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Chris Hooker (419 KP) rated First Plane Home in Books
Jan 12, 2018
Everyone has events that they can use to track life's milestones. In his novel [First Plane Home] [Jon Tait] tells the life of Andy through Scotland's World Cup chances. This well written novel shows what growing up in a country going through some changes is like. The hope of young Andy becomes the cynicism of a teenager and all throughout there is Scotland's football team and their never give up attitude.
Erika (17788 KP) rated Jane Eyre in Books
Sep 16, 2017
When I was first obligated to read this novel, I absolutely hated it. I couldn't understand why it was one of my mother's favorite books. I have nightmares about being questioned numerous times about the symbolism of red in the beginning still. When I had to re-read it for a British novel seminar while studying abroad in a gothic manor, I totally dug it. Jane Eyre is strong, and independent.
Erika (17788 KP) rated Acceptance (Southern Reach #3) in Books
Mar 1, 2019
The conclusion to the Southern Reach trilogy was completely anticlimactic. Not much actually happened in this novel. I think this is the first out of the three that actually uses the word 'alien' but not as a noun.
The novel bounces around between 4 characters, the lighthouse keeper, the psychologist, Control, and Ghostbird. Honestly, there was nothing new, and I was glad that it was a short book.
The novel bounces around between 4 characters, the lighthouse keeper, the psychologist, Control, and Ghostbird. Honestly, there was nothing new, and I was glad that it was a short book.
ArecRain (8 KP) rated Gerrity's Bride in Books
Jan 18, 2018
While I enjoyed reading this, it was one of those novels where the main couple butted heads all the time. It was easy and interesting to watch the two fall in love, and I often found myself laughing. The characters were filled with personality and fire, and I always love a romance novel with some drama. Other than the constant fighting, I can find nothing negative to say about this novel.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2173 KP) rated The Last Word (Diagnosis Murder, #8) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
The final Diagnosis: Murder novel finds Dr. Mark Sloan's world crumbling around him when a conspiracy targets his friends. Slow going at the start, but lays crucial groundwork for the fast paced rest of the novel. I loved it and sorry to see the characters fade into the sunset again.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/03/book-review-diagnosis-murder-last-word.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/03/book-review-diagnosis-murder-last-word.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Dana (24 KP) rated Little Brother in Books
Mar 23, 2018
The plot development for this novel was amazing! I really enjoyed the intensity of each part of the story line. That being said, however, there were a few lulls in the novel. Probably because I don't know anything really about computers. The parts where Marcus (the main character) talks about computers and hacking, I got incredibly bored. But the rest of the book was very fast paced and interesting.
Eilidh G Clark (177 KP) rated Angela's Ashes (Frank McCourt, #1) in Books
Jul 2, 2019
Funny and sad
Super. This novel is written with a first person childhood narration. Whilst this is problematic with regards to the authenticity of McCourts memory, you can not criticise him for his portrayal of childhood innocence. The novel is fantastic, great visual images, told from a convincing narrator, covering topics such as religion, poverty, alcoholism, hunger, death and growing up. I just loved it.
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Originally published in 1987. Popular from its first publication, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn...
