0 stars
I knew this was going to be a "weird" read and as such a hard sell for me. I was surprised to find myself engaged at the start. I thought it might be tough to get into it. I liked the main character and I was interested in what was happening with her and how she was going to make her way through her situation. But about 70 pages in, it did start to get really weird; too weird for me and I would have to slog through the 600 pages in a week (library book). Just not up for that. I see that Station Eleven is available for me at the library and I'd rather read that one right now anyway!
Saturday, November 8, 2014
Fin & Lady by Cathleen Schine
**** 4 stars
I listened to the audio of this book and really enjoyed it. I thought it was sweet and charming even with the undertones of tragedy and loss. I loved the setting in New York City in the 60s. I found the characters to be well defined and charming. In a way, it's a gentle read because nothing much happens. It is mainly a coming of age tale and a character study. I really liked this book.
I listened to the audio of this book and really enjoyed it. I thought it was sweet and charming even with the undertones of tragedy and loss. I loved the setting in New York City in the 60s. I found the characters to be well defined and charming. In a way, it's a gentle read because nothing much happens. It is mainly a coming of age tale and a character study. I really liked this book.
Etched on Me by Jenn Crowell
0 stars
Thought this would be an interesting read and it got off to a good start but soon grew rather tedious. Perhaps I'm not in the mood for something this dark; it's probably due more to me than anything else. Still, I'm moving on.....
Thought this would be an interesting read and it got off to a good start but soon grew rather tedious. Perhaps I'm not in the mood for something this dark; it's probably due more to me than anything else. Still, I'm moving on.....
My Real Children by Jo Walton
*** 3 stars
I was delighted to read this book which was book club choice. I'd never heard of it or the author; seems both are classified as sci-fi/fantasy which is not a genre where I typically dabble. I mainly enjoyed this read and I enjoyed the departure from my usual stuff. I did find that the beginning was more interesting than the eventual conclusion. There were some odd things which jarred a little bit and seemed unnecessarily forced (sci-fi elements like people living on the moon....). But it was an interesting and entertaining read. I'm sorry that it seems I will need to miss the book club discussion on it.
I was delighted to read this book which was book club choice. I'd never heard of it or the author; seems both are classified as sci-fi/fantasy which is not a genre where I typically dabble. I mainly enjoyed this read and I enjoyed the departure from my usual stuff. I did find that the beginning was more interesting than the eventual conclusion. There were some odd things which jarred a little bit and seemed unnecessarily forced (sci-fi elements like people living on the moon....). But it was an interesting and entertaining read. I'm sorry that it seems I will need to miss the book club discussion on it.
Silver Bay by Jojo Moyes
0 stars
Didn't finish this book although I gave it a heroic try. In a rare fit of generosity (a bookstore benefit for the school), I purchased it. I found it jumped around a great deal and seemed to take its time getting going; I just lost patience with it. I have a few other of Jojo's earlier works on my shelf (the literal, real shelf) and I'm finding I'm not super excited to pick them up. I think she really got her feet under her with Me Before You but her earlier stuff has been fairly run of the mill.
Didn't finish this book although I gave it a heroic try. In a rare fit of generosity (a bookstore benefit for the school), I purchased it. I found it jumped around a great deal and seemed to take its time getting going; I just lost patience with it. I have a few other of Jojo's earlier works on my shelf (the literal, real shelf) and I'm finding I'm not super excited to pick them up. I think she really got her feet under her with Me Before You but her earlier stuff has been fairly run of the mill.
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