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Enyeh (71 KP) rated The War of the Worlds in Books

Aug 9, 2017

The War of the Worlds

H.G. Wells | 2012 | Fiction & Poetry, Science Fiction/Fantasy

7.7

(22 Ratings)

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Through the first 2/3 of this book, I thought I was going to be disappointed - in fact, given how far I'd gotten without feeling particularly engaged, I think I can say I was in fact disappointed. But in the end, Wells makes up for it: not with any extreme plot twists or cheap literary tricks, but with a sense of profundity, with a moral. War of the Worlds isn't the Hollywood movie that came after it, or even the notorious radio show that caused the panic of a nation - instead, it's a novel about a man and his thoughts in the face of the worst disaster. It's a discussion of humanity, psychology, and morality, disguised as an alien adventure.

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Kristin (149 KP) rated Ethan's Story; My Life With Autism in Books

Dec 7, 2018

Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I rather enjoyed "Ethan's Story." I don't personally know anyone with autism, but being a Psychology major, I've learned about the spectrum. I like that we get to hear (and see, thanks to the wonderful illustrations) what it's like for Ethan to be at school and around other people, in his own words. This would be a very good book to show/read to a child who either has autism or is a classmate of someone who has it, so they might better understand what's going on. At the end, I really wanted to be Ethan's friend!!

5 stars, and I hope he writes more =)

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Caffeinated Fae (464 KP) rated Mafia Captive in Books

Jul 12, 2018

Okay, so this is one of those guilty pleasure books that will keep you entertained and a little embarrassed that you are entertained.

Things I liked about the book: The psychology behind the main characters, the use of conditioning, and how fast of a read it was.

Things I didn't like about the book: Sexual Assault, Stockholm Syndrome, and the stupidity of the characters.

The book has a different kind of plot and it is very dark compared to other novels that I have read. The main character is kidnapped, held hostage, forced into sexual experiences. This book frustrated me in the fact that BDSM does NOT equal abuse, or rape. Safe, Sane, and Consensual are the three things that don't really make an appearance.