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This was a really interesting novel. I normally don't read contemporary books, so I was pleasantly surprised when I picked this one up. This novel follows a girl who likes to call herself Egg, after a character in a science fiction movie that she loves. It follows her transformation from a girl who cares about nobody to a girl who genuinely enjoys being around her friends. I gave this a four star rating because there were a few parts that were slow, but all in all, it was very well written!
This is probably one of the best books that I have ever read. I return to it, time and time again. The typical utopian society gone wrong theme requires you to really analyze your life and ponder on if the world could ever get to that point. Following Jonas through his life altering journey, with an ending that leaves one wondering is part of what makes this book a great book to be taught in schools. I first found out about this book through one of my high school English courses.
Leah (: (569 KP) rated If I Stay (If I Stay, #1) in Books
Aug 6, 2018
I am not normally a fan of books without a “proper” ending, however this book finishes in the perfect place.
It follows Mia after a terrible car accident when she then has to decide is she wants to stay. The book is written very well between what is happening now and previous events from Mia’s life.
This book will make you think about life and death and how you would cope with certain situations.
Very exciting, it would appear there is a sequel set a few years later.
It follows Mia after a terrible car accident when she then has to decide is she wants to stay. The book is written very well between what is happening now and previous events from Mia’s life.
This book will make you think about life and death and how you would cope with certain situations.
Very exciting, it would appear there is a sequel set a few years later.
Ivana A. | Diary of Difference (1171 KP) rated Honey in My Blood in Books
Aug 21, 2018
Wonderfully written book, full of emotion in every single sentence.
One of the few that have made me see the world in a different way. I love how the author describes the love she feels for the artist. I love how she describes the way he feels about her. I love how she described the room that they slept in so well, that old mattress...
This is for sure one of the books that you need to have in your library.
Thank you Susan, for sending me this book! I feel lucky to have it!
One of the few that have made me see the world in a different way. I love how the author describes the love she feels for the artist. I love how she describes the way he feels about her. I love how she described the room that they slept in so well, that old mattress...
This is for sure one of the books that you need to have in your library.
Thank you Susan, for sending me this book! I feel lucky to have it!
Katarzyna Krasuska (81 KP) rated Gallery Of The Dead in Books
Jan 7, 2019
A great twist (1 more)
Very gripping
Wow - loved it!!!
Gosh, what can I say? I just love Chris Carter's books and don't even have to read the back to know I'm going to enjoy it! Yet again Robert Hunter and his genius mind are faced with a deranged psychopath. This time however, as the crimes are committed all over the place, Robert and his partner are forced to team up with FBI, and as you can imagine both sides are not too pleased about it. Great,great book,cannot wait to read the next one.
Katey Bassett (610 KP) rated House Of Leaves in Books
Dec 10, 2018
I really have a hard time putting into words how I feel about this book...it was certainly confusing at the beginning and I ended up having to reread certain passage over numerous times for me to understand where things were currently and where they were progressing to. It's one of the, if not the, most complex written books and the author definitely has an incredible unique reading style. I would highly suggest putting a serious chunk of time away to be able to concentrate on the writing and what is actually being said.
Merissa (12882 KP) rated Celtic Maidens in Books
Dec 17, 2018
I was given this book by a friend who knows of my love of "fantasy" books and folklore / mythology. This was an absolutely magnificent read that draws you in from the first page and keeps you guessing until the end. Exceedingly well written with characters you can associate with. I have to admit that my favourite part of the book is actually the location of Wales and therefore the folklore given is Welsh. It make such a refreshing change to read about Wales' history and not just Ireland.
Would highly recommend it to simply everyone!!!
Would highly recommend it to simply everyone!!!
David McK (3557 KP) rated Trans-Human (Post-Human, #3) in Books
Jan 30, 2019
Direct sequel to [b:Post-Human|7105194|Post-Human (Post-Human, #2)|David Simpson|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1400409353s/7105194.jpg|7363719], picking up roughly a year and a half after the events of that previous novel.
The entire Human Race has been returned to life (don't ask - read the previous novel), but they are about to come under threat again, this time from extra-terrestrial rather than terrestrial enemies.
As before, however, things are not always what they seem ...
Once again, this was an OK read, but nothing spectacular.
The entire Human Race has been returned to life (don't ask - read the previous novel), but they are about to come under threat again, this time from extra-terrestrial rather than terrestrial enemies.
As before, however, things are not always what they seem ...
Once again, this was an OK read, but nothing spectacular.
Russ Troutt (291 KP) rated The Best of Enemies (2019) in Movies
Jul 5, 2019
With another 4th of July in the books, I can't help but think about people in today's world still having to fight for different freedoms and rights. One fight, or charette rather, to end school segregation took place in North Carolina in 1971 that brought together the best of enemies and the unlikeliest of friends, a black activist Ann Atwater and a KKK leader C.P. Ellis. Best of Enemies is a really good movie with a wonderful cast that tells this particular story beautifully. Here's to love always triumphing over ignorant hate.
James Koppert (2698 KP) rated Force of Nature in Books
Nov 13, 2019
Gripping and dry
What I love about Jane Harper's books is the biggest character is always the landscape the story takes place in. Force of nature is set in one of Australia's cold and dark national parks, rugged and unforgiving and so the atmosphere is set. Take office politics up a notch to a brutal level and add intriguing and constant suspense and you will find it difficult to not read just another chapter. If you like crime novels Harper's and human and most importantly believable. Won't get a better thriller/crime novel this year