ], [ "For the most part, I really enjoyed this book. Edwards is a stylistic writer who begins each chapter in the present and works her way through the events that led up to the \"present.\" Overall, it is a very sad story that was primarily character driven. The characters, especially Paul, have stuck with me even after reading the book. \n The narrative made me think about the social climate of the 1960s and how much pressure there had to be on David, one of the main characters. It also makes me think about how far we have come, especially when it comes to people with disabilities. Bree was the story's \"liberated woman\" and her actions -- especially during that time period -- were admirable. \n As a whole, the book wasn't consistently entertaining and took an unusually long time to finish.", "30" ], [ "In a nutshell, The Road is a book that questions the ability to show love when there is little to no hope and the world is (literally) ending. It's not that I don't \"get\" or understand the book's metaphors. But an entire book as an extended metaphor (for 231 pages) did not do it for me. It was only at the last few pages of the novel (subsequently, when one of the characters dies) that I even began to have compassion for the characters. \n Can the \"flame\" really be likened to hope or civilization? Why did the father never become influenced from his somehow very \"special\" son? The book left me with more questions than answers -- which is not necessarily a bad thing. But instead of pondering \"deeper meanings,\" I found myself questioning how many fewer pages McCarthey could have made his point. \n The setting is compelling, the writing is well done, and the idea is a good one. But every time the story got close to a real punch (like when the nuclear Armaggedon-istic \"bad guys\" are seen from the road), McCarthey diverts back to the grim surroundings. \n I will read more McCarthey, but this book was a disappointment.", "70" ], [ "This collection of essays was very similar to Klosterman's Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs. I enjoyed it a little more because the essay topics were more recent and relevant. \n Klosterman's essays -- especially on Britney Spears, the ideology of the Olympic Games and assumptions that pirates rule modern society -- were amusing to read. His commentary is not always accurate, but always humorous and engaging.", "124" ], [ "Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs was a good introduction to Klosterman's writing style, so this book didn't come as too much of a shock. In short, I was able to appreciate the context of this work -- tracking down famous rock star \"death spots\" across the country -- instead of being distracted by plot-jumping and (sometimes confusing) pop-culture referencing. \n He explores what people hate to admit they find interesting: the contemplation of death and suicide. His visits along the country, including the swampland where Lynyrd Skynyrd's plane crashed, are fascinating trivial tidbits, if nothing else.", "1" ], [ "The cover and title of this book could be the best thing about it (after all, both are fantastic). I got a little too worked up about reading it (which is partly why my expectations weren't met), and also think I missed about 70 percent of the social references Klosterman made. If only I were 10 years older... Good thing Wikipedia was my guide throughout the journey. \n That said, I'm glad I read the book and there is reason why I gave it 3 stars. Klosterman is a very talented writer who has a particular affinity for the word fuck. He is sarcastic and engaging, even if his material comes out of left field. \n For example, I literally had to put the book down at one point and try to remember when it was that I became enthralled in a discussion about fictional cereal characters. That's one of Klosterman's talents: he can make anything interesting -- and kudos to him for it. I never thought Sonny the Cuckoo Bird could have such profound social implications. \n There was nothing wrong with this book. There just weren't enough things right about it for me to enjoy it entirely. For me, understanding (and experiencing) his references firsthand would have been the gateway to further enjoyment. Doesn't mean I haven't already started reading another of his books though...", "51" ], [ "Fight Club may be Palahniuk's only saving grace. This book was absolutely terrible -- in its writing and content and I can't believe it was chosen (especially over Fight Club) as one of the \"1001\" must-reads.", "147" ], [ "By my estimates, I am the only person in the world who has not seen Fight Club the movie. But my movie ignorance paid off this time, giving me the unique opportunity to read Palahniuk's book without knowing anything about the storyline. \n Palahniuk's raw writing style was perfect for this book, which in part explores the inevitability and danger of American consumerism. The (completely) unreliable narrator makes us question ourselves, too. \n Wow, wow, wow. Could go on. And will when I have more time.", "52" ], [ "Despite the title of the book and Rob Sheffield's profession, this book wasn't just about music. It was about the connections people make and how something like music can make those experiences real again. \n I would recommend this book to people who really lived the 90s. I was 5 and don't personally remember Sheffield's references. But I can see how people who grew up with the hundreds of songs Sheffield references would find it to be a deeply personal and enjoyable read. \n That said, I enjoyed it and I'm glad I read it. The scope for the book is just more narrow than others I've read.", "117" ] ]

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[ [ "This is the most magical book I've ever read, and not in a 'magic realism genre' way. Instead, everytime you look up from reading, before your eyes readjust, you can see ghosts and tigers trailing behind the other people on their own commutes to work. I kept this book with me for months without reading it through, because I wanted to keep carrying it with me. \n At one point on my ride home I was sitting with it in my lap, closed, untouched. A man was sitting next to me, staring straight ahead, and after a while I saw out of the corner of my eye his hands, rearranged exactly as on the cover, dog-head shadow-casting style, in his lap. He sat there that way quiet and still the whole ride home. \n . \n .", "99" ], [ "I hate quitting a book. I especially hate quitting a book that I was looking forward to reading based on reviews. I absolutely can not continue reading this book. I got to the point in maybe the first or second chapter where the husband is trying to tell his wife that he suffered just as much as she did when he witnessed her rape and I SWEAR to GOD if I hadn't been on publilc transport i would have THROWN the book bodily away from me. As it were I shut it and promised myself I would not make myself keep reading. \n I DONT KNOW if this is the tone of the whole book if this is the author or just the character speaking but honestly just reading that was triggering enough for me that I won't even apologise for such a snap judgment like I normally would. I can read about rape. I knew it was about rape to a degree. I can not read about men cast in anything even close to a sympathetic light entertaining that dialogue no get away get away from me no.", "18" ], [ "I picked this up blind from my library because the title, that title, is A+ enchanting. I had no idea what this was but felt compelled to read it. It's quick, but so powerful. The voices of the different residents of Karachi are so different, but as long as you just give in and not try too hard to piece together how each character is vaguely implicated in each other's stories (I caught myself doing that at first, trying so hard to figure out who/what/where but it's in the isolated experiences that all resonate with each other rather than their links that the strength lies) Read read read .!", "95" ], [ "I wish I enjoyed this more than I did... I think it had more to do with the script format than anything -- I found it hard to immerse myself, and just felt like I should really actually be seeing the play? But I would go out of my way to see the play if it is ever anywhere near me / will look for other Tomson Highway to read!", "164" ], [ "So meh so much name-dropping, it felt honestly like listening to people you didn't go to highschool with talk about their highschool experience, in a boring way, hoenstly. I love Poehler's work in Parks & Rec, but am also jaded against her particular brand of feminism. Some things in this book definitely irked me. (I'm also trying to get used to giving books less than three star ratings! I don't think you ~shouldn't read this, but I was not too impressed.)", "109" ], [ "I've been reading a lot of theory about witches and witch trials and I DONT KNOW WHO TO BELIEVE but honestly what I loved the most about this was the references to the Malificum Maliferis or whatever the witchhunter guidebook was -- definitely lacking in primary sources but the fact that this is a primary source way makes up for it gotta go find that now. Still very informative and loved learning about the historical grassroots women's health organizing. A lot of this echoed in my head something that I read recently, I believe an article, about sexism in medicine and appaling behaviour of male doctors towards their non-male colleges and blech.", "165" ], [ "Good to read if you have ever put stock in those WHY GIRLS VS GUYS or ever thought about gender neutral parenting failures (the most interesting and enlightening part of the book IMO). I'm giving this only 3 stars because i wAS SO BORED reading this, but that was because this is gender 101 and I was like \"yeah ok duh\" or \"ok fine ur basic and cisexist but also this is better than nothing\" like should most people read this YES it's actually really accessible and clever and funny! I definitely learned stuff, and now I have concrete evidence to point to in arguments I guess? But yeah pretty basic wrt gender theory, not queer or trans inclusive at all really.", "120" ], [ "I read this in two big gulps over two days -- unprecedented, when it often takes me weeks to finish a regular sized novel. I've been having a hard time finding interesting books for my \"no white dudes and preferable queer and or trans and or women of colour\" reading goals at my small library (3/4 of the fiction is french) and so I snatched this up when I saw it, being something that I've heard high praise for, and then it snatched up my heart and I haven't been able to work on anything I should be doing because I have been reading and now I have that horrible pit in my stomach when a book guts you and I don't know what to do about it. Bulawayo's characters' voices cut me deep but also held me at arms length, lest I lapsed into the pity-voyeurism of white north american women cornering children in bathrooms to lament about how horrible it is, 'over there'. Like it fixed me with a talking eye, as Darling says, saying, I see you out there, listening, and just because I'm telling you all this doesn't mean you really know how it is. I feel like that is a very personal interpretation on my part, as well, as a white north american, and I can imagine that every reader would engaged with this in really different ways. I don't know, I just, I won't be forgetting this book.", "110" ], [ "OK SO this is the first book I picked up after having consciously decided to pick up the no (white, cis, straight) men authors for a year book challenge, with a particular focus on reading the works of women of colour, trans people, and queer folks. I picked this book because it was in my roommate's library and bc i know alice walker is a heavyweight author not to be fucked with wrt race and sexuality... I was initially not super engaged with the writing of this book but then all of a sudden BAM I was enthralled with the characters and their stories and their arcs of character development and personal learning... If I could liken this book to an experience it would be for me as a white person who is trying to decolonialize their mind and unlearn their racism, it would be like having a black woman who has been through so much sit down with me for three days and just tell me story after story after story of the nuanced experiences of generations of black folks in and being brought to thru slavery to america and ... I think this should be A+ mandatory reading for white people because no black person should have the burden of ACTUALLY sitting with our asses for three days telling us gutwrenching stories so that we can reevaluate our worldviews YET there is so much we can learn from these stories and reading this book is as close as we can get to that... so ... yeah... reading this was an amazing learning and delearning experience for me as a white person. Alice Walker obv. has so much more than just 'stories that can help white poeple unlearn their dickishness' going for her and this novel is a sensitive bulldozer of a thousand things regardless of the reader's race but yeah. I am not the best at writing reviews but I had lots of grateful feelings for this book that I wanted to put down in words! A+++", "30" ], [ "Tolstoy can you just stop toting around Christianity and just say everyone obey the law of love and fuck cares whether Jesus told you to or not... So much of this resonated with me in regards to deconstruction of state, non-violent resistance, harmlessness, etc. (and especially their relation to anarcho-communism/socialism, that made me happy, tell 'em Tolstoy!) but slapping on the labels of 'true Christianity', 'false Christianity' and 'Paganism' rubs one the wrong way. Is my crotchety PC contemporary context blinding me to the essential ideas of this work? Perhaps.", "126" ], [ "I was cleaning a carpet at work today listening to Lana Del Ray when I realized that Mr. Fox reminds me so much of the men in Del Ray's music except with 100% more character and flesh and. ... This was a super seductive and charming and ethereal book. I gave up trying to sort out exactly which was 'real' and which was fiction half way through (something I often struggle with) and my experience of the story went up a lot after that ... this is such a modern day fairytale. Oyeyemi is so so good at blending time and all signifiers of such things ... so that you feel like your drifting in and out of different eras in a single passage. Super eager to read Boy Snow Bird by her next.", "53" ], [ "UUGH. Roald Dahl is RUINED FOREVER for me. So much apathetic animal abuse just thrown in like hey that'll work as a plot device -- LETS ELECTROCUTE RATS, LETS THROW CATS IN BONFIRES, LETS EXPLOIT DOGS cause YA KNOW, it makes for a good story. I don't buy that his writing is misogynistic, not at all, the women and men get an equally bad rap in his stories. I'm down with the focus on unsavoury characters and unsavoury motives. But the portrayal of animals in these stories makes me queezy. Maybe I'm just an over sensitive vegan. But I used to count Roald Dahl as one of my favourites and now that I've read all of his complete works I just can't. He's a great fucking writer, he is, but this just rubbed me the wrong way too many times.", "147" ], [ "Beautifully written. Irritated by the initially pretentious/hypocritical/holier-than-thou Renee&Paloma, and took issue with the embarassingly rampant exotification of Japan/the Orient, offensive use of 'retard' as a slur, an instance of slut shaming on Paloma's part, etc. Almost put it down out of disgust halfway through. Still managed to seriously tear me up by the end though, despite all that.", "105" ], [ "Nooot my favourite atwood. I can't recall a single decent male character in any of her novels but in particular I hated reading about the ones in this one, so, bleh. Not that I want to see more decent male characters, just that this one I found particularly unsavoury. Why do men exist bleh bleh bleh. Meh. Still Atwood though, still good.", "55" ], [ "I can see how this may nbe an affirming book for some people but reading this just gave me sympathetic feelings of these things PSA don't read this in one day if it's January and you're already dealing with depression. This was just too close to home to much of a reminder of the reality of what I'm living and a warning of how far this can drag you and just wow. Yeah. Do read if youve never experienced mental illness for insight because this is so spot on.", "57" ] ]

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[ [ "Healing Maddie Brees, the first novel by Rebecca Brewster Stevenson, explores the internal dialogue of Maddie Brees and her husband, Frank, as Maddie undergoes treatment for breast cancer. Through recalled memories and present tribulations, Brewster Stevenson intertwines theology, divine and earthly love, and the power of residual memories. \n Maddie and Frank have a candid relationship; they frequently speak of high school and college sweethearts and Frank often tells the story of Vincent, Maddie's high school sweetheart, who could heal people. Yet, Frank doesn't know how tightly Maddie's belief and skepticism of this experience is intertwined with her relationship with God. She remembers struggling with sexual temptation and the probability of modern day miracles: What, in fact, is the right way to worship God? How does the character of Vincent align with who God is Supposed to Be? \n Brewster Stevenson does a stellar job of portraying the reservation and rigidity ingrained in Evangelical purity culture and the smashing guilt that comes with taking part in sexual activities, of almost any level, outside of marriage. She articulates additional theology culture points well such as the tendency of Catholics to accept more of the mystery of God, the frequency of Protestant altar calls, understanding God with varying degrees of reverence and friendship. The seamless way in which Brewster Stevenson weaves church culture and theology into the story is magnificent. \n Yet, at the end, readers are left wanting. Brewster Stevenson asks more questions than she answers, and a shocking ending may confuse some readers. Oftentimes Maddie comes across as indecisive and tepid; characters lend themselves almost too well to complementarian stereotypes. Yet, once again, this illustrates Brewster Stevenson's skill, she has so well captured church culture and told such an engaging story that readers can fail to notice subtleties until the very end when they are suddenly left confused, just as, perhaps, often happens in life.", "139" ], [ "I didn't really know anything about post-structuralism and post-modernism before reading this book. Now I do. Provides a brief introduction & summary of theory for Derrida, Lacan, Foucault, Cixous, Kristeva, Irigaray, and how post-modernism shows up in art, architecture, and literature. Frequently compares theories to Marxism and Modernism -would be helpful to have an understanding of those concepts before reading this book.", "49" ], [ "This book is like a mirror. Really interesting to read about the human experience through the \"Devils point of view\". You pay more attention to stuff because it's worded differently from what you're used to.", "58" ], [ "I listened to this book on the way to and from work and let me tell you I have never had wine on my mind more frequently. Every time i drink wine from now on all i'll think is blow the bridge robert jordan blow ze bridge", "193" ], [ "Pessimistic and vaguely elitist. \n Good observation of how evangelical churches focus on self and feeling instead of objective truth. Since was written in the 90s could be updated to notice cultural impacts of internet instead of TV.", "126" ], [ "This book was mostly the hunger games for adult women. \n Also Atwood, or the narrator, is worse with similes than sancho panza is with proverbs. \n The \"academic conference\" at the end, and the essay by Margaret Atwood in the audible edition that explained where much of the \"stuff\" came from made it good though.", "157" ], [ "Don Miller's book was really good - his central idea is that intimacy is achieved when you are yourself, not trying to put on a show or impress people. Told in a simply written, straightforward and personal story, Don discussed his relationship with his girlfriend-->fiance-->wife Betsy and how he learned to grow closer to her.", "156" ], [ "Written in a similar style to 'the Jungle' - story then sermon - but less heavy handed and primarily about race relations instead of class. Provided a perspective into pre-Civil rights America that I hadn't seen before, or rather, read about in this way.", "176" ], [ "Once I finished this book, I felt like I was Hans Castorp. At the beginning, I was interested in all the goings-on and discussions, but about 75% of the way through I too fell victim to the demon Stupor, and almost the rest was just barreling through for the sake of finishing. As the book ended in the literal battle of WWI, I'm sitting here in a quandary of deciding whether I should add it to the \"read again when you've done some more research about what this thing is about\" list or chalk up all the pages and pages of philosophical musing in the middle as a rhetorical device in themselves that is supposed to show readers how the sanatorium people are disconnected from the real world, etc.", "110" ], [ "This book was OK. The story is unfortunately plausible, but offered no hope for the future. In real life, everything changes after graduation, particularly for a smart girl like Hannah. Additionally, I kept waiting for Hannah to have some internal crisis, some moment where she internalizes everything people say about her and begins bullying herself, or thinking she isn't worth anything, etc., but instead she makes her decisions purely based on what other people do and say about her. Here is where I feel the book fails; actually committing suicide probably has to have a strong internal component, such as an actual mental illness or a true belief that you would be better off dead. I felt this was really lacking in Hannah.", "151" ], [ "This book was written in 1989, my dad read it in 2003, and now I've read it in 2017 - almost 30 years from the original date of publication. This is important to keep in mind when reading the book; the Internet has now probably taken the place of many of the author's critiques of television, and television in and of itself is probably less of an issue or addiction than it was a couple decades ago because people are used to it. \n Myers has strong critiques for the 1960's and states that the problem with modern culture is a greater focus on 'form' and less on 'message', 'art today is more about experience and feeling and less about transcendence towards a higher culture (God/eternity/etc.)'. In some ways, this message of this book was an easier to digest version of Harold Brown's \"The Sensate Culture\". \n Perhaps it is because I haven't lived in the 'better times before the Sixties', but unlike Myers, I think there is value in doing something for the experience or because you enjoy it (think running because you like the motion of running vs. trying to beat a time). The world was created to be ordered, experienced, and enjoyed, and there's nothing wrong with that.", "171" ], [ "In \"Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mount Everest Disaster\", John Krakauer expands upon his article written for Outside Magazine about his trip to climb Mount Everest in 1996. On this expedition, several members of two expeditions, including the guides, became stranded on the mountain in a sudden, late afternoon storm and died. Krakauer briefly summarizes the history of summitting Everest then recounts the events of this particular expedition. He explores the inter-personal and inter-business dynamics between different team members and between different expeditions and how these dynamics may have contributed to the severity of the disaster. However, Krakauer does not fail to incorporate the inherent risks of mountaineering and the respect given to the mountain by locals. \n If I ever considered climbing Everest ima not do it now.", "145" ], [ "In \"On the Road\", Jack Kerouac writes about the Beat Generation. Kerouac details Sal Paradise's multiple cross country trips with Dean Moriarty, friends, significant others, and those met on the road. The writing style and 'party atmosphere' is similar to the Great Gatsby, but without the sarcasm and depression. The book represents impulsivity without abandoning responsibility. Descriptions of the landscapes take the reader along and within the Paradise's travels and the land itself.", "1" ], [ "Bruce Chatwin's \"The Songlines\" details Chatwin's interactions with Australian Aboriginals, a Russian named Arkady, and other whites in Australia. His quest is to understand Aboriginal 'Dreamings', or stories of how the land came to be and how the Australians are connected to and map their land. Chatwin discovers that every point in the song correspond to a point in the land, and oftentimes the melody and rhythm of the song will match the melody and rhythm of the land. \n I also found this book interesting because this idea of the songlines indicates how they crossed the Never Never in the movie Australia with Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman. Important stuff.", "142" ], [ "Does a really good job of explaining reasons for valuing animal life from a Biblical perspective. Different from both most \"pro-vegetarian/vegan books\", such as Eating Animals, and from most \"Christian Articles\" which focus solely on whether or not man can eat animals completely disregard the process by which it goes from birth to death.", "190" ] ]

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[ [ "\"Making the brave choice in your life is going to change the world. At the least, it will change your world. But I dare not limit what you are going to do on this planet, friend. Your life is Jesus' reward for his suffering - your brave yeses, your courageous noes, hanging on, letting go, going there, staying here, all of it.\" \n Thank you, Annie Downs, for being brave and teaching how to be brave. I want to read more from her.", "26" ], [ "*\"God doesn't love you because you are lovable,\" Addy said. \"He loves you because he is love.\" * \n Loved this book! Having read two of the Anomaly books by Krista McGee, I was familiar with the author and her works, but wasn't looking to pick this up until my youth pastor's wife (and good friend) asked if I had read it. (We've also started a summer reading challenge in my youth group.) Yes, it was a little predictable in places and some of the characters were shallow, but they were meant to be that way. Overall it was a story that kept me coming back, wanting to see how it ended. Well done Krista McGee!", "28" ], [ "*\"The good thing is this: although we are broken, we all have the same offer to be made whole again. We all have a God Who wants to lift us up from our dusty, dirty brokenness and piece us back together again, making us something more beautiful than when we began and perhaps even leaving a few cracks so that His glory can shine through.\"*", "26" ], [ "Absolutely loved this book! Chip and Joanna's story is so inspirational and just good! \n \"It all seemed to be working out in that perfectly messy way life works when you trust in God and His plans for your life rather than focusing on your own.\" \n \"It is no easy thing to trust in God, to walk away from a career, to give it all up not knowing if you can ever get it back or even come close. But I did it. I heeded His voice, and somehow I found peace about it.\" \n \"I always thought that the \"thriving\" would come when everything was perfect, and what I learned is that it's actually down in the mess that things get good.\" \n \"I finally realized that life isn't found on the pages of a magazine - life is found in the glass of spilled milk and in the long, narrow hallway filled with socks and soccer balls.\" \n \"Go and find what it is that inspires you, go and find what it is that you love, and go do that until it hurts.\"", "193" ], [ "\"Her reverence for God opens her up to a great adventure.\" \n \"True freedom is the power to do what God wants you to do; it is being free from the control of sinful ways of thinking, sinful attitudes, and sinful behavior patterns. It's knowing that by God's grace, you can say no to sin and yes to God.\" \n \"Truth is not merely an idea or philosophy. Truth is a person - the Lord Jesus Christ.\" \n \"God's presence is a refreshing, miraculous flow of living water that you can pour all over the blazing lies that Satan attempts to set roaring through your life. And that flow of living water is Jesus Christ.\"", "26" ], [ "Would not agree with some aspects of this book (lying and what not) but oh the story. The story, the characters, the growth of Ada. So good. Loved it and looking forward to the sequel!", "107" ], [ "\"Because real life is where you'll begin to create the most important story of this book: your own.\" \n \"Yes, it will be hard. But we're rebelutionaries. We do hard things.\" \n This book was slightly difficult to get through, but also holds a challenge much bigger than what the world wants of us teenagers. Do. Hard. Things. Simple but difficult. Do. Hard. Things.", "193" ], [ "I was thinking about not giving this 5 stars. But Katie Davis is an amazing person. She wants to follow God with her all, even if she has to leave everything behind. She is very encouraging and real. So 5 stars for her realness, her heart for people, and her desire to serve Jesus with everything she is and has.", "190" ], [ "It's been awhile since I finished the actual story part of this book. But just today did I finish the devotions in the back. I'm thankful for Kylie and how she stands up for what she believes in and speaks out about her past and the mistakes she's made.", "7" ], [ "This book was just awesome. Rifqa's faith and courage through Christ encourages me. After all she went through: an abusive home, leaving that home, going to juvie, dealing with all the legal issues, being moved from place to place in foster care, life-threatening cancer......and through it all she trusted God to take care of her. Yes, she was scared and had doubts, but, as she let God take care of her, had peace. Amazing, amazing story. Thank you to Rifqa for sharing it.", "101" ], [ "This was a insightful and thought provoking book with good points. I kinda think that if I was older I could wrap my head around some of the ideas better. But overall an interesting book.", "58" ], [ "\"That's why literature is so fascinating. It's always up for interpretation, and could be a hundred different things to a hundred different people. It's never the same thing twice. \" \n I did really enjoy this book. Downsides were a few curses, a scene that wasn't needed but did show the cruelty of a character, and the violence. This is taking place in a war, but Meira herself did not regret killing in some instances.", "22" ] ]

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