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The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated The Art of Regret: A Novel in Books
Oct 7, 2020
I don’t often read contemporary fiction, but when I do, I need the book to give me something I can think about. In Mary Fleming’s new book, she certainly does give us just that (and please don’t judge this book by its cover). See what I thought of it in my latest #bookreview on my blog now. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2019/10/25/a-path-to-changing-gears/
Sonofdel (6291 KP) rated Mr Unbelievable in Books
Oct 29, 2020
A really good read and full of laughs. It details the highs and lows of a fan more famous now for saying 'Unbelievable Jeff' than being a footballer. Its hard to believe that he had such a varied career both in playing and managing. From the highs of the Navy to managing Stoke, this book contains a plethora of information for all readers to enjoy :)
book sparrow (239 KP) rated Hardwired (Hacker, #1) in Books
Jan 16, 2020
didnt love this book. so at the beginning i loved erika she was tough and independent then she just got pathetic like that one from fifty shades of grey but i stuck with it. blake was ok ur typical brooding fella but i grew to like him more towards the end. i liked the story behind it wasn't going to read book 2 until the end then i was like ooooooo noooooo what happens and now im sucked in to the second book lol
David McK (3485 KP) rated First Case in Books
Jul 26, 2021
First, let me start by saying that this type of book is not my usual fare.
However, when it was passed on to me by a family friend (who was otherwise going to throw it out), I thought - as I knew who [author:James Patterson|3780] was, and that he was very successful - that I would give it a try anyway.
Now that I've read it, I have to say that (truth be told) it didn't really do a lot for me: yes, it was easy enough reading, but never really (IMO) 'grabbed hold' of me. I also have to say the I felt the denouement seemed very rushed; very slap-dash and left a lot to be desired.
Your mileage, of course, may vary!
However, when it was passed on to me by a family friend (who was otherwise going to throw it out), I thought - as I knew who [author:James Patterson|3780] was, and that he was very successful - that I would give it a try anyway.
Now that I've read it, I have to say that (truth be told) it didn't really do a lot for me: yes, it was easy enough reading, but never really (IMO) 'grabbed hold' of me. I also have to say the I felt the denouement seemed very rushed; very slap-dash and left a lot to be desired.
Your mileage, of course, may vary!
Haley Mathiot (9 KP) rated Dancing on Broken Glass in Books
Apr 27, 2018
I think this is the best book I've read in a really long time.
Let's start with a critical analysis and break down the text: First, the writing was really good. Like, Dianne Dixon good, or JK Rowling good. It was filled with flowing and descriptive prose and beautiful metaphors. I could probably write a ten-page paper on some of the literary themes in this novel. It wasn't just fiction for the sake of the story: There was so much beauty about the meaning of life and love and commitment and… well, I'll let you read it.
The pacing was excellent. The very first sentence caught me by the hair and dragged me the whole way through the book. I read most of it in one setting, stopping only to readjust the pillow behind my back.
Now for the really important stuff:
The characters in Dancing on Broken Glass were so epic that I truly didn't want this book to end. They were so wonderful, but so terribly and humanly flawed, just like real people are, that I feel like if I saw Mickey or Lily on the street, I'd recognize them right away.
And boy did I relate to some of these characters!
The ending was just superb. It was heartbreaking, but I knew it was destined from the moment I started reading. It was so perfect and fulfilling that it was worth all the emotional turmoil the rest of the novel put me through.
On that note, it wasn't one of those books that are so hard to read that you can only take it in small doses or that it makes you cry, or extremely emotional readers can't handle it. Nor did it have any offensive language or sex scenes (okay there was some mention of sex, but it wasn't explicit in any way). In fact, it was one of the least offensive novels I've read in a very long time. We're talking years.
The romance was better than anything I've read in any teen novel. The relationships were true and realistic to the core. The flawed characters were just as real to me as I am to myself. The message of hope and grief and dedication and sacrifice will stay with me forever. I hope I never forget this story.
Dancing on Broken Glass was an absolutely beautiful novel. Ka Hancock is going on my Author Watch, and this novel is staying on my "re-read" bookshelf. I recommend it to absolutely anyone willing to hear a really good story.
Let's start with a critical analysis and break down the text: First, the writing was really good. Like, Dianne Dixon good, or JK Rowling good. It was filled with flowing and descriptive prose and beautiful metaphors. I could probably write a ten-page paper on some of the literary themes in this novel. It wasn't just fiction for the sake of the story: There was so much beauty about the meaning of life and love and commitment and… well, I'll let you read it.
The pacing was excellent. The very first sentence caught me by the hair and dragged me the whole way through the book. I read most of it in one setting, stopping only to readjust the pillow behind my back.
Now for the really important stuff:
The characters in Dancing on Broken Glass were so epic that I truly didn't want this book to end. They were so wonderful, but so terribly and humanly flawed, just like real people are, that I feel like if I saw Mickey or Lily on the street, I'd recognize them right away.
And boy did I relate to some of these characters!
The ending was just superb. It was heartbreaking, but I knew it was destined from the moment I started reading. It was so perfect and fulfilling that it was worth all the emotional turmoil the rest of the novel put me through.
On that note, it wasn't one of those books that are so hard to read that you can only take it in small doses or that it makes you cry, or extremely emotional readers can't handle it. Nor did it have any offensive language or sex scenes (okay there was some mention of sex, but it wasn't explicit in any way). In fact, it was one of the least offensive novels I've read in a very long time. We're talking years.
The romance was better than anything I've read in any teen novel. The relationships were true and realistic to the core. The flawed characters were just as real to me as I am to myself. The message of hope and grief and dedication and sacrifice will stay with me forever. I hope I never forget this story.
Dancing on Broken Glass was an absolutely beautiful novel. Ka Hancock is going on my Author Watch, and this novel is staying on my "re-read" bookshelf. I recommend it to absolutely anyone willing to hear a really good story.
I remember reading this as a teenager and it was my first dip into the horror genre and from then until now, I was hooked. There are not many books that give me the creeps but I remember this book as it resulted in me having a fear of rats which continues to this day! No other book has had such a lasting impression on me and I won't ever read it again as I don't want to affect the memories I have of this book being fantastic and the beginnings of my love for horror.
E Riley (6 KP) rated The Secret Garden in Books
Feb 8, 2019
To really appreciate I believe this must be read or reread, as an adult. Not to or for a child, but to yourself. The descriptions of the garden are beautiful, the change in the children can be felt as well as seen. It really is quite remarkable and I'm sad I never knew how good it really was until now.
If I had a criticism it would be that I would have preferred a fraction longer at the end to really complete the story, even if just a page or two more.
A classic to be owned.
If I had a criticism it would be that I would have preferred a fraction longer at the end to really complete the story, even if just a page or two more.
A classic to be owned.
Caffeinated Fae (464 KP) rated Stolen: A Letter to My Captor in Books
Jul 10, 2018
I have owned this book for quite sometime and I just now got around to reading it. The plot really intrigued me and Iremember picking up the book at Barnes & Noble years ago.
The characters were really interesting and I really liked how Lucy Christopher captured the internal dialog that took place in this book. Ultimately I would have liked to have known more about Ty and his life.
For the most part, the characters were interesting and the plot kept my attention. It was a little slow to read but in the end it was worth pushing through.
The characters were really interesting and I really liked how Lucy Christopher captured the internal dialog that took place in this book. Ultimately I would have liked to have known more about Ty and his life.
For the most part, the characters were interesting and the plot kept my attention. It was a little slow to read but in the end it was worth pushing through.
ashezbookz (32 KP) rated Gemina: The Illuminae Files: Book 2 in Books
Jul 5, 2018
I love this series so much - I think toward the end of this book I got a bit emotional - like, this one was perhaps even better than Illuminae and it was amazing and sad and great all in one - I cant wait to read obsidio now .. I heard it gets even more emotional. I loved the drawings in this one - like they were on point, I know she does her journals and it was cool to see the pages - kind of want to rip some out and hang them on my wall.. book abuse for sure
Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Seduced in the Dark (The Dark Duet, #2) in Books
Jan 6, 2021
Well he'll always be Caleb to me--James is far too tame a name for him :P
Awww...
It had me worried at the beginning when I started reading this yesterday, that bit at the start where Livvie's telling the FBI agent...I wanted to cry.
It picked up, though the backward and forward thing had me confused to start with but I quickly warmed to it.
I am most definitely a fan of the author after reading these books and I'm starting Epilogue right now so I can read more about these two: Kitten and Caleb :D
Awww...
It had me worried at the beginning when I started reading this yesterday, that bit at the start where Livvie's telling the FBI agent...I wanted to cry.
It picked up, though the backward and forward thing had me confused to start with but I quickly warmed to it.
I am most definitely a fan of the author after reading these books and I'm starting Epilogue right now so I can read more about these two: Kitten and Caleb :D