Question: How is insight?

I red this book that I had been anticipating for some time with a mixture of excitement and drowsiness, which I guess comes of making a wal-mart run at midnight and reading until 4 A.M. then starting again 6 hours later. I thought that overall it was good, but not as good as book 4. It felt like throughout the series people were growing and changing, and yet either we took a step backwards or the people were always static. Of course some of the background characters have really matured and changed, like Neville, and some things we've been reading about in the other books finally pay off, but it almost feels like what is revealed in this book could and should have taken place in a much earlier novel. The beginning of the conflict between good and evil was sadly anticlimactic. However the talk between Harry and Dumbledore has some truly tense and interesting moments.While I truly enjoy the entire series, This one seems like the weak sister of the group.

Answer: this

<hl> I red this book that I had been anticipating for some time with a mixture of excitement and drowsiness, which I guess comes of making a wal-mart run at midnight and reading until 4 A.M. then starting again 6 hours later. <hl> I thought that overall it was good, but not as good as book 4. It felt like throughout the series people were growing and changing, and yet either we took a step backwards or the people were always static. Of course some of the background characters have really matured and changed, like Neville, and some things we've been reading about in the other books finally pay off, but it almost feels like what is revealed in this book could and should have taken place in a much earlier novel. The beginning of the conflict between good and evil was sadly anticlimactic. However the talk between Harry and Dumbledore has some truly tense and interesting moments. While I truly enjoy the entire series, This one seems like the weak sister of the group.

I red <hl> this <hl> book that I had been anticipating for some time with a mixture of excitement and drowsiness, which I guess comes of making a wal-mart run at midnight and reading until 4 A.M. then starting again 6 hours later. I thought that overall it was good, but not as good as book 4. It felt like throughout the series people were growing and changing, and yet either we took a step backwards or the people were always static. Of course some of the background characters have really matured and changed, like Neville, and some things we've been reading about in the other books finally pay off, but it almost feels like what is revealed in this book could and should have taken place in a much earlier novel. The beginning of the conflict between good and evil was sadly anticlimactic. However the talk between Harry and Dumbledore has some truly tense and interesting moments.While I truly enjoy the entire series, This one seems like the weak sister of the group.


Question: What is the book about?

I was fascinated by Bill O'Reilly's book on Jesus's life and death.  Part 'straight from the Bible' and part 'straight from the history books', this rendition of Jesus's life and the convoluted and trumped up explanations for that brutal death (and yes, this book pulls no punches about exactly how brutal and horrifying the crucifixion he suffered was) is not for those looking for an easy read.  I won't say I "loved" this book, because that would dilute its power and honesty.  I will say it's one of the most memorable and visceral renditions of Jesus's life and death that I have ever read. However, the reader must be aware of exactly what kind of old world 'justice' this is about.  Do I recommend it?  Oh yes!  But know what you're getting into.

Answer: I was fascinated by Bill O'Reilly's book on Jesus's life and death

<hl> I was fascinated by Bill O'Reilly's book on Jesus's life and death . <hl> Part 'straight from the Bible' and part 'straight from the history books', this rendition of Jesus's life and the convoluted and trumped up explanations for that brutal death (and yes, this book pulls no punches about exactly how brutal and horrifying the crucifixion he suffered was) is not for those looking for an easy read. I won't say I "loved" this book, because that would dilute its power and honesty. I will say it's one of the most memorable and visceral renditions of Jesus's life and death that I have ever read. However, the reader must be aware of exactly what kind of old world 'justice' this is about. Do I recommend it? Oh yes! But know what you're getting into.

<hl> I was fascinated by Bill O'Reilly's book on Jesus's life and death <hl>. Part 'straight from the Bible' and part 'straight from the history books', this rendition of Jesus's life and the convoluted and trumped up explanations for that brutal death (and yes, this book pulls no punches about exactly how brutal and horrifying the crucifixion he suffered was) is not for those looking for an easy read. I won't say I "loved" this book, because that would dilute its power and honesty. I will say it's one of the most memorable and visceral renditions of Jesus's life and death that I have ever read. However, the reader must be aware of exactly what kind of old world 'justice' this is about. Do I recommend it? Oh yes! But know what you're getting into.

<hl> I was fascinated by Bill O'Reilly's book on Jesus's life and death <hl> .


Question: What do you think about thing?

Every character in this book is odd. The plot is odd. And I must be odd myself because I kept coming back for more.  Although I may not read any of the Odd Thomas sequels, I don't  regret experiencing this one....no disgusting sex or language earns an extra star from me.

Answer: Every character in this book is odd. The plot is odd

<hl> Every character in this book is odd. The plot is odd . <hl> And I must be odd myself because I kept coming back for more. Although I may not read any of the Odd Thomas sequels, I don't regret experiencing this one....no disgusting sex or language earns an extra star from me.

<hl> Every character in this book is odd. The plot is odd <hl>. And I must be odd myself because I kept coming back for more. Although I may not read any of the Odd Thomas sequels, I don't regret experiencing this one....no disgusting sex or language earns an extra star from me.

<hl> Every character in this book is odd. The plot is odd <hl> .


Question: How is end?

With all due respect to the 5 and 4 star reviewers, I am not sure that I read the same book. I will not get in a long drawn out review as to why this book deserves only 1 star I will just keep it short and sweet. The ending of this book is terrible! I actually set there holding my kindle wondering what just happened. Terrible

Answer: The ending of this book is terrible

The ending of this book is terrible !

With all due respect to the 5 and 4 star reviewers, I am not sure that I read the same book. I will not get in a long drawn out review as to why this book deserves only 1 star I will just keep it short and sweet. <hl> The ending of this book is terrible ! <hl> I actually set there holding my kindle wondering what just happened. Terrible

With all due respect to the 5 and 4 star reviewers, I am not sure that I read the same book. I will not get in a long drawn out review as to why this book deserves only 1 star I will just keep it short and sweet. <hl> The ending of this book is terrible <hl>! I actually set there holding my kindle wondering what just happened. Terrible

<hl> The ending of this book is terrible <hl> !


Question: What is your opinion of the book?

This fourth book in the Harry Potter series blows the first three books away!  Harry finally comes face to face with his enemy and is forced to use everything he has learned to survive.  This book is slightly "darker" and more frightening than the other three, but even more engaging.  Though this book is over 700 pages, I found myself wishing it were even longer.  Incredible!

Answer: This fourth book

<hl> This fourth book in the Harry Potter series blows the first three books away! <hl> Harry finally comes face to face with his enemy and is forced to use everything he has learned to survive. This book is slightly "darker" and more frightening than the other three, but even more engaging. Though this book is over 700 pages, I found myself wishing it were even longer. Incredible!

<hl> This fourth book <hl> in the Harry Potter series blows the first three books away! Harry finally comes face to face with his enemy and is forced to use everything he has learned to survive. This book is slightly "darker" and more frightening than the other three, but even more engaging. Though this book is over 700 pages, I found myself wishing it were even longer. Incredible!


Question: How author passion is reflected in the book?

This is an exceptionally well written, well-researched book about two events that were intertwined, the Chicago World's Fair and the crimes of a serial killer in late nineteenth century Chicago. The book is rife with period detail and highly descriptive passages that give the reader a taste of what living in Chicago was like at that time.The book provides a fascinating look at the enormous work and planning that went into creating the Chicago World's Fair, making it into one that was truly remarkable for its time, given some of the problems that the architects had to overcome. It also provides a fascinating look into the lives of some of the key players involved in its creation.Meanwhile, an enterprising and charismatic killer was also at work, his story being tied into that of the creation of the Chicago World's Fair itself. His story, however, is the weaker part of the book, as it lacks the detail that is evident in the other segment of the book. Still, it provides an interesting look into the life of a serial killer who seemed to go about his grisly business with impunity, as well as a look at crime, law enforcement, and the state of criminal justice in late nineteenth century Chicago.The photographs that were included in the book are excellent and illustrative. The only problem is that there are not enough of them, as the few that are included simply make the reader desire more of them. Still, those with an appreciation of history will enjoy this work of non-fiction and look forward to reading more by this author.

Answer: This is an exceptionally well written

<hl> This is an exceptionally well written , well-researched book about two events that were intertwined, the Chicago World's Fair and the crimes of a serial killer in late nineteenth century Chicago. <hl> The book is rife with period detail and highly descriptive passages that give the reader a taste of what living in Chicago was like at that time. The book provides a fascinating look at the enormous work and planning that went into creating the Chicago World's Fair, making it into one that was truly remarkable for its time, given some of the problems that the architects had to overcome. It also provides a fascinating look into the lives of some of the key players involved in its creation. Meanwhile, an enterprising and charismatic killer was also at work, his story being tied into that of the creation of the Chicago World's Fair itself. His story, however, is the weaker part of the book, as it lacks the detail that is evident in the other segment of the book. Still, it provides an interesting look into the life of a serial killer who seemed to go about his grisly business with impunity, as well as a look at crime, law enforcement, and the state of criminal justice in late nineteenth century Chicago. The photographs that were included in the book are excellent and illustrative. The only problem is that there are not enough of them, as the few that are included simply make the reader desire more of them. Still, those with an appreciation of history will enjoy this work of non-fiction and look forward to reading more by this author.

<hl> This is an exceptionally well written <hl>, well-researched book about two events that were intertwined, the Chicago World's Fair and the crimes of a serial killer in late nineteenth century Chicago. The book is rife with period detail and highly descriptive passages that give the reader a taste of what living in Chicago was like at that time.The book provides a fascinating look at the enormous work and planning that went into creating the Chicago World's Fair, making it into one that was truly remarkable for its time, given some of the problems that the architects had to overcome. It also provides a fascinating look into the lives of some of the key players involved in its creation.Meanwhile, an enterprising and charismatic killer was also at work, his story being tied into that of the creation of the Chicago World's Fair itself. His story, however, is the weaker part of the book, as it lacks the detail that is evident in the other segment of the book. Still, it provides an interesting look into the life of a serial killer who seemed to go about his grisly business with impunity, as well as a look at crime, law enforcement, and the state of criminal justice in late nineteenth century Chicago.The photographs that were included in the book are excellent and illustrative. The only problem is that there are not enough of them, as the few that are included simply make the reader desire more of them. Still, those with an appreciation of history will enjoy this work of non-fiction and look forward to reading more by this author.

<hl> This is an exceptionally well written <hl> , well-researched book about two events that were intertwined, the Chicago World's Fair and the crimes of a serial killer in late nineteenth century Chicago.


Question: How is the insight?

Sun Stand Still by Steven Furtick."This book is not a snuggie.  The words on these pages will not go down like Ambien.  I'm not  writing to calm or coddle you .... In short, I'm out to activate your audacious faith.  To inspire you to ask God for the impossible.  And the process, to reconnect you with your God-sized purpose and potential."Steven Furtick writes this book to challenge us to see the immense power of God and to claim it in our own lives and ministries.  Expounding Biblical principles of audacious prayer from the story of Joshua praying for the sun to stand still in the midst of battle, Furtick shows that God is waiting for us to ask Him to do incredible things ... but too often we don't believe God can really help us.Along with solid Biblical insight, Furtick weaves powerful stories (many from his personal life) about praying audacious prayers and seeing God answer.  At a very young age (I think he is still under 30), Furtick planted the Elevation Church in Charlotte NC.  In about 4 years, this church has become one of the fastest growing, most influential churches in America, with over 6, 000 in attendance.  As I said, he has prayed for miracles and has seen miracles happen.Sun Stand Still is not a heavy theology book.  It is an easy read that is written for the church audience at large (not just church leadership.  The book didn't really have many new insights into the power of prayer, but it is a book that reminded me of how much God wants to do in my life ... more than I usually take time to consider.Disclaimer: I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review.

Answer: The book didn't really have many new insights

Sun Stand Still by Steven Furtick. "This book is not a snuggie. The words on these pages will not go down like Ambien. I'm not writing to calm or coddle you .... In short, I'm out to activate your audacious faith. To inspire you to ask God for the impossible. And the process, to reconnect you with your God-sized purpose and potential. "Steven Furtick writes this book to challenge us to see the immense power of God and to claim it in our own lives and ministries. Expounding Biblical principles of audacious prayer from the story of Joshua praying for the sun to stand still in the midst of battle, Furtick shows that God is waiting for us to ask Him to do incredible things ... but too often we don't believe God can really help us. Along with solid Biblical insight, Furtick weaves powerful stories (many from his personal life) about praying audacious prayers and seeing God answer. At a very young age (I think he is still under 30), Furtick planted the Elevation Church in Charlotte NC. In about 4 years, this church has become one of the fastest growing, most influential churches in America, with over 6, 000 in attendance. As I said, he has prayed for miracles and has seen miracles happen. Sun Stand Still is not a heavy theology book. It is an easy read that is written for the church audience at large (not just church leadership. <hl> The book didn't really have many new insights into the power of prayer, but it is a book that reminded me of how much God wants to do in my life ... <hl> more than I usually take time to consider. Disclaimer: I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review.

Sun Stand Still by Steven Furtick."This book is not a snuggie. The words on these pages will not go down like Ambien. I'm not writing to calm or coddle you .... In short, I'm out to activate your audacious faith. To inspire you to ask God for the impossible. And the process, to reconnect you with your God-sized purpose and potential."Steven Furtick writes this book to challenge us to see the immense power of God and to claim it in our own lives and ministries. Expounding Biblical principles of audacious prayer from the story of Joshua praying for the sun to stand still in the midst of battle, Furtick shows that God is waiting for us to ask Him to do incredible things ... but too often we don't believe God can really help us.Along with solid Biblical insight, Furtick weaves powerful stories (many from his personal life) about praying audacious prayers and seeing God answer. At a very young age (I think he is still under 30), Furtick planted the Elevation Church in Charlotte NC. In about 4 years, this church has become one of the fastest growing, most influential churches in America, with over 6, 000 in attendance. As I said, he has prayed for miracles and has seen miracles happen.Sun Stand Still is not a heavy theology book. It is an easy read that is written for the church audience at large (not just church leadership. <hl> The book didn't really have many new insights <hl> into the power of prayer, but it is a book that reminded me of how much God wants to do in my life ... more than I usually take time to consider.Disclaimer: I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review.


Question: Does its contains a lot of action?

this was a great read I thought the suspense and action was good. I like James  Rollins way of keeping you reading right to the end.

Answer: action was good

<hl> this was a great read I thought the suspense and action was good . <hl> I like James Rollins way of keeping you reading right to the end.

this was a great read I thought the suspense and <hl> action was good <hl>. I like James Rollins way of keeping you reading right to the end.

this was a great read I thought the suspense and <hl> action was good <hl> .


Question: Is it good for so much star awarded?

If your looking for real love plus a little bit of intimacy you must read this book. My heart feels so full of love after reading this love story. It is a.must read!!!!!

Answer: looking

<hl> If your looking for real love plus a little bit of intimacy you must read this book. <hl> My heart feels so full of love after reading this love story. It is a.must read!!!!!

If your <hl> looking <hl> for real love plus a little bit of intimacy you must read this book. My heart feels so full of love after reading this love story. It is a.must read!!!!!


Question: How is the event category?

I first watched the movie and then decided I needed to read the book. Whether this story is completely true or not it was a wonderful read. I enjoyed it thoroughly and then decided I had to re-watch the movie. Liked the book much more than the movie and would highly recommend it.Book also arrived in excellent condition and within 2 days of being ordered. Great service!

Answer: Liked the book much more

I first watched the movie and then decided I needed to read the book. Whether this story is completely true or not it was a wonderful read. I enjoyed it thoroughly and then decided I had to re-watch the movie. <hl> Liked the book much more than the movie and would highly recommend it. <hl> Book also arrived in excellent condition and within 2 days of being ordered. Great service!

I first watched the movie and then decided I needed to read the book. Whether this story is completely true or not it was a wonderful read. I enjoyed it thoroughly and then decided I had to re-watch the movie. <hl> Liked the book much more <hl> than the movie and would highly recommend it.Book also arrived in excellent condition and within 2 days of being ordered. Great service!


Question: How is the story?

"The Eye of the World" is probably the most famous fantasy novel written in the last generation, but it doesn't deserve to be.  About the only thing that's going for this novel is the terrific ending, with a huge surprise waiting in the final line.  But to get there, you have to wade through about 650 pages of tripe, and that's in the hardcover edition.For most of the book, the plot is fairly straightforward.  There's a group of eight people who need to get from point A to point B, where point A is called The Two Rivers and point B is called Tar Valon.  Meanwhile, an archvillian known as The Dark One sends overwhelming sinister forces to stop them.  This portion of the book isn't developed with much skill, which is what makes it pretty boring.  All that the good guys have to do is swing their swords around a few times and they can easily defeat entire armies of bad guys.  One top of that, the good guys are led by an Aes Sedai (a female wizard) who can do more or less anything, so there's never any real sense of danger.  The action scenes also grow very repetitive.  For instance, there's one scene where our heroes are being chased by a horde of villians, but luckily they're able to run into a magic place where the bad guys just aren't willing to go.  This exact same scene gets repeated twice later in the novel.Many people seem to think that the characterizations are one of this novel's strengths, but I don't agree.  The main character is named Rand al'Thor, and the novel is supposed to show him changing from an ordinary farmboy into a great warrior.  The problem is that he doesn't act like an ordinary person at the start; none of the five characters who grew up in a small down do.  They all acts like soldiers right from the start.  They're willing to plunge into battle without any hesitation, and the children always act totally grown up.  I found the characters to be largely static and unbelievable.This certainly isn't a terrible novel.  As I mentioned, it does have a wonderful surprise ending.  Just don't expect to be swept away by it.  Also, be sure to read the gloassary at the end, which is more entertaining than most of the book.

Answer: good guys have to do is swing their swords around a few times and they can easily defeat entire armies of bad guys.  One top of that, the good guys are led by an Aes Sedai (a female wizard) who can do more or less anything, so there's never any real sense of danger.  The action scenes also grow very repetitive.  For instance, there's one scene where our heroes are being chased by a horde of villians, but luckily they're able to run into a magic place where the bad guys just aren't willing to go.  This exact same scene gets repeated twice later in the novel.Many people seem to think that the characterizations are one of this novel's strengths, but I don't agree.  The main character is named Rand al'Thor, and the novel is supposed to show him changing from an ordinary farmboy into a great warrior.  The problem is that he doesn't act like an ordinary person at the start; none of the five characters who grew up in a small down do.  They all acts like soldiers right from the start.  They're willing to plunge into battle without any hesitation, and the children always act totally grown up.  I found the characters to be largely static and unbelievable.This certainly isn't a terrible novel.  As I mentioned, it does have a wonderful surprise ending.  Just don't expect to be swept away by it.  Also, be sure to read the gloassary at the end, which is more entertaining than most of the book.

"The Eye of the World" is probably the most famous fantasy novel written in the last generation, but it doesn't deserve to be. About the only thing that's going for this novel is the terrific ending, with a huge surprise waiting in the final line. But to get there, you have to wade through about 650 pages of tripe, and that's in the hardcover edition. For most of the book, the plot is fairly straightforward. There's a group of eight people who need to get from point A to point B, where point A is called The Two Rivers and point B is called Tar Valon. Meanwhile, an archvillian known as The Dark One sends overwhelming sinister forces to stop them. This portion of the book isn't developed with much skill, which is what makes it pretty boring. <hl> All that the good guys have to do is swing their swords around a few times and they can easily defeat entire armies of bad guys. One top of that, the good guys are led by an Aes Sedai (a female wizard) who can do more or less anything, so there's never any real sense of danger. The action scenes also grow very repetitive. For instance, there's one scene where our heroes are being chased by a horde of villians, but luckily they're able to run into a magic place where the bad guys just aren't willing to go. This exact same scene gets repeated twice later in the novel.Many people seem to think that the characterizations are one of this novel's strengths, but I don't agree. The main character is named Rand al'Thor, and the novel is supposed to show him changing from an ordinary farmboy into a great warrior. The problem is that he doesn't act like an ordinary person at the start; none of the five characters who grew up in a small down do. They all acts like soldiers right from the start. They're willing to plunge into battle without any hesitation, and the children always act totally grown up. I found the characters to be largely static and unbelievable.This certainly isn't a terrible novel. As I mentioned, it does have a wonderful surprise ending. Just don't expect to be swept away by it. Also, be sure to read the gloassary at the end, which is more entertaining than most of the book. <hl>

"The Eye of the World" is probably the most famous fantasy novel written in the last generation, but it doesn't deserve to be. About the only thing that's going for this novel is the terrific ending, with a huge surprise waiting in the final line. But to get there, you have to wade through about 650 pages of tripe, and that's in the hardcover edition.For most of the book, the plot is fairly straightforward. There's a group of eight people who need to get from point A to point B, where point A is called The Two Rivers and point B is called Tar Valon. Meanwhile, an archvillian known as The Dark One sends overwhelming sinister forces to stop them. This portion of the book isn't developed with much skill, which is what makes it pretty boring. All that the <hl> good guys have to do is swing their swords around a few times and they can easily defeat entire armies of bad guys. One top of that, the good guys are led by an Aes Sedai (a female wizard) who can do more or less anything, so there's never any real sense of danger. The action scenes also grow very repetitive. For instance, there's one scene where our heroes are being chased by a horde of villians, but luckily they're able to run into a magic place where the bad guys just aren't willing to go. This exact same scene gets repeated twice later in the novel.Many people seem to think that the characterizations are one of this novel's strengths, but I don't agree. The main character is named Rand al'Thor, and the novel is supposed to show him changing from an ordinary farmboy into a great warrior. The problem is that he doesn't act like an ordinary person at the start; none of the five characters who grew up in a small down do. They all acts like soldiers right from the start. They're willing to plunge into battle without any hesitation, and the children always act totally grown up. I found the characters to be largely static and unbelievable.This certainly isn't a terrible novel. As I mentioned, it does have a wonderful surprise ending. Just don't expect to be swept away by it. Also, be sure to read the gloassary at the end, which is more entertaining than most of the book. <hl>


Question: How is the book?

"Help" is a perfect name for this book. As you read it you will realize why and it will blow you away. I agree with the readers that from the very beginning this book grabs you and does not let go. After I finished the story I re-read it to study the minute nuances because it is such a haunting tale. It is a story about relationships in the south at the beginning of the civil rights movement. Not just relationships between white women and their black help, but also about relationships between white women and their husbands, white women with each other, white women and their mothers from another generation, black women and each other, black women and the white children they raised and so much more. To only have seen the one relationship between white women vs the black help is to have missed out on many of the lessons taught within these pages.The plot of the story is about a young white woman, Miss Skeeter, who realizes that to fulfill her dream of becoming a writer, she must dig deeper within herself and write about what matters to her. She decides to write a book about the relationships between white women and their black female helpers as a way to better understand the love she felt for her own helper, Constantine who had abandoned her under mysterious circumstances. With clandestine meetings with her best friends' helpers she is able to interview a dozen other black women employed by white families and learns of stories both good and bad. I admire the author for not writing in graphic detail any sort of absolute acts of injustice or inhumanity such as rape and police brutality, which of course did frequently take place in those times. It is in the consistent subtle mistreatment which causes the most harm and it is also the small kind gestures that have the strongest ability to heal one's soul and shine the brightest.Regardless of whether or not you think the writing is bad, this is a story that needs to be told. To think about who the President of the United States is today emphasizes just how important this story is. The story reminds us of where we were and the kind of progress and transformation this nation has made that would've made the characters of this book paralyzed with shock. Some with joy and some with horror. Recognizing this progress gives even more hope to the leaps and bounds possible for our children's future. The accessibility of this story outweighs any criticism I have for the actual writing and character development. There were times that I found the book to be predictable as another reviewer mentioned, but that is where the importance lies, in the remembering and not in the discovery. After all, this is historical fiction. This book opens up a dialogue that many of us are no longer having but desperately need. The evidence of this point is illustrated by the number of those who gave it 1 star vs those who gave it 5.Needless to say, I highly recommend this book.

Answer: it will blow you away

"Help" is a perfect name for this book. <hl> As you read it you will realize why and it will blow you away . <hl> I agree with the readers that from the very beginning this book grabs you and does not let go. After I finished the story I re-read it to study the minute nuances because it is such a haunting tale. It is a story about relationships in the south at the beginning of the civil rights movement. Not just relationships between white women and their black help, but also about relationships between white women and their husbands, white women with each other, white women and their mothers from another generation, black women and each other, black women and the white children they raised and so much more. To only have seen the one relationship between white women vs the black help is to have missed out on many of the lessons taught within these pages. The plot of the story is about a young white woman, Miss Skeeter, who realizes that to fulfill her dream of becoming a writer, she must dig deeper within herself and write about what matters to her. She decides to write a book about the relationships between white women and their black female helpers as a way to better understand the love she felt for her own helper, Constantine who had abandoned her under mysterious circumstances. With clandestine meetings with her best friends' helpers she is able to interview a dozen other black women employed by white families and learns of stories both good and bad. I admire the author for not writing in graphic detail any sort of absolute acts of injustice or inhumanity such as rape and police brutality, which of course did frequently take place in those times. It is in the consistent subtle mistreatment which causes the most harm and it is also the small kind gestures that have the strongest ability to heal one's soul and shine the brightest. Regardless of whether or not you think the writing is bad, this is a story that needs to be told. To think about who the President of the United States is today emphasizes just how important this story is. The story reminds us of where we were and the kind of progress and transformation this nation has made that would've made the characters of this book paralyzed with shock. Some with joy and some with horror. Recognizing this progress gives even more hope to the leaps and bounds possible for our children's future. The accessibility of this story outweighs any criticism I have for the actual writing and character development. There were times that I found the book to be predictable as another reviewer mentioned, but that is where the importance lies, in the remembering and not in the discovery. After all, this is historical fiction. This book opens up a dialogue that many of us are no longer having but desperately need. The evidence of this point is illustrated by the number of those who gave it 1 star vs those who gave it 5.Needless to say, I highly recommend this book.

"Help" is a perfect name for this book. As you read it you will realize why and <hl> it will blow you away <hl>. I agree with the readers that from the very beginning this book grabs you and does not let go. After I finished the story I re-read it to study the minute nuances because it is such a haunting tale. It is a story about relationships in the south at the beginning of the civil rights movement. Not just relationships between white women and their black help, but also about relationships between white women and their husbands, white women with each other, white women and their mothers from another generation, black women and each other, black women and the white children they raised and so much more. To only have seen the one relationship between white women vs the black help is to have missed out on many of the lessons taught within these pages.The plot of the story is about a young white woman, Miss Skeeter, who realizes that to fulfill her dream of becoming a writer, she must dig deeper within herself and write about what matters to her. She decides to write a book about the relationships between white women and their black female helpers as a way to better understand the love she felt for her own helper, Constantine who had abandoned her under mysterious circumstances. With clandestine meetings with her best friends' helpers she is able to interview a dozen other black women employed by white families and learns of stories both good and bad. I admire the author for not writing in graphic detail any sort of absolute acts of injustice or inhumanity such as rape and police brutality, which of course did frequently take place in those times. It is in the consistent subtle mistreatment which causes the most harm and it is also the small kind gestures that have the strongest ability to heal one's soul and shine the brightest.Regardless of whether or not you think the writing is bad, this is a story that needs to be told. To think about who the President of the United States is today emphasizes just how important this story is. The story reminds us of where we were and the kind of progress and transformation this nation has made that would've made the characters of this book paralyzed with shock. Some with joy and some with horror. Recognizing this progress gives even more hope to the leaps and bounds possible for our children's future. The accessibility of this story outweighs any criticism I have for the actual writing and character development. There were times that I found the book to be predictable as another reviewer mentioned, but that is where the importance lies, in the remembering and not in the discovery. After all, this is historical fiction. This book opens up a dialogue that many of us are no longer having but desperately need. The evidence of this point is illustrated by the number of those who gave it 1 star vs those who gave it 5.Needless to say, I highly recommend this book.

As you read it you will realize why and <hl> it will blow you away <hl> .


Question: How is the quality of the sex scene?

I don't know what to say about this book. It's definitely has the steamy sex and a waydifferent romance but I'm so confused. Jesse is mentally unstable but I feel Ava is also. I'm not sure if I'm going to buy the next book, I'm sure I will but like I said I'm so CONFUSED!!!!!!!

Answer: steamy sex

I don't know what to say about this book. <hl> It's definitely has the steamy sex and a waydifferent romance <hl> but I'm so confused. Jesse is mentally unstable but I feel Ava is also. I'm not sure if I'm going to buy the next book, I'm sure I will but like I said I'm so CONFUSED!!!!!!!

I don't know what to say about this book. It's definitely has the <hl> steamy sex <hl> and a waydifferent romance but I'm so confused. Jesse is mentally unstable but I feel Ava is also. I'm not sure if I'm going to buy the next book, I'm sure I will but like I said I'm so CONFUSED!!!!!!!


Question: What is hero?

This is one of the most hyped books of last couple of years and this reviewer cannot see why.  The story has a cast of too many just for the sake of confusion.  The plot is plodding, the prose is poor and from a standpoint of a mystery, only the confusion of the many characters can mask the whodunit.The main characters are cold, quirky and barely likeable.  There are many times when things just happen to go our "heroes" way.  Without giving anything away, it is inconceivable that one person could do all of the high tech damage being done without any training at all.  And not only was this person perfect with a keyboard, but was simply able to outwit an entire corporation and the banking system in Switzerland.The plot was hung up on religious fervor and then, suddenly, it wasn't.  The finale was satisfying but hardly described.  The financial attack was basically an overview without any detail at all.  This is from an author that needed nearly fifty family members to smoke screen the mystery earlier in the story.  I guess the editors woke up and decided that enough was enough.Other Scandinavian authors have written better novels that bring the atmosphere of that region to the reader.  The locale of this novel could have been anywhere for as much as the author used it.I am rounding it up to three stars for an adequate plot and at least a satisfying ending.

Answer: the confusion of the many characters can mask the whodunit

This is one of the most hyped books of last couple of years and this reviewer cannot see why. The story has a cast of too many just for the sake of confusion. <hl> The plot is plodding, the prose is poor and from a standpoint of a mystery, only the confusion of the many characters can mask the whodunit .The main characters are cold, quirky and barely likeable. <hl> There are many times when things just happen to go our "heroes" way. Without giving anything away, it is inconceivable that one person could do all of the high tech damage being done without any training at all. And not only was this person perfect with a keyboard, but was simply able to outwit an entire corporation and the banking system in Switzerland. The plot was hung up on religious fervor and then, suddenly, it wasn't. The finale was satisfying but hardly described. The financial attack was basically an overview without any detail at all. This is from an author that needed nearly fifty family members to smoke screen the mystery earlier in the story. I guess the editors woke up and decided that enough was enough. Other Scandinavian authors have written better novels that bring the atmosphere of that region to the reader. The locale of this novel could have been anywhere for as much as the author used it. I am rounding it up to three stars for an adequate plot and at least a satisfying ending.

This is one of the most hyped books of last couple of years and this reviewer cannot see why. The story has a cast of too many just for the sake of confusion. The plot is plodding, the prose is poor and from a standpoint of a mystery, only <hl> the confusion of the many characters can mask the whodunit <hl>.The main characters are cold, quirky and barely likeable. There are many times when things just happen to go our "heroes" way. Without giving anything away, it is inconceivable that one person could do all of the high tech damage being done without any training at all. And not only was this person perfect with a keyboard, but was simply able to outwit an entire corporation and the banking system in Switzerland.The plot was hung up on religious fervor and then, suddenly, it wasn't. The finale was satisfying but hardly described. The financial attack was basically an overview without any detail at all. This is from an author that needed nearly fifty family members to smoke screen the mystery earlier in the story. I guess the editors woke up and decided that enough was enough.Other Scandinavian authors have written better novels that bring the atmosphere of that region to the reader. The locale of this novel could have been anywhere for as much as the author used it.I am rounding it up to three stars for an adequate plot and at least a satisfying ending.

The plot is plodding, the prose is poor and from a standpoint of a mystery, only <hl> the confusion of the many characters can mask the whodunit <hl> .The main characters are cold, quirky and barely likeable.


Question: Do you travel or flying in chapter?

I found this book to be a beautiful and emotional tale of a young women's rediscovery of locked away memories and second chances. There are so many revelations along her journey that truly make this an amazing story and I'm struggling to not give any spoilers, but convey how great this story was. Read the book synopsis and know that if you love NA Romance you will love the story and journey of Sky and Holder. I highly recommend this book.

Answer: journey of Sky and Holder

I found this book to be a beautiful and emotional tale of a young women's rediscovery of locked away memories and second chances. There are so many revelations along her journey that truly make this an amazing story and I'm struggling to not give any spoilers, but convey how great this story was. <hl> Read the book synopsis and know that if you love NA Romance you will love the story and journey of Sky and Holder . <hl> I highly recommend this book.

I found this book to be a beautiful and emotional tale of a young women's rediscovery of locked away memories and second chances. There are so many revelations along her journey that truly make this an amazing story and I'm struggling to not give any spoilers, but convey how great this story was. Read the book synopsis and know that if you love NA Romance you will love the story and <hl> journey of Sky and Holder <hl>. I highly recommend this book.

Read the book synopsis and know that if you love NA Romance you will love the story and <hl> journey of Sky and Holder <hl> .


Question: How is the world?

Karou is a seventeen year old art student in Prague.  Well, among other things.  She's been raised by a non-human bearing the ominous name Brimstone and runs errands to do rather grizzly things for him.  With her blue hair, Karou stands out, anyway, but by her skills and background, she is even more unusual than appearances would dictate.  Taylor develops the story well, beginning with the art student, and gradually expanding our knowledge of her and her skills, `family', and other activities.  Through her life with Brimstone and others in their difficult to access nooks around the world, Karou discovers enemies and peers she wasn't aware of.  In fact a goodly part of the story involves Karou's working to find out who and what she is.  She makes mistakes based on curiosity and impulsivity, but does so mostly through good intentions.  She befriends fellow art student Zuzana, and finds a badly needed loyal tie.  Karou faces many challenges, some from romantic feelings, some from obligation to Brimstone and her surrogate family, some to higher principles, some to humans and non-humans of unsavory lives,  Taylor weaves these all deftly to create a very novel world beyond Karou's Prague home and develops a complex and enjoyable young woman in a well-sequenced way so that the reader unfolds her and her challenges gradually and engagingly.  The created other world and its animosities are also believable in their sentiments, if a bit farfetched as appropriate in a fantasy story, and frightening for Karou.  Too much happens to comment further on events of the story.  That said, while I usually don't consider fantasy my genre of choice, in YA books there seems to be a difference for me.  I thought this worth reading and recommending, and have already purchased its sequel.

Answer: The created other world and its animosities are also believable in their sentiments

Karou is a seventeen year old art student in Prague. Well, among other things. She's been raised by a non-human bearing the ominous name Brimstone and runs errands to do rather grizzly things for him. With her blue hair, Karou stands out, anyway, but by her skills and background, she is even more unusual than appearances would dictate. Taylor develops the story well, beginning with the art student, and gradually expanding our knowledge of her and her skills, `family', and other activities. Through her life with Brimstone and others in their difficult to access nooks around the world, Karou discovers enemies and peers she wasn't aware of. In fact a goodly part of the story involves Karou's working to find out who and what she is. She makes mistakes based on curiosity and impulsivity, but does so mostly through good intentions. She befriends fellow art student Zuzana, and finds a badly needed loyal tie. Karou faces many challenges, some from romantic feelings, some from obligation to Brimstone and her surrogate family, some to higher principles, some to humans and non-humans of unsavory lives, Taylor weaves these all deftly to create a very novel world beyond Karou's Prague home and develops a complex and enjoyable young woman in a well-sequenced way so that the reader unfolds her and her challenges gradually and engagingly. <hl> The created other world and its animosities are also believable in their sentiments , if a bit farfetched as appropriate in a fantasy story, and frightening for Karou. <hl> Too much happens to comment further on events of the story. That said, while I usually don't consider fantasy my genre of choice, in YA books there seems to be a difference for me. I thought this worth reading and recommending, and have already purchased its sequel.

Karou is a seventeen year old art student in Prague. Well, among other things. She's been raised by a non-human bearing the ominous name Brimstone and runs errands to do rather grizzly things for him. With her blue hair, Karou stands out, anyway, but by her skills and background, she is even more unusual than appearances would dictate. Taylor develops the story well, beginning with the art student, and gradually expanding our knowledge of her and her skills, `family', and other activities. Through her life with Brimstone and others in their difficult to access nooks around the world, Karou discovers enemies and peers she wasn't aware of. In fact a goodly part of the story involves Karou's working to find out who and what she is. She makes mistakes based on curiosity and impulsivity, but does so mostly through good intentions. She befriends fellow art student Zuzana, and finds a badly needed loyal tie. Karou faces many challenges, some from romantic feelings, some from obligation to Brimstone and her surrogate family, some to higher principles, some to humans and non-humans of unsavory lives, Taylor weaves these all deftly to create a very novel world beyond Karou's Prague home and develops a complex and enjoyable young woman in a well-sequenced way so that the reader unfolds her and her challenges gradually and engagingly. <hl> The created other world and its animosities are also believable in their sentiments <hl>, if a bit farfetched as appropriate in a fantasy story, and frightening for Karou. Too much happens to comment further on events of the story. That said, while I usually don't consider fantasy my genre of choice, in YA books there seems to be a difference for me. I thought this worth reading and recommending, and have already purchased its sequel.

<hl> The created other world and its animosities are also believable in their sentiments <hl> , if a bit farfetched as appropriate in a fantasy story, and frightening for Karou.


Question: Which is the good premise principal?

This is a return to form for Brown. It has the same mechanical plot development as usual but the premise is interesting, being based on the work of Dante. With settings in Venice and Florence, references to "Moonraker" (where Bond throws the bad guy through a Venetian clock) and a famous painting of Dante thrown in, and many many more, this is crammed full of thoroughly-researched aspects of Italy, Italian culture, evil plots to destroy the world and modern science.Thorough research is one thing, but Brown is one of those writers who has to show you all the research he did, and that, in addition to the way he frequently stumbles down winding side alleys of unnecessary thought-associations, make the book a little wearying, now and again.That said, the strange similes, the show-off piling on of irrelevant detail have always been part of Brown's repertoire, without greatly harming the volume of his sales. So you can't exactly blame Brown for giving his readers what they want, can you?Robert Langdon's new female assistant bears some remarkable similarities to the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, a leather-wearing, sassy, spiky haired chick with attitude and an itchy trigger finger. But that's either coincidence or a sign that such heroines are a dime a dozen these days.Even if it is a hokey kind of plot, Brown's new book has some interesting, forward-looking elements, and so you keep turning the pages. It may not be especially intelligent or eye-opening, but it does entertain you when you're in that lazy, hazy mood for unchallenging, easy reading.So I would recommend this to all Brown fans - this is a return to form and the standards he set in his finest works.

Answer: premise is interesting

This is a return to form for Brown. <hl> It has the same mechanical plot development as usual but the premise is interesting , being based on the work of Dante. <hl> With settings in Venice and Florence, references to "Moonraker" (where Bond throws the bad guy through a Venetian clock) and a famous painting of Dante thrown in, and many many more, this is crammed full of thoroughly-researched aspects of Italy, Italian culture, evil plots to destroy the world and modern science. Thorough research is one thing, but Brown is one of those writers who has to show you all the research he did, and that, in addition to the way he frequently stumbles down winding side alleys of unnecessary thought-associations, make the book a little wearying, now and again. That said, the strange similes, the show-off piling on of irrelevant detail have always been part of Brown's repertoire, without greatly harming the volume of his sales. So you can't exactly blame Brown for giving his readers what they want, can you?Robert Langdon's new female assistant bears some remarkable similarities to the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, a leather-wearing, sassy, spiky haired chick with attitude and an itchy trigger finger. But that's either coincidence or a sign that such heroines are a dime a dozen these days. Even if it is a hokey kind of plot, Brown's new book has some interesting, forward-looking elements, and so you keep turning the pages. It may not be especially intelligent or eye-opening, but it does entertain you when you're in that lazy, hazy mood for unchallenging, easy reading. So I would recommend this to all Brown fans - this is a return to form and the standards he set in his finest works.

This is a return to form for Brown. It has the same mechanical plot development as usual but the <hl> premise is interesting <hl>, being based on the work of Dante. With settings in Venice and Florence, references to "Moonraker" (where Bond throws the bad guy through a Venetian clock) and a famous painting of Dante thrown in, and many many more, this is crammed full of thoroughly-researched aspects of Italy, Italian culture, evil plots to destroy the world and modern science.Thorough research is one thing, but Brown is one of those writers who has to show you all the research he did, and that, in addition to the way he frequently stumbles down winding side alleys of unnecessary thought-associations, make the book a little wearying, now and again.That said, the strange similes, the show-off piling on of irrelevant detail have always been part of Brown's repertoire, without greatly harming the volume of his sales. So you can't exactly blame Brown for giving his readers what they want, can you?Robert Langdon's new female assistant bears some remarkable similarities to the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, a leather-wearing, sassy, spiky haired chick with attitude and an itchy trigger finger. But that's either coincidence or a sign that such heroines are a dime a dozen these days.Even if it is a hokey kind of plot, Brown's new book has some interesting, forward-looking elements, and so you keep turning the pages. It may not be especially intelligent or eye-opening, but it does entertain you when you're in that lazy, hazy mood for unchallenging, easy reading.So I would recommend this to all Brown fans - this is a return to form and the standards he set in his finest works.

It has the same mechanical plot development as usual but the <hl> premise is interesting <hl> , being based on the work of Dante.


Question: What is the concept of the book?

I'm new to Neil Gaiman, having only read "Good Omens" before, about four years ago. With "American Gods" I might become inspired to truly dive into this author's rich body of work. This book has a very creative treatise. Old pagan gods still live on as destitute characters in the real world, as long as a few isolated pockets of people still venerate them. Meanwhile, really old gods that are completely forgotten by humanity have disappeared into oblivion. The major religions couldn't even obliterate these decrepit old pagan gods for good, but the real gods of modern America may finally do it - the harsh gods of money and technology. The straight man in the novel is a hapless ex-con named Shadow, who eventually realizes that the bizarre characters he keeps running into are those decaying pagan gods who need his help in their struggle. Shadow also eventually bumbles into the realization that these gods are allying themselves with him for a greater purpose. The concepts behind this book are indeed fascinating and highly creative. Unfortunately the book must be docked one star because the action peters out towards the end, and the anti-climax takes way too long wrapping up a bunch of boring subplots. But still, Neil Gaiman is clearly one of the modern masters of innovative, speculative fiction.

Answer: concepts behind this book are indeed fascinating

I'm new to Neil Gaiman, having only read "Good Omens" before, about four years ago. With "American Gods" I might become inspired to truly dive into this author's rich body of work. This book has a very creative treatise. Old pagan gods still live on as destitute characters in the real world, as long as a few isolated pockets of people still venerate them. Meanwhile, really old gods that are completely forgotten by humanity have disappeared into oblivion. The major religions couldn't even obliterate these decrepit old pagan gods for good, but the real gods of modern America may finally do it - the harsh gods of money and technology. The straight man in the novel is a hapless ex-con named Shadow, who eventually realizes that the bizarre characters he keeps running into are those decaying pagan gods who need his help in their struggle. Shadow also eventually bumbles into the realization that these gods are allying themselves with him for a greater purpose. <hl> The concepts behind this book are indeed fascinating and highly creative. <hl> Unfortunately the book must be docked one star because the action peters out towards the end, and the anti-climax takes way too long wrapping up a bunch of boring subplots. But still, Neil Gaiman is clearly one of the modern masters of innovative, speculative fiction.

I'm new to Neil Gaiman, having only read "Good Omens" before, about four years ago. With "American Gods" I might become inspired to truly dive into this author's rich body of work. This book has a very creative treatise. Old pagan gods still live on as destitute characters in the real world, as long as a few isolated pockets of people still venerate them. Meanwhile, really old gods that are completely forgotten by humanity have disappeared into oblivion. The major religions couldn't even obliterate these decrepit old pagan gods for good, but the real gods of modern America may finally do it - the harsh gods of money and technology. The straight man in the novel is a hapless ex-con named Shadow, who eventually realizes that the bizarre characters he keeps running into are those decaying pagan gods who need his help in their struggle. Shadow also eventually bumbles into the realization that these gods are allying themselves with him for a greater purpose. The <hl> concepts behind this book are indeed fascinating <hl> and highly creative. Unfortunately the book must be docked one star because the action peters out towards the end, and the anti-climax takes way too long wrapping up a bunch of boring subplots. But still, Neil Gaiman is clearly one of the modern masters of innovative, speculative fiction.


Question: How is a good development?

I regret investing the money and time in this series. I started by wanting to see what all the fuss was about, and kept going because I kept thinking it would get better and I'd already paid for it. It's a rip-off combination of Twilight and Pretty Woman, and not as well done as either of them. There is no basis for why these characters come together, back story is provided only when it's required by a new absurd event, plotting is thin and unrealistically paced, and threads and characters are left dangling. Anastasia is bland and two-dimensional. The shame is that it really had the potential to be fantastic. The real ending is boring and unsatisfying, and the add-on ending proves that the author and editor know they screwed this up. They should have started over with Christian as the main character and told it through his eyes. As they handled it, they were a day late and a dollar short.

Answer: There is no basis for why these characters come together

I regret investing the money and time in this series. I started by wanting to see what all the fuss was about, and kept going because I kept thinking it would get better and I'd already paid for it. It's a rip-off combination of Twilight and Pretty Woman, and not as well done as either of them. <hl> There is no basis for why these characters come together , back story is provided only when it's required by a new absurd event, plotting is thin and unrealistically paced, and threads and characters are left dangling. <hl> Anastasia is bland and two-dimensional. The shame is that it really had the potential to be fantastic. The real ending is boring and unsatisfying, and the add-on ending proves that the author and editor know they screwed this up. They should have started over with Christian as the main character and told it through his eyes. As they handled it, they were a day late and a dollar short.

I regret investing the money and time in this series. I started by wanting to see what all the fuss was about, and kept going because I kept thinking it would get better and I'd already paid for it. It's a rip-off combination of Twilight and Pretty Woman, and not as well done as either of them. <hl> There is no basis for why these characters come together <hl>, back story is provided only when it's required by a new absurd event, plotting is thin and unrealistically paced, and threads and characters are left dangling. Anastasia is bland and two-dimensional. The shame is that it really had the potential to be fantastic. The real ending is boring and unsatisfying, and the add-on ending proves that the author and editor know they screwed this up. They should have started over with Christian as the main character and told it through his eyes. As they handled it, they were a day late and a dollar short.

<hl> There is no basis for why these characters come together <hl> , back story is provided only when it's required by a new absurd event, plotting is thin and unrealistically paced, and threads and characters are left dangling.


Question: How is the flow like?

I liked this legal mystery for several reasons.  First and foremost, it has a great plot that flows well despite many twists and turns.  Equally good is the cast of fully-fleshed out characters that populates the book.  Virtually the whole cast is multi-dimensioned and nuanced.  The author skillfully sets up a conflict between good and evil, but there is nothing over-the-top in either direction--these are real people reflecting their times and circumstances.  It gets pretty ugly when the story dips into the racial history of the South--Mississippi in particular--but there is always the hope of redemption held out for contemporary characters who are the heart of the book.So "Sycamore Row" is, at its base, a very, very entertaining story.  Very hard to put down in any of its section, and impossible to stop reading in its last 150 pages.  Highly recommended.

Answer: it has a great plot that flows well despite many twists and turns

I liked this legal mystery for several reasons. <hl> First and foremost, it has a great plot that flows well despite many twists and turns . <hl> Equally good is the cast of fully-fleshed out characters that populates the book. Virtually the whole cast is multi-dimensioned and nuanced. The author skillfully sets up a conflict between good and evil, but there is nothing over-the-top in either direction--these are real people reflecting their times and circumstances. It gets pretty ugly when the story dips into the racial history of the South--Mississippi in particular--but there is always the hope of redemption held out for contemporary characters who are the heart of the book. So "Sycamore Row" is, at its base, a very, very entertaining story. Very hard to put down in any of its section, and impossible to stop reading in its last 150 pages. Highly recommended.

I liked this legal mystery for several reasons. First and foremost, <hl> it has a great plot that flows well despite many twists and turns <hl>. Equally good is the cast of fully-fleshed out characters that populates the book. Virtually the whole cast is multi-dimensioned and nuanced. The author skillfully sets up a conflict between good and evil, but there is nothing over-the-top in either direction--these are real people reflecting their times and circumstances. It gets pretty ugly when the story dips into the racial history of the South--Mississippi in particular--but there is always the hope of redemption held out for contemporary characters who are the heart of the book.So "Sycamore Row" is, at its base, a very, very entertaining story. Very hard to put down in any of its section, and impossible to stop reading in its last 150 pages. Highly recommended.

First and foremost, <hl> it has a great plot that flows well despite many twists and turns <hl> .


Question: How were the words heard?

Subject matter is difficult, of course, but through the eyes, heart, and mind of a an adolescent girl, this book is beautifully and hauntingly written. It is crucial that we truly know this truth of our humanity and history.

Answer: Subject matter is difficult, of course, but through the eyes, heart

<hl> Subject matter is difficult, of course, but through the eyes, heart , and mind of a an adolescent girl, this book is beautifully and hauntingly written. <hl> It is crucial that we truly know this truth of our humanity and history.

<hl> Subject matter is difficult, of course, but through the eyes, heart <hl>, and mind of a an adolescent girl, this book is beautifully and hauntingly written. It is crucial that we truly know this truth of our humanity and history.

<hl> Subject matter is difficult, of course, but through the eyes, heart <hl> , and mind of a an adolescent girl, this book is beautifully and hauntingly written.


Question: Is it a good story line?

I was excited to come across a book that has over 4000 reviews, and still have 4.5 stars at that, so I knew it would be good...I didn't know it would be INCREDIBLE!  This book was NOT written hastily, it is apparent how well thought out and planned, and ultimately executed with every turn of the page.  The banter between the characters is also hilarious, especially at the beginning, I found myself laughing out loud so often I was happy I was just sitting on my couch reading it!  It is also a complete book from beginning to end (that can't be said for a lot of releases with similar young couples in the romance novel category around the same time frame) so that's worth a bonus star at this point too!  This was just a really good read, and would also be a really good movie too!

Answer: would be INCREDIBLE

I didn't know it would be INCREDIBLE !

I was excited to come across a book that has over 4000 reviews, and still have 4.5 stars at that, so I knew it would be good... <hl> I didn't know it would be INCREDIBLE ! <hl> This book was NOT written hastily, it is apparent how well thought out and planned, and ultimately executed with every turn of the page. The banter between the characters is also hilarious, especially at the beginning, I found myself laughing out loud so often I was happy I was just sitting on my couch reading it! It is also a complete book from beginning to end (that can't be said for a lot of releases with similar young couples in the romance novel category around the same time frame) so that's worth a bonus star at this point too! This was just a really good read, and would also be a really good movie too!

I was excited to come across a book that has over 4000 reviews, and still have 4.5 stars at that, so I knew it would be good...I didn't know it <hl> would be INCREDIBLE <hl>! This book was NOT written hastily, it is apparent how well thought out and planned, and ultimately executed with every turn of the page. The banter between the characters is also hilarious, especially at the beginning, I found myself laughing out loud so often I was happy I was just sitting on my couch reading it! It is also a complete book from beginning to end (that can't be said for a lot of releases with similar young couples in the romance novel category around the same time frame) so that's worth a bonus star at this point too! This was just a really good read, and would also be a really good movie too!

I didn't know it <hl> would be INCREDIBLE <hl> !


Question: How is the book?

(Spoiler alert)I just finished reading Mockingjay and had to write a review because I am floored at how bad this book is considering I absolutely loved the first two books in the series. I understand that war is not fun and that this series is not Harry Potter, but I never expected this book to be so dark and well, just flat out not fun. The first two books were serious, but action packed and had a certain momentum that kept the pages turning much the same way the Harry Potter series did. But this book is so far different in tone from the other two novels in the series that it's really shocking. There is no momentum whatsoever and there were substantial portions of this book that I started to skim out of sheer boredom, which never happened when I read the first two novels. This book is so strange that the only thing I can really compare it to is the movie Apocalypse Now because it is such a pyschological nightmare and of course the theme in both is that war is hell ("the horror, the horror"). The only difference is that I loved Apocalypse now, but Mockingjay is one of the worst novels (and sequels) that I have ever read. The things Katniss has to endure in this book (district 13 basically as bad as the capital, Peta becoming crazy, her sister being killed in the end, Katniss being burned basically from head to toe) is just flat out brutal. I guess I am naive because I expected this book to be kind of Star Warsish with the districts (the rebels) taking on and beating the evil capital in a thrilling conclusion. I figured Gale or Peta would die heroically and Katniss would live happily ever after with the survivor. But instead Katniss ends up broken both mentally and physically. I assume the author was not satisfied with writing something that was just a fun piece of popular fiction (like the Harry Potter series) and instead wanted something that would be remembered with the great works of literature (1984, Brave New World, Ender's Game, etc), but if that was the attempt then she has failed miserably. All I can really say in conclusion is that like a lot of people who loved the first two books in the series and I had very high hopes for Mockingjay, but in the end it is one of the most bizzarre, truly ugly novels I have ever read. It is so bad in fact that it will forever cloud my opinion of the series as a whole.

Answer: I am floored at how bad this book is considering I absolutely loved the first two books in the series

<hl> (Spoiler alert)I just finished reading Mockingjay and had to write a review because I am floored at how bad this book is considering I absolutely loved the first two books in the series . <hl> I understand that war is not fun and that this series is not Harry Potter, but I never expected this book to be so dark and well, just flat out not fun. The first two books were serious, but action packed and had a certain momentum that kept the pages turning much the same way the Harry Potter series did. But this book is so far different in tone from the other two novels in the series that it's really shocking. There is no momentum whatsoever and there were substantial portions of this book that I started to skim out of sheer boredom, which never happened when I read the first two novels. This book is so strange that the only thing I can really compare it to is the movie Apocalypse Now because it is such a pyschological nightmare and of course the theme in both is that war is hell ("the horror, the horror"). The only difference is that I loved Apocalypse now, but Mockingjay is one of the worst novels (and sequels) that I have ever read. The things Katniss has to endure in this book (district 13 basically as bad as the capital, Peta becoming crazy, her sister being killed in the end, Katniss being burned basically from head to toe) is just flat out brutal. I guess I am naive because I expected this book to be kind of Star Warsish with the districts (the rebels) taking on and beating the evil capital in a thrilling conclusion. I figured Gale or Peta would die heroically and Katniss would live happily ever after with the survivor. But instead Katniss ends up broken both mentally and physically. I assume the author was not satisfied with writing something that was just a fun piece of popular fiction (like the Harry Potter series) and instead wanted something that would be remembered with the great works of literature (1984, Brave New World, Ender's Game, etc), but if that was the attempt then she has failed miserably. All I can really say in conclusion is that like a lot of people who loved the first two books in the series and I had very high hopes for Mockingjay, but in the end it is one of the most bizzarre, truly ugly novels I have ever read. It is so bad in fact that it will forever cloud my opinion of the series as a whole.

(Spoiler alert)I just finished reading Mockingjay and had to write a review because <hl> I am floored at how bad this book is considering I absolutely loved the first two books in the series <hl>. I understand that war is not fun and that this series is not Harry Potter, but I never expected this book to be so dark and well, just flat out not fun. The first two books were serious, but action packed and had a certain momentum that kept the pages turning much the same way the Harry Potter series did. But this book is so far different in tone from the other two novels in the series that it's really shocking. There is no momentum whatsoever and there were substantial portions of this book that I started to skim out of sheer boredom, which never happened when I read the first two novels. This book is so strange that the only thing I can really compare it to is the movie Apocalypse Now because it is such a pyschological nightmare and of course the theme in both is that war is hell ("the horror, the horror"). The only difference is that I loved Apocalypse now, but Mockingjay is one of the worst novels (and sequels) that I have ever read. The things Katniss has to endure in this book (district 13 basically as bad as the capital, Peta becoming crazy, her sister being killed in the end, Katniss being burned basically from head to toe) is just flat out brutal. I guess I am naive because I expected this book to be kind of Star Warsish with the districts (the rebels) taking on and beating the evil capital in a thrilling conclusion. I figured Gale or Peta would die heroically and Katniss would live happily ever after with the survivor. But instead Katniss ends up broken both mentally and physically. I assume the author was not satisfied with writing something that was just a fun piece of popular fiction (like the Harry Potter series) and instead wanted something that would be remembered with the great works of literature (1984, Brave New World, Ender's Game, etc), but if that was the attempt then she has failed miserably. All I can really say in conclusion is that like a lot of people who loved the first two books in the series and I had very high hopes for Mockingjay, but in the end it is one of the most bizzarre, truly ugly novels I have ever read. It is so bad in fact that it will forever cloud my opinion of the series as a whole.

(Spoiler alert)I just finished reading Mockingjay and had to write a review because <hl> I am floored at how bad this book is considering I absolutely loved the first two books in the series <hl> .


Question: How is book?

I try to read fiction interspersed with all the non-fiction reading to give myself a break from harder reading and so I decided to give `Hunger Games' a go after seeing that the movie was going to come out and asking my mom if the book was worth it.  She said to read the series.  I read the book in two days.  I found the topic interesting in that the future where a small group of elite control everything and live high off the hog while basically enslaving the rest of the people to work and live in squalor is actually, if you read around off the beaten path, a goal of the powers that be psychopaths running the show currently.  If you read what is being funded by the government (think DARPA) you will see the technological horrors presented in the book or something along the same lines are being furiously pursued by the elite.  They want total control and are pursuing a means to that end.And so it was with that in mind that I think the book has relevance not only for entertainment.  I think it shows what the future holds unless people of conscience stop wanting to just have a quiet life without the responsibility to question and champion the causes of liberty and freedom.  The hunger games parallel the dog eat dog entertainment we are presented with as normal, such as Survivor, and it is high time take the blinders off and see the crap presented by the elite for what it is.  Sad to say the final touches on total National Security State are being put on as I write (NDAA, Executive Orders for full confiscation powers, Patriot Act renewal, etc).  It isn't for the majority of peoples benefit where something akin the life portrayed in this book is a rosy picture as compared to what is actually coming down the pipe.

Answer: I found the topic interesting in that the future

I try to read fiction interspersed with all the non-fiction reading to give myself a break from harder reading and so I decided to give `Hunger Games' a go after seeing that the movie was going to come out and asking my mom if the book was worth it. She said to read the series. I read the book in two days. <hl> I found the topic interesting in that the future where a small group of elite control everything and live high off the hog while basically enslaving the rest of the people to work and live in squalor is actually, if you read around off the beaten path, a goal of the powers that be psychopaths running the show currently. <hl> If you read what is being funded by the government (think DARPA) you will see the technological horrors presented in the book or something along the same lines are being furiously pursued by the elite. They want total control and are pursuing a means to that end. And so it was with that in mind that I think the book has relevance not only for entertainment. I think it shows what the future holds unless people of conscience stop wanting to just have a quiet life without the responsibility to question and champion the causes of liberty and freedom. The hunger games parallel the dog eat dog entertainment we are presented with as normal, such as Survivor, and it is high time take the blinders off and see the crap presented by the elite for what it is. Sad to say the final touches on total National Security State are being put on as I write (NDAA, Executive Orders for full confiscation powers, Patriot Act renewal, etc). It isn't for the majority of peoples benefit where something akin the life portrayed in this book is a rosy picture as compared to what is actually coming down the pipe.

I try to read fiction interspersed with all the non-fiction reading to give myself a break from harder reading and so I decided to give `Hunger Games' a go after seeing that the movie was going to come out and asking my mom if the book was worth it. She said to read the series. I read the book in two days. <hl> I found the topic interesting in that the future <hl> where a small group of elite control everything and live high off the hog while basically enslaving the rest of the people to work and live in squalor is actually, if you read around off the beaten path, a goal of the powers that be psychopaths running the show currently. If you read what is being funded by the government (think DARPA) you will see the technological horrors presented in the book or something along the same lines are being furiously pursued by the elite. They want total control and are pursuing a means to that end.And so it was with that in mind that I think the book has relevance not only for entertainment. I think it shows what the future holds unless people of conscience stop wanting to just have a quiet life without the responsibility to question and champion the causes of liberty and freedom. The hunger games parallel the dog eat dog entertainment we are presented with as normal, such as Survivor, and it is high time take the blinders off and see the crap presented by the elite for what it is. Sad to say the final touches on total National Security State are being put on as I write (NDAA, Executive Orders for full confiscation powers, Patriot Act renewal, etc). It isn't for the majority of peoples benefit where something akin the life portrayed in this book is a rosy picture as compared to what is actually coming down the pipe.


Question: How is work?

EEEEKKKKK, Colleen Hoover has done it again.  Hopeless is one of my all time favorite books and I thought there was no way she could top it.  But boy was I wrong, I think I love Losing Hope just a smidge more!!  Dean Holder, oh how do I love thee.  You stole a little bit of my heart in Hopeless but oh in Losing Hope you stole the whole damn thing.  Losing Hope is not just Hopeless retold in Holders point of view, it is so much more.  We learn so much more about the day Hope was taken, the day Les dies and how everything unfolds through Holdens eyes.  I was a crying mess while reading this book.  The emotions that are brought out are simply amazing.  Holder is truly a special character and will forever be number 1 in my heart.  I cant even continue this review, no words I will ever write will do this book justice.  I don¡t want to spoil anything and yet I want to tell you everything.  All I can say is thank you Colleen Hoover, your gift with words is simply amazing.One Million Star review************************************************************************************************************** Sophie

Answer: is simply amazing

EEEEKKKKK, Colleen Hoover has done it again. Hopeless is one of my all time favorite books and I thought there was no way she could top it. But boy was I wrong, I think I love Losing Hope just a smidge more!! Dean Holder, oh how do I love thee. You stole a little bit of my heart in Hopeless but oh in Losing Hope you stole the whole damn thing. Losing Hope is not just Hopeless retold in Holders point of view, it is so much more. We learn so much more about the day Hope was taken, the day Les dies and how everything unfolds through Holdens eyes. I was a crying mess while reading this book. The emotions that are brought out are simply amazing. Holder is truly a special character and will forever be number 1 in my heart. I cant even continue this review, no words I will ever write will do this book justice. I don¡t want to spoil anything and yet I want to tell you everything. <hl> All I can say is thank you Colleen Hoover, your gift with words is simply amazing .One Million Star review************************************************************************************************************** Sophie <hl>

EEEEKKKKK, Colleen Hoover has done it again. Hopeless is one of my all time favorite books and I thought there was no way she could top it. But boy was I wrong, I think I love Losing Hope just a smidge more!! Dean Holder, oh how do I love thee. You stole a little bit of my heart in Hopeless but oh in Losing Hope you stole the whole damn thing. Losing Hope is not just Hopeless retold in Holders point of view, it is so much more. We learn so much more about the day Hope was taken, the day Les dies and how everything unfolds through Holdens eyes. I was a crying mess while reading this book. The emotions that are brought out are simply amazing. Holder is truly a special character and will forever be number 1 in my heart. I cant even continue this review, no words I will ever write will do this book justice. I don¡t want to spoil anything and yet I want to tell you everything. All I can say is thank you Colleen Hoover, your gift with words <hl> is simply amazing <hl>.One Million Star review************************************************************************************************************** Sophie


Question: How does Jacob Jankowski's life describe in the book?

We've read the stories of the holocaust before, the terrors brought to Germany and the rest of Europe by Hitler, the horrific plight of the Jews during World War II.  This is not a new story.  Think a reverse Anne Frank without the naivete.  But you've never read it like this.Markus Zusak uses the point of view of Death to tell the heartbreaking story of Liesel Meminger, a nine-year-old soon-to-be orphan at the beginning of the book.  Death is intrigued by Liesel and follows her throughout her daily tasks for the five years during the war.Because of a promise made during another war, Liesel's foster parents take in a young Jewish man, hiding him in their basement.  The young man and Liesel become friends by sharing words.This is a story of words: how they are used for creation and destruction, stolen and given, how they bring life to some and death to others.  Markus Zusak cradles and loves every word he writes, just as Death cradles the souls he collects.  The Book Thief brought me to tears more than once, not just because of my empathy and support of Liesel and her loved ones, but because of the sheer beauty of those words.  There were several times that I had to stop reading, go back and reread a sentence slowly just to let it dance in color and brilliance between my eyes for a minute.The description of Death was chilling - not terrifying, mind you, but chilling.  He was a likeable, realistic, empathetic, and surprisingly nurturing character who has a love / hate relationship with his job.I would highly recommend The Book Thief to anyone.  Its descriptions of this terrible war are realistic and historically accurate without being gory, the story is a wonderful page-turner, the characters were believable and lovable, and the writing is superb.  It is one of the best books I've ever read.

Answer: the

<hl> We've read the stories of the holocaust before, the terrors brought to Germany and the rest of Europe by Hitler, the horrific plight of the Jews during World War II. <hl> This is not a new story. Think a reverse Anne Frank without the naivete. But you've never read it like this. Markus Zusak uses the point of view of Death to tell the heartbreaking story of Liesel Meminger, a nine-year-old soon-to-be orphan at the beginning of the book. Death is intrigued by Liesel and follows her throughout her daily tasks for the five years during the war. Because of a promise made during another war, Liesel's foster parents take in a young Jewish man, hiding him in their basement. The young man and Liesel become friends by sharing words. This is a story of words: how they are used for creation and destruction, stolen and given, how they bring life to some and death to others. Markus Zusak cradles and loves every word he writes, just as Death cradles the souls he collects. The Book Thief brought me to tears more than once, not just because of my empathy and support of Liesel and her loved ones, but because of the sheer beauty of those words. There were several times that I had to stop reading, go back and reread a sentence slowly just to let it dance in color and brilliance between my eyes for a minute. The description of Death was chilling - not terrifying, mind you, but chilling. He was a likeable, realistic, empathetic, and surprisingly nurturing character who has a love / hate relationship with his job. I would highly recommend The Book Thief to anyone. Its descriptions of this terrible war are realistic and historically accurate without being gory, the story is a wonderful page-turner, the characters were believable and lovable, and the writing is superb. It is one of the best books I've ever read.

We've read <hl> the <hl> stories of the holocaust before, the terrors brought to Germany and the rest of Europe by Hitler, the horrific plight of the Jews during World War II. This is not a new story. Think a reverse Anne Frank without the naivete. But you've never read it like this.Markus Zusak uses the point of view of Death to tell the heartbreaking story of Liesel Meminger, a nine-year-old soon-to-be orphan at the beginning of the book. Death is intrigued by Liesel and follows her throughout her daily tasks for the five years during the war.Because of a promise made during another war, Liesel's foster parents take in a young Jewish man, hiding him in their basement. The young man and Liesel become friends by sharing words.This is a story of words: how they are used for creation and destruction, stolen and given, how they bring life to some and death to others. Markus Zusak cradles and loves every word he writes, just as Death cradles the souls he collects. The Book Thief brought me to tears more than once, not just because of my empathy and support of Liesel and her loved ones, but because of the sheer beauty of those words. There were several times that I had to stop reading, go back and reread a sentence slowly just to let it dance in color and brilliance between my eyes for a minute.The description of Death was chilling - not terrifying, mind you, but chilling. He was a likeable, realistic, empathetic, and surprisingly nurturing character who has a love / hate relationship with his job.I would highly recommend The Book Thief to anyone. Its descriptions of this terrible war are realistic and historically accurate without being gory, the story is a wonderful page-turner, the characters were believable and lovable, and the writing is superb. It is one of the best books I've ever read.


Question: How is writing style?

I thought this book was incredible and definately worthy of the Booker. Many of my friends feel the same and we have had long debates about our various 'theories'. In saying that I currently have a friend who just cant get through it - yes it seems a bit pointless at times, even a bit ridiculous ( a tiger in a boat !)but people if you dont get to the end you miss the WHOLE POINT ! It has a brilliant 'oh my god''moment' right in the last few pages - so seldomly found(successfully) in many novels. Very clever - thought provoking, you may need to go right back to the beginnning. To those who didnt like it I would guarantee you DIDNT FINISH IT!

Answer: yes it seems a bit pointless at times

I thought this book was incredible and definately worthy of the Booker. Many of my friends feel the same and we have had long debates about our various 'theories'. <hl> In saying that I currently have a friend who just cant get through it - yes it seems a bit pointless at times , even a bit ridiculous ( a tiger in a boat !) <hl> but people if you dont get to the end you miss the WHOLE POINT ! It has a brilliant ' oh my god''moment' right in the last few pages - so seldomly found(successfully) in many novels. Very clever - thought provoking, you may need to go right back to the beginnning. To those who didnt like it I would guarantee you DIDNT FINISH IT!

I thought this book was incredible and definately worthy of the Booker. Many of my friends feel the same and we have had long debates about our various 'theories'. In saying that I currently have a friend who just cant get through it - <hl> yes it seems a bit pointless at times <hl>, even a bit ridiculous ( a tiger in a boat !)but people if you dont get to the end you miss the WHOLE POINT ! It has a brilliant 'oh my god''moment' right in the last few pages - so seldomly found(successfully) in many novels. Very clever - thought provoking, you may need to go right back to the beginnning. To those who didnt like it I would guarantee you DIDNT FINISH IT!

In saying that I currently have a friend who just cant get through it - <hl> yes it seems a bit pointless at times <hl> , even a bit ridiculous ( a tiger in a boat !)