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There's fighting, humor, horror, everything you could expect out a series

question: How is the story line?, context: When I started the Song of Ice and Fire series a few years ago, I was blown away. The scale of the world and the depth of the characters GRRM has created are unmatched by any fantasy series I've read, and yes, I have read Tolkien.POV chapters for this book are broken up between three different powerful families in the mythical land of Westeros; the Starks, the Lannisters, and the Targaryens. What makes this book so great is that we have sympathy for all of these families, or at least some of there individual members. Weaker writers build two-dimensional sum-of-all-evil characters for the heroes to fight, but not Martin. All the characters are complex and fully formed.And the plot of course is excellent. There's fighting, humor, horror, everything you could expect out a series. He avoids cliche's in favor of great twists and turns.Get this book. Now.

How is the story line?

There's fighting, humor, horror, everything you could expect out a series .

When I started the Song of Ice and Fire series a few years ago, I was blown away. The scale of the world and the depth of the characters GRRM has created are unmatched by any fantasy series I've read, and yes, I have read Tolkien.POV chapters for this book are broken up between three different powerful families in the mythical land of Westeros; the Starks, the Lannisters, and the Targaryens. What makes this book so great is that we have sympathy for all of these families, or at least some of there individual members. Weaker writers build two-dimensional sum-of-all-evil characters for the heroes to fight, but not Martin. All the characters are complex and fully formed.And the plot of course is excellent. There's fighting, humor, horror, everything you could expect out a series. He avoids cliche's in favor of great twists and turns.Get this book. Now.

<hl> There's fighting, humor, horror, everything you could expect out a series <hl> .

When I started the Song of Ice and Fire series a few years ago, I was blown away. The scale of the world and the depth of the characters GRRM has created are unmatched by any fantasy series I've read, and yes, I have read Tolkien.POV chapters for this book are broken up between three different powerful families in the mythical land of Westeros; the Starks, the Lannisters, and the Targaryens. What makes this book so great is that we have sympathy for all of these families, or at least some of there individual members. Weaker writers build two-dimensional sum-of-all-evil characters for the heroes to fight, but not Martin. All the characters are complex and fully formed.And the plot of course is excellent. <hl> There's fighting, humor, horror, everything you could expect out a series <hl>. He avoids cliche's in favor of great twists and turns.Get this book. Now.

When I started the Song of Ice and Fire series a few years ago, I was blown away. The scale of the world and the depth of the characters GRRM has created are unmatched by any fantasy series I've read, and yes, I have read Tolkien. POV chapters for this book are broken up between three different powerful families in the mythical land of Westeros; the Starks, the Lannisters, and the Targaryens. What makes this book so great is that we have sympathy for all of these families, or at least some of there individual members. Weaker writers build two-dimensional sum-of-all-evil characters for the heroes to fight, but not Martin. All the characters are complex and fully formed. And the plot of course is excellent. <hl> There's fighting, humor, horror, everything you could expect out a series . <hl> He avoids cliche's in favor of great twists and turns. Get this book. Now.

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The bulk of the book is fast

question: How is the book?, context: Katniss is sixteen, but she has yet to experience the slightest intimacy beyond a familial kiss. As the oldest child in the family, she is tasked with the unenviable job of providing for her mother and younger sister when her father perishes in a mining accident. Set in the near future, most residents of Pan-Am are forced to subsist through utter capitulation to the Capitol's whims. The only ways out are to break the law and hunt outside the district (which carries a capital sentence), or prove victorious in the annual Hunger Games.Being forced to live off the land for years, pairing her natural talent for archery with Gale's instinct for setting snares, they eke out a comfortable, if arduous, existence in District 12. Until Katniss' sister Prim is chosen for the Hunger Games, despite only having one slip with her name in the Reaping. I expect this "coincidence" to play a prominent role in the following two books.The bulk of the book is fast-paced, with occasional flashbacks to Katniss' past, and how she seems to be the only lady in the family without a talent or desire for treating the sick and injured. Although she has her father's talent for calling out to the Mockingjays, she chooses not to do so, preferring the practical and more immediate fruits of hunting and gathering.The Games themselves are never dull (particularly because the Game Masters can't afford to rely on nature and the killer instincts of the contestants to whittle down the numbers). Any tribute who gets complacent or is lucky enough to enjoy a cushy half-day or two is immediately beset by traps, lack of resources, or anything else that could lie in store for them (including genetically engineered killing machines). They know their lives are not held in high esteem by the Capitol, and the only way to increase one's chances of survival is to appeal to one's sponsors, a task that becomes exponentially more difficult the longer the Games continue, and the more delirious the betting becomes.The Hunger Games is excellently written and paced, and while Katniss' introspective analyses of her personality, her emotions and her life can get tedious at times, it doesn't adversely affect the experience overall. It soon becomes apparent that while Katniss is unfamiliar and uneasy with the concepts of romance and love, she still has a firm grasp on her humanity. Love has been abandoned, alone in her soul, but it is far from dead. A sense of duty, obligation and debt has replaced it, and she hates being in anyone's debt (although she soon learns that this is sometimes unavoidable, and some debts can never be repaid, at least not in the conventional sense).

How is the book?

The bulk of the book is fast -paced, with occasional flashbacks to Katniss' past, and how she seems to be the only lady in the family without a talent or desire for treating the sick and injured.

Katniss is sixteen, but she has yet to experience the slightest intimacy beyond a familial kiss. As the oldest child in the family, she is tasked with the unenviable job of providing for her mother and younger sister when her father perishes in a mining accident. Set in the near future, most residents of Pan-Am are forced to subsist through utter capitulation to the Capitol's whims. The only ways out are to break the law and hunt outside the district (which carries a capital sentence), or prove victorious in the annual Hunger Games.Being forced to live off the land for years, pairing her natural talent for archery with Gale's instinct for setting snares, they eke out a comfortable, if arduous, existence in District 12. Until Katniss' sister Prim is chosen for the Hunger Games, despite only having one slip with her name in the Reaping. I expect this "coincidence" to play a prominent role in the following two books.The bulk of the book is fast-paced, with occasional flashbacks to Katniss' past, and how she seems to be the only lady in the family without a talent or desire for treating the sick and injured. Although she has her father's talent for calling out to the Mockingjays, she chooses not to do so, preferring the practical and more immediate fruits of hunting and gathering.The Games themselves are never dull (particularly because the Game Masters can't afford to rely on nature and the killer instincts of the contestants to whittle down the numbers). Any tribute who gets complacent or is lucky enough to enjoy a cushy half-day or two is immediately beset by traps, lack of resources, or anything else that could lie in store for them (including genetically engineered killing machines). They know their lives are not held in high esteem by the Capitol, and the only way to increase one's chances of survival is to appeal to one's sponsors, a task that becomes exponentially more difficult the longer the Games continue, and the more delirious the betting becomes.The Hunger Games is excellently written and paced, and while Katniss' introspective analyses of her personality, her emotions and her life can get tedious at times, it doesn't adversely affect the experience overall. It soon becomes apparent that while Katniss is unfamiliar and uneasy with the concepts of romance and love, she still has a firm grasp on her humanity. Love has been abandoned, alone in her soul, but it is far from dead. A sense of duty, obligation and debt has replaced it, and she hates being in anyone's debt (although she soon learns that this is sometimes unavoidable, and some debts can never be repaid, at least not in the conventional sense).

<hl> The bulk of the book is fast <hl> -paced, with occasional flashbacks to Katniss' past, and how she seems to be the only lady in the family without a talent or desire for treating the sick and injured.

Katniss is sixteen, but she has yet to experience the slightest intimacy beyond a familial kiss. As the oldest child in the family, she is tasked with the unenviable job of providing for her mother and younger sister when her father perishes in a mining accident. Set in the near future, most residents of Pan-Am are forced to subsist through utter capitulation to the Capitol's whims. The only ways out are to break the law and hunt outside the district (which carries a capital sentence), or prove victorious in the annual Hunger Games.Being forced to live off the land for years, pairing her natural talent for archery with Gale's instinct for setting snares, they eke out a comfortable, if arduous, existence in District 12. Until Katniss' sister Prim is chosen for the Hunger Games, despite only having one slip with her name in the Reaping. I expect this "coincidence" to play a prominent role in the following two books.<hl> The bulk of the book is fast <hl>-paced, with occasional flashbacks to Katniss' past, and how she seems to be the only lady in the family without a talent or desire for treating the sick and injured. Although she has her father's talent for calling out to the Mockingjays, she chooses not to do so, preferring the practical and more immediate fruits of hunting and gathering.The Games themselves are never dull (particularly because the Game Masters can't afford to rely on nature and the killer instincts of the contestants to whittle down the numbers). Any tribute who gets complacent or is lucky enough to enjoy a cushy half-day or two is immediately beset by traps, lack of resources, or anything else that could lie in store for them (including genetically engineered killing machines). They know their lives are not held in high esteem by the Capitol, and the only way to increase one's chances of survival is to appeal to one's sponsors, a task that becomes exponentially more difficult the longer the Games continue, and the more delirious the betting becomes.The Hunger Games is excellently written and paced, and while Katniss' introspective analyses of her personality, her emotions and her life can get tedious at times, it doesn't adversely affect the experience overall. It soon becomes apparent that while Katniss is unfamiliar and uneasy with the concepts of romance and love, she still has a firm grasp on her humanity. Love has been abandoned, alone in her soul, but it is far from dead. A sense of duty, obligation and debt has replaced it, and she hates being in anyone's debt (although she soon learns that this is sometimes unavoidable, and some debts can never be repaid, at least not in the conventional sense).

Katniss is sixteen, but she has yet to experience the slightest intimacy beyond a familial kiss. As the oldest child in the family, she is tasked with the unenviable job of providing for her mother and younger sister when her father perishes in a mining accident. Set in the near future, most residents of Pan-Am are forced to subsist through utter capitulation to the Capitol's whims. The only ways out are to break the law and hunt outside the district (which carries a capital sentence), or prove victorious in the annual Hunger Games. Being forced to live off the land for years, pairing her natural talent for archery with Gale's instinct for setting snares, they eke out a comfortable, if arduous, existence in District 12. Until Katniss' sister Prim is chosen for the Hunger Games, despite only having one slip with her name in the Reaping. I expect this "coincidence" to play a prominent role in the following two books. <hl> The bulk of the book is fast -paced, with occasional flashbacks to Katniss' past, and how she seems to be the only lady in the family without a talent or desire for treating the sick and injured. <hl> Although she has her father's talent for calling out to the Mockingjays, she chooses not to do so, preferring the practical and more immediate fruits of hunting and gathering. The Games themselves are never dull (particularly because the Game Masters can't afford to rely on nature and the killer instincts of the contestants to whittle down the numbers). Any tribute who gets complacent or is lucky enough to enjoy a cushy half-day or two is immediately beset by traps, lack of resources, or anything else that could lie in store for them (including genetically engineered killing machines). They know their lives are not held in high esteem by the Capitol, and the only way to increase one's chances of survival is to appeal to one's sponsors, a task that becomes exponentially more difficult the longer the Games continue, and the more delirious the betting becomes. The Hunger Games is excellently written and paced, and while Katniss' introspective analyses of her personality, her emotions and her life can get tedious at times, it doesn't adversely affect the experience overall. It soon becomes apparent that while Katniss is unfamiliar and uneasy with the concepts of romance and love, she still has a firm grasp on her humanity. Love has been abandoned, alone in her soul, but it is far from dead. A sense of duty, obligation and debt has replaced it, and she hates being in anyone's debt (although she soon learns that this is sometimes unavoidable, and some debts can never be repaid, at least not in the conventional sense).

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writing style is quite lyrical and achingly beautiful

question: What words did the author use to describe this novel?, context: I want to recommend a book I just finished reading. The Book Thief is a very wonderfully written & touching story. It's not a new book (2006) but I just recently ran across it. I decided to read it because I've never seen a book that's been on the New York Times Bestseller List for over 230 weeks.From the write up on it you wouldn't think this is a beautifully written book ("Narrated by Death" - yikes!) but Zusak's writing style is quite lyrical and achingly beautiful in some passages... "At those times, in the enormous mileage of sleep, she had never felt so completely alone." ... `the enormous mileage of sleep'... I like that.I highly recommend this book!

What words did the author use to describe this novel?

Zusak's writing style is quite lyrical and achingly beautiful in some passages...

I want to recommend a book I just finished reading. The Book Thief is a very wonderfully written & touching story. It's not a new book (2006) but I just recently ran across it. I decided to read it because I've never seen a book that's been on the New York Times Bestseller List for over 230 weeks.From the write up on it you wouldn't think this is a beautifully written book ("Narrated by Death" - yikes!) but Zusak's writing style is quite lyrical and achingly beautiful in some passages... "At those times, in the enormous mileage of sleep, she had never felt so completely alone." ... `the enormous mileage of sleep'... I like that.I highly recommend this book!

Zusak's <hl> writing style is quite lyrical and achingly beautiful <hl> in some passages...

I want to recommend a book I just finished reading. The Book Thief is a very wonderfully written & touching story. It's not a new book (2006) but I just recently ran across it. I decided to read it because I've never seen a book that's been on the New York Times Bestseller List for over 230 weeks.From the write up on it you wouldn't think this is a beautifully written book ("Narrated by Death" - yikes!) but Zusak's <hl> writing style is quite lyrical and achingly beautiful <hl> in some passages... "At those times, in the enormous mileage of sleep, she had never felt so completely alone." ... `the enormous mileage of sleep'... I like that.I highly recommend this book!

I want to recommend a book I just finished reading. The Book Thief is a very wonderfully written & touching story. It's not a new book (2006) but I just recently ran across it. I decided to read it because I've never seen a book that's been on the New York Times Bestseller List for over 230 weeks. From the write up on it you wouldn't think this is a beautifully written book ("Narrated by Death" - yikes!) but <hl> Zusak's writing style is quite lyrical and achingly beautiful in some passages... <hl> "At those times, in the enormous mileage of sleep, she had never felt so completely alone." ... `the enormous mileage of sleep'... I like that. I highly recommend this book!

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I wasn't aware that it was a book targeted at younger audiences

question: What is your feeling about this book?, context: When I bought it, I wasn't aware that it was a book targeted at younger audiences (at least it seems to be).The main characters are 12-18 years old and while the plot is fairly interesting the characters are pretty black and white ... you know who's good and who's bad in the same way as in most Harry Potter books. The characters are nowhere near as interesting or ambivalent as lets say in Game of Thrones, nor do the plot or the characters take any surprising twists or turns.I'd say it's popcorn fiction. The book does by no means come anywhere near R.R.Martin's books (Game of Thrones) or books written by William Gibson ... neither in complexity/atmosphere nor in their tendency to surprise. But it is still fairly well written and an easy entertaining read and it has its good moments. Certainly suitable for most teenagers. Essentially I'm sure, people who are fine with Harry Potter books, will like this one too.Also, if you saw the movie, there's still something for you in the book. I saw the movie later and found many scenes in the movie which I would not have understood without the book. Naturally a few plot parts were missing from the movie too. So I imagine reading the book after the movie will still have some good moments.If you're still not sure if you should read it, click on the 1-star reviews and sort for most helpful first. The one by "Alex" sums up the weak part nicely, although personally I think the overall rating is overly critical and harsh.

What is your feeling about this book?

When I bought it, I wasn't aware that it was a book targeted at younger audiences (at least it seems to be).The main characters are 12-18 years old and while the plot is fairly interesting the characters are pretty black and white ...

When I bought it, I wasn't aware that it was a book targeted at younger audiences (at least it seems to be).The main characters are 12-18 years old and while the plot is fairly interesting the characters are pretty black and white ... you know who's good and who's bad in the same way as in most Harry Potter books. The characters are nowhere near as interesting or ambivalent as lets say in Game of Thrones, nor do the plot or the characters take any surprising twists or turns.I'd say it's popcorn fiction. The book does by no means come anywhere near R.R.Martin's books (Game of Thrones) or books written by William Gibson ... neither in complexity/atmosphere nor in their tendency to surprise. But it is still fairly well written and an easy entertaining read and it has its good moments. Certainly suitable for most teenagers. Essentially I'm sure, people who are fine with Harry Potter books, will like this one too.Also, if you saw the movie, there's still something for you in the book. I saw the movie later and found many scenes in the movie which I would not have understood without the book. Naturally a few plot parts were missing from the movie too. So I imagine reading the book after the movie will still have some good moments.If you're still not sure if you should read it, click on the 1-star reviews and sort for most helpful first. The one by "Alex" sums up the weak part nicely, although personally I think the overall rating is overly critical and harsh.

When I bought it, <hl> I wasn't aware that it was a book targeted at younger audiences <hl> (at least it seems to be).The main characters are 12-18 years old and while the plot is fairly interesting the characters are pretty black and white ...

When I bought it, <hl> I wasn't aware that it was a book targeted at younger audiences <hl> (at least it seems to be).The main characters are 12-18 years old and while the plot is fairly interesting the characters are pretty black and white ... you know who's good and who's bad in the same way as in most Harry Potter books. The characters are nowhere near as interesting or ambivalent as lets say in Game of Thrones, nor do the plot or the characters take any surprising twists or turns.I'd say it's popcorn fiction. The book does by no means come anywhere near R.R.Martin's books (Game of Thrones) or books written by William Gibson ... neither in complexity/atmosphere nor in their tendency to surprise. But it is still fairly well written and an easy entertaining read and it has its good moments. Certainly suitable for most teenagers. Essentially I'm sure, people who are fine with Harry Potter books, will like this one too.Also, if you saw the movie, there's still something for you in the book. I saw the movie later and found many scenes in the movie which I would not have understood without the book. Naturally a few plot parts were missing from the movie too. So I imagine reading the book after the movie will still have some good moments.If you're still not sure if you should read it, click on the 1-star reviews and sort for most helpful first. The one by "Alex" sums up the weak part nicely, although personally I think the overall rating is overly critical and harsh.

<hl> When I bought it, I wasn't aware that it was a book targeted at younger audiences (at least it seems to be).The main characters are 12-18 years old and while the plot is fairly interesting the characters are pretty black and white ... <hl> you know who's good and who's bad in the same way as in most Harry Potter books. The characters are nowhere near as interesting or ambivalent as lets say in Game of Thrones, nor do the plot or the characters take any surprising twists or turns. I'd say it's popcorn fiction. The book does by no means come anywhere near R.R.Martin's books (Game of Thrones) or books written by William Gibson ... neither in complexity/atmosphere nor in their tendency to surprise. But it is still fairly well written and an easy entertaining read and it has its good moments. Certainly suitable for most teenagers. Essentially I'm sure, people who are fine with Harry Potter books, will like this one too. Also, if you saw the movie, there's still something for you in the book. I saw the movie later and found many scenes in the movie which I would not have understood without the book. Naturally a few plot parts were missing from the movie too. So I imagine reading the book after the movie will still have some good moments. If you're still not sure if you should read it, click on the 1-star reviews and sort for most helpful first. The one by "Alex" sums up the weak part nicely, although personally I think the overall rating is overly critical and harsh.

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The plot was superb

question: How do you like the write?, context: I really did enjoy this book. The plot was superb, the characters were believable and Martin's writing is quite excellent, though I think leaving the 2 R.R.s out of his name from the covers of his books would have been a wiser choice. I do not like this series better then the Wheel of Time, but there are certain elements that are better. Unpredictablity for one. Robert Jordan can store some surprises up his sleeves now and then but nothing compared to Mr. Martin. I also enjoy the fact that there is not simply one major enemy like en almost every fantasy, but rather many different factions all competing for the same goal and you don't know who you want to cheer for. What I did not enjoy about these books, and the only reason that I gave it 4 stars instead of 5, is the sex and rape. It got really old and frankly it is just disgusting. Yes, this was how it was back then and Mr. Martin wants to provide us with a semi-historic environment, but the details started to become unnecessary. I recommended this book to a friend and he almost can't stand reading it just because of the grusome details. But putting that aside, this is an excellent book and some of the best fantasy out there today. I enjoy the Wheel of Time very much, but for those of you who don't but still like a good epic fantasy, I would recommend A Song of Ice and Fire, starting with this book. I have already started the second book and from the way it's turning out so far, that one WILL get 5 stars

How do you like the write?

The plot was superb , the characters were believable and Martin's writing is quite excellent, though I think leaving the 2 R.R.s out of his name from the covers of his books would have been a wiser choice.

I really did enjoy this book. The plot was superb, the characters were believable and Martin's writing is quite excellent, though I think leaving the 2 R.R.s out of his name from the covers of his books would have been a wiser choice. I do not like this series better then the Wheel of Time, but there are certain elements that are better. Unpredictablity for one. Robert Jordan can store some surprises up his sleeves now and then but nothing compared to Mr. Martin. I also enjoy the fact that there is not simply one major enemy like en almost every fantasy, but rather many different factions all competing for the same goal and you don't know who you want to cheer for. What I did not enjoy about these books, and the only reason that I gave it 4 stars instead of 5, is the sex and rape. It got really old and frankly it is just disgusting. Yes, this was how it was back then and Mr. Martin wants to provide us with a semi-historic environment, but the details started to become unnecessary. I recommended this book to a friend and he almost can't stand reading it just because of the grusome details. But putting that aside, this is an excellent book and some of the best fantasy out there today. I enjoy the Wheel of Time very much, but for those of you who don't but still like a good epic fantasy, I would recommend A Song of Ice and Fire, starting with this book. I have already started the second book and from the way it's turning out so far, that one WILL get 5 stars

<hl> The plot was superb <hl> , the characters were believable and Martin's writing is quite excellent, though I think leaving the 2 R.R.s out of his name from the covers of his books would have been a wiser choice.

I really did enjoy this book. <hl> The plot was superb <hl>, the characters were believable and Martin's writing is quite excellent, though I think leaving the 2 R.R.s out of his name from the covers of his books would have been a wiser choice. I do not like this series better then the Wheel of Time, but there are certain elements that are better. Unpredictablity for one. Robert Jordan can store some surprises up his sleeves now and then but nothing compared to Mr. Martin. I also enjoy the fact that there is not simply one major enemy like en almost every fantasy, but rather many different factions all competing for the same goal and you don't know who you want to cheer for. What I did not enjoy about these books, and the only reason that I gave it 4 stars instead of 5, is the sex and rape. It got really old and frankly it is just disgusting. Yes, this was how it was back then and Mr. Martin wants to provide us with a semi-historic environment, but the details started to become unnecessary. I recommended this book to a friend and he almost can't stand reading it just because of the grusome details. But putting that aside, this is an excellent book and some of the best fantasy out there today. I enjoy the Wheel of Time very much, but for those of you who don't but still like a good epic fantasy, I would recommend A Song of Ice and Fire, starting with this book. I have already started the second book and from the way it's turning out so far, that one WILL get 5 stars

I really did enjoy this book. <hl> The plot was superb , the characters were believable and Martin's writing is quite excellent, though I think leaving the 2 R.R.s out of his name from the covers of his books would have been a wiser choice. <hl> I do not like this series better then the Wheel of Time, but there are certain elements that are better. Unpredictablity for one. Robert Jordan can store some surprises up his sleeves now and then but nothing compared to Mr. Martin. I also enjoy the fact that there is not simply one major enemy like en almost every fantasy, but rather many different factions all competing for the same goal and you don't know who you want to cheer for. What I did not enjoy about these books, and the only reason that I gave it 4 stars instead of 5, is the sex and rape. It got really old and frankly it is just disgusting. Yes, this was how it was back then and Mr. Martin wants to provide us with a semi-historic environment, but the details started to become unnecessary. I recommended this book to a friend and he almost can't stand reading it just because of the grusome details. But putting that aside, this is an excellent book and some of the best fantasy out there today. I enjoy the Wheel of Time very much, but for those of you who don't but still like a good epic fantasy, I would recommend A Song of Ice and Fire, starting with this book. I have already started the second book and from the way it's turning out so far, that one WILL get 5 stars

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This was a wonderful YA read

question: How is the book flow?, context: This was a wonderful YA read.After a huge fight with her best friend, Camryn Bennett decides to get on a bus and just travel, instead of settling for the tedium of ordinary everyday life. She has no particular destination, she just wants to leave her old life, and the painful memories, behind.Andrew Parrish is the hot guy seated behind her on the bus, even though she is reluctant at first, they become friends and he teaches her a lot about letting go and really living.Andrew has his own secrets, or rather a secret that has the power to shatter Camryn's new found happiness.This book was a lovely read, and Andrew's secret... What can I say?... I was crying like a baby at the end.

How is the book flow?

This was a wonderful YA read .After a huge fight with her best friend, Camryn Bennett decides to get on a bus and just travel, instead of settling for the tedium of ordinary everyday life.

This was a wonderful YA read.After a huge fight with her best friend, Camryn Bennett decides to get on a bus and just travel, instead of settling for the tedium of ordinary everyday life. She has no particular destination, she just wants to leave her old life, and the painful memories, behind.Andrew Parrish is the hot guy seated behind her on the bus, even though she is reluctant at first, they become friends and he teaches her a lot about letting go and really living.Andrew has his own secrets, or rather a secret that has the power to shatter Camryn's new found happiness.This book was a lovely read, and Andrew's secret... What can I say?... I was crying like a baby at the end.

<hl> This was a wonderful YA read <hl> .After a huge fight with her best friend, Camryn Bennett decides to get on a bus and just travel, instead of settling for the tedium of ordinary everyday life.

<hl> This was a wonderful YA read <hl>.After a huge fight with her best friend, Camryn Bennett decides to get on a bus and just travel, instead of settling for the tedium of ordinary everyday life. She has no particular destination, she just wants to leave her old life, and the painful memories, behind.Andrew Parrish is the hot guy seated behind her on the bus, even though she is reluctant at first, they become friends and he teaches her a lot about letting go and really living.Andrew has his own secrets, or rather a secret that has the power to shatter Camryn's new found happiness.This book was a lovely read, and Andrew's secret... What can I say?... I was crying like a baby at the end.

<hl> This was a wonderful YA read .After a huge fight with her best friend, Camryn Bennett decides to get on a bus and just travel, instead of settling for the tedium of ordinary everyday life. <hl> She has no particular destination, she just wants to leave her old life, and the painful memories, behind. Andrew Parrish is the hot guy seated behind her on the bus, even though she is reluctant at first, they become friends and he teaches her a lot about letting go and really living. Andrew has his own secrets, or rather a secret that has the power to shatter Camryn's new found happiness. This book was a lovely read, and Andrew's secret... What can I say?... I was crying like a baby at the end.

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I find them very entertaining

question: How good is this story?, context: Dan Brown is one of my favorite authors and his books intrigue me, besides the fact that I am a history major, and I find them very entertaining. This book was very hard to put down and I finished it in a week.

How good is this story?

Dan Brown is one of my favorite authors and his books intrigue me, besides the fact that I am a history major, and I find them very entertaining .

Dan Brown is one of my favorite authors and his books intrigue me, besides the fact that I am a history major, and I find them very entertaining. This book was very hard to put down and I finished it in a week.

Dan Brown is one of my favorite authors and his books intrigue me, besides the fact that I am a history major, and <hl> I find them very entertaining <hl> .

Dan Brown is one of my favorite authors and his books intrigue me, besides the fact that I am a history major, and <hl> I find them very entertaining <hl>. This book was very hard to put down and I finished it in a week.

<hl> Dan Brown is one of my favorite authors and his books intrigue me, besides the fact that I am a history major, and I find them very entertaining . <hl> This book was very hard to put down and I finished it in a week.

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is a wonderfully written tale set in the future where children are pitted against each other in gladiatorial like games

question: How is the quality of the concept on the story?, context: "The Hunger Games" is a wonderfully written tale set in the future where children are pitted against each other in gladiatorial like games. At face value, the book, which is a highly entertaining read, seems destined to become a classic. The author does an amazing job conveying the main character's thoughts and emotions as she is thrown through one terrible ordeal after another.The problem with the book is that the storyline did not end with any major surprises. I kept waiting for a plot twist that never occurred. The storyline ended almost exactly where I thought it would. Worse, the ending was abrupt and incomplete. That said, the book is part of a series, and presumably the storyline is not over. I was also dissatisfied that the book did not provide me with any deeper insight into humanity nor did it force me to look at the world differently. If there was a moral or point to the story I failed to understand it.To summarize, the author of the book did everything right. Perhaps that is the problem with the book. Because the author did everything right, the story feels too synthetic, too manufactured.

How is the quality of the concept on the story?

"The Hunger Games" is a wonderfully written tale set in the future where children are pitted against each other in gladiatorial like games .

"The Hunger Games" is a wonderfully written tale set in the future where children are pitted against each other in gladiatorial like games. At face value, the book, which is a highly entertaining read, seems destined to become a classic. The author does an amazing job conveying the main character's thoughts and emotions as she is thrown through one terrible ordeal after another.The problem with the book is that the storyline did not end with any major surprises. I kept waiting for a plot twist that never occurred. The storyline ended almost exactly where I thought it would. Worse, the ending was abrupt and incomplete. That said, the book is part of a series, and presumably the storyline is not over. I was also dissatisfied that the book did not provide me with any deeper insight into humanity nor did it force me to look at the world differently. If there was a moral or point to the story I failed to understand it.To summarize, the author of the book did everything right. Perhaps that is the problem with the book. Because the author did everything right, the story feels too synthetic, too manufactured.

"The Hunger Games" <hl> is a wonderfully written tale set in the future where children are pitted against each other in gladiatorial like games <hl> .

"The Hunger Games" <hl> is a wonderfully written tale set in the future where children are pitted against each other in gladiatorial like games <hl>. At face value, the book, which is a highly entertaining read, seems destined to become a classic. The author does an amazing job conveying the main character's thoughts and emotions as she is thrown through one terrible ordeal after another.The problem with the book is that the storyline did not end with any major surprises. I kept waiting for a plot twist that never occurred. The storyline ended almost exactly where I thought it would. Worse, the ending was abrupt and incomplete. That said, the book is part of a series, and presumably the storyline is not over. I was also dissatisfied that the book did not provide me with any deeper insight into humanity nor did it force me to look at the world differently. If there was a moral or point to the story I failed to understand it.To summarize, the author of the book did everything right. Perhaps that is the problem with the book. Because the author did everything right, the story feels too synthetic, too manufactured.

<hl> "The Hunger Games" is a wonderfully written tale set in the future where children are pitted against each other in gladiatorial like games . <hl> At face value, the book, which is a highly entertaining read, seems destined to become a classic. The author does an amazing job conveying the main character's thoughts and emotions as she is thrown through one terrible ordeal after another. The problem with the book is that the storyline did not end with any major surprises. I kept waiting for a plot twist that never occurred. The storyline ended almost exactly where I thought it would. Worse, the ending was abrupt and incomplete. That said, the book is part of a series, and presumably the storyline is not over. I was also dissatisfied that the book did not provide me with any deeper insight into humanity nor did it force me to look at the world differently. If there was a moral or point to the story I failed to understand it. To summarize, the author of the book did everything right. Perhaps that is the problem with the book. Because the author did everything right, the story feels too synthetic, too manufactured.

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Demonstrates how the little things that one may do for others,

question: How is the meaning compared original verb?, context: A fable that addresses the meaning of life, and life after death.Focusses on a character named Eddie who dies. Eddie goes to heaven, where he meets five people who were unexpectedly instrumental in some way in his life. While each guide takes him through heaven, Eddie learns a little bit more about what his time on earth meant, what he was supposed to have learned, and what his true purpose on earth was.Demonstrates how the little things that one may do for others, can in turn have a profound effect on others' lives.

How is the meaning compared original verb?

Demonstrates how the little things that one may do for others, can in turn have a profound effect on others' lives.

A fable that addresses the meaning of life, and life after death.Focusses on a character named Eddie who dies. Eddie goes to heaven, where he meets five people who were unexpectedly instrumental in some way in his life. While each guide takes him through heaven, Eddie learns a little bit more about what his time on earth meant, what he was supposed to have learned, and what his true purpose on earth was.Demonstrates how the little things that one may do for others, can in turn have a profound effect on others' lives.

<hl> Demonstrates how the little things that one may do for others, <hl> can in turn have a profound effect on others' lives.

A fable that addresses the meaning of life, and life after death.Focusses on a character named Eddie who dies. Eddie goes to heaven, where he meets five people who were unexpectedly instrumental in some way in his life. While each guide takes him through heaven, Eddie learns a little bit more about what his time on earth meant, what he was supposed to have learned, and what his true purpose on earth was.<hl> Demonstrates how the little things that one may do for others, <hl> can in turn have a profound effect on others' lives.

A fable that addresses the meaning of life, and life after death. Focusses on a character named Eddie who dies. Eddie goes to heaven, where he meets five people who were unexpectedly instrumental in some way in his life. While each guide takes him through heaven, Eddie learns a little bit more about what his time on earth meant, what he was supposed to have learned, and what his true purpose on earth was. <hl> Demonstrates how the little things that one may do for others, can in turn have a profound effect on others' lives. <hl>

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The writing is clear, concise, descriptive and captivating

question: How were the details described in the book?, context: I am not even sure how I came about the Wool series. But, I am glad that I found it. The writing is clear, concise, descriptive and captivating. The story will keep you reading and make it hard to put down. I would like to point out that it is also a simple story with few characters, and that is a compliment.I understand that this is a self-published work. If true, its even more impressive as the writing, as others have noted, is pure, concise, grammatically correct and just plain well put together. I recommend it highly.

How were the details described in the book?

The writing is clear, concise, descriptive and captivating .

I am not even sure how I came about the Wool series. But, I am glad that I found it. The writing is clear, concise, descriptive and captivating. The story will keep you reading and make it hard to put down. I would like to point out that it is also a simple story with few characters, and that is a compliment.I understand that this is a self-published work. If true, its even more impressive as the writing, as others have noted, is pure, concise, grammatically correct and just plain well put together. I recommend it highly.

<hl> The writing is clear, concise, descriptive and captivating <hl> .

I am not even sure how I came about the Wool series. But, I am glad that I found it. <hl> The writing is clear, concise, descriptive and captivating <hl>. The story will keep you reading and make it hard to put down. I would like to point out that it is also a simple story with few characters, and that is a compliment.I understand that this is a self-published work. If true, its even more impressive as the writing, as others have noted, is pure, concise, grammatically correct and just plain well put together. I recommend it highly.

I am not even sure how I came about the Wool series. But, I am glad that I found it. <hl> The writing is clear, concise, descriptive and captivating . <hl> The story will keep you reading and make it hard to put down. I would like to point out that it is also a simple story with few characters, and that is a compliment. I understand that this is a self-published work. If true, its even more impressive as the writing, as others have noted, is pure, concise, grammatically correct and just plain well put together. I recommend it highly.

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to have a great deal of fun with this novel

question: When the book is more interesting?, context: Definitely deserving of it's status in the Best of 2012. Gillian Flynn writes with razor-sharp insights into these deeply troubled, hateful but somehow lovable characters. The mystery is intriguing, the plotting ingenious, the research excellent, but what I liked best of all was the examination of one of society's most revered institutions: marriage. As well, the social commentary and satire of America's media culture had me in stitches at times. It seems the author allowed herself to have a great deal of fun with this novel. I have already ordered her first two novels and hope to enjoy them. Although she states that she didn't structure this book to allow for a sequel, I for one beg Gillian Flynn to revisit our deeply disturbed duo.

When the book is more interesting?

It seems the author allowed herself to have a great deal of fun with this novel .

Definitely deserving of it's status in the Best of 2012. Gillian Flynn writes with razor-sharp insights into these deeply troubled, hateful but somehow lovable characters. The mystery is intriguing, the plotting ingenious, the research excellent, but what I liked best of all was the examination of one of society's most revered institutions: marriage. As well, the social commentary and satire of America's media culture had me in stitches at times. It seems the author allowed herself to have a great deal of fun with this novel. I have already ordered her first two novels and hope to enjoy them. Although she states that she didn't structure this book to allow for a sequel, I for one beg Gillian Flynn to revisit our deeply disturbed duo.

It seems the author allowed herself <hl> to have a great deal of fun with this novel <hl> .

Definitely deserving of it's status in the Best of 2012. Gillian Flynn writes with razor-sharp insights into these deeply troubled, hateful but somehow lovable characters. The mystery is intriguing, the plotting ingenious, the research excellent, but what I liked best of all was the examination of one of society's most revered institutions: marriage. As well, the social commentary and satire of America's media culture had me in stitches at times. It seems the author allowed herself <hl> to have a great deal of fun with this novel <hl>. I have already ordered her first two novels and hope to enjoy them. Although she states that she didn't structure this book to allow for a sequel, I for one beg Gillian Flynn to revisit our deeply disturbed duo.

Definitely deserving of it's status in the Best of 2012. Gillian Flynn writes with razor-sharp insights into these deeply troubled, hateful but somehow lovable characters. The mystery is intriguing, the plotting ingenious, the research excellent, but what I liked best of all was the examination of one of society's most revered institutions: marriage. As well, the social commentary and satire of America's media culture had me in stitches at times. <hl> It seems the author allowed herself to have a great deal of fun with this novel . <hl> I have already ordered her first two novels and hope to enjoy them. Although she states that she didn't structure this book to allow for a sequel, I for one beg Gillian Flynn to revisit our deeply disturbed duo.

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This was just a really good read

question: Is it a good story line?, context: 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!

Is it a good story line?

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 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!

<hl> This was just a really good read <hl> , 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 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! <hl> This was just a really good read <hl>, 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 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! <hl> This was just a really good read , and would also be a really good movie too! <hl>

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Not a lot of words

question: How quality is the word on story?, context: This is a classic story to have in a stack of bedtime books.Pros:Not a lot of words, and children don't get boredHas items you can look for in the next pageGreat rhythm while reading, the story flows from page to pageA good wind down book at the end of the day.Cons:None!This book is absolutely lovely and our little one loves to have this read to her again and again. Even if it isn't night time this book became a daytime favorite. I point to the animals and different things around the room. This is a great addition to have to a little ones library!

How quality is the word on story?

Pros: Not a lot of words , and children don't get boredHas items you can look for in the next pageGreat rhythm while reading, the story flows from page to pageA good wind down book at the end of the day.

This is a classic story to have in a stack of bedtime books.Pros:Not a lot of words, and children don't get boredHas items you can look for in the next pageGreat rhythm while reading, the story flows from page to pageA good wind down book at the end of the day.Cons:None!This book is absolutely lovely and our little one loves to have this read to her again and again. Even if it isn't night time this book became a daytime favorite. I point to the animals and different things around the room. This is a great addition to have to a little ones library!

Pros: <hl> Not a lot of words <hl> , and children don't get boredHas items you can look for in the next pageGreat rhythm while reading, the story flows from page to pageA good wind down book at the end of the day.

This is a classic story to have in a stack of bedtime books.Pros:<hl> Not a lot of words <hl>, and children don't get boredHas items you can look for in the next pageGreat rhythm while reading, the story flows from page to pageA good wind down book at the end of the day.Cons:None!This book is absolutely lovely and our little one loves to have this read to her again and again. Even if it isn't night time this book became a daytime favorite. I point to the animals and different things around the room. This is a great addition to have to a little ones library!

This is a classic story to have in a stack of bedtime books. <hl> Pros: Not a lot of words , and children don't get boredHas items you can look for in the next pageGreat rhythm while reading, the story flows from page to pageA good wind down book at the end of the day. <hl> Cons:None!This book is absolutely lovely and our little one loves to have this read to her again and again. Even if it isn't night time this book became a daytime favorite. I point to the animals and different things around the room. This is a great addition to have to a little ones library!

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The first third of the book was quite good, and after that it lost some steam and/or I just lost interest

question: Is this book probably too complicated?, context: Having enjoyed Donna Tartt's previous 2 books so much, I was eager to read her third novel. However, I found that I got a bit bogged down in this one. The first third of the book was quite good, and after that it lost some steam and/or I just lost interest. What I would say to prospective readers is that if you have not read The Secret History, her highly acclaimed first book of some 10 years ago -- read that one first. While she is a good writer and her previous 2 novels were very engaging, this one was a little disappointing. For me the loose ends just did not come together at the end.

Is this book probably too complicated?

The first third of the book was quite good, and after that it lost some steam and/or I just lost interest .

Having enjoyed Donna Tartt's previous 2 books so much, I was eager to read her third novel. However, I found that I got a bit bogged down in this one. The first third of the book was quite good, and after that it lost some steam and/or I just lost interest. What I would say to prospective readers is that if you have not read The Secret History, her highly acclaimed first book of some 10 years ago -- read that one first. While she is a good writer and her previous 2 novels were very engaging, this one was a little disappointing. For me the loose ends just did not come together at the end.

<hl> The first third of the book was quite good, and after that it lost some steam and/or I just lost interest <hl> .

Having enjoyed Donna Tartt's previous 2 books so much, I was eager to read her third novel. However, I found that I got a bit bogged down in this one. <hl> The first third of the book was quite good, and after that it lost some steam and/or I just lost interest <hl>. What I would say to prospective readers is that if you have not read The Secret History, her highly acclaimed first book of some 10 years ago -- read that one first. While she is a good writer and her previous 2 novels were very engaging, this one was a little disappointing. For me the loose ends just did not come together at the end.

Having enjoyed Donna Tartt's previous 2 books so much, I was eager to read her third novel. However, I found that I got a bit bogged down in this one. <hl> The first third of the book was quite good, and after that it lost some steam and/or I just lost interest . <hl> What I would say to prospective readers is that if you have not read The Secret History, her highly acclaimed first book of some 10 years ago -- read that one first. While she is a good writer and her previous 2 novels were very engaging, this one was a little disappointing. For me the loose ends just did not come together at the end.

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research is excellent

question: What is the research?, context: Ken Follett is a master story teller and again I could not put the book down. Highly recommended read as he has a knack of bringing you into each family without being confused. His research is excellent.

What is the research?

His research is excellent .

Ken Follett is a master story teller and again I could not put the book down. Highly recommended read as he has a knack of bringing you into each family without being confused. His research is excellent.

His <hl> research is excellent <hl> .

Ken Follett is a master story teller and again I could not put the book down. Highly recommended read as he has a knack of bringing you into each family without being confused. His <hl> research is excellent <hl>.

Ken Follett is a master story teller and again I could not put the book down. Highly recommended read as he has a knack of bringing you into each family without being confused. <hl> His research is excellent . <hl>

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am floored at how bad this book

question: How is the book?, context: (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.

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.

(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.

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

(Spoiler alert)I just finished reading Mockingjay and had to write a review because I <hl> am floored at how bad this book <hl> 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.

<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.

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Synopsis:Drew is your typical top-of-the-food-chain playboy with a no nonsense

question: How is the story?, context: Synopsis:Drew is your typical top-of-the-food-chain playboy with a no nonsense, tell it like it is attitude. He is the best at everything and is used to getting everything he wants. Women are nothing more than a release to him and love doesn't even factor into his thoughts. Until he sees her. She is the most beautiful thing he has ever seen and the most intriguing. She doesn't fall at his feet begging to go home with him, she walks away. Little does he know, she is just starting a new job at his firm. Things are about to get interesting.Review:I decided to read this book based upon the rave reviews it was getting. The fact that it is written from a man's perspective is great. And the fact that he isn't an angsty romantic, but a total guy in all of his glory is even better. I laughed my ass off reading this book. The fact that so many of my friends are male and I happen to know that they think exactly like Drew, made it even funnier. In fact, I think I have actually heard a few of these lines before in real life.The characters in this book are funny and play their parts well. I loved Drew. Not because of his looks or status or anything ridiculous like that, but because he was real and didn't apologize for it. Men just aren't men like they used to be, and it's nice to read a character like this, even if he does have his slappable moments. Kate is one tough cookie and I loved that. She wasn't a lay down and take it type of girl. She is strong and independent and fights to get hers. I loved that she wasn't portrayed as weak even once in this book. The supporting cast is great as well.The relationship between Drew and Kate develops nicely. There is a definite attraction, but it isn't love at first sight. They have a love/hate thing going on and its pretty hilarious. I also have to mention that this book has some pretty hot sex scenes. One in particular was one of the sexiest I've read.I really wanted this to be a 5-star book, but I wouldn't feel right rating it above a 4. Don't get me wrong, it is great, but there was a piece missing. I can't really put my finger on it. With all that said, this was a pretty great debut for Emma Chase. I will definitely be following her future work. READ IT!

How is the story?

Synopsis:Drew is your typical top-of-the-food-chain playboy with a no nonsense , tell it like it is attitude.

Synopsis:Drew is your typical top-of-the-food-chain playboy with a no nonsense, tell it like it is attitude. He is the best at everything and is used to getting everything he wants. Women are nothing more than a release to him and love doesn't even factor into his thoughts. Until he sees her. She is the most beautiful thing he has ever seen and the most intriguing. She doesn't fall at his feet begging to go home with him, she walks away. Little does he know, she is just starting a new job at his firm. Things are about to get interesting.Review:I decided to read this book based upon the rave reviews it was getting. The fact that it is written from a man's perspective is great. And the fact that he isn't an angsty romantic, but a total guy in all of his glory is even better. I laughed my ass off reading this book. The fact that so many of my friends are male and I happen to know that they think exactly like Drew, made it even funnier. In fact, I think I have actually heard a few of these lines before in real life.The characters in this book are funny and play their parts well. I loved Drew. Not because of his looks or status or anything ridiculous like that, but because he was real and didn't apologize for it. Men just aren't men like they used to be, and it's nice to read a character like this, even if he does have his slappable moments. Kate is one tough cookie and I loved that. She wasn't a lay down and take it type of girl. She is strong and independent and fights to get hers. I loved that she wasn't portrayed as weak even once in this book. The supporting cast is great as well.The relationship between Drew and Kate develops nicely. There is a definite attraction, but it isn't love at first sight. They have a love/hate thing going on and its pretty hilarious. I also have to mention that this book has some pretty hot sex scenes. One in particular was one of the sexiest I've read.I really wanted this to be a 5-star book, but I wouldn't feel right rating it above a 4. Don't get me wrong, it is great, but there was a piece missing. I can't really put my finger on it. With all that said, this was a pretty great debut for Emma Chase. I will definitely be following her future work. READ IT!

<hl> Synopsis:Drew is your typical top-of-the-food-chain playboy with a no nonsense <hl> , tell it like it is attitude.

<hl> Synopsis:Drew is your typical top-of-the-food-chain playboy with a no nonsense <hl>, tell it like it is attitude. He is the best at everything and is used to getting everything he wants. Women are nothing more than a release to him and love doesn't even factor into his thoughts. Until he sees her. She is the most beautiful thing he has ever seen and the most intriguing. She doesn't fall at his feet begging to go home with him, she walks away. Little does he know, she is just starting a new job at his firm. Things are about to get interesting.Review:I decided to read this book based upon the rave reviews it was getting. The fact that it is written from a man's perspective is great. And the fact that he isn't an angsty romantic, but a total guy in all of his glory is even better. I laughed my ass off reading this book. The fact that so many of my friends are male and I happen to know that they think exactly like Drew, made it even funnier. In fact, I think I have actually heard a few of these lines before in real life.The characters in this book are funny and play their parts well. I loved Drew. Not because of his looks or status or anything ridiculous like that, but because he was real and didn't apologize for it. Men just aren't men like they used to be, and it's nice to read a character like this, even if he does have his slappable moments. Kate is one tough cookie and I loved that. She wasn't a lay down and take it type of girl. She is strong and independent and fights to get hers. I loved that she wasn't portrayed as weak even once in this book. The supporting cast is great as well.The relationship between Drew and Kate develops nicely. There is a definite attraction, but it isn't love at first sight. They have a love/hate thing going on and its pretty hilarious. I also have to mention that this book has some pretty hot sex scenes. One in particular was one of the sexiest I've read.I really wanted this to be a 5-star book, but I wouldn't feel right rating it above a 4. Don't get me wrong, it is great, but there was a piece missing. I can't really put my finger on it. With all that said, this was a pretty great debut for Emma Chase. I will definitely be following her future work. READ IT!

<hl> Synopsis:Drew is your typical top-of-the-food-chain playboy with a no nonsense , tell it like it is attitude. <hl> He is the best at everything and is used to getting everything he wants. Women are nothing more than a release to him and love doesn't even factor into his thoughts. Until he sees her. She is the most beautiful thing he has ever seen and the most intriguing. She doesn't fall at his feet begging to go home with him, she walks away. Little does he know, she is just starting a new job at his firm. Things are about to get interesting. Review:I decided to read this book based upon the rave reviews it was getting. The fact that it is written from a man's perspective is great. And the fact that he isn't an angsty romantic, but a total guy in all of his glory is even better. I laughed my ass off reading this book. The fact that so many of my friends are male and I happen to know that they think exactly like Drew, made it even funnier. In fact, I think I have actually heard a few of these lines before in real life. The characters in this book are funny and play their parts well. I loved Drew. Not because of his looks or status or anything ridiculous like that, but because he was real and didn't apologize for it. Men just aren't men like they used to be, and it's nice to read a character like this, even if he does have his slappable moments. Kate is one tough cookie and I loved that. She wasn't a lay down and take it type of girl. She is strong and independent and fights to get hers. I loved that she wasn't portrayed as weak even once in this book. The supporting cast is great as well. The relationship between Drew and Kate develops nicely. There is a definite attraction, but it isn't love at first sight. They have a love/hate thing going on and its pretty hilarious. I also have to mention that this book has some pretty hot sex scenes. One in particular was one of the sexiest I've read. I really wanted this to be a 5-star book, but I wouldn't feel right rating it above a 4. Don't get me wrong, it is great, but there was a piece missing. I can't really put my finger on it. With all that said, this was a pretty great debut for Emma Chase. I will definitely be following her future work. READ IT!

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the book was worth it

question: How is book?, context: 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.

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 .

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.

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 <hl> the book was worth it <hl> .

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 <hl> the book was worth it <hl>. 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.

<hl> 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 . <hl> 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.

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Not sure

question: Where its began to be hot the story?, context: I was really looking forward to reading this book after all the phenomenal reviews I read for it. Unfortunately, it didn't meet that for me. The story became repetitive. Brooke's feelings about every situation were described, in detail, and sometimes to the point of boredom.The story was good, and somewhat different. With the exception of the licking (WTH?!?), the love scenes were hot. I get that the &#34;it&#34; formatting style is to tell the reader that He.Is.So.Hot., however the use of that for emphasis was overdone here.All in all, didn't live up to the hype. Not sure ill read the next one.

Where its began to be hot the story?

Not sure ill read the next one.

I was really looking forward to reading this book after all the phenomenal reviews I read for it. Unfortunately, it didn't meet that for me. The story became repetitive. Brooke's feelings about every situation were described, in detail, and sometimes to the point of boredom.The story was good, and somewhat different. With the exception of the licking (WTH?!?), the love scenes were hot. I get that the &#34;it&#34; formatting style is to tell the reader that He.Is.So.Hot., however the use of that for emphasis was overdone here.All in all, didn't live up to the hype. Not sure ill read the next one.

<hl> Not sure <hl> ill read the next one.

I was really looking forward to reading this book after all the phenomenal reviews I read for it. Unfortunately, it didn't meet that for me. The story became repetitive. Brooke's feelings about every situation were described, in detail, and sometimes to the point of boredom.The story was good, and somewhat different. With the exception of the licking (WTH?!?), the love scenes were hot. I get that the &#34;it&#34; formatting style is to tell the reader that He.Is.So.Hot., however the use of that for emphasis was overdone here.All in all, didn't live up to the hype. <hl> Not sure <hl> ill read the next one.

I was really looking forward to reading this book after all the phenomenal reviews I read for it. Unfortunately, it didn't meet that for me. The story became repetitive. Brooke's feelings about every situation were described, in detail, and sometimes to the point of boredom. The story was good, and somewhat different. With the exception of the licking (WTH?!?), the love scenes were hot. I get that the &#34;it&#34; formatting style is to tell the reader that He. Is. So. Hot., however the use of that for emphasis was overdone here. All in all, didn't live up to the hype. <hl> Not sure ill read the next one. <hl>

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like any work of art or product/commodity

question: How do you like the grasp?, context: In this age of marketing, advertising and intensive information exchange, superlative adjectives tend to be overused and abused. How can everything be unique or spectacular, for then good would surely be reduced to average? However, certain books (like any work of art or product/commodity) turn out to be true Classics, with broader and broader appeal; they actually improve with age as fine wine.Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card, can only be described as a true classic. It is a unique and brilliantly written work that keeps the reader enthralled and entertained throughout. The novel reads better now than when it was first published twenty-three years ago. The first book in a series (now five books total) of stories that revolve around lead character Andrew (Ender) Wiggin, Card weaves a totally believable universe containing two completely incompatible and utterly at-odds interplanetary species. One is the human race and one is a society of creatures known only as the &quot;Buggers&quot; due to their resemblance to insects. Earth society has temporarily suspended international hostilities to join together and fight the alien menace. This international cooperation spawns a worldwide recruiting process to identify, gather and train the best and brightest child minds. The ultimate goal is to mold them into leaders of the future human attack/defense forces against the alien Buggers.Card does an amazing job of relating the thoughts and fears of children in the story, who are almost exclusively the main characters. Also, he provides the characters with passion, strength and emotions that one would expect to see in children pushed to the brink of endurance. Title character Ender Wiggin is unknowingly pre-selected to lead the human forces pending his successful training regimen, and the majority of the novel focuses in the time period Ender spends training in Card's wonderful invention, the &quot;Battle Room&quot;. The Battle Room and the &quot;Battle School&quot; are the main reasons this novel is great SF. It combines futuristic scientific applications that seem only just outside of current human reach, such as interstellar travel and control of gravity, plus the wonderfully depicted psychological interplay of a group of the most talented and aggressive youths the planet has to offer.Stylistically, Card is an excellent writer. His dialogue is top notch, and readers become very interested in the characters he aptly portrays. He uses strong, active verbs, that keep you on edge and reading the story way past bedtime. Recently, Card published the fifth novel in the series, Ender's Shadow, which retells the same story from the angle of a different character. Fans already familiar with the series will find the desire to re-read Ender's Game to cross-reference the newest addition to the Ender Universe. Like many great works by Jules Verne, appreciation of the Ender Universe continues to grow as time passes. The exponential increases in current technology in recent years only help bring Card's ideas into sharper focus and greater believability.This is a must read book for all that claim to be fans of the SF genre. However, the story also stands on its own with exciting action sequences and exceptionally likeable and well developed characters. It was both a Hugo and Nebula award winner, which is validaion to give it an automatic read for most SF fans. Do so, you will be glad you did.

How do you like the grasp?

However, certain books ( like any work of art or product/commodity ) turn out to be true Classics, with broader and broader appeal; they actually improve with age as fine wine.

In this age of marketing, advertising and intensive information exchange, superlative adjectives tend to be overused and abused. How can everything be unique or spectacular, for then good would surely be reduced to average? However, certain books (like any work of art or product/commodity) turn out to be true Classics, with broader and broader appeal; they actually improve with age as fine wine.Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card, can only be described as a true classic. It is a unique and brilliantly written work that keeps the reader enthralled and entertained throughout. The novel reads better now than when it was first published twenty-three years ago. The first book in a series (now five books total) of stories that revolve around lead character Andrew (Ender) Wiggin, Card weaves a totally believable universe containing two completely incompatible and utterly at-odds interplanetary species. One is the human race and one is a society of creatures known only as the &quot;Buggers&quot; due to their resemblance to insects. Earth society has temporarily suspended international hostilities to join together and fight the alien menace. This international cooperation spawns a worldwide recruiting process to identify, gather and train the best and brightest child minds. The ultimate goal is to mold them into leaders of the future human attack/defense forces against the alien Buggers.Card does an amazing job of relating the thoughts and fears of children in the story, who are almost exclusively the main characters. Also, he provides the characters with passion, strength and emotions that one would expect to see in children pushed to the brink of endurance. Title character Ender Wiggin is unknowingly pre-selected to lead the human forces pending his successful training regimen, and the majority of the novel focuses in the time period Ender spends training in Card's wonderful invention, the &quot;Battle Room&quot;. The Battle Room and the &quot;Battle School&quot; are the main reasons this novel is great SF. It combines futuristic scientific applications that seem only just outside of current human reach, such as interstellar travel and control of gravity, plus the wonderfully depicted psychological interplay of a group of the most talented and aggressive youths the planet has to offer.Stylistically, Card is an excellent writer. His dialogue is top notch, and readers become very interested in the characters he aptly portrays. He uses strong, active verbs, that keep you on edge and reading the story way past bedtime. Recently, Card published the fifth novel in the series, Ender's Shadow, which retells the same story from the angle of a different character. Fans already familiar with the series will find the desire to re-read Ender's Game to cross-reference the newest addition to the Ender Universe. Like many great works by Jules Verne, appreciation of the Ender Universe continues to grow as time passes. The exponential increases in current technology in recent years only help bring Card's ideas into sharper focus and greater believability.This is a must read book for all that claim to be fans of the SF genre. However, the story also stands on its own with exciting action sequences and exceptionally likeable and well developed characters. It was both a Hugo and Nebula award winner, which is validaion to give it an automatic read for most SF fans. Do so, you will be glad you did.

However, certain books ( <hl> like any work of art or product/commodity <hl> ) turn out to be true Classics, with broader and broader appeal; they actually improve with age as fine wine.

In this age of marketing, advertising and intensive information exchange, superlative adjectives tend to be overused and abused. How can everything be unique or spectacular, for then good would surely be reduced to average? However, certain books (<hl> like any work of art or product/commodity <hl>) turn out to be true Classics, with broader and broader appeal; they actually improve with age as fine wine.Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card, can only be described as a true classic. It is a unique and brilliantly written work that keeps the reader enthralled and entertained throughout. The novel reads better now than when it was first published twenty-three years ago. The first book in a series (now five books total) of stories that revolve around lead character Andrew (Ender) Wiggin, Card weaves a totally believable universe containing two completely incompatible and utterly at-odds interplanetary species. One is the human race and one is a society of creatures known only as the &quot;Buggers&quot; due to their resemblance to insects. Earth society has temporarily suspended international hostilities to join together and fight the alien menace. This international cooperation spawns a worldwide recruiting process to identify, gather and train the best and brightest child minds. The ultimate goal is to mold them into leaders of the future human attack/defense forces against the alien Buggers.Card does an amazing job of relating the thoughts and fears of children in the story, who are almost exclusively the main characters. Also, he provides the characters with passion, strength and emotions that one would expect to see in children pushed to the brink of endurance. Title character Ender Wiggin is unknowingly pre-selected to lead the human forces pending his successful training regimen, and the majority of the novel focuses in the time period Ender spends training in Card's wonderful invention, the &quot;Battle Room&quot;. The Battle Room and the &quot;Battle School&quot; are the main reasons this novel is great SF. It combines futuristic scientific applications that seem only just outside of current human reach, such as interstellar travel and control of gravity, plus the wonderfully depicted psychological interplay of a group of the most talented and aggressive youths the planet has to offer.Stylistically, Card is an excellent writer. His dialogue is top notch, and readers become very interested in the characters he aptly portrays. He uses strong, active verbs, that keep you on edge and reading the story way past bedtime. Recently, Card published the fifth novel in the series, Ender's Shadow, which retells the same story from the angle of a different character. Fans already familiar with the series will find the desire to re-read Ender's Game to cross-reference the newest addition to the Ender Universe. Like many great works by Jules Verne, appreciation of the Ender Universe continues to grow as time passes. The exponential increases in current technology in recent years only help bring Card's ideas into sharper focus and greater believability.This is a must read book for all that claim to be fans of the SF genre. However, the story also stands on its own with exciting action sequences and exceptionally likeable and well developed characters. It was both a Hugo and Nebula award winner, which is validaion to give it an automatic read for most SF fans. Do so, you will be glad you did.

In this age of marketing, advertising and intensive information exchange, superlative adjectives tend to be overused and abused. How can everything be unique or spectacular, for then good would surely be reduced to average? <hl> However, certain books ( like any work of art or product/commodity ) turn out to be true Classics, with broader and broader appeal; they actually improve with age as fine wine. <hl> Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card, can only be described as a true classic. It is a unique and brilliantly written work that keeps the reader enthralled and entertained throughout. The novel reads better now than when it was first published twenty-three years ago. The first book in a series (now five books total) of stories that revolve around lead character Andrew (Ender) Wiggin, Card weaves a totally believable universe containing two completely incompatible and utterly at-odds interplanetary species. One is the human race and one is a society of creatures known only as the &quot;Buggers&quot; due to their resemblance to insects. Earth society has temporarily suspended international hostilities to join together and fight the alien menace. This international cooperation spawns a worldwide recruiting process to identify, gather and train the best and brightest child minds. The ultimate goal is to mold them into leaders of the future human attack/defense forces against the alien Buggers. Card does an amazing job of relating the thoughts and fears of children in the story, who are almost exclusively the main characters. Also, he provides the characters with passion, strength and emotions that one would expect to see in children pushed to the brink of endurance. Title character Ender Wiggin is unknowingly pre-selected to lead the human forces pending his successful training regimen, and the majority of the novel focuses in the time period Ender spends training in Card's wonderful invention, the &quot;Battle Room&quot;. The Battle Room and the &quot;Battle School&quot; are the main reasons this novel is great SF. It combines futuristic scientific applications that seem only just outside of current human reach, such as interstellar travel and control of gravity, plus the wonderfully depicted psychological interplay of a group of the most talented and aggressive youths the planet has to offer. Stylistically, Card is an excellent writer. His dialogue is top notch, and readers become very interested in the characters he aptly portrays. He uses strong, active verbs, that keep you on edge and reading the story way past bedtime. Recently, Card published the fifth novel in the series, Ender's Shadow, which retells the same story from the angle of a different character. Fans already familiar with the series will find the desire to re-read Ender's Game to cross-reference the newest addition to the Ender Universe. Like many great works by Jules Verne, appreciation of the Ender Universe continues to grow as time passes. The exponential increases in current technology in recent years only help bring Card's ideas into sharper focus and greater believability. This is a must read book for all that claim to be fans of the SF genre. However, the story also stands on its own with exciting action sequences and exceptionally likeable and well developed characters. It was both a Hugo and Nebula award winner, which is validaion to give it an automatic read for most SF fans. Do so, you will be glad you did.

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this novel is intended for Adult readers. There is mature content within

question: How is novel?, context: Outlander is one of those rare books that takes up permanent residence in your heart. The language is beautiful, detailed, and intricate. The story and setting are captivating. The characters come alive with clever dialogue and vivid descriptions. The novel grips you to the very end and leaves you wanting more. Thankfully, there are several more books in the series, each just as good as the last, while at the same time each stands on its own two metaphorical feet, continuing the story without ever being repetitive. Thank you Diana Gabaldon.End-note: this novel is intended for Adult readers. There is mature content within. For example, do not take it as a gift to a 12 year old's birthday party, or allow anyone really under the age of eighteen or so to randomly flip open a page. Keep it for yourself, recommend it to your (grown-up) friends, and enjoy the ride :)

How is novel?

End-note: this novel is intended for Adult readers. There is mature content within .

Outlander is one of those rare books that takes up permanent residence in your heart. The language is beautiful, detailed, and intricate. The story and setting are captivating. The characters come alive with clever dialogue and vivid descriptions. The novel grips you to the very end and leaves you wanting more. Thankfully, there are several more books in the series, each just as good as the last, while at the same time each stands on its own two metaphorical feet, continuing the story without ever being repetitive. Thank you Diana Gabaldon.End-note: this novel is intended for Adult readers. There is mature content within. For example, do not take it as a gift to a 12 year old's birthday party, or allow anyone really under the age of eighteen or so to randomly flip open a page. Keep it for yourself, recommend it to your (grown-up) friends, and enjoy the ride :)

End-note: <hl> this novel is intended for Adult readers. There is mature content within <hl> .

Outlander is one of those rare books that takes up permanent residence in your heart. The language is beautiful, detailed, and intricate. The story and setting are captivating. The characters come alive with clever dialogue and vivid descriptions. The novel grips you to the very end and leaves you wanting more. Thankfully, there are several more books in the series, each just as good as the last, while at the same time each stands on its own two metaphorical feet, continuing the story without ever being repetitive. Thank you Diana Gabaldon.End-note: <hl> this novel is intended for Adult readers. There is mature content within <hl>. For example, do not take it as a gift to a 12 year old's birthday party, or allow anyone really under the age of eighteen or so to randomly flip open a page. Keep it for yourself, recommend it to your (grown-up) friends, and enjoy the ride :)

Outlander is one of those rare books that takes up permanent residence in your heart. The language is beautiful, detailed, and intricate. The story and setting are captivating. The characters come alive with clever dialogue and vivid descriptions. The novel grips you to the very end and leaves you wanting more. Thankfully, there are several more books in the series, each just as good as the last, while at the same time each stands on its own two metaphorical feet, continuing the story without ever being repetitive. Thank you Diana Gabaldon. <hl> End-note: this novel is intended for Adult readers. There is mature content within . <hl> For example, do not take it as a gift to a 12 year old's birthday party, or allow anyone really under the age of eighteen or so to randomly flip open a page. Keep it for yourself, recommend it to your (grown-up) friends, and enjoy the ride :)

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The characters are unique from each other and are well

question: Why do I have a unique gift?, context: I truly loved this book. It made me sit down like a crazy addict and read and read. Sometimes I felt the text dragged on a bit, but the author expertly shows her knowledge of the time era and racial segregation of the classes. The characters are unique from each other and are well-rounded. A lovely story that most readers will enjoy because it offers hope to an otherwise bleak past.

Why do I have a unique gift?

The characters are unique from each other and are well -rounded.

I truly loved this book. It made me sit down like a crazy addict and read and read. Sometimes I felt the text dragged on a bit, but the author expertly shows her knowledge of the time era and racial segregation of the classes. The characters are unique from each other and are well-rounded. A lovely story that most readers will enjoy because it offers hope to an otherwise bleak past.

<hl> The characters are unique from each other and are well <hl> -rounded.

I truly loved this book. It made me sit down like a crazy addict and read and read. Sometimes I felt the text dragged on a bit, but the author expertly shows her knowledge of the time era and racial segregation of the classes. <hl> The characters are unique from each other and are well <hl>-rounded. A lovely story that most readers will enjoy because it offers hope to an otherwise bleak past.

I truly loved this book. It made me sit down like a crazy addict and read and read. Sometimes I felt the text dragged on a bit, but the author expertly shows her knowledge of the time era and racial segregation of the classes. <hl> The characters are unique from each other and are well -rounded. <hl> A lovely story that most readers will enjoy because it offers hope to an otherwise bleak past.

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It was intense & these sex scenes were very steamy

question: How is the sex scene?, context: I loved this book so much! From the very first page to the very end. It kept me flipping pages like if I was in a race or something. It was intense & these sex scenes were very steamy; there was a point in where I thought &#34;I could probably get pregnant from just reading this lol&#34; I recommend this book to everyone over 18 that is lol Great storyline & I can't wait to start reading other Jasinda Wilder books!

How is the sex scene?

It was intense & these sex scenes were very steamy ; there was a point in where I thought &#34;I could probably get pregnant from just reading this lol&#34; I recommend this book to everyone over 18 that is lol Great storyline & I can't wait to start reading other Jasinda Wilder books!

I loved this book so much! From the very first page to the very end. It kept me flipping pages like if I was in a race or something. It was intense & these sex scenes were very steamy; there was a point in where I thought &#34;I could probably get pregnant from just reading this lol&#34; I recommend this book to everyone over 18 that is lol Great storyline & I can't wait to start reading other Jasinda Wilder books!

<hl> It was intense & these sex scenes were very steamy <hl> ; there was a point in where I thought &#34;I could probably get pregnant from just reading this lol&#34; I recommend this book to everyone over 18 that is lol Great storyline & I can't wait to start reading other Jasinda Wilder books!

I loved this book so much! From the very first page to the very end. It kept me flipping pages like if I was in a race or something. <hl> It was intense & these sex scenes were very steamy <hl>; there was a point in where I thought &#34;I could probably get pregnant from just reading this lol&#34; I recommend this book to everyone over 18 that is lol Great storyline & I can't wait to start reading other Jasinda Wilder books!

I loved this book so much! From the very first page to the very end. It kept me flipping pages like if I was in a race or something. <hl> It was intense & these sex scenes were very steamy ; there was a point in where I thought &#34;I could probably get pregnant from just reading this lol&#34; I recommend this book to everyone over 18 that is lol Great storyline & I can't wait to start reading other Jasinda Wilder books! <hl>

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gave it a shot since free seems to be the best price

question: How much does the book cost?, context: I LOVE THIS BOOK AND THIS SERIES!!! I was hesitant to read this book at first, but I gave it a shot since free seems to be the best price. I do not regret it at all! I love,love,love this book! I read a lot of Young Adult paranormal/supernatural romance books so this book was absolutly perfect for me. I really really recommend that you read this book. I finished the entire thing in a couple of hours when I should have been studying for midterms becuase I have been addicted. Since then, I have purchased the entire series and am on the third book. I usually do not write reviews on the books I read however, I decided to write one to hopefully encourage more people to read this book. You will not regret it, and even if on the off chance that you did not like this book, there was never any harm because it was FREE! Love this series!

How much does the book cost?

I was hesitant to read this book at first, but I gave it a shot since free seems to be the best price .

I LOVE THIS BOOK AND THIS SERIES!!! I was hesitant to read this book at first, but I gave it a shot since free seems to be the best price. I do not regret it at all! I love,love,love this book! I read a lot of Young Adult paranormal/supernatural romance books so this book was absolutly perfect for me. I really really recommend that you read this book. I finished the entire thing in a couple of hours when I should have been studying for midterms becuase I have been addicted. Since then, I have purchased the entire series and am on the third book. I usually do not write reviews on the books I read however, I decided to write one to hopefully encourage more people to read this book. You will not regret it, and even if on the off chance that you did not like this book, there was never any harm because it was FREE! Love this series!

I was hesitant to read this book at first, but I <hl> gave it a shot since free seems to be the best price <hl> .

I LOVE THIS BOOK AND THIS SERIES!!! I was hesitant to read this book at first, but I <hl> gave it a shot since free seems to be the best price <hl>. I do not regret it at all! I love,love,love this book! I read a lot of Young Adult paranormal/supernatural romance books so this book was absolutly perfect for me. I really really recommend that you read this book. I finished the entire thing in a couple of hours when I should have been studying for midterms becuase I have been addicted. Since then, I have purchased the entire series and am on the third book. I usually do not write reviews on the books I read however, I decided to write one to hopefully encourage more people to read this book. You will not regret it, and even if on the off chance that you did not like this book, there was never any harm because it was FREE! Love this series!

I LOVE THIS BOOK AND THIS SERIES!!! <hl> I was hesitant to read this book at first, but I gave it a shot since free seems to be the best price . <hl> I do not regret it at all! I love,love,love this book! I read a lot of Young Adult paranormal/supernatural romance books so this book was absolutly perfect for me. I really really recommend that you read this book. I finished the entire thing in a couple of hours when I should have been studying for midterms becuase I have been addicted. Since then, I have purchased the entire series and am on the third book. I usually do not write reviews on the books I read however, I decided to write one to hopefully encourage more people to read this book. You will not regret it, and even if on the off chance that you did not like this book, there was never any harm because it was FREE! Love this series!

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adapting to the dizzying change going on around us and finding how to best contribute in this new world

question: What point does the book make clear?, context: I give this two stars instead of one because it does have a valid point about adapting to the dizzying change going on around us and finding how to best contribute in this new world.However, the undeniable fact is that there is a lot less cheese than there used to be. The corporate CEOs, the crooked bankers, the defense contractors, the Walton family, and others have grabbed trillions of dollars worth of cheese from the rest of us. So, when we go in search of cheese, most people will find only inferior cheese--and much less of it.The moral of the story is that if we are suffering due to lack of cheese, it is our fault. It's the mean-spirited, idiotic ideology preached by Herman Cain, who told America, "Don't blame Wall Street. Don't blame the big banks. If you don't have a job and you're not rich, blame yourself." Yeah, right.BTW, if you're wondering where the cheese was moved, it's in the Caymen Islands and other offshore tax shelters. According to Forbes Magazine, the super rich have stashed $21 Trillion in "cheese." Maybe one day the people in our government will get some balls and make them bring it back.[...]

What point does the book make clear?

I give this two stars instead of one because it does have a valid point about adapting to the dizzying change going on around us and finding how to best contribute in this new world .However, the undeniable fact is that there is a lot less cheese than there used to be.

I give this two stars instead of one because it does have a valid point about adapting to the dizzying change going on around us and finding how to best contribute in this new world.However, the undeniable fact is that there is a lot less cheese than there used to be. The corporate CEOs, the crooked bankers, the defense contractors, the Walton family, and others have grabbed trillions of dollars worth of cheese from the rest of us. So, when we go in search of cheese, most people will find only inferior cheese--and much less of it.The moral of the story is that if we are suffering due to lack of cheese, it is our fault. It's the mean-spirited, idiotic ideology preached by Herman Cain, who told America, "Don't blame Wall Street. Don't blame the big banks. If you don't have a job and you're not rich, blame yourself." Yeah, right.BTW, if you're wondering where the cheese was moved, it's in the Caymen Islands and other offshore tax shelters. According to Forbes Magazine, the super rich have stashed $21 Trillion in "cheese." Maybe one day the people in our government will get some balls and make them bring it back.[...]

I give this two stars instead of one because it does have a valid point about <hl> adapting to the dizzying change going on around us and finding how to best contribute in this new world <hl> .However, the undeniable fact is that there is a lot less cheese than there used to be.

I give this two stars instead of one because it does have a valid point about <hl> adapting to the dizzying change going on around us and finding how to best contribute in this new world <hl>.However, the undeniable fact is that there is a lot less cheese than there used to be. The corporate CEOs, the crooked bankers, the defense contractors, the Walton family, and others have grabbed trillions of dollars worth of cheese from the rest of us. So, when we go in search of cheese, most people will find only inferior cheese--and much less of it.The moral of the story is that if we are suffering due to lack of cheese, it is our fault. It's the mean-spirited, idiotic ideology preached by Herman Cain, who told America, "Don't blame Wall Street. Don't blame the big banks. If you don't have a job and you're not rich, blame yourself." Yeah, right.BTW, if you're wondering where the cheese was moved, it's in the Caymen Islands and other offshore tax shelters. According to Forbes Magazine, the super rich have stashed $21 Trillion in "cheese." Maybe one day the people in our government will get some balls and make them bring it back.[...]

<hl> I give this two stars instead of one because it does have a valid point about adapting to the dizzying change going on around us and finding how to best contribute in this new world .However, the undeniable fact is that there is a lot less cheese than there used to be. <hl> The corporate CEOs, the crooked bankers, the defense contractors, the Walton family, and others have grabbed trillions of dollars worth of cheese from the rest of us. So, when we go in search of cheese, most people will find only inferior cheese--and much less of it. The moral of the story is that if we are suffering due to lack of cheese, it is our fault. It's the mean-spirited, idiotic ideology preached by Herman Cain, who told America, "Don't blame Wall Street. Don't blame the big banks. If you don't have a job and you're not rich, blame yourself." Yeah, right. BTW, if you're wondering where the cheese was moved, it's in the Caymen Islands and other offshore tax shelters. According to Forbes Magazine, the super rich have stashed $21 Trillion in "cheese." Maybe one day the people in our government will get some balls and make them bring it back. [...]

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I loved it

question: Is this book interesting?, context: Hey! I love my audible books and this was the first I have had that has a man and a woman reading. I loved it. I love listening in my car and this is one that I probably wasted a lot of time and gas just hanging out in my car...driving home slower...to work slower.I must say that Amy in this book is so smart...even the author is so smart or rather clear headed. With my ADD there is no way I could figure out how to do something like this. I must admit I had figured out what had happened pretty early on but I can tell you that it does not diminish the story line.It does seem set up a little to have another book...which I would be happy to read.They are filming the movie down close to my hometown in Cape Giradeau, MO. Ben Affleck is playing Nick I guess and not sure of the rest. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT IN AUDIO!!

Is this book interesting?

I loved it .

Hey! I love my audible books and this was the first I have had that has a man and a woman reading. I loved it. I love listening in my car and this is one that I probably wasted a lot of time and gas just hanging out in my car...driving home slower...to work slower.I must say that Amy in this book is so smart...even the author is so smart or rather clear headed. With my ADD there is no way I could figure out how to do something like this. I must admit I had figured out what had happened pretty early on but I can tell you that it does not diminish the story line.It does seem set up a little to have another book...which I would be happy to read.They are filming the movie down close to my hometown in Cape Giradeau, MO. Ben Affleck is playing Nick I guess and not sure of the rest. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT IN AUDIO!!

<hl> I loved it <hl> .

Hey! I love my audible books and this was the first I have had that has a man and a woman reading. <hl> I loved it <hl>. I love listening in my car and this is one that I probably wasted a lot of time and gas just hanging out in my car...driving home slower...to work slower.I must say that Amy in this book is so smart...even the author is so smart or rather clear headed. With my ADD there is no way I could figure out how to do something like this. I must admit I had figured out what had happened pretty early on but I can tell you that it does not diminish the story line.It does seem set up a little to have another book...which I would be happy to read.They are filming the movie down close to my hometown in Cape Giradeau, MO. Ben Affleck is playing Nick I guess and not sure of the rest. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT IN AUDIO!!

Hey! I love my audible books and this was the first I have had that has a man and a woman reading. <hl> I loved it . <hl> I love listening in my car and this is one that I probably wasted a lot of time and gas just hanging out in my car...driving home slower...to work slower. I must say that Amy in this book is so smart...even the author is so smart or rather clear headed. With my ADD there is no way I could figure out how to do something like this. I must admit I had figured out what had happened pretty early on but I can tell you that it does not diminish the story line. It does seem set up a little to have another book...which I would be happy to read. They are filming the movie down close to my hometown in Cape Giradeau, MO. Ben Affleck is playing Nick I guess and not sure of the rest. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT IN AUDIO!!

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Although the story is obviously fiction, it is interesting and almost believable that this storyline could happen in the future

question: How was the story line?, context: This book has great descriptive writing. Although the story is obviously fiction, it is interesting and almost believable that this storyline could happen in the future. I like the fact that the author intertwines romance with a story of survival. I can't wait to read the next book.

How was the story line?

Although the story is obviously fiction, it is interesting and almost believable that this storyline could happen in the future .

This book has great descriptive writing. Although the story is obviously fiction, it is interesting and almost believable that this storyline could happen in the future. I like the fact that the author intertwines romance with a story of survival. I can't wait to read the next book.

<hl> Although the story is obviously fiction, it is interesting and almost believable that this storyline could happen in the future <hl> .

This book has great descriptive writing. <hl> Although the story is obviously fiction, it is interesting and almost believable that this storyline could happen in the future <hl>. I like the fact that the author intertwines romance with a story of survival. I can't wait to read the next book.

This book has great descriptive writing. <hl> Although the story is obviously fiction, it is interesting and almost believable that this storyline could happen in the future . <hl> I like the fact that the author intertwines romance with a story of survival. I can't wait to read the next book.

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Harry Bosch

question: Who is in the main role in this book?, context: Not that impressed. Suddenly Harry Bosch is working homicides again without any mention as to why he left closed cases and I'm not that big of fan of Micky Haller. Very disappointed that Harry Bosch was cast into a supportive role and that role was very minor. And suddenly he and Mike Haller are step-bothers.

Who is in the main role in this book?

Suddenly Harry Bosch is working homicides again without any mention as to why he left closed cases and I'm not that big of fan of Micky Haller.

Not that impressed. Suddenly Harry Bosch is working homicides again without any mention as to why he left closed cases and I'm not that big of fan of Micky Haller. Very disappointed that Harry Bosch was cast into a supportive role and that role was very minor. And suddenly he and Mike Haller are step-bothers.

Suddenly <hl> Harry Bosch <hl> is working homicides again without any mention as to why he left closed cases and I'm not that big of fan of Micky Haller.

Not that impressed. Suddenly <hl> Harry Bosch <hl> is working homicides again without any mention as to why he left closed cases and I'm not that big of fan of Micky Haller. Very disappointed that Harry Bosch was cast into a supportive role and that role was very minor. And suddenly he and Mike Haller are step-bothers.

Not that impressed. <hl> Suddenly Harry Bosch is working homicides again without any mention as to why he left closed cases and I'm not that big of fan of Micky Haller. <hl> Very disappointed that Harry Bosch was cast into a supportive role and that role was very minor. And suddenly he and Mike Haller are step-bothers.

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ending was amazing

question: How is end?, context: I have never read anything quite like this book before. On the surface it's a very simple story, but underneath it digs much deeper.This is more than just a story of a boy and some zoo animals on a lifeboat. It's a great story of survival but also goes far beyond that.The pacing of the book is fairly slow. The prep work and detail before Pi makes it onto the boat takes about 100 pages, and the bulk of the book takes place on the lifeboat. The pacing doesn't make it boring, the book held my interest, but I will call it an investment.I don't want to ruin anything in the story. I thought the ending was amazing, and made the rest of the book that much more powerful.Although the book didn't make me "believe in God," I won't be forgetting it anytime soon.

How is end?

I thought the ending was amazing , and made the rest of the book that much more powerful.

I have never read anything quite like this book before. On the surface it's a very simple story, but underneath it digs much deeper.This is more than just a story of a boy and some zoo animals on a lifeboat. It's a great story of survival but also goes far beyond that.The pacing of the book is fairly slow. The prep work and detail before Pi makes it onto the boat takes about 100 pages, and the bulk of the book takes place on the lifeboat. The pacing doesn't make it boring, the book held my interest, but I will call it an investment.I don't want to ruin anything in the story. I thought the ending was amazing, and made the rest of the book that much more powerful.Although the book didn't make me "believe in God," I won't be forgetting it anytime soon.

I thought the <hl> ending was amazing <hl> , and made the rest of the book that much more powerful.

I have never read anything quite like this book before. On the surface it's a very simple story, but underneath it digs much deeper.This is more than just a story of a boy and some zoo animals on a lifeboat. It's a great story of survival but also goes far beyond that.The pacing of the book is fairly slow. The prep work and detail before Pi makes it onto the boat takes about 100 pages, and the bulk of the book takes place on the lifeboat. The pacing doesn't make it boring, the book held my interest, but I will call it an investment.I don't want to ruin anything in the story. I thought the <hl> ending was amazing <hl>, and made the rest of the book that much more powerful.Although the book didn't make me "believe in God," I won't be forgetting it anytime soon.

I have never read anything quite like this book before. On the surface it's a very simple story, but underneath it digs much deeper. This is more than just a story of a boy and some zoo animals on a lifeboat. It's a great story of survival but also goes far beyond that. The pacing of the book is fairly slow. The prep work and detail before Pi makes it onto the boat takes about 100 pages, and the bulk of the book takes place on the lifeboat. The pacing doesn't make it boring, the book held my interest, but I will call it an investment. I don't want to ruin anything in the story. <hl> I thought the ending was amazing , and made the rest of the book that much more powerful. <hl> Although the book didn't make me "believe in God," I won't be forgetting it anytime soon.

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the basic storyline for New Adult novels tend to be the same

question: How enjoyble is the story line of the work?, context: I've heard good things about this author and saw this book on the bestseller list, so I decided to read it. I am a New Adult fan and read books by other authors of the genre, so going into this I kind of knew what to expect. As other reviewers have pointed out, the basic storyline for New Adult novels tend to be the same - the hero and the heroine both have secrets in their pasts that somehow affect the present. They meet, develop a relationship (or sometimes there is no development at all), get sexual, break up at one point, and then make up and everything is fixed and they have more sex. I'm okay with this because I know this is what I'm getting.In this one, I really felt like the development of the relationship was well done. There are so many books where the love is instantaneous, which is not accurate to real life (not mine anyway). But in this one, even though the initial attraction was there, the relationship developed over a course of months instead of over hours or days. This made the relationship more realistic to me and I appreciated it.This also gave me time to fall totally in love with Cam, which I did. Of course he's gorgeous - that's just the way it is in this genre; all the men are basically photoshopped love gods - but he is so much more than that. He's clever and snarky and compassionate and caring, and he is so patient with Avery while she is struggling along. And maybe it's just me, but I loved how Cam was always turning his cap backwards when he was having a serious moment. I loved that characteristic that really made it seem like he was listening.Overall, the story was great. It was formulaic to the genre, as I mentioned above, but I understand what I'm getting when I buy NA and I'm fine with it. The supporting characters were also enjoyable, and I would definitely read more by this author based on the story.The writing, however, left something to be desired. Or, more accurately, the editing. There were grammar and spelling errors, words left out, words switched around, phrasing issues, and little problems that could have easily been edited that would have made the reading experience so much more enjoyable. I would have gone four stars because I loved Cam so much and I loved the story, but the editing problems were too much of a distraction. I don't mind a few, but when it's every paragraph or every other sentence, I feel like that's too much.Would I recommend? If you like this genre, definitely. I would probably reread this book just because of Cam, but I wish the author would release a better edited version. If editing errors bother you, this won't be an enjoyable read for you.

How enjoyble is the story line of the work?

As other reviewers have pointed out, the basic storyline for New Adult novels tend to be the same - the hero and the heroine both have secrets in their pasts that somehow affect the present.

I've heard good things about this author and saw this book on the bestseller list, so I decided to read it. I am a New Adult fan and read books by other authors of the genre, so going into this I kind of knew what to expect. As other reviewers have pointed out, the basic storyline for New Adult novels tend to be the same - the hero and the heroine both have secrets in their pasts that somehow affect the present. They meet, develop a relationship (or sometimes there is no development at all), get sexual, break up at one point, and then make up and everything is fixed and they have more sex. I'm okay with this because I know this is what I'm getting.In this one, I really felt like the development of the relationship was well done. There are so many books where the love is instantaneous, which is not accurate to real life (not mine anyway). But in this one, even though the initial attraction was there, the relationship developed over a course of months instead of over hours or days. This made the relationship more realistic to me and I appreciated it.This also gave me time to fall totally in love with Cam, which I did. Of course he's gorgeous - that's just the way it is in this genre; all the men are basically photoshopped love gods - but he is so much more than that. He's clever and snarky and compassionate and caring, and he is so patient with Avery while she is struggling along. And maybe it's just me, but I loved how Cam was always turning his cap backwards when he was having a serious moment. I loved that characteristic that really made it seem like he was listening.Overall, the story was great. It was formulaic to the genre, as I mentioned above, but I understand what I'm getting when I buy NA and I'm fine with it. The supporting characters were also enjoyable, and I would definitely read more by this author based on the story.The writing, however, left something to be desired. Or, more accurately, the editing. There were grammar and spelling errors, words left out, words switched around, phrasing issues, and little problems that could have easily been edited that would have made the reading experience so much more enjoyable. I would have gone four stars because I loved Cam so much and I loved the story, but the editing problems were too much of a distraction. I don't mind a few, but when it's every paragraph or every other sentence, I feel like that's too much.Would I recommend? If you like this genre, definitely. I would probably reread this book just because of Cam, but I wish the author would release a better edited version. If editing errors bother you, this won't be an enjoyable read for you.

As other reviewers have pointed out, <hl> the basic storyline for New Adult novels tend to be the same <hl> - the hero and the heroine both have secrets in their pasts that somehow affect the present.

I've heard good things about this author and saw this book on the bestseller list, so I decided to read it. I am a New Adult fan and read books by other authors of the genre, so going into this I kind of knew what to expect. As other reviewers have pointed out, <hl> the basic storyline for New Adult novels tend to be the same <hl> - the hero and the heroine both have secrets in their pasts that somehow affect the present. They meet, develop a relationship (or sometimes there is no development at all), get sexual, break up at one point, and then make up and everything is fixed and they have more sex. I'm okay with this because I know this is what I'm getting.In this one, I really felt like the development of the relationship was well done. There are so many books where the love is instantaneous, which is not accurate to real life (not mine anyway). But in this one, even though the initial attraction was there, the relationship developed over a course of months instead of over hours or days. This made the relationship more realistic to me and I appreciated it.This also gave me time to fall totally in love with Cam, which I did. Of course he's gorgeous - that's just the way it is in this genre; all the men are basically photoshopped love gods - but he is so much more than that. He's clever and snarky and compassionate and caring, and he is so patient with Avery while she is struggling along. And maybe it's just me, but I loved how Cam was always turning his cap backwards when he was having a serious moment. I loved that characteristic that really made it seem like he was listening.Overall, the story was great. It was formulaic to the genre, as I mentioned above, but I understand what I'm getting when I buy NA and I'm fine with it. The supporting characters were also enjoyable, and I would definitely read more by this author based on the story.The writing, however, left something to be desired. Or, more accurately, the editing. There were grammar and spelling errors, words left out, words switched around, phrasing issues, and little problems that could have easily been edited that would have made the reading experience so much more enjoyable. I would have gone four stars because I loved Cam so much and I loved the story, but the editing problems were too much of a distraction. I don't mind a few, but when it's every paragraph or every other sentence, I feel like that's too much.Would I recommend? If you like this genre, definitely. I would probably reread this book just because of Cam, but I wish the author would release a better edited version. If editing errors bother you, this won't be an enjoyable read for you.

I've heard good things about this author and saw this book on the bestseller list, so I decided to read it. I am a New Adult fan and read books by other authors of the genre, so going into this I kind of knew what to expect. <hl> As other reviewers have pointed out, the basic storyline for New Adult novels tend to be the same - the hero and the heroine both have secrets in their pasts that somehow affect the present. <hl> They meet, develop a relationship (or sometimes there is no development at all), get sexual, break up at one point, and then make up and everything is fixed and they have more sex. I'm okay with this because I know this is what I'm getting. In this one, I really felt like the development of the relationship was well done. There are so many books where the love is instantaneous, which is not accurate to real life (not mine anyway). But in this one, even though the initial attraction was there, the relationship developed over a course of months instead of over hours or days. This made the relationship more realistic to me and I appreciated it. This also gave me time to fall totally in love with Cam, which I did. Of course he's gorgeous - that's just the way it is in this genre; all the men are basically photoshopped love gods - but he is so much more than that. He's clever and snarky and compassionate and caring, and he is so patient with Avery while she is struggling along. And maybe it's just me, but I loved how Cam was always turning his cap backwards when he was having a serious moment. I loved that characteristic that really made it seem like he was listening. Overall, the story was great. It was formulaic to the genre, as I mentioned above, but I understand what I'm getting when I buy NA and I'm fine with it. The supporting characters were also enjoyable, and I would definitely read more by this author based on the story. The writing, however, left something to be desired. Or, more accurately, the editing. There were grammar and spelling errors, words left out, words switched around, phrasing issues, and little problems that could have easily been edited that would have made the reading experience so much more enjoyable. I would have gone four stars because I loved Cam so much and I loved the story, but the editing problems were too much of a distraction. I don't mind a few, but when it's every paragraph or every other sentence, I feel like that's too much. Would I recommend? If you like this genre, definitely. I would probably reread this book just because of Cam, but I wish the author would release a better edited version. If editing errors bother you, this won't be an enjoyable read for you.

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The plots did run a little similar in pace and hurry as the DaVinci code

question: How is the future in that story?, context: I like his work and the research put into his writing the problem confronted is very real. The plots did run a little similar in pace and hurry as the DaVinci code

How is the future in that story?

The plots did run a little similar in pace and hurry as the DaVinci code

I like his work and the research put into his writing the problem confronted is very real. The plots did run a little similar in pace and hurry as the DaVinci code

<hl> The plots did run a little similar in pace and hurry as the DaVinci code <hl>

I like his work and the research put into his writing the problem confronted is very real. <hl> The plots did run a little similar in pace and hurry as the DaVinci code <hl>

I like his work and the research put into his writing the problem confronted is very real. <hl> The plots did run a little similar in pace and hurry as the DaVinci code <hl>

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This book is a complete disappointment

question: How is book?, context: I was initially excited to hear that a BDSM novel had gone mainstream. I was also initially excited to hear that a work of fanfiction had been adapted to be an original novel and sold in the mainstream market. I thought these were exciting new developments, and could only mean good things.HOW WRONG I WAS. This book is a complete disappointment. Poorly written? Don't make me laugh. Poorly written would be a compliment, 50 Shades is barely readable, and what you do read infuriates you to the point of fictional-character-homocide with its lazy plot and character development (plot holes big enough to lose a bus in), overuse and misuse of words, labels, imagery, phrases and cliches, and what seems to be a case of an amateurish-at-best editing process.Firstly, no matter its origins, I paid for an original novel. This means that somewhere between first draft and publishing, this novel should have been stripped of its "Twilight-ness" and reworked so that original ideas and facts filled those holes. Unfortunately, this never happened. Ana is so blatantly Bella, the only thing that has been changed is a name-swap. Similarly, characters that might have been useful and relevant to the story when it was a Twilight fanfiction (eg. name-swapped-Jacob and name-swapped-Mike), are now redundant. They often only relate to the plot in that they are clumsily used to tick the boxes of Twilight canon. Yes, name-swapped Mike (whose parents also own the hardware store that name-swapped-Bella works in) inexplicably likes Ana/Bella, and appears in an early scene seemingly to demonstrate just this and thus show how desirable Ana/Bella is to both the reader and Grey/name-swapped-Edward (who is an incredibly busy CEO yet somehow has enough time to stalk Ana and find out where she works, then toodle down and stock up on cable ties, rope and duct tape. Real subtle, real classy), even though Ana totally doesn't think she's pretty or worth any boy's admiration. There are many characters which serve no purpose in the story, yet the reader is subjected to paragraphs or even pages of interaction with them: I am only poorer for having had to read pointlessly about how Ana/Bella has family out of town and she calls them regularly and all her irrelevant family history about her airy-fairy mother and her non-committal father. Plus there were whole conversations of nothing - filler just to prove (or so it seemed) that these characters existed. WHO CARES IF THEY EXIST, I DON'T WANT YOU TO PROVE TO ME HOW TRUE TO BELLA'S FAMILY SITUATION AND CANON FAMILY MEMBERS YOU'VE STAYED. THEY'RE NOT PART OF THE STORY.Ugh. I could go on forever about how even in the smallest details, this book is a blatant mimicry of Twilight (the busted up old car, the clumsiness, the intrusive stalkerish-ness of the male lead), and I'm surprised copyright laws hasn't started calling it a plagiarism now that E.L. James is profiting from it.Secondly, when I buy something that has been professionally published, and has ostensibly been through a professional editing process, I DO expect that it reads like someone's made even a half-decent whack at editing it into shape. If I were an editor and a copy of 50 Shades as it is now was handed to me to edit for publication, my first reaction would be to send it back to the author and get them to work on it themselves for a while, because by the time a book reaches an editor it should already be pretty polished. So I am astounded that the published copy of 50 Shades is actually so terrible and the writing and style so poor - like I said, it feels like I'm reading a first draft which needs a lot of work, and this is after its been edited and published!There were inconsistencies within characters, such as Ana showing on several occasions that she was well-acquainted with swear words, and had no problems using them, and then on the next page saying "oh, my!" She's 21 for God's sake! Firstly; even if she didn't like to swear she's unlikely to use such a dated phrase, let alone make it her every-two-pages catchphrase, and secondly; who alternatively swears freely then acts all prim and proper? No reason is forthcoming on why Ana seems to have two distinct and contradicting sides of her personality. I understand complex characters having interwoven facets of their personality, different aspects coming to the fore depending on the context, but that is not the case with Ana, she flips back and forth without any explanation or even integration of the two sides of her.On a related note: over and over again I wanted to scream or tear my hair out as Ana anthropomorphised her subconscious and something she likes to call her 'inner goddess'. I have no idea what the point of either of these two ridiculous 'characters' was - both only really appeared when the issue of sex came up, and the subconscious always 'ran and hid' from Ana's scandalous thoughts (not sure where or how, I am convinced Ana's head is entirely devoid of a brain), whereas the 'inner goddess' was like an irritating and immature emoticon, and either strutted and puffed up her chest proudly, or jumped up and down and waved pom poms. Jesus Christ, gag me with a spoon. No seriously, it would be more pleasant than having to stomach any more of E.L. James's characterisation.But wait there's more - E.L James is so bad at developing rounded and realistic characters, or even two-dimensional characters, that she resorts to getting other characters to proscribe character traits. When Ana first meets Grey for an interview for the college newspaper (In a scenario so ridiculous, artificial and clumsy that it could be the premise of a meeting in an amateur porn video - Ana's roommate is the head of the paper but is too sick to take the interview, and Grey is too busy being an incredibly important CEO of a successful company to reschedule, so Ana is clearly the only option to fill in, even though she doesn't even work for the paper or have any journalism experience) he describes how good he is at his job, managing his employees, his company's projects and interests, and information, and she decides that he is clearly a 'control freak'. Um, no. He's a CEO of a large and successful company. He describes himself as having exacting standards both for him employees and in his own management of his employees and company, but not outside what is appropriate and REQUIRED for being a CEO. Anyway, Ana likes the label of 'control freak' so much that it basically becomes Grey's nickname in her internal monologues from then on, which are needlessly lengthy and whiny and ill-informed.AND THE FILLER. OMFG THE FILLER. Not just sentences that were dumb and would make the story richer by being pruned, but paragraphs and pages of waffle. Not even just waffle. Poorly written waffle, with bad style, grammar and structure.Thirdly -- and I do not claim to be an expert or the one-and-only authority on the subject, and even within the BDSM community I'm sure there are a range of opinions on how realistic the BDSM relationship in 50 Shades was portrayed: I'm sure there will be many people with more authority on the subject than I who disagree with me, but I think many will agree with me -- I dislike how the BDSM relationship between Ana and Grey was portrayed. I do not think it is accurate and I don't particularly think their relationships is a healthy one. That is not to say that I don't think any BDSM relationships can be healthy: I believe that people can engage in both healthy BDSM love relationships and BDSM sexual relationships. But Grey does not come off as a a truly caring and responsible master - he seems too selfish and possessive. The BDSM community's mantra for safe practice is 'safe, sane and consensual', and I'm not sure that Ana and Grey's relationship always abides by that, particularly considering that her has no problem using illegal technology to invade her privacy and track her mobile signal before they are even involved; espouses the importance of full disclosure before getting embroiled in a sexual/romantic relationship with Ana, but leads her on and encourages her interest in him before he even tells her that he only does BDSM sex and only does contractual sexual relationships, not romantic ones; and always seems to remove Ana from familiar or neutral locations and whisk her off to his what is firmly his own territory when she is physically or emotionally vulnerable (instead of helping her get to a safe location that is 'her own' territory).I understand that romance books and erotic books don't always aim for realism (nor is it something their readers particularly seek) and are often designed to push the envelope for the sake of titillation and thrills. However, I think when you are portraying a minority group (as the BDSM community could be argued to be), especially if you are not part of the minority group, you should be aware that minority groups are often misunderstood or discriminated against by the majority, and you have a responsibility to portray that community both accurately and sensitively.I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS BOOK.

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This book is a complete disappointment .

I was initially excited to hear that a BDSM novel had gone mainstream. I was also initially excited to hear that a work of fanfiction had been adapted to be an original novel and sold in the mainstream market. I thought these were exciting new developments, and could only mean good things.HOW WRONG I WAS. This book is a complete disappointment. Poorly written? Don't make me laugh. Poorly written would be a compliment, 50 Shades is barely readable, and what you do read infuriates you to the point of fictional-character-homocide with its lazy plot and character development (plot holes big enough to lose a bus in), overuse and misuse of words, labels, imagery, phrases and cliches, and what seems to be a case of an amateurish-at-best editing process.Firstly, no matter its origins, I paid for an original novel. This means that somewhere between first draft and publishing, this novel should have been stripped of its "Twilight-ness" and reworked so that original ideas and facts filled those holes. Unfortunately, this never happened. Ana is so blatantly Bella, the only thing that has been changed is a name-swap. Similarly, characters that might have been useful and relevant to the story when it was a Twilight fanfiction (eg. name-swapped-Jacob and name-swapped-Mike), are now redundant. They often only relate to the plot in that they are clumsily used to tick the boxes of Twilight canon. Yes, name-swapped Mike (whose parents also own the hardware store that name-swapped-Bella works in) inexplicably likes Ana/Bella, and appears in an early scene seemingly to demonstrate just this and thus show how desirable Ana/Bella is to both the reader and Grey/name-swapped-Edward (who is an incredibly busy CEO yet somehow has enough time to stalk Ana and find out where she works, then toodle down and stock up on cable ties, rope and duct tape. Real subtle, real classy), even though Ana totally doesn't think she's pretty or worth any boy's admiration. There are many characters which serve no purpose in the story, yet the reader is subjected to paragraphs or even pages of interaction with them: I am only poorer for having had to read pointlessly about how Ana/Bella has family out of town and she calls them regularly and all her irrelevant family history about her airy-fairy mother and her non-committal father. Plus there were whole conversations of nothing - filler just to prove (or so it seemed) that these characters existed. WHO CARES IF THEY EXIST, I DON'T WANT YOU TO PROVE TO ME HOW TRUE TO BELLA'S FAMILY SITUATION AND CANON FAMILY MEMBERS YOU'VE STAYED. THEY'RE NOT PART OF THE STORY.Ugh. I could go on forever about how even in the smallest details, this book is a blatant mimicry of Twilight (the busted up old car, the clumsiness, the intrusive stalkerish-ness of the male lead), and I'm surprised copyright laws hasn't started calling it a plagiarism now that E.L. James is profiting from it.Secondly, when I buy something that has been professionally published, and has ostensibly been through a professional editing process, I DO expect that it reads like someone's made even a half-decent whack at editing it into shape. If I were an editor and a copy of 50 Shades as it is now was handed to me to edit for publication, my first reaction would be to send it back to the author and get them to work on it themselves for a while, because by the time a book reaches an editor it should already be pretty polished. So I am astounded that the published copy of 50 Shades is actually so terrible and the writing and style so poor - like I said, it feels like I'm reading a first draft which needs a lot of work, and this is after its been edited and published!There were inconsistencies within characters, such as Ana showing on several occasions that she was well-acquainted with swear words, and had no problems using them, and then on the next page saying "oh, my!" She's 21 for God's sake! Firstly; even if she didn't like to swear she's unlikely to use such a dated phrase, let alone make it her every-two-pages catchphrase, and secondly; who alternatively swears freely then acts all prim and proper? No reason is forthcoming on why Ana seems to have two distinct and contradicting sides of her personality. I understand complex characters having interwoven facets of their personality, different aspects coming to the fore depending on the context, but that is not the case with Ana, she flips back and forth without any explanation or even integration of the two sides of her.On a related note: over and over again I wanted to scream or tear my hair out as Ana anthropomorphised her subconscious and something she likes to call her 'inner goddess'. I have no idea what the point of either of these two ridiculous 'characters' was - both only really appeared when the issue of sex came up, and the subconscious always 'ran and hid' from Ana's scandalous thoughts (not sure where or how, I am convinced Ana's head is entirely devoid of a brain), whereas the 'inner goddess' was like an irritating and immature emoticon, and either strutted and puffed up her chest proudly, or jumped up and down and waved pom poms. Jesus Christ, gag me with a spoon. No seriously, it would be more pleasant than having to stomach any more of E.L. James's characterisation.But wait there's more - E.L James is so bad at developing rounded and realistic characters, or even two-dimensional characters, that she resorts to getting other characters to proscribe character traits. When Ana first meets Grey for an interview for the college newspaper (In a scenario so ridiculous, artificial and clumsy that it could be the premise of a meeting in an amateur porn video - Ana's roommate is the head of the paper but is too sick to take the interview, and Grey is too busy being an incredibly important CEO of a successful company to reschedule, so Ana is clearly the only option to fill in, even though she doesn't even work for the paper or have any journalism experience) he describes how good he is at his job, managing his employees, his company's projects and interests, and information, and she decides that he is clearly a 'control freak'. Um, no. He's a CEO of a large and successful company. He describes himself as having exacting standards both for him employees and in his own management of his employees and company, but not outside what is appropriate and REQUIRED for being a CEO. Anyway, Ana likes the label of 'control freak' so much that it basically becomes Grey's nickname in her internal monologues from then on, which are needlessly lengthy and whiny and ill-informed.AND THE FILLER. OMFG THE FILLER. Not just sentences that were dumb and would make the story richer by being pruned, but paragraphs and pages of waffle. Not even just waffle. Poorly written waffle, with bad style, grammar and structure.Thirdly -- and I do not claim to be an expert or the one-and-only authority on the subject, and even within the BDSM community I'm sure there are a range of opinions on how realistic the BDSM relationship in 50 Shades was portrayed: I'm sure there will be many people with more authority on the subject than I who disagree with me, but I think many will agree with me -- I dislike how the BDSM relationship between Ana and Grey was portrayed. I do not think it is accurate and I don't particularly think their relationships is a healthy one. That is not to say that I don't think any BDSM relationships can be healthy: I believe that people can engage in both healthy BDSM love relationships and BDSM sexual relationships. But Grey does not come off as a a truly caring and responsible master - he seems too selfish and possessive. The BDSM community's mantra for safe practice is 'safe, sane and consensual', and I'm not sure that Ana and Grey's relationship always abides by that, particularly considering that her has no problem using illegal technology to invade her privacy and track her mobile signal before they are even involved; espouses the importance of full disclosure before getting embroiled in a sexual/romantic relationship with Ana, but leads her on and encourages her interest in him before he even tells her that he only does BDSM sex and only does contractual sexual relationships, not romantic ones; and always seems to remove Ana from familiar or neutral locations and whisk her off to his what is firmly his own territory when she is physically or emotionally vulnerable (instead of helping her get to a safe location that is 'her own' territory).I understand that romance books and erotic books don't always aim for realism (nor is it something their readers particularly seek) and are often designed to push the envelope for the sake of titillation and thrills. However, I think when you are portraying a minority group (as the BDSM community could be argued to be), especially if you are not part of the minority group, you should be aware that minority groups are often misunderstood or discriminated against by the majority, and you have a responsibility to portray that community both accurately and sensitively.I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS BOOK.

<hl> This book is a complete disappointment <hl> .

I was initially excited to hear that a BDSM novel had gone mainstream. I was also initially excited to hear that a work of fanfiction had been adapted to be an original novel and sold in the mainstream market. I thought these were exciting new developments, and could only mean good things.HOW WRONG I WAS. <hl> This book is a complete disappointment <hl>. Poorly written? Don't make me laugh. Poorly written would be a compliment, 50 Shades is barely readable, and what you do read infuriates you to the point of fictional-character-homocide with its lazy plot and character development (plot holes big enough to lose a bus in), overuse and misuse of words, labels, imagery, phrases and cliches, and what seems to be a case of an amateurish-at-best editing process.Firstly, no matter its origins, I paid for an original novel. This means that somewhere between first draft and publishing, this novel should have been stripped of its "Twilight-ness" and reworked so that original ideas and facts filled those holes. Unfortunately, this never happened. Ana is so blatantly Bella, the only thing that has been changed is a name-swap. Similarly, characters that might have been useful and relevant to the story when it was a Twilight fanfiction (eg. name-swapped-Jacob and name-swapped-Mike), are now redundant. They often only relate to the plot in that they are clumsily used to tick the boxes of Twilight canon. Yes, name-swapped Mike (whose parents also own the hardware store that name-swapped-Bella works in) inexplicably likes Ana/Bella, and appears in an early scene seemingly to demonstrate just this and thus show how desirable Ana/Bella is to both the reader and Grey/name-swapped-Edward (who is an incredibly busy CEO yet somehow has enough time to stalk Ana and find out where she works, then toodle down and stock up on cable ties, rope and duct tape. Real subtle, real classy), even though Ana totally doesn't think she's pretty or worth any boy's admiration. There are many characters which serve no purpose in the story, yet the reader is subjected to paragraphs or even pages of interaction with them: I am only poorer for having had to read pointlessly about how Ana/Bella has family out of town and she calls them regularly and all her irrelevant family history about her airy-fairy mother and her non-committal father. Plus there were whole conversations of nothing - filler just to prove (or so it seemed) that these characters existed. WHO CARES IF THEY EXIST, I DON'T WANT YOU TO PROVE TO ME HOW TRUE TO BELLA'S FAMILY SITUATION AND CANON FAMILY MEMBERS YOU'VE STAYED. THEY'RE NOT PART OF THE STORY.Ugh. I could go on forever about how even in the smallest details, this book is a blatant mimicry of Twilight (the busted up old car, the clumsiness, the intrusive stalkerish-ness of the male lead), and I'm surprised copyright laws hasn't started calling it a plagiarism now that E.L. James is profiting from it.Secondly, when I buy something that has been professionally published, and has ostensibly been through a professional editing process, I DO expect that it reads like someone's made even a half-decent whack at editing it into shape. If I were an editor and a copy of 50 Shades as it is now was handed to me to edit for publication, my first reaction would be to send it back to the author and get them to work on it themselves for a while, because by the time a book reaches an editor it should already be pretty polished. So I am astounded that the published copy of 50 Shades is actually so terrible and the writing and style so poor - like I said, it feels like I'm reading a first draft which needs a lot of work, and this is after its been edited and published!There were inconsistencies within characters, such as Ana showing on several occasions that she was well-acquainted with swear words, and had no problems using them, and then on the next page saying "oh, my!" She's 21 for God's sake! Firstly; even if she didn't like to swear she's unlikely to use such a dated phrase, let alone make it her every-two-pages catchphrase, and secondly; who alternatively swears freely then acts all prim and proper? No reason is forthcoming on why Ana seems to have two distinct and contradicting sides of her personality. I understand complex characters having interwoven facets of their personality, different aspects coming to the fore depending on the context, but that is not the case with Ana, she flips back and forth without any explanation or even integration of the two sides of her.On a related note: over and over again I wanted to scream or tear my hair out as Ana anthropomorphised her subconscious and something she likes to call her 'inner goddess'. I have no idea what the point of either of these two ridiculous 'characters' was - both only really appeared when the issue of sex came up, and the subconscious always 'ran and hid' from Ana's scandalous thoughts (not sure where or how, I am convinced Ana's head is entirely devoid of a brain), whereas the 'inner goddess' was like an irritating and immature emoticon, and either strutted and puffed up her chest proudly, or jumped up and down and waved pom poms. Jesus Christ, gag me with a spoon. No seriously, it would be more pleasant than having to stomach any more of E.L. James's characterisation.But wait there's more - E.L James is so bad at developing rounded and realistic characters, or even two-dimensional characters, that she resorts to getting other characters to proscribe character traits. When Ana first meets Grey for an interview for the college newspaper (In a scenario so ridiculous, artificial and clumsy that it could be the premise of a meeting in an amateur porn video - Ana's roommate is the head of the paper but is too sick to take the interview, and Grey is too busy being an incredibly important CEO of a successful company to reschedule, so Ana is clearly the only option to fill in, even though she doesn't even work for the paper or have any journalism experience) he describes how good he is at his job, managing his employees, his company's projects and interests, and information, and she decides that he is clearly a 'control freak'. Um, no. He's a CEO of a large and successful company. He describes himself as having exacting standards both for him employees and in his own management of his employees and company, but not outside what is appropriate and REQUIRED for being a CEO. Anyway, Ana likes the label of 'control freak' so much that it basically becomes Grey's nickname in her internal monologues from then on, which are needlessly lengthy and whiny and ill-informed.AND THE FILLER. OMFG THE FILLER. Not just sentences that were dumb and would make the story richer by being pruned, but paragraphs and pages of waffle. Not even just waffle. Poorly written waffle, with bad style, grammar and structure.Thirdly -- and I do not claim to be an expert or the one-and-only authority on the subject, and even within the BDSM community I'm sure there are a range of opinions on how realistic the BDSM relationship in 50 Shades was portrayed: I'm sure there will be many people with more authority on the subject than I who disagree with me, but I think many will agree with me -- I dislike how the BDSM relationship between Ana and Grey was portrayed. I do not think it is accurate and I don't particularly think their relationships is a healthy one. That is not to say that I don't think any BDSM relationships can be healthy: I believe that people can engage in both healthy BDSM love relationships and BDSM sexual relationships. But Grey does not come off as a a truly caring and responsible master - he seems too selfish and possessive. The BDSM community's mantra for safe practice is 'safe, sane and consensual', and I'm not sure that Ana and Grey's relationship always abides by that, particularly considering that her has no problem using illegal technology to invade her privacy and track her mobile signal before they are even involved; espouses the importance of full disclosure before getting embroiled in a sexual/romantic relationship with Ana, but leads her on and encourages her interest in him before he even tells her that he only does BDSM sex and only does contractual sexual relationships, not romantic ones; and always seems to remove Ana from familiar or neutral locations and whisk her off to his what is firmly his own territory when she is physically or emotionally vulnerable (instead of helping her get to a safe location that is 'her own' territory).I understand that romance books and erotic books don't always aim for realism (nor is it something their readers particularly seek) and are often designed to push the envelope for the sake of titillation and thrills. However, I think when you are portraying a minority group (as the BDSM community could be argued to be), especially if you are not part of the minority group, you should be aware that minority groups are often misunderstood or discriminated against by the majority, and you have a responsibility to portray that community both accurately and sensitively.I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS BOOK.

I was initially excited to hear that a BDSM novel had gone mainstream. I was also initially excited to hear that a work of fanfiction had been adapted to be an original novel and sold in the mainstream market. I thought these were exciting new developments, and could only mean good things. HOW WRONG I WAS. <hl> This book is a complete disappointment . <hl> Poorly written? Don't make me laugh. Poorly written would be a compliment, 50 Shades is barely readable, and what you do read infuriates you to the point of fictional-character-homocide with its lazy plot and character development (plot holes big enough to lose a bus in), overuse and misuse of words, labels, imagery, phrases and cliches, and what seems to be a case of an amateurish-at-best editing process. Firstly, no matter its origins, I paid for an original novel. This means that somewhere between first draft and publishing, this novel should have been stripped of its "Twilight-ness" and reworked so that original ideas and facts filled those holes. Unfortunately, this never happened. Ana is so blatantly Bella, the only thing that has been changed is a name-swap. Similarly, characters that might have been useful and relevant to the story when it was a Twilight fanfiction (eg. name-swapped-Jacob and name-swapped-Mike), are now redundant. They often only relate to the plot in that they are clumsily used to tick the boxes of Twilight canon. Yes, name-swapped Mike (whose parents also own the hardware store that name-swapped-Bella works in) inexplicably likes Ana/Bella, and appears in an early scene seemingly to demonstrate just this and thus show how desirable Ana/Bella is to both the reader and Grey/name-swapped-Edward (who is an incredibly busy CEO yet somehow has enough time to stalk Ana and find out where she works, then toodle down and stock up on cable ties, rope and duct tape. Real subtle, real classy), even though Ana totally doesn't think she's pretty or worth any boy's admiration. There are many characters which serve no purpose in the story, yet the reader is subjected to paragraphs or even pages of interaction with them: I am only poorer for having had to read pointlessly about how Ana/Bella has family out of town and she calls them regularly and all her irrelevant family history about her airy-fairy mother and her non-committal father. Plus there were whole conversations of nothing - filler just to prove (or so it seemed) that these characters existed. WHO CARES IF THEY EXIST, I DON'T WANT YOU TO PROVE TO ME HOW TRUE TO BELLA'S FAMILY SITUATION AND CANON FAMILY MEMBERS YOU'VE STAYED. THEY'RE NOT PART OF THE STORY.Ugh. I could go on forever about how even in the smallest details, this book is a blatant mimicry of Twilight (the busted up old car, the clumsiness, the intrusive stalkerish-ness of the male lead), and I'm surprised copyright laws hasn't started calling it a plagiarism now that E.L. James is profiting from it. Secondly, when I buy something that has been professionally published, and has ostensibly been through a professional editing process, I DO expect that it reads like someone's made even a half-decent whack at editing it into shape. If I were an editor and a copy of 50 Shades as it is now was handed to me to edit for publication, my first reaction would be to send it back to the author and get them to work on it themselves for a while, because by the time a book reaches an editor it should already be pretty polished. So I am astounded that the published copy of 50 Shades is actually so terrible and the writing and style so poor - like I said, it feels like I'm reading a first draft which needs a lot of work, and this is after its been edited and published!There were inconsistencies within characters, such as Ana showing on several occasions that she was well-acquainted with swear words, and had no problems using them, and then on the next page saying "oh, my!" She's 21 for God's sake! Firstly; even if she didn't like to swear she's unlikely to use such a dated phrase, let alone make it her every-two-pages catchphrase, and secondly; who alternatively swears freely then acts all prim and proper? No reason is forthcoming on why Ana seems to have two distinct and contradicting sides of her personality. I understand complex characters having interwoven facets of their personality, different aspects coming to the fore depending on the context, but that is not the case with Ana, she flips back and forth without any explanation or even integration of the two sides of her. On a related note: over and over again I wanted to scream or tear my hair out as Ana anthropomorphised her subconscious and something she likes to call her 'inner goddess'. I have no idea what the point of either of these two ridiculous 'characters' was - both only really appeared when the issue of sex came up, and the subconscious always 'ran and hid' from Ana's scandalous thoughts (not sure where or how, I am convinced Ana's head is entirely devoid of a brain), whereas the 'inner goddess' was like an irritating and immature emoticon, and either strutted and puffed up her chest proudly, or jumped up and down and waved pom poms. Jesus Christ, gag me with a spoon. No seriously, it would be more pleasant than having to stomach any more of E.L. James's characterisation. But wait there's more - E.L James is so bad at developing rounded and realistic characters, or even two-dimensional characters, that she resorts to getting other characters to proscribe character traits. When Ana first meets Grey for an interview for the college newspaper (In a scenario so ridiculous, artificial and clumsy that it could be the premise of a meeting in an amateur porn video - Ana's roommate is the head of the paper but is too sick to take the interview, and Grey is too busy being an incredibly important CEO of a successful company to reschedule, so Ana is clearly the only option to fill in, even though she doesn't even work for the paper or have any journalism experience) he describes how good he is at his job, managing his employees, his company's projects and interests, and information, and she decides that he is clearly a 'control freak'. Um, no. He's a CEO of a large and successful company. He describes himself as having exacting standards both for him employees and in his own management of his employees and company, but not outside what is appropriate and REQUIRED for being a CEO. Anyway, Ana likes the label of 'control freak' so much that it basically becomes Grey's nickname in her internal monologues from then on, which are needlessly lengthy and whiny and ill-informed. AND THE FILLER. OMFG THE FILLER. Not just sentences that were dumb and would make the story richer by being pruned, but paragraphs and pages of waffle. Not even just waffle. Poorly written waffle, with bad style, grammar and structure. Thirdly -- and I do not claim to be an expert or the one-and-only authority on the subject, and even within the BDSM community I'm sure there are a range of opinions on how realistic the BDSM relationship in 50 Shades was portrayed: I'm sure there will be many people with more authority on the subject than I who disagree with me, but I think many will agree with me -- I dislike how the BDSM relationship between Ana and Grey was portrayed. I do not think it is accurate and I don't particularly think their relationships is a healthy one. That is not to say that I don't think any BDSM relationships can be healthy: I believe that people can engage in both healthy BDSM love relationships and BDSM sexual relationships. But Grey does not come off as a a truly caring and responsible master - he seems too selfish and possessive. The BDSM community's mantra for safe practice is 'safe, sane and consensual', and I'm not sure that Ana and Grey's relationship always abides by that, particularly considering that her has no problem using illegal technology to invade her privacy and track her mobile signal before they are even involved; espouses the importance of full disclosure before getting embroiled in a sexual/romantic relationship with Ana, but leads her on and encourages her interest in him before he even tells her that he only does BDSM sex and only does contractual sexual relationships, not romantic ones; and always seems to remove Ana from familiar or neutral locations and whisk her off to his what is firmly his own territory when she is physically or emotionally vulnerable (instead of helping her get to a safe location that is 'her own' territory).I understand that romance books and erotic books don't always aim for realism (nor is it something their readers particularly seek) and are often designed to push the envelope for the sake of titillation and thrills. However, I think when you are portraying a minority group (as the BDSM community could be argued to be), especially if you are not part of the minority group, you should be aware that minority groups are often misunderstood or discriminated against by the majority, and you have a responsibility to portray that community both accurately and sensitively. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS BOOK.

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The escapee turns out to be Sirius Black. Many in the

question: How is the book?, context: As Harry Potter's third year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry begins the nation is shaken by the news that a murderer has escaped from the infamously horrible wizard prison of Azkaban. The escapee turns out to be Sirius Black. Many in the wizard world believe that Sirius Black's next target is Harry.There is yet another new professor teaching Defense Against the Dark Arts at Hogwarts. The shabby man, Professor Lupin, is the first good teacher of the class that Harry and his friends have had. However, there are some strange things about Professor Lupin; why does he keep getting sick, and what is it about crystal balls that scare him so much?The reader meets more amazing and fantastic creatures including hippogriffs, bogarts and the horrible Dementors that guard Azkaban.The conclusion of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban leads to some fascinating discoveries about the Whomping Willow and the truth about the night Harry's parents were murdered, as well as the secret Professor Lupin has been hiding. Even Scabbers, Ron's rat, has an important role to play. Rowling's style is as enthralling as ever. No fan of Harry Potter should miss this book.

How is the book?

The escapee turns out to be Sirius Black. Many in the wizard world believe that Sirius Black's next target is Harry.

As Harry Potter's third year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry begins the nation is shaken by the news that a murderer has escaped from the infamously horrible wizard prison of Azkaban. The escapee turns out to be Sirius Black. Many in the wizard world believe that Sirius Black's next target is Harry.There is yet another new professor teaching Defense Against the Dark Arts at Hogwarts. The shabby man, Professor Lupin, is the first good teacher of the class that Harry and his friends have had. However, there are some strange things about Professor Lupin; why does he keep getting sick, and what is it about crystal balls that scare him so much?The reader meets more amazing and fantastic creatures including hippogriffs, bogarts and the horrible Dementors that guard Azkaban.The conclusion of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban leads to some fascinating discoveries about the Whomping Willow and the truth about the night Harry's parents were murdered, as well as the secret Professor Lupin has been hiding. Even Scabbers, Ron's rat, has an important role to play. Rowling's style is as enthralling as ever. No fan of Harry Potter should miss this book.

<hl> The escapee turns out to be Sirius Black. Many in the <hl> wizard world believe that Sirius Black's next target is Harry.

As Harry Potter's third year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry begins the nation is shaken by the news that a murderer has escaped from the infamously horrible wizard prison of Azkaban. <hl> The escapee turns out to be Sirius Black. Many in the <hl> wizard world believe that Sirius Black's next target is Harry.There is yet another new professor teaching Defense Against the Dark Arts at Hogwarts. The shabby man, Professor Lupin, is the first good teacher of the class that Harry and his friends have had. However, there are some strange things about Professor Lupin; why does he keep getting sick, and what is it about crystal balls that scare him so much?The reader meets more amazing and fantastic creatures including hippogriffs, bogarts and the horrible Dementors that guard Azkaban.The conclusion of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban leads to some fascinating discoveries about the Whomping Willow and the truth about the night Harry's parents were murdered, as well as the secret Professor Lupin has been hiding. Even Scabbers, Ron's rat, has an important role to play. Rowling's style is as enthralling as ever. No fan of Harry Potter should miss this book.

As Harry Potter's third year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry begins the nation is shaken by the news that a murderer has escaped from the infamously horrible wizard prison of Azkaban. <hl> The escapee turns out to be Sirius Black. Many in the wizard world believe that Sirius Black's next target is Harry. <hl> There is yet another new professor teaching Defense Against the Dark Arts at Hogwarts. The shabby man, Professor Lupin, is the first good teacher of the class that Harry and his friends have had. However, there are some strange things about Professor Lupin; why does he keep getting sick, and what is it about crystal balls that scare him so much?The reader meets more amazing and fantastic creatures including hippogriffs, bogarts and the horrible Dementors that guard Azkaban. The conclusion of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban leads to some fascinating discoveries about the Whomping Willow and the truth about the night Harry's parents were murdered, as well as the secret Professor Lupin has been hiding. Even Scabbers, Ron's rat, has an important role to play. Rowling's style is as enthralling as ever. No fan of Harry Potter should miss this book.

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the subject matter would be interesting

question: How is the detail?, context: While I would not recommend this book to a young reader due to a couple pretty explicate scenes I would recommend it to any adult who just loves a good book. Once I started reading it I could not put it down. I hesitated reading it because I didn't think that the subject matter would be interesting, but I was so wrong. This is a wonderfully written book.

How is the detail?

I hesitated reading it because I didn't think that the subject matter would be interesting , but I was so wrong.

While I would not recommend this book to a young reader due to a couple pretty explicate scenes I would recommend it to any adult who just loves a good book. Once I started reading it I could not put it down. I hesitated reading it because I didn't think that the subject matter would be interesting, but I was so wrong. This is a wonderfully written book.

I hesitated reading it because I didn't think that <hl> the subject matter would be interesting <hl> , but I was so wrong.

While I would not recommend this book to a young reader due to a couple pretty explicate scenes I would recommend it to any adult who just loves a good book. Once I started reading it I could not put it down. I hesitated reading it because I didn't think that <hl> the subject matter would be interesting <hl>, but I was so wrong. This is a wonderfully written book.

While I would not recommend this book to a young reader due to a couple pretty explicate scenes I would recommend it to any adult who just loves a good book. Once I started reading it I could not put it down. <hl> I hesitated reading it because I didn't think that the subject matter would be interesting , but I was so wrong. <hl> This is a wonderfully written book.

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writing is exceptional

question: How is the write?, context: The Goldfinch got off to a wonderful start. A boy and his mother, both intriguing characters, take on an adventure before reporting to the school principal. Immediately the book takes a sudden turn that completely changes his world. The rest of the story is really his journey to build a new world. In this sense the book is not too long. It takes a while to tell this kind of story and Tartt takes us far into the depths of the young man's soul.Tartt's writing is exceptional. Her characters have real meat, real flaws, real feelings, real fears and triumphs.For me the challege to staying engaged was the violence. It's not gory TV violence. This is violence of real sociopaths and addicts. Sometimes it's almost accidental and sometimes intended from the beginning of the encounter. Not every character is violent or a sociopath. Sometimes the flaw seems trivial, like one young friend's dislike of sailing or his father's devotion to sailing. Each of these traits plays out in Tratt's writing.I read every page and would read it again. I also would not recommend it for teens and I'm certain some people will struggle with this one for both length and content.

How is the write?

Tartt's writing is exceptional .

The Goldfinch got off to a wonderful start. A boy and his mother, both intriguing characters, take on an adventure before reporting to the school principal. Immediately the book takes a sudden turn that completely changes his world. The rest of the story is really his journey to build a new world. In this sense the book is not too long. It takes a while to tell this kind of story and Tartt takes us far into the depths of the young man's soul.Tartt's writing is exceptional. Her characters have real meat, real flaws, real feelings, real fears and triumphs.For me the challege to staying engaged was the violence. It's not gory TV violence. This is violence of real sociopaths and addicts. Sometimes it's almost accidental and sometimes intended from the beginning of the encounter. Not every character is violent or a sociopath. Sometimes the flaw seems trivial, like one young friend's dislike of sailing or his father's devotion to sailing. Each of these traits plays out in Tratt's writing.I read every page and would read it again. I also would not recommend it for teens and I'm certain some people will struggle with this one for both length and content.

Tartt's <hl> writing is exceptional <hl> .

The Goldfinch got off to a wonderful start. A boy and his mother, both intriguing characters, take on an adventure before reporting to the school principal. Immediately the book takes a sudden turn that completely changes his world. The rest of the story is really his journey to build a new world. In this sense the book is not too long. It takes a while to tell this kind of story and Tartt takes us far into the depths of the young man's soul.Tartt's <hl> writing is exceptional <hl>. Her characters have real meat, real flaws, real feelings, real fears and triumphs.For me the challege to staying engaged was the violence. It's not gory TV violence. This is violence of real sociopaths and addicts. Sometimes it's almost accidental and sometimes intended from the beginning of the encounter. Not every character is violent or a sociopath. Sometimes the flaw seems trivial, like one young friend's dislike of sailing or his father's devotion to sailing. Each of these traits plays out in Tratt's writing.I read every page and would read it again. I also would not recommend it for teens and I'm certain some people will struggle with this one for both length and content.

The Goldfinch got off to a wonderful start. A boy and his mother, both intriguing characters, take on an adventure before reporting to the school principal. Immediately the book takes a sudden turn that completely changes his world. The rest of the story is really his journey to build a new world. In this sense the book is not too long. It takes a while to tell this kind of story and Tartt takes us far into the depths of the young man's soul. <hl> Tartt's writing is exceptional . <hl> Her characters have real meat, real flaws, real feelings, real fears and triumphs. For me the challege to staying engaged was the violence. It's not gory TV violence. This is violence of real sociopaths and addicts. Sometimes it's almost accidental and sometimes intended from the beginning of the encounter. Not every character is violent or a sociopath. Sometimes the flaw seems trivial, like one young friend's dislike of sailing or his father's devotion to sailing. Each of these traits plays out in Tratt's writing. I read every page and would read it again. I also would not recommend it for teens and I'm certain some people will struggle with this one for both length and content.

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Sissy Spacek takes one of the great American southern novels

question: How is the novel?, context: Sissy Spacek takes one of the great American southern novels, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD by Harper Lee to an even more sublime level by perfectly becoming the narrator of the novel, Scout Finch. Scout is only eight years old and the Great Depression is ongoing in Maycomb, Alabama. Her father, Atticus, is a pivotal man in their town as he is the fairest lawyer in town. Spacek does all the voices of these remarkable characters and they come even more alive for us. The Finches are fortunate in this town as they are making it through the Depression in genteel if not affluent fashion. The town is made of people like the Finches; and then what would be known today as poor white trash; and finally the blacks who still have decades to wait for racial equality to appear. However, small town America provides certain basics in the 1930s. No one starves or is homeless yet vivid inequalities exist. Also, disabilities are kept in your own home, shuttered up so that other people can't see your differences. Boo Radley is one of these different, disabled people and Scout is fascinated by him as the Radleys live on her street. Boo will come to intersect with a terrible legal injustice which occurs in the town, a rape trial with a black man as the defendant and a poor white trash girl as the accuser. Atticus Finch is the black man's lawyer. But this novel is about so much more than a trial. Lee and Spacek nail the universal frailties and strengths of all of us as human beings in her novel. Those haven't changed one iota between the Great Depression and present day. I enjoyed the movie and the novel when I was a kid and I did not revisit the work until recently as this audiobook. It was a wonderful way to experience it all again in a new medium. If anyone who resists reading needs to learn this book for school, this audio version could be the perfect solution.

How is the novel?

Sissy Spacek takes one of the great American southern novels , TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD by Harper Lee to an even more sublime level by perfectly becoming the narrator of the novel, Scout Finch.

Sissy Spacek takes one of the great American southern novels, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD by Harper Lee to an even more sublime level by perfectly becoming the narrator of the novel, Scout Finch. Scout is only eight years old and the Great Depression is ongoing in Maycomb, Alabama. Her father, Atticus, is a pivotal man in their town as he is the fairest lawyer in town. Spacek does all the voices of these remarkable characters and they come even more alive for us. The Finches are fortunate in this town as they are making it through the Depression in genteel if not affluent fashion. The town is made of people like the Finches; and then what would be known today as poor white trash; and finally the blacks who still have decades to wait for racial equality to appear. However, small town America provides certain basics in the 1930s. No one starves or is homeless yet vivid inequalities exist. Also, disabilities are kept in your own home, shuttered up so that other people can't see your differences. Boo Radley is one of these different, disabled people and Scout is fascinated by him as the Radleys live on her street. Boo will come to intersect with a terrible legal injustice which occurs in the town, a rape trial with a black man as the defendant and a poor white trash girl as the accuser. Atticus Finch is the black man's lawyer. But this novel is about so much more than a trial. Lee and Spacek nail the universal frailties and strengths of all of us as human beings in her novel. Those haven't changed one iota between the Great Depression and present day. I enjoyed the movie and the novel when I was a kid and I did not revisit the work until recently as this audiobook. It was a wonderful way to experience it all again in a new medium. If anyone who resists reading needs to learn this book for school, this audio version could be the perfect solution.

<hl> Sissy Spacek takes one of the great American southern novels <hl> , TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD by Harper Lee to an even more sublime level by perfectly becoming the narrator of the novel, Scout Finch.

<hl> Sissy Spacek takes one of the great American southern novels <hl>, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD by Harper Lee to an even more sublime level by perfectly becoming the narrator of the novel, Scout Finch. Scout is only eight years old and the Great Depression is ongoing in Maycomb, Alabama. Her father, Atticus, is a pivotal man in their town as he is the fairest lawyer in town. Spacek does all the voices of these remarkable characters and they come even more alive for us. The Finches are fortunate in this town as they are making it through the Depression in genteel if not affluent fashion. The town is made of people like the Finches; and then what would be known today as poor white trash; and finally the blacks who still have decades to wait for racial equality to appear. However, small town America provides certain basics in the 1930s. No one starves or is homeless yet vivid inequalities exist. Also, disabilities are kept in your own home, shuttered up so that other people can't see your differences. Boo Radley is one of these different, disabled people and Scout is fascinated by him as the Radleys live on her street. Boo will come to intersect with a terrible legal injustice which occurs in the town, a rape trial with a black man as the defendant and a poor white trash girl as the accuser. Atticus Finch is the black man's lawyer. But this novel is about so much more than a trial. Lee and Spacek nail the universal frailties and strengths of all of us as human beings in her novel. Those haven't changed one iota between the Great Depression and present day. I enjoyed the movie and the novel when I was a kid and I did not revisit the work until recently as this audiobook. It was a wonderful way to experience it all again in a new medium. If anyone who resists reading needs to learn this book for school, this audio version could be the perfect solution.

<hl> Sissy Spacek takes one of the great American southern novels , TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD by Harper Lee to an even more sublime level by perfectly becoming the narrator of the novel, Scout Finch. <hl> Scout is only eight years old and the Great Depression is ongoing in Maycomb, Alabama. Her father, Atticus, is a pivotal man in their town as he is the fairest lawyer in town. Spacek does all the voices of these remarkable characters and they come even more alive for us. The Finches are fortunate in this town as they are making it through the Depression in genteel if not affluent fashion. The town is made of people like the Finches; and then what would be known today as poor white trash; and finally the blacks who still have decades to wait for racial equality to appear. However, small town America provides certain basics in the 1930s. No one starves or is homeless yet vivid inequalities exist. Also, disabilities are kept in your own home, shuttered up so that other people can't see your differences. Boo Radley is one of these different, disabled people and Scout is fascinated by him as the Radleys live on her street. Boo will come to intersect with a terrible legal injustice which occurs in the town, a rape trial with a black man as the defendant and a poor white trash girl as the accuser. Atticus Finch is the black man's lawyer. But this novel is about so much more than a trial. Lee and Spacek nail the universal frailties and strengths of all of us as human beings in her novel. Those haven't changed one iota between the Great Depression and present day. I enjoyed the movie and the novel when I was a kid and I did not revisit the work until recently as this audiobook. It was a wonderful way to experience it all again in a new medium. If anyone who resists reading needs to learn this book for school, this audio version could be the perfect solution.

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I love Mia Sheridan. This book is unexpected

question: Can you write your opinion about this book?, context: I love Mia Sheridan. This book is unexpected, and in a world where every book blurs together, it's nice to read something refreshing.

Can you write your opinion about this book?

I love Mia Sheridan. This book is unexpected , and in a world where every book blurs together, it's nice to read something refreshing.

I love Mia Sheridan. This book is unexpected, and in a world where every book blurs together, it's nice to read something refreshing.

<hl> I love Mia Sheridan. This book is unexpected <hl> , and in a world where every book blurs together, it's nice to read something refreshing.

<hl> I love Mia Sheridan. This book is unexpected <hl>, and in a world where every book blurs together, it's nice to read something refreshing.

<hl> I love Mia Sheridan. This book is unexpected , and in a world where every book blurs together, it's nice to read something refreshing. <hl>

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Even the side characters are three-dimensional

question: How much of the talent of Christie is seen in her novels?, context: I have to admit, I was embarrassed to buy this book because the title and the cover looked so...cheesy.But I'm a writer myself and my own YA novel &#34;pushes limits&#34; on things like sex and I wanted to see what was out there in the market.The plot is fairly weak, a framing device to push the characters closer or to heighten tension. But what McGarry does in between those little nudges takes us on a journey from darkness to light, confusion to understanding. The character descriptions aren't even that unique but there's a strong and definite arc that is believable and is well-supported by the events in the story.What is most impressive about the writing, and the reason why I fell in love with the book, is that McGarry is able to give distinct voices to Echo and Noah as they alternate chapter POVs. I could hear them, practically see them in front of me. The depth of what they are feeling, thinking, and doing, felt so real and honest. It's a coming-of-age story fraught with the complicated nature of becoming independent from your parents and learning to cope with tragedy and the inexplicable nature of life. Even the side characters are three-dimensional and jump off the page. Little details help flesh out what could be a smarmy teen drama.So it's almost an injustice to break the book down into a description of parts, because the way it comes together is beautiful and satisfying and even cathartic.The story follows Echo and Noah, two teenagers who have experienced recent traumas that have sent them from normal to outcast. Echo disappeared before the end of her sophomore year and when she returned junior year, she was wearing long sleeves and completely introverted. She wouldn't say what happened and rumors ran rampant that she was a cutter or tried to commit suicide. To top it all off, her older brother had gotten killed while serving in Afghanistan in the same time period.Noah is new to the school but carries a huge reputation as a ladies man and stoner. Only a couple of people know that he's also a foster kid.Enter Mrs. Collins the new guidance counselor who is also a &#34;clinical social worker&#34; and is intent on gaining their trust and helping them help themselves to better their situations.In an attempt to support Echo's grieving process, Mrs. Collins sets Echo up with an after-school tutoring job to help fund a repair of the dead brother's car. The student in need of tutoring? You guessed it...Noah.They are terrified as they realize they are falling in love with each other. Love is something they both lost and are still missing, and they don't trust it in each other.You'll have to read it to find out the rest. It's worth it!

How much of the talent of Christie is seen in her novels?

Even the side characters are three-dimensional and jump off the page.

I have to admit, I was embarrassed to buy this book because the title and the cover looked so...cheesy.But I'm a writer myself and my own YA novel &#34;pushes limits&#34; on things like sex and I wanted to see what was out there in the market.The plot is fairly weak, a framing device to push the characters closer or to heighten tension. But what McGarry does in between those little nudges takes us on a journey from darkness to light, confusion to understanding. The character descriptions aren't even that unique but there's a strong and definite arc that is believable and is well-supported by the events in the story.What is most impressive about the writing, and the reason why I fell in love with the book, is that McGarry is able to give distinct voices to Echo and Noah as they alternate chapter POVs. I could hear them, practically see them in front of me. The depth of what they are feeling, thinking, and doing, felt so real and honest. It's a coming-of-age story fraught with the complicated nature of becoming independent from your parents and learning to cope with tragedy and the inexplicable nature of life. Even the side characters are three-dimensional and jump off the page. Little details help flesh out what could be a smarmy teen drama.So it's almost an injustice to break the book down into a description of parts, because the way it comes together is beautiful and satisfying and even cathartic.The story follows Echo and Noah, two teenagers who have experienced recent traumas that have sent them from normal to outcast. Echo disappeared before the end of her sophomore year and when she returned junior year, she was wearing long sleeves and completely introverted. She wouldn't say what happened and rumors ran rampant that she was a cutter or tried to commit suicide. To top it all off, her older brother had gotten killed while serving in Afghanistan in the same time period.Noah is new to the school but carries a huge reputation as a ladies man and stoner. Only a couple of people know that he's also a foster kid.Enter Mrs. Collins the new guidance counselor who is also a &#34;clinical social worker&#34; and is intent on gaining their trust and helping them help themselves to better their situations.In an attempt to support Echo's grieving process, Mrs. Collins sets Echo up with an after-school tutoring job to help fund a repair of the dead brother's car. The student in need of tutoring? You guessed it...Noah.They are terrified as they realize they are falling in love with each other. Love is something they both lost and are still missing, and they don't trust it in each other.You'll have to read it to find out the rest. It's worth it!

<hl> Even the side characters are three-dimensional <hl> and jump off the page.

I have to admit, I was embarrassed to buy this book because the title and the cover looked so...cheesy.But I'm a writer myself and my own YA novel &#34;pushes limits&#34; on things like sex and I wanted to see what was out there in the market.The plot is fairly weak, a framing device to push the characters closer or to heighten tension. But what McGarry does in between those little nudges takes us on a journey from darkness to light, confusion to understanding. The character descriptions aren't even that unique but there's a strong and definite arc that is believable and is well-supported by the events in the story.What is most impressive about the writing, and the reason why I fell in love with the book, is that McGarry is able to give distinct voices to Echo and Noah as they alternate chapter POVs. I could hear them, practically see them in front of me. The depth of what they are feeling, thinking, and doing, felt so real and honest. It's a coming-of-age story fraught with the complicated nature of becoming independent from your parents and learning to cope with tragedy and the inexplicable nature of life. <hl> Even the side characters are three-dimensional <hl> and jump off the page. Little details help flesh out what could be a smarmy teen drama.So it's almost an injustice to break the book down into a description of parts, because the way it comes together is beautiful and satisfying and even cathartic.The story follows Echo and Noah, two teenagers who have experienced recent traumas that have sent them from normal to outcast. Echo disappeared before the end of her sophomore year and when she returned junior year, she was wearing long sleeves and completely introverted. She wouldn't say what happened and rumors ran rampant that she was a cutter or tried to commit suicide. To top it all off, her older brother had gotten killed while serving in Afghanistan in the same time period.Noah is new to the school but carries a huge reputation as a ladies man and stoner. Only a couple of people know that he's also a foster kid.Enter Mrs. Collins the new guidance counselor who is also a &#34;clinical social worker&#34; and is intent on gaining their trust and helping them help themselves to better their situations.In an attempt to support Echo's grieving process, Mrs. Collins sets Echo up with an after-school tutoring job to help fund a repair of the dead brother's car. The student in need of tutoring? You guessed it...Noah.They are terrified as they realize they are falling in love with each other. Love is something they both lost and are still missing, and they don't trust it in each other.You'll have to read it to find out the rest. It's worth it!

I have to admit, I was embarrassed to buy this book because the title and the cover looked so...cheesy. But I'm a writer myself and my own YA novel &#34;pushes limits&#34; on things like sex and I wanted to see what was out there in the market. The plot is fairly weak, a framing device to push the characters closer or to heighten tension. But what McGarry does in between those little nudges takes us on a journey from darkness to light, confusion to understanding. The character descriptions aren't even that unique but there's a strong and definite arc that is believable and is well-supported by the events in the story. What is most impressive about the writing, and the reason why I fell in love with the book, is that McGarry is able to give distinct voices to Echo and Noah as they alternate chapter POVs. I could hear them, practically see them in front of me. The depth of what they are feeling, thinking, and doing, felt so real and honest. It's a coming-of-age story fraught with the complicated nature of becoming independent from your parents and learning to cope with tragedy and the inexplicable nature of life. <hl> Even the side characters are three-dimensional and jump off the page. <hl> Little details help flesh out what could be a smarmy teen drama. So it's almost an injustice to break the book down into a description of parts, because the way it comes together is beautiful and satisfying and even cathartic. The story follows Echo and Noah, two teenagers who have experienced recent traumas that have sent them from normal to outcast. Echo disappeared before the end of her sophomore year and when she returned junior year, she was wearing long sleeves and completely introverted. She wouldn't say what happened and rumors ran rampant that she was a cutter or tried to commit suicide. To top it all off, her older brother had gotten killed while serving in Afghanistan in the same time period. Noah is new to the school but carries a huge reputation as a ladies man and stoner. Only a couple of people know that he's also a foster kid. Enter Mrs. Collins the new guidance counselor who is also a &#34;clinical social worker&#34; and is intent on gaining their trust and helping them help themselves to better their situations. In an attempt to support Echo's grieving process, Mrs. Collins sets Echo up with an after-school tutoring job to help fund a repair of the dead brother's car. The student in need of tutoring? You guessed it...Noah. They are terrified as they realize they are falling in love with each other. Love is something they both lost and are still missing, and they don't trust it in each other. You'll have to read it to find out the rest. It's worth it!

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written in an amazing way by an incredible talented author this is it

question: How would you define the incredible talent that this author has?, context: This is not the first time I stayed up until 5 am reading a book by Tarryn Fisher, she has this amazing way to pull you into the story in a way that even after you finished it it's so difficult to untangle yourself from it.Mud Vein is a crazy ride even from the blurb, it doesn't says much about what the book really is about, but that is Tarryn's way to ask you to jump almost blind into this amazing story and now I can say it makes sense you have to experience it that way, I got so many emotions and a hell of a headache trying to figure it out what I was reading until I decided to just enjoyed one page at the time, this is not a typical love story I wouldn't say is a romance either, yes love is an important part of the story but this is so much more.You'll feel a thousand emotions, I got angry, scared, and yes I cried too, Tarryn always does that to me she makes me feel every word she writes, and she doesn't sugarcoat things she gives you imperfect characters and raw emotions, so if you want a sweet romance this might not be for you but if you are expecting a great book, written in an amazing way by an incredible talented author this is it, it will make yo feel and it will left you thinking about it for a while.

How would you define the incredible talent that this author has?

but if you are expecting a great book, written in an amazing way by an incredible talented author this is it , it will make yo feel and it will left you thinking about it for a while.

This is not the first time I stayed up until 5 am reading a book by Tarryn Fisher, she has this amazing way to pull you into the story in a way that even after you finished it it's so difficult to untangle yourself from it.Mud Vein is a crazy ride even from the blurb, it doesn't says much about what the book really is about, but that is Tarryn's way to ask you to jump almost blind into this amazing story and now I can say it makes sense you have to experience it that way, I got so many emotions and a hell of a headache trying to figure it out what I was reading until I decided to just enjoyed one page at the time, this is not a typical love story I wouldn't say is a romance either, yes love is an important part of the story but this is so much more.You'll feel a thousand emotions, I got angry, scared, and yes I cried too, Tarryn always does that to me she makes me feel every word she writes, and she doesn't sugarcoat things she gives you imperfect characters and raw emotions, so if you want a sweet romance this might not be for you but if you are expecting a great book, written in an amazing way by an incredible talented author this is it, it will make yo feel and it will left you thinking about it for a while.

but if you are expecting a great book, <hl> written in an amazing way by an incredible talented author this is it <hl> , it will make yo feel and it will left you thinking about it for a while.

This is not the first time I stayed up until 5 am reading a book by Tarryn Fisher, she has this amazing way to pull you into the story in a way that even after you finished it it's so difficult to untangle yourself from it.Mud Vein is a crazy ride even from the blurb, it doesn't says much about what the book really is about, but that is Tarryn's way to ask you to jump almost blind into this amazing story and now I can say it makes sense you have to experience it that way, I got so many emotions and a hell of a headache trying to figure it out what I was reading until I decided to just enjoyed one page at the time, this is not a typical love story I wouldn't say is a romance either, yes love is an important part of the story but this is so much more.You'll feel a thousand emotions, I got angry, scared, and yes I cried too, Tarryn always does that to me she makes me feel every word she writes, and she doesn't sugarcoat things she gives you imperfect characters and raw emotions, so if you want a sweet romance this might not be for you but if you are expecting a great book, <hl> written in an amazing way by an incredible talented author this is it <hl>, it will make yo feel and it will left you thinking about it for a while.

This is not the first time I stayed up until 5 am reading a book by Tarryn Fisher, she has this amazing way to pull you into the story in a way that even after you finished it it's so difficult to untangle yourself from it. Mud Vein is a crazy ride even from the blurb, it doesn't says much about what the book really is about, but that is Tarryn's way to ask you to jump almost blind into this amazing story and now I can say it makes sense you have to experience it that way, I got so many emotions and a hell of a headache trying to figure it out what I was reading until I decided to just enjoyed one page at the time, this is not a typical love story I wouldn't say is a romance either, yes love is an important part of the story but this is so much more. You'll feel a thousand emotions, I got angry, scared, and yes I cried too, Tarryn always does that to me she makes me feel every word she writes, and she doesn't sugarcoat things she gives you imperfect characters and raw emotions, so if you want a sweet romance this might not be for you <hl> but if you are expecting a great book, written in an amazing way by an incredible talented author this is it , it will make yo feel and it will left you thinking about it for a while. <hl>

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author Veronica Roth ended the series and love how she followed her heart

question: How are things at the end of this story?, context: I listened to this book on audible.com. I did not &#34;read&#34; the book so the voices that everyone is complaining about was AMAZING to me as on audio, they were PERFECT. Tris and Tobias were perfect on audio.I really enjoyed this series. When book 3, Allegiant came out, there was CHAOS everywhere. So many people on Facebook were trashing this book. Apparently the book did not go the way they wanted it to. So many people were talking really badly about it, refusing to read it, posting spoilers and just plain being rude.I AM SO GLAD I AVOIDED ALL THE SPOILERS! I am so glad I waited for all the hype to wear off before I listened to this book. I read book 1 and listened to book 2 on audio. I was really looking forward to book 3 and I was not disappointed by book 3. I love how author Veronica Roth ended the series and love how she followed her heart. Even though she may have not appealled to all of her readers, she did what she felt was best for her storyline and her characters.I am not going to go into any detail of the book as I refuse to post any spoilers. I was hanging on every word of this book. I absolutly loved it and to be honest with you, I cried in more than one part of this book. Some of the times were not even parts one would expect!Congrats Author Veronica Roth on an AMAZING series!!!!!

How are things at the end of this story?

I love how author Veronica Roth ended the series and love how she followed her heart .

I listened to this book on audible.com. I did not &#34;read&#34; the book so the voices that everyone is complaining about was AMAZING to me as on audio, they were PERFECT. Tris and Tobias were perfect on audio.I really enjoyed this series. When book 3, Allegiant came out, there was CHAOS everywhere. So many people on Facebook were trashing this book. Apparently the book did not go the way they wanted it to. So many people were talking really badly about it, refusing to read it, posting spoilers and just plain being rude.I AM SO GLAD I AVOIDED ALL THE SPOILERS! I am so glad I waited for all the hype to wear off before I listened to this book. I read book 1 and listened to book 2 on audio. I was really looking forward to book 3 and I was not disappointed by book 3. I love how author Veronica Roth ended the series and love how she followed her heart. Even though she may have not appealled to all of her readers, she did what she felt was best for her storyline and her characters.I am not going to go into any detail of the book as I refuse to post any spoilers. I was hanging on every word of this book. I absolutly loved it and to be honest with you, I cried in more than one part of this book. Some of the times were not even parts one would expect!Congrats Author Veronica Roth on an AMAZING series!!!!!

I love how <hl> author Veronica Roth ended the series and love how she followed her heart <hl> .

I listened to this book on audible.com. I did not &#34;read&#34; the book so the voices that everyone is complaining about was AMAZING to me as on audio, they were PERFECT. Tris and Tobias were perfect on audio.I really enjoyed this series. When book 3, Allegiant came out, there was CHAOS everywhere. So many people on Facebook were trashing this book. Apparently the book did not go the way they wanted it to. So many people were talking really badly about it, refusing to read it, posting spoilers and just plain being rude.I AM SO GLAD I AVOIDED ALL THE SPOILERS! I am so glad I waited for all the hype to wear off before I listened to this book. I read book 1 and listened to book 2 on audio. I was really looking forward to book 3 and I was not disappointed by book 3. I love how <hl> author Veronica Roth ended the series and love how she followed her heart <hl>. Even though she may have not appealled to all of her readers, she did what she felt was best for her storyline and her characters.I am not going to go into any detail of the book as I refuse to post any spoilers. I was hanging on every word of this book. I absolutly loved it and to be honest with you, I cried in more than one part of this book. Some of the times were not even parts one would expect!Congrats Author Veronica Roth on an AMAZING series!!!!!

I listened to this book on audible.com. I did not &#34;read&#34; the book so the voices that everyone is complaining about was AMAZING to me as on audio, they were PERFECT. Tris and Tobias were perfect on audio. I really enjoyed this series. When book 3, Allegiant came out, there was CHAOS everywhere. So many people on Facebook were trashing this book. Apparently the book did not go the way they wanted it to. So many people were talking really badly about it, refusing to read it, posting spoilers and just plain being rude. I AM SO GLAD I AVOIDED ALL THE SPOILERS! I am so glad I waited for all the hype to wear off before I listened to this book. I read book 1 and listened to book 2 on audio. I was really looking forward to book 3 and I was not disappointed by book 3. <hl> I love how author Veronica Roth ended the series and love how she followed her heart . <hl> Even though she may have not appealled to all of her readers, she did what she felt was best for her storyline and her characters. I am not going to go into any detail of the book as I refuse to post any spoilers. I was hanging on every word of this book. I absolutly loved it and to be honest with you, I cried in more than one part of this book. Some of the times were not even parts one would expect!Congrats Author Veronica Roth on an AMAZING series!!!!!

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My ratings stay below 5 unless it's among the best books

question: How good is that book?, context: This book was a big surprise. My ratings stay below 5 unless it's among the best books I know. The story is captivating. I loved it. The writing is outstanding. Even though it's fantasy sci-fi, it's logical, makes sense and has great insights and lessons. I was able to anticipate several things, which is a good thing - it didn't go off on some lame tangent attempting a plot twist fail. There are interesting stories within the story. Stephanie is a very talented writer and we're lucky to have her. She does write from a female perspective (slightly girly), but that's hardly noticeable. Mainly, the male behavior and lack of male considerations like leadership or security (in this context) were more of an external way a girl might think/observe a guy as opposed to realistic male thinking or behavior. The only thing I thought this book lacked was an opening background chapter to give better setting and perspective. The opening is hard to follow and I got the same complaint from a young less experienced reader (who kind of lost interest over it). It's like you wake up looking through a microscope with no context for what you're observing, so disorienting might be a better description. You don't want to lose readers of such a fantastic book with that kind of opening. The very ending also was short on details to make it more plausible and believable - specifically, how they were "found".I can see why they were quick to make a movie of this book - it could be really good. Hopefully, the same level of attention and budget as the twilight films, as it could be really bad too. I am really looking forward to the movie and am glad that I finished the book first, because I know there's no way to fit all of the story in. Either way - movie or not - read the book! It is more than worth the time.

How good is that book?

My ratings stay below 5 unless it's among the best books I know.

This book was a big surprise. My ratings stay below 5 unless it's among the best books I know. The story is captivating. I loved it. The writing is outstanding. Even though it's fantasy sci-fi, it's logical, makes sense and has great insights and lessons. I was able to anticipate several things, which is a good thing - it didn't go off on some lame tangent attempting a plot twist fail. There are interesting stories within the story. Stephanie is a very talented writer and we're lucky to have her. She does write from a female perspective (slightly girly), but that's hardly noticeable. Mainly, the male behavior and lack of male considerations like leadership or security (in this context) were more of an external way a girl might think/observe a guy as opposed to realistic male thinking or behavior. The only thing I thought this book lacked was an opening background chapter to give better setting and perspective. The opening is hard to follow and I got the same complaint from a young less experienced reader (who kind of lost interest over it). It's like you wake up looking through a microscope with no context for what you're observing, so disorienting might be a better description. You don't want to lose readers of such a fantastic book with that kind of opening. The very ending also was short on details to make it more plausible and believable - specifically, how they were "found".I can see why they were quick to make a movie of this book - it could be really good. Hopefully, the same level of attention and budget as the twilight films, as it could be really bad too. I am really looking forward to the movie and am glad that I finished the book first, because I know there's no way to fit all of the story in. Either way - movie or not - read the book! It is more than worth the time.

<hl> My ratings stay below 5 unless it's among the best books <hl> I know.

This book was a big surprise. <hl> My ratings stay below 5 unless it's among the best books <hl> I know. The story is captivating. I loved it. The writing is outstanding. Even though it's fantasy sci-fi, it's logical, makes sense and has great insights and lessons. I was able to anticipate several things, which is a good thing - it didn't go off on some lame tangent attempting a plot twist fail. There are interesting stories within the story. Stephanie is a very talented writer and we're lucky to have her. She does write from a female perspective (slightly girly), but that's hardly noticeable. Mainly, the male behavior and lack of male considerations like leadership or security (in this context) were more of an external way a girl might think/observe a guy as opposed to realistic male thinking or behavior. The only thing I thought this book lacked was an opening background chapter to give better setting and perspective. The opening is hard to follow and I got the same complaint from a young less experienced reader (who kind of lost interest over it). It's like you wake up looking through a microscope with no context for what you're observing, so disorienting might be a better description. You don't want to lose readers of such a fantastic book with that kind of opening. The very ending also was short on details to make it more plausible and believable - specifically, how they were "found".I can see why they were quick to make a movie of this book - it could be really good. Hopefully, the same level of attention and budget as the twilight films, as it could be really bad too. I am really looking forward to the movie and am glad that I finished the book first, because I know there's no way to fit all of the story in. Either way - movie or not - read the book! It is more than worth the time.

This book was a big surprise. <hl> My ratings stay below 5 unless it's among the best books I know. <hl> The story is captivating. I loved it. The writing is outstanding. Even though it's fantasy sci-fi, it's logical, makes sense and has great insights and lessons. I was able to anticipate several things, which is a good thing - it didn't go off on some lame tangent attempting a plot twist fail. There are interesting stories within the story. Stephanie is a very talented writer and we're lucky to have her. She does write from a female perspective (slightly girly), but that's hardly noticeable. Mainly, the male behavior and lack of male considerations like leadership or security (in this context) were more of an external way a girl might think/observe a guy as opposed to realistic male thinking or behavior. The only thing I thought this book lacked was an opening background chapter to give better setting and perspective. The opening is hard to follow and I got the same complaint from a young less experienced reader (who kind of lost interest over it). It's like you wake up looking through a microscope with no context for what you're observing, so disorienting might be a better description. You don't want to lose readers of such a fantastic book with that kind of opening. The very ending also was short on details to make it more plausible and believable - specifically, how they were "found". I can see why they were quick to make a movie of this book - it could be really good. Hopefully, the same level of attention and budget as the twilight films, as it could be really bad too. I am really looking forward to the movie and am glad that I finished the book first, because I know there's no way to fit all of the story in. Either way - movie or not - read the book! It is more than worth the time.

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the book

question: How is a book read twice described as?, context: I chose to read the book because I have heard so many people talk about it and even rave about it. I thought the book was shallow and silly, an adolescent's perspective on a sexual relationship. I am no prude or right-winger, but the book has no redeeming social value. I am a man in my early 70s, and I was repulsed by the book and its superficiality. I have read and enjoyed many, many books with sexual content and enjoyed and approved of them. This one was erotica for erotica's sake, and it seemed to be written exclusively for women, and since I have no experience being one, I cannot judge their tastes, but of the 25 books I have read in the last year, this one was the least appealing or satisfying of the lot.

How is a book read twice described as?

I chose to read the book because I have heard so many people talk about it and even rave about it.

I chose to read the book because I have heard so many people talk about it and even rave about it. I thought the book was shallow and silly, an adolescent's perspective on a sexual relationship. I am no prude or right-winger, but the book has no redeeming social value. I am a man in my early 70s, and I was repulsed by the book and its superficiality. I have read and enjoyed many, many books with sexual content and enjoyed and approved of them. This one was erotica for erotica's sake, and it seemed to be written exclusively for women, and since I have no experience being one, I cannot judge their tastes, but of the 25 books I have read in the last year, this one was the least appealing or satisfying of the lot.

I chose to read <hl> the book <hl> because I have heard so many people talk about it and even rave about it.

I chose to read <hl> the book <hl> because I have heard so many people talk about it and even rave about it. I thought the book was shallow and silly, an adolescent's perspective on a sexual relationship. I am no prude or right-winger, but the book has no redeeming social value. I am a man in my early 70s, and I was repulsed by the book and its superficiality. I have read and enjoyed many, many books with sexual content and enjoyed and approved of them. This one was erotica for erotica's sake, and it seemed to be written exclusively for women, and since I have no experience being one, I cannot judge their tastes, but of the 25 books I have read in the last year, this one was the least appealing or satisfying of the lot.

<hl> I chose to read the book because I have heard so many people talk about it and even rave about it. <hl> I thought the book was shallow and silly, an adolescent's perspective on a sexual relationship. I am no prude or right-winger, but the book has no redeeming social value. I am a man in my early 70s, and I was repulsed by the book and its superficiality. I have read and enjoyed many, many books with sexual content and enjoyed and approved of them. This one was erotica for erotica's sake, and it seemed to be written exclusively for women, and since I have no experience being one, I cannot judge their tastes, but of the 25 books I have read in the last year, this one was the least appealing or satisfying of the lot.

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Rowling did about as well as anyone could have hoped in this book

question: What is novel?, context: Rowling did about as well as anyone could have hoped in this book. Her writing is still a bit rough (as many have noted before me), but it's gotten better with each book. Her strengths have always been her plotting, detail, inventiveness, and ability to convey philosophical insights in a non-preachy way, and those come through in spades in this book. Especially her ability to bring the complex threads of her story together for a satisfying conclusion. Frankly, I didn't think she'd be able to do it -- no insult intended towards her. Her imagery is more than occaisionally reminiscent of Tolkien, but that didn't bother me too much (fan of Tolkien that I am); Tolkien's imagery was itself reminiscent of the great literature before it. Those archtypal plot devices have been around since the Epic of Gilgamesh. If the middle part was 'slow,' I didn't notice, and it's a pretty piddling complaint all things considered. All in all a very good read. Keep the tissues handy.So here's my tangential question: Does Dumbledore remind anyone else of George Smiley? It struck me several times that there was a resemblence between Dumbledore's machinations and multilevel motivations and those of Smiley in LeCarre's Karla trilogy. More than a little of LeCarre's darkness as well. Perhaps those are archtypal images too.

What is novel?

Rowling did about as well as anyone could have hoped in this book .

Rowling did about as well as anyone could have hoped in this book. Her writing is still a bit rough (as many have noted before me), but it's gotten better with each book. Her strengths have always been her plotting, detail, inventiveness, and ability to convey philosophical insights in a non-preachy way, and those come through in spades in this book. Especially her ability to bring the complex threads of her story together for a satisfying conclusion. Frankly, I didn't think she'd be able to do it -- no insult intended towards her. Her imagery is more than occaisionally reminiscent of Tolkien, but that didn't bother me too much (fan of Tolkien that I am); Tolkien's imagery was itself reminiscent of the great literature before it. Those archtypal plot devices have been around since the Epic of Gilgamesh. If the middle part was 'slow,' I didn't notice, and it's a pretty piddling complaint all things considered. All in all a very good read. Keep the tissues handy.So here's my tangential question: Does Dumbledore remind anyone else of George Smiley? It struck me several times that there was a resemblence between Dumbledore's machinations and multilevel motivations and those of Smiley in LeCarre's Karla trilogy. More than a little of LeCarre's darkness as well. Perhaps those are archtypal images too.

<hl> Rowling did about as well as anyone could have hoped in this book <hl> .

<hl> Rowling did about as well as anyone could have hoped in this book <hl>. Her writing is still a bit rough (as many have noted before me), but it's gotten better with each book. Her strengths have always been her plotting, detail, inventiveness, and ability to convey philosophical insights in a non-preachy way, and those come through in spades in this book. Especially her ability to bring the complex threads of her story together for a satisfying conclusion. Frankly, I didn't think she'd be able to do it -- no insult intended towards her. Her imagery is more than occaisionally reminiscent of Tolkien, but that didn't bother me too much (fan of Tolkien that I am); Tolkien's imagery was itself reminiscent of the great literature before it. Those archtypal plot devices have been around since the Epic of Gilgamesh. If the middle part was 'slow,' I didn't notice, and it's a pretty piddling complaint all things considered. All in all a very good read. Keep the tissues handy.So here's my tangential question: Does Dumbledore remind anyone else of George Smiley? It struck me several times that there was a resemblence between Dumbledore's machinations and multilevel motivations and those of Smiley in LeCarre's Karla trilogy. More than a little of LeCarre's darkness as well. Perhaps those are archtypal images too.

<hl> Rowling did about as well as anyone could have hoped in this book . <hl> Her writing is still a bit rough (as many have noted before me), but it's gotten better with each book. Her strengths have always been her plotting, detail, inventiveness, and ability to convey philosophical insights in a non-preachy way, and those come through in spades in this book. Especially her ability to bring the complex threads of her story together for a satisfying conclusion. Frankly, I didn't think she'd be able to do it -- no insult intended towards her. Her imagery is more than occaisionally reminiscent of Tolkien, but that didn't bother me too much (fan of Tolkien that I am); Tolkien's imagery was itself reminiscent of the great literature before it. Those archtypal plot devices have been around since the Epic of Gilgamesh. If the middle part was 'slow,' I didn't notice, and it's a pretty piddling complaint all things considered. All in all a very good read. Keep the tissues handy. So here's my tangential question: Does Dumbledore remind anyone else of George Smiley? It struck me several times that there was a resemblence between Dumbledore's machinations and multilevel motivations and those of Smiley in LeCarre's Karla trilogy. More than a little of LeCarre's darkness as well. Perhaps those are archtypal images too.

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just sit back and enjoy this short novel about a man and a fish (i know that doesn't sound exciting, but it's great

question: Is it a good book?, context: Hemingway is a great story teller. This is a simple book about an old fisherman who goes out to sea after so many days without a catch. This books is so simple and beautiful. It was Hemingway's last masterpiece.For Whom the Bell Tolls has been one of my favorite books and in my opinion his best. Old Man and the Sea is a great reminder of just how great of a story teller Hemingway was.There's no need going into the plot, just sit back and enjoy this short novel about a man and a fish (i know that doesn't sound exciting, but it's great)

Is it a good book?

There's no need going into the plot, just sit back and enjoy this short novel about a man and a fish (i know that doesn't sound exciting, but it's great )

Hemingway is a great story teller. This is a simple book about an old fisherman who goes out to sea after so many days without a catch. This books is so simple and beautiful. It was Hemingway's last masterpiece.For Whom the Bell Tolls has been one of my favorite books and in my opinion his best. Old Man and the Sea is a great reminder of just how great of a story teller Hemingway was.There's no need going into the plot, just sit back and enjoy this short novel about a man and a fish (i know that doesn't sound exciting, but it's great)

There's no need going into the plot, <hl> just sit back and enjoy this short novel about a man and a fish (i know that doesn't sound exciting, but it's great <hl> )

Hemingway is a great story teller. This is a simple book about an old fisherman who goes out to sea after so many days without a catch. This books is so simple and beautiful. It was Hemingway's last masterpiece.For Whom the Bell Tolls has been one of my favorite books and in my opinion his best. Old Man and the Sea is a great reminder of just how great of a story teller Hemingway was.There's no need going into the plot, <hl> just sit back and enjoy this short novel about a man and a fish (i know that doesn't sound exciting, but it's great <hl>)

Hemingway is a great story teller. This is a simple book about an old fisherman who goes out to sea after so many days without a catch. This books is so simple and beautiful. It was Hemingway's last masterpiece. For Whom the Bell Tolls has been one of my favorite books and in my opinion his best. Old Man and the Sea is a great reminder of just how great of a story teller Hemingway was. <hl> There's no need going into the plot, just sit back and enjoy this short novel about a man and a fish (i know that doesn't sound exciting, but it's great ) <hl>

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I picked up this book with all the excitement

question: What is your opinion of the book?, context: I picked up this book with all the excitement I did of the other three. Both my eight-year-old and my ten-year-old had read it in a few days and it was finally my turn. As an author myself (see A GREATER LOVE on Amazon), I have been fascinated with trying to understand what makes the HARRY POTTER books so popular. But this time I was disappointed. I felt the book should have been condensed by at least a hundred pages because it dragged in various places. And I was also disappointed at the dark turn the novel was taking. It was perfectly all right that there was evil, and that someone dies, but the overall feel was different from the first three books, as though the evil was perhaps a bit glorified. This worries me so much that I think I'll read the next book with my children aloud, just in case I need to censor it or discuss with them the roles of good and evil. I think Rowling has done a great thing getting so many children to read and her magical world is truly amazing. I just hope that these books continue in a positive manner (they are written for children) and that the author leaves the darkness out.

What is your opinion of the book?

I picked up this book with all the excitement I did of the other three.

I picked up this book with all the excitement I did of the other three. Both my eight-year-old and my ten-year-old had read it in a few days and it was finally my turn. As an author myself (see A GREATER LOVE on Amazon), I have been fascinated with trying to understand what makes the HARRY POTTER books so popular. But this time I was disappointed. I felt the book should have been condensed by at least a hundred pages because it dragged in various places. And I was also disappointed at the dark turn the novel was taking. It was perfectly all right that there was evil, and that someone dies, but the overall feel was different from the first three books, as though the evil was perhaps a bit glorified. This worries me so much that I think I'll read the next book with my children aloud, just in case I need to censor it or discuss with them the roles of good and evil. I think Rowling has done a great thing getting so many children to read and her magical world is truly amazing. I just hope that these books continue in a positive manner (they are written for children) and that the author leaves the darkness out.

<hl> I picked up this book with all the excitement <hl> I did of the other three.

<hl> I picked up this book with all the excitement <hl> I did of the other three. Both my eight-year-old and my ten-year-old had read it in a few days and it was finally my turn. As an author myself (see A GREATER LOVE on Amazon), I have been fascinated with trying to understand what makes the HARRY POTTER books so popular. But this time I was disappointed. I felt the book should have been condensed by at least a hundred pages because it dragged in various places. And I was also disappointed at the dark turn the novel was taking. It was perfectly all right that there was evil, and that someone dies, but the overall feel was different from the first three books, as though the evil was perhaps a bit glorified. This worries me so much that I think I'll read the next book with my children aloud, just in case I need to censor it or discuss with them the roles of good and evil. I think Rowling has done a great thing getting so many children to read and her magical world is truly amazing. I just hope that these books continue in a positive manner (they are written for children) and that the author leaves the darkness out.

<hl> I picked up this book with all the excitement I did of the other three. <hl> Both my eight-year-old and my ten-year-old had read it in a few days and it was finally my turn. As an author myself (see A GREATER LOVE on Amazon), I have been fascinated with trying to understand what makes the HARRY POTTER books so popular. But this time I was disappointed. I felt the book should have been condensed by at least a hundred pages because it dragged in various places. And I was also disappointed at the dark turn the novel was taking. It was perfectly all right that there was evil, and that someone dies, but the overall feel was different from the first three books, as though the evil was perhaps a bit glorified. This worries me so much that I think I'll read the next book with my children aloud, just in case I need to censor it or discuss with them the roles of good and evil. I think Rowling has done a great thing getting so many children to read and her magical world is truly amazing. I just hope that these books continue in a positive manner (they are written for children) and that the author leaves the darkness out.

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the hero, Lucas, is HOT.I've

question: How is the hero?, context: I don't think there's much I can say about this one that hasn't already been said.I had it on ice in my Wish List for quite a while. The cost, and the woeful cover, put me off a bit. However, cover aside, it was worth every cent.The author is technically proficient and the story flows very easily. The heroine, Jacqueline, is likeable and the hero, Lucas, is HOT.I've not read any of the author's other works, but if this is her usual standard, I'm a convert.

How is the hero?

The heroine, Jacqueline, is likeable and the hero, Lucas, is HOT.I've not read any of the author's other works, but if this is her usual standard, I'm a convert.

I don't think there's much I can say about this one that hasn't already been said.I had it on ice in my Wish List for quite a while. The cost, and the woeful cover, put me off a bit. However, cover aside, it was worth every cent.The author is technically proficient and the story flows very easily. The heroine, Jacqueline, is likeable and the hero, Lucas, is HOT.I've not read any of the author's other works, but if this is her usual standard, I'm a convert.

The heroine, Jacqueline, is likeable and <hl> the hero, Lucas, is HOT.I've <hl> not read any of the author's other works, but if this is her usual standard, I'm a convert.

I don't think there's much I can say about this one that hasn't already been said.I had it on ice in my Wish List for quite a while. The cost, and the woeful cover, put me off a bit. However, cover aside, it was worth every cent.The author is technically proficient and the story flows very easily. The heroine, Jacqueline, is likeable and <hl> the hero, Lucas, is HOT.I've <hl> not read any of the author's other works, but if this is her usual standard, I'm a convert.

I don't think there's much I can say about this one that hasn't already been said. I had it on ice in my Wish List for quite a while. The cost, and the woeful cover, put me off a bit. However, cover aside, it was worth every cent. The author is technically proficient and the story flows very easily. <hl> The heroine, Jacqueline, is likeable and the hero, Lucas, is HOT.I've not read any of the author's other works, but if this is her usual standard, I'm a convert. <hl>

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This is a complete OUTRAGE

question: How is the book?, context: I want to poke. This is a complete OUTRAGE!! The authors of it, the editors of the book, and people giving 5 stars, are utterly mad and needs to go to either to a neurologist or jail! I don't want my children to grow up in a world like this! Your religion is an embarrassment for the whole universe: wars, inquisition, assassinations in name of God, fanatics all over, homosexual persecution, women discrimination, hunger, lies, manipulation, sexual abuse, Galileo torture, burning of books about knowledge ... what a world we live in! This is very sad. What did you learn at school people? In my country children learn evolutionism, reason, science and ethics. We learn how to be good, love everyone, accept different cultures, never be racist, accept homosexuality, go against wars, against hunger... I can't believe that in USA and other countries people still learn religion and old myths as if they were all facts. Religions are an insult to the "Mother Nature", to Life and to God itself.We share most of the genome with the chimps, sharing a common ancestor. We are ANIMALS! And we should be very proud of it! We should be proud to be alive and part of this fantastic nature. Animals have brains, consciousness, dreams, language (dolphins), feelings, fear, they feel sorrow for their death... all like us! The unique difference is that we are more intelligent and we have abstract thinking due to our brain evolution. Some animals are more intelligent than others, this is nature. Also, we have imagination that allow us to believe in invented religions! The universe is sooo big, soooooo dark, and sooo unknown, that by simply statistics we are not alone, 99.999% for sure. Aliens exist all over! They may be aware of us, or not. They probably have their own religions, or none at all! They probably think they are alone in the universe. The conditions for life to arise that took place on Earth happened all over the Universe. There are billions of other suns, planets and galaxies. Conclusion? We are not the chosen species, but we are the most selfish species in the whole universe! The universe is 13.700.000.000 years old. Huminids occupy only a tiny part of it. We're not safe from extinction. If humans get excincted, the universe will continue its course billions of years more... and some other species will arise, probably different than what we know.The Bible is a text written 2000-3000 years ago by primitive, ignorant and perverse people. Trying to make interpretations of the Bible is simply an excuse to keep believing in our religions. To be ancient doesn't mean that it is real, just the opposite. The Bible was written only 2000 years ago; the homo sapiens and other species of huminids (nearthendals, homo erectus, etc) have been in Earth thousands of years. Before us, dinosaurs and other extincted species inhabited our little planet. Why do you think God would decide to express itself only at this short period of the Earth timeline? The reality is that, people that wrote the Bible found an ingenous way to control masses and keep society quiet. They discovered that using a mystery like the dead, nobody would ever 100% prove the existence of an invented heaven or hell. Religions are tales to explain the unknown. But nowadays science has evolved so much that we no longer need religion to explain most things. Humanity have been always cruel. Romans practised slavery, sent people to the lions, etc. people like those are who wrote the Bible.If you read the Bible you will discover it's perverse. If an all-knowing entity like God would have written it, the Bible would contain awesome knowledge. Instead, it contains:* Creationism: the world, oceans, stars, plants, etc. were created in seven days, without any scientific explanation of it. Ridiculous. Read about Big Bang.* Intelligent design: read about evolution.* No place for dinosaurs.* The age of Earth is ridiculous.* Geocentrism: Earth is neither flat nor the center of the universe. We are the most selfish.* The divinity of rainbow: it's just a natural effect of light scattering. In fact, I can see a rainbow every time I wash my hands in my office bathroom.* Noe's boat: how do you put 1.7 million of species in a boat? Animals like crocodiles or sharks have been around in Earth millions of years.* Slavery, discrimination of women, children aasassination: I want to throw up.* Miraculous healings: learn about placebo and the power of faith.* Angels with wings, spirits...: all fantasy* Heaven, Hell, plagues: thanks to fear, it's a way to compensate those who obey, and punish those who doesn't* The last paragraphs of the Bible states that any who adds or takes out something in the Bible will suffer from eternal punishment. It is clear a way for people who wrote it to cause doubt and fear to thouse who will not obey.* God created us in his resemblance. If a single intelligent being exists outside our planet, this falls apart completely.* Does God speak English, French, German, Spanish...?Do you think an all-knowing, all-loving entity, would write such a thing?There are 99.999% of possibilities that after death there's nothing! This is life, and we MUST accept it as it is. Birth means nothing without dead. Everything has a beginning and an ending. Where is the problem of it? Our memories, consciousness, thoughts, feelings... mysterious and intangible things: that neuroscience can explain them! Mind comes with the brain. Check diseases like Alzheimer or Schizophrenia, alcohol, drugs... and see how chemistry or brain damage affect our vision of reality. Spirits, NDE, OBE,... all depends on culture and have scientific proof: our complex brain that tricks us. All those testimonies, those stories about life after death, are simply tricks of the brain. Memory is proven to reside in our neurons. Brain damage can erase it completely. How would you explain that someone who leaves its body returns remembering those experience? The reason is simple: they never left the body or the brain behind. They had hallucinations, dreams, whatever. Their experiences always match their religions and culture. This is how our subconsciousness work!Have you ever lost consciousness? Your ego and existence comes to absolutely nothing! Where's the eternal part of it during it? It dies with the brain cells, returning to nature what we borrowed from it. Before our birth we were absolutely nothing, we were not eternal, and won't be; death works the same way. And I accept life as it is: a complex and beautiful experience.Life is very hard, please, don't make it even more difficult than it already is.Science has found things so hidden and complex such as Higgs' Bosson, electromagnetism, quantic physics, medicine... but never paranormal things!Fanatics, are you asking indigenous people, children with cancer, people with brain diseases, other cultures, other religions, tribes in the remote Amazon jungle, to believe in your myth?I can believe in some form of God, because nature is amazing and very complex. However, who created God? Therefore, I can also believe that there is no God at all. Reality is that nobody knows. But science has proved that something can arise from nothing.What is true is that I'll never believe in your ideas! Religion causes irreversible psychological damage, it has brought crimes and hell in Earth. And you still worship God as someone loveable and fair. How can you love someone who sends poor children, good and honest people to hell? If God exists, he gave us brains to think critically, and to have free. If your God existed, I prefered to go to hell along with my family, friends, wife, children, and other brilliant people in human history, rather than going to heaven to worship a cruel and unfair God while seeing how loveable people is tortured FOREVER. Fanatics, do you understand what eternity means? It means that for simply not believing what several ancient people wrote in a perverse book you will be tortured billions of billions of years, and afterwards, you will be tortured billions of billions of years more, and so on. Only for some free thinking you had during your brief life span. It does not matter at all how much you loved, how many people you helped, nothing matter. It only matters to have blind faith in a book that loves slavery, assassinations and women discrimination. Am I going to hell simply by loving and accepting life as it is?Most people say: what if you are wrong and hell is real? If you believe and you are wrong you do not lose nothing. Instead, if you do not believe and you are wrong, you get punished. This is called Pascal's wanger, and thanks to this the Church still exists, earning money, sexualy abusing from children, and giving delusion to people's lives. Let's try an experiment! Imagine I now publish a book explaining I have had a Near-Death Experience. In this NDE I have met God. God have told me that Earth is a mess, that life in other planets is great. That religions are only human inventions to relief their fear to death. God also tells me that the unique religion is the religion of love. And finally God tells me that those who believe and teach religions like Christianty will go to hell for lying and causing phsycological damage to innocent people. Do you have any evidence that I am lying? I have exactly the same evidence that those who claim the Bible was written by God.Can't you see people that using the word "faith" everyone can make you believe ANYTHING he wants? No matter how inverosimile it seams! Faith is so powerful, and the brain so complex, that people actually end up seeing God, Jesus or whatever they were told to exist.Another point. Isn't your God so infinitely fair? I can ensure he is not fair at all:* People before Jesus did not believe in him. But they are saved automatically.* People at the time of Jesus believed in him because they saw him during their lives.* People nowadays are obviously losing faith, because time changes and society evolves.* Some people claim that have met Jesus or God in person. That is, they will go to heaven by evidence, while others have to go to heaven by simple faith. How fair, isn't it? They are simply liars, dreamers or manipulators.* People in 2000 years will no longer believe in him because science will have evolved and we will have probably created artificial consciousness and demonstrated that soul is a myth.* People who live in other parts of the world, in the jungle, in India, etc. will never believe in him.Aren't you aware this is completely unfair? This the most archaic plan for an entity so powerful that has created our complex universe.Fanatics, you are the most despicable people in the universe for assuring that people who don't feel what you believe, will go to eternal punishment. If some form of God is real, he will punish you for bringing Hell in Earth.You know what? Hell is real. It's in the Earth every day. It's in our heads. Please, live your life at most. And let live. Love. Help. Have children. Live is wonderful, is amazing, and mysterious. Find your light yourself, don't believe what ancient people wrote for their interest.If you want more information go to webpages like whywontgodhealamputees, godisimaginary, richard dawkings foundation, Victor Stenger, etc. Learn more about the chemical of consciousness. And finally, learn the Bible and see the nonsense of it and the intentions behind the people who wrote. It was written in an age where slavery, woman discrimination, miracles, exorcism to epileptic people, ignorance, etc. where completely normal.

How is the book?

This is a complete OUTRAGE !!

I want to poke. This is a complete OUTRAGE!! The authors of it, the editors of the book, and people giving 5 stars, are utterly mad and needs to go to either to a neurologist or jail! I don't want my children to grow up in a world like this! Your religion is an embarrassment for the whole universe: wars, inquisition, assassinations in name of God, fanatics all over, homosexual persecution, women discrimination, hunger, lies, manipulation, sexual abuse, Galileo torture, burning of books about knowledge ... what a world we live in! This is very sad. What did you learn at school people? In my country children learn evolutionism, reason, science and ethics. We learn how to be good, love everyone, accept different cultures, never be racist, accept homosexuality, go against wars, against hunger... I can't believe that in USA and other countries people still learn religion and old myths as if they were all facts. Religions are an insult to the "Mother Nature", to Life and to God itself.We share most of the genome with the chimps, sharing a common ancestor. We are ANIMALS! And we should be very proud of it! We should be proud to be alive and part of this fantastic nature. Animals have brains, consciousness, dreams, language (dolphins), feelings, fear, they feel sorrow for their death... all like us! The unique difference is that we are more intelligent and we have abstract thinking due to our brain evolution. Some animals are more intelligent than others, this is nature. Also, we have imagination that allow us to believe in invented religions! The universe is sooo big, soooooo dark, and sooo unknown, that by simply statistics we are not alone, 99.999% for sure. Aliens exist all over! They may be aware of us, or not. They probably have their own religions, or none at all! They probably think they are alone in the universe. The conditions for life to arise that took place on Earth happened all over the Universe. There are billions of other suns, planets and galaxies. Conclusion? We are not the chosen species, but we are the most selfish species in the whole universe! The universe is 13.700.000.000 years old. Huminids occupy only a tiny part of it. We're not safe from extinction. If humans get excincted, the universe will continue its course billions of years more... and some other species will arise, probably different than what we know.The Bible is a text written 2000-3000 years ago by primitive, ignorant and perverse people. Trying to make interpretations of the Bible is simply an excuse to keep believing in our religions. To be ancient doesn't mean that it is real, just the opposite. The Bible was written only 2000 years ago; the homo sapiens and other species of huminids (nearthendals, homo erectus, etc) have been in Earth thousands of years. Before us, dinosaurs and other extincted species inhabited our little planet. Why do you think God would decide to express itself only at this short period of the Earth timeline? The reality is that, people that wrote the Bible found an ingenous way to control masses and keep society quiet. They discovered that using a mystery like the dead, nobody would ever 100% prove the existence of an invented heaven or hell. Religions are tales to explain the unknown. But nowadays science has evolved so much that we no longer need religion to explain most things. Humanity have been always cruel. Romans practised slavery, sent people to the lions, etc. people like those are who wrote the Bible.If you read the Bible you will discover it's perverse. If an all-knowing entity like God would have written it, the Bible would contain awesome knowledge. Instead, it contains:* Creationism: the world, oceans, stars, plants, etc. were created in seven days, without any scientific explanation of it. Ridiculous. Read about Big Bang.* Intelligent design: read about evolution.* No place for dinosaurs.* The age of Earth is ridiculous.* Geocentrism: Earth is neither flat nor the center of the universe. We are the most selfish.* The divinity of rainbow: it's just a natural effect of light scattering. In fact, I can see a rainbow every time I wash my hands in my office bathroom.* Noe's boat: how do you put 1.7 million of species in a boat? Animals like crocodiles or sharks have been around in Earth millions of years.* Slavery, discrimination of women, children aasassination: I want to throw up.* Miraculous healings: learn about placebo and the power of faith.* Angels with wings, spirits...: all fantasy* Heaven, Hell, plagues: thanks to fear, it's a way to compensate those who obey, and punish those who doesn't* The last paragraphs of the Bible states that any who adds or takes out something in the Bible will suffer from eternal punishment. It is clear a way for people who wrote it to cause doubt and fear to thouse who will not obey.* God created us in his resemblance. If a single intelligent being exists outside our planet, this falls apart completely.* Does God speak English, French, German, Spanish...?Do you think an all-knowing, all-loving entity, would write such a thing?There are 99.999% of possibilities that after death there's nothing! This is life, and we MUST accept it as it is. Birth means nothing without dead. Everything has a beginning and an ending. Where is the problem of it? Our memories, consciousness, thoughts, feelings... mysterious and intangible things: that neuroscience can explain them! Mind comes with the brain. Check diseases like Alzheimer or Schizophrenia, alcohol, drugs... and see how chemistry or brain damage affect our vision of reality. Spirits, NDE, OBE,... all depends on culture and have scientific proof: our complex brain that tricks us. All those testimonies, those stories about life after death, are simply tricks of the brain. Memory is proven to reside in our neurons. Brain damage can erase it completely. How would you explain that someone who leaves its body returns remembering those experience? The reason is simple: they never left the body or the brain behind. They had hallucinations, dreams, whatever. Their experiences always match their religions and culture. This is how our subconsciousness work!Have you ever lost consciousness? Your ego and existence comes to absolutely nothing! Where's the eternal part of it during it? It dies with the brain cells, returning to nature what we borrowed from it. Before our birth we were absolutely nothing, we were not eternal, and won't be; death works the same way. And I accept life as it is: a complex and beautiful experience.Life is very hard, please, don't make it even more difficult than it already is.Science has found things so hidden and complex such as Higgs' Bosson, electromagnetism, quantic physics, medicine... but never paranormal things!Fanatics, are you asking indigenous people, children with cancer, people with brain diseases, other cultures, other religions, tribes in the remote Amazon jungle, to believe in your myth?I can believe in some form of God, because nature is amazing and very complex. However, who created God? Therefore, I can also believe that there is no God at all. Reality is that nobody knows. But science has proved that something can arise from nothing.What is true is that I'll never believe in your ideas! Religion causes irreversible psychological damage, it has brought crimes and hell in Earth. And you still worship God as someone loveable and fair. How can you love someone who sends poor children, good and honest people to hell? If God exists, he gave us brains to think critically, and to have free. If your God existed, I prefered to go to hell along with my family, friends, wife, children, and other brilliant people in human history, rather than going to heaven to worship a cruel and unfair God while seeing how loveable people is tortured FOREVER. Fanatics, do you understand what eternity means? It means that for simply not believing what several ancient people wrote in a perverse book you will be tortured billions of billions of years, and afterwards, you will be tortured billions of billions of years more, and so on. Only for some free thinking you had during your brief life span. It does not matter at all how much you loved, how many people you helped, nothing matter. It only matters to have blind faith in a book that loves slavery, assassinations and women discrimination. Am I going to hell simply by loving and accepting life as it is?Most people say: what if you are wrong and hell is real? If you believe and you are wrong you do not lose nothing. Instead, if you do not believe and you are wrong, you get punished. This is called Pascal's wanger, and thanks to this the Church still exists, earning money, sexualy abusing from children, and giving delusion to people's lives. Let's try an experiment! Imagine I now publish a book explaining I have had a Near-Death Experience. In this NDE I have met God. God have told me that Earth is a mess, that life in other planets is great. That religions are only human inventions to relief their fear to death. God also tells me that the unique religion is the religion of love. And finally God tells me that those who believe and teach religions like Christianty will go to hell for lying and causing phsycological damage to innocent people. Do you have any evidence that I am lying? I have exactly the same evidence that those who claim the Bible was written by God.Can't you see people that using the word "faith" everyone can make you believe ANYTHING he wants? No matter how inverosimile it seams! Faith is so powerful, and the brain so complex, that people actually end up seeing God, Jesus or whatever they were told to exist.Another point. Isn't your God so infinitely fair? I can ensure he is not fair at all:* People before Jesus did not believe in him. But they are saved automatically.* People at the time of Jesus believed in him because they saw him during their lives.* People nowadays are obviously losing faith, because time changes and society evolves.* Some people claim that have met Jesus or God in person. That is, they will go to heaven by evidence, while others have to go to heaven by simple faith. How fair, isn't it? They are simply liars, dreamers or manipulators.* People in 2000 years will no longer believe in him because science will have evolved and we will have probably created artificial consciousness and demonstrated that soul is a myth.* People who live in other parts of the world, in the jungle, in India, etc. will never believe in him.Aren't you aware this is completely unfair? This the most archaic plan for an entity so powerful that has created our complex universe.Fanatics, you are the most despicable people in the universe for assuring that people who don't feel what you believe, will go to eternal punishment. If some form of God is real, he will punish you for bringing Hell in Earth.You know what? Hell is real. It's in the Earth every day. It's in our heads. Please, live your life at most. And let live. Love. Help. Have children. Live is wonderful, is amazing, and mysterious. Find your light yourself, don't believe what ancient people wrote for their interest.If you want more information go to webpages like whywontgodhealamputees, godisimaginary, richard dawkings foundation, Victor Stenger, etc. Learn more about the chemical of consciousness. And finally, learn the Bible and see the nonsense of it and the intentions behind the people who wrote. It was written in an age where slavery, woman discrimination, miracles, exorcism to epileptic people, ignorance, etc. where completely normal.

<hl> This is a complete OUTRAGE <hl> !!

I want to poke. <hl> This is a complete OUTRAGE <hl>!! The authors of it, the editors of the book, and people giving 5 stars, are utterly mad and needs to go to either to a neurologist or jail! I don't want my children to grow up in a world like this! Your religion is an embarrassment for the whole universe: wars, inquisition, assassinations in name of God, fanatics all over, homosexual persecution, women discrimination, hunger, lies, manipulation, sexual abuse, Galileo torture, burning of books about knowledge ... what a world we live in! This is very sad. What did you learn at school people? In my country children learn evolutionism, reason, science and ethics. We learn how to be good, love everyone, accept different cultures, never be racist, accept homosexuality, go against wars, against hunger... I can't believe that in USA and other countries people still learn religion and old myths as if they were all facts. Religions are an insult to the "Mother Nature", to Life and to God itself.We share most of the genome with the chimps, sharing a common ancestor. We are ANIMALS! And we should be very proud of it! We should be proud to be alive and part of this fantastic nature. Animals have brains, consciousness, dreams, language (dolphins), feelings, fear, they feel sorrow for their death... all like us! The unique difference is that we are more intelligent and we have abstract thinking due to our brain evolution. Some animals are more intelligent than others, this is nature. Also, we have imagination that allow us to believe in invented religions! The universe is sooo big, soooooo dark, and sooo unknown, that by simply statistics we are not alone, 99.999% for sure. Aliens exist all over! They may be aware of us, or not. They probably have their own religions, or none at all! They probably think they are alone in the universe. The conditions for life to arise that took place on Earth happened all over the Universe. There are billions of other suns, planets and galaxies. Conclusion? We are not the chosen species, but we are the most selfish species in the whole universe! The universe is 13.700.000.000 years old. Huminids occupy only a tiny part of it. We're not safe from extinction. If humans get excincted, the universe will continue its course billions of years more... and some other species will arise, probably different than what we know.The Bible is a text written 2000-3000 years ago by primitive, ignorant and perverse people. Trying to make interpretations of the Bible is simply an excuse to keep believing in our religions. To be ancient doesn't mean that it is real, just the opposite. The Bible was written only 2000 years ago; the homo sapiens and other species of huminids (nearthendals, homo erectus, etc) have been in Earth thousands of years. Before us, dinosaurs and other extincted species inhabited our little planet. Why do you think God would decide to express itself only at this short period of the Earth timeline? The reality is that, people that wrote the Bible found an ingenous way to control masses and keep society quiet. They discovered that using a mystery like the dead, nobody would ever 100% prove the existence of an invented heaven or hell. Religions are tales to explain the unknown. But nowadays science has evolved so much that we no longer need religion to explain most things. Humanity have been always cruel. Romans practised slavery, sent people to the lions, etc. people like those are who wrote the Bible.If you read the Bible you will discover it's perverse. If an all-knowing entity like God would have written it, the Bible would contain awesome knowledge. Instead, it contains:* Creationism: the world, oceans, stars, plants, etc. were created in seven days, without any scientific explanation of it. Ridiculous. Read about Big Bang.* Intelligent design: read about evolution.* No place for dinosaurs.* The age of Earth is ridiculous.* Geocentrism: Earth is neither flat nor the center of the universe. We are the most selfish.* The divinity of rainbow: it's just a natural effect of light scattering. In fact, I can see a rainbow every time I wash my hands in my office bathroom.* Noe's boat: how do you put 1.7 million of species in a boat? Animals like crocodiles or sharks have been around in Earth millions of years.* Slavery, discrimination of women, children aasassination: I want to throw up.* Miraculous healings: learn about placebo and the power of faith.* Angels with wings, spirits...: all fantasy* Heaven, Hell, plagues: thanks to fear, it's a way to compensate those who obey, and punish those who doesn't* The last paragraphs of the Bible states that any who adds or takes out something in the Bible will suffer from eternal punishment. It is clear a way for people who wrote it to cause doubt and fear to thouse who will not obey.* God created us in his resemblance. If a single intelligent being exists outside our planet, this falls apart completely.* Does God speak English, French, German, Spanish...?Do you think an all-knowing, all-loving entity, would write such a thing?There are 99.999% of possibilities that after death there's nothing! This is life, and we MUST accept it as it is. Birth means nothing without dead. Everything has a beginning and an ending. Where is the problem of it? Our memories, consciousness, thoughts, feelings... mysterious and intangible things: that neuroscience can explain them! Mind comes with the brain. Check diseases like Alzheimer or Schizophrenia, alcohol, drugs... and see how chemistry or brain damage affect our vision of reality. Spirits, NDE, OBE,... all depends on culture and have scientific proof: our complex brain that tricks us. All those testimonies, those stories about life after death, are simply tricks of the brain. Memory is proven to reside in our neurons. Brain damage can erase it completely. How would you explain that someone who leaves its body returns remembering those experience? The reason is simple: they never left the body or the brain behind. They had hallucinations, dreams, whatever. Their experiences always match their religions and culture. This is how our subconsciousness work!Have you ever lost consciousness? Your ego and existence comes to absolutely nothing! Where's the eternal part of it during it? It dies with the brain cells, returning to nature what we borrowed from it. Before our birth we were absolutely nothing, we were not eternal, and won't be; death works the same way. And I accept life as it is: a complex and beautiful experience.Life is very hard, please, don't make it even more difficult than it already is.Science has found things so hidden and complex such as Higgs' Bosson, electromagnetism, quantic physics, medicine... but never paranormal things!Fanatics, are you asking indigenous people, children with cancer, people with brain diseases, other cultures, other religions, tribes in the remote Amazon jungle, to believe in your myth?I can believe in some form of God, because nature is amazing and very complex. However, who created God? Therefore, I can also believe that there is no God at all. Reality is that nobody knows. But science has proved that something can arise from nothing.What is true is that I'll never believe in your ideas! Religion causes irreversible psychological damage, it has brought crimes and hell in Earth. And you still worship God as someone loveable and fair. How can you love someone who sends poor children, good and honest people to hell? If God exists, he gave us brains to think critically, and to have free. If your God existed, I prefered to go to hell along with my family, friends, wife, children, and other brilliant people in human history, rather than going to heaven to worship a cruel and unfair God while seeing how loveable people is tortured FOREVER. Fanatics, do you understand what eternity means? It means that for simply not believing what several ancient people wrote in a perverse book you will be tortured billions of billions of years, and afterwards, you will be tortured billions of billions of years more, and so on. Only for some free thinking you had during your brief life span. It does not matter at all how much you loved, how many people you helped, nothing matter. It only matters to have blind faith in a book that loves slavery, assassinations and women discrimination. Am I going to hell simply by loving and accepting life as it is?Most people say: what if you are wrong and hell is real? If you believe and you are wrong you do not lose nothing. Instead, if you do not believe and you are wrong, you get punished. This is called Pascal's wanger, and thanks to this the Church still exists, earning money, sexualy abusing from children, and giving delusion to people's lives. Let's try an experiment! Imagine I now publish a book explaining I have had a Near-Death Experience. In this NDE I have met God. God have told me that Earth is a mess, that life in other planets is great. That religions are only human inventions to relief their fear to death. God also tells me that the unique religion is the religion of love. And finally God tells me that those who believe and teach religions like Christianty will go to hell for lying and causing phsycological damage to innocent people. Do you have any evidence that I am lying? I have exactly the same evidence that those who claim the Bible was written by God.Can't you see people that using the word "faith" everyone can make you believe ANYTHING he wants? No matter how inverosimile it seams! Faith is so powerful, and the brain so complex, that people actually end up seeing God, Jesus or whatever they were told to exist.Another point. Isn't your God so infinitely fair? I can ensure he is not fair at all:* People before Jesus did not believe in him. But they are saved automatically.* People at the time of Jesus believed in him because they saw him during their lives.* People nowadays are obviously losing faith, because time changes and society evolves.* Some people claim that have met Jesus or God in person. That is, they will go to heaven by evidence, while others have to go to heaven by simple faith. How fair, isn't it? They are simply liars, dreamers or manipulators.* People in 2000 years will no longer believe in him because science will have evolved and we will have probably created artificial consciousness and demonstrated that soul is a myth.* People who live in other parts of the world, in the jungle, in India, etc. will never believe in him.Aren't you aware this is completely unfair? This the most archaic plan for an entity so powerful that has created our complex universe.Fanatics, you are the most despicable people in the universe for assuring that people who don't feel what you believe, will go to eternal punishment. If some form of God is real, he will punish you for bringing Hell in Earth.You know what? Hell is real. It's in the Earth every day. It's in our heads. Please, live your life at most. And let live. Love. Help. Have children. Live is wonderful, is amazing, and mysterious. Find your light yourself, don't believe what ancient people wrote for their interest.If you want more information go to webpages like whywontgodhealamputees, godisimaginary, richard dawkings foundation, Victor Stenger, etc. Learn more about the chemical of consciousness. And finally, learn the Bible and see the nonsense of it and the intentions behind the people who wrote. It was written in an age where slavery, woman discrimination, miracles, exorcism to epileptic people, ignorance, etc. where completely normal.

I want to poke. <hl> This is a complete OUTRAGE !! <hl> The authors of it, the editors of the book, and people giving 5 stars, are utterly mad and needs to go to either to a neurologist or jail! I don't want my children to grow up in a world like this! Your religion is an embarrassment for the whole universe: wars, inquisition, assassinations in name of God, fanatics all over, homosexual persecution, women discrimination, hunger, lies, manipulation, sexual abuse, Galileo torture, burning of books about knowledge ... what a world we live in! This is very sad. What did you learn at school people? In my country children learn evolutionism, reason, science and ethics. We learn how to be good, love everyone, accept different cultures, never be racist, accept homosexuality, go against wars, against hunger... I can't believe that in USA and other countries people still learn religion and old myths as if they were all facts. Religions are an insult to the "Mother Nature", to Life and to God itself. We share most of the genome with the chimps, sharing a common ancestor. We are ANIMALS! And we should be very proud of it! We should be proud to be alive and part of this fantastic nature. Animals have brains, consciousness, dreams, language (dolphins), feelings, fear, they feel sorrow for their death... all like us! The unique difference is that we are more intelligent and we have abstract thinking due to our brain evolution. Some animals are more intelligent than others, this is nature. Also, we have imagination that allow us to believe in invented religions! The universe is sooo big, soooooo dark, and sooo unknown, that by simply statistics we are not alone, 99.999% for sure. Aliens exist all over! They may be aware of us, or not. They probably have their own religions, or none at all! They probably think they are alone in the universe. The conditions for life to arise that took place on Earth happened all over the Universe. There are billions of other suns, planets and galaxies. Conclusion? We are not the chosen species, but we are the most selfish species in the whole universe! The universe is 13.700.000.000 years old. Huminids occupy only a tiny part of it. We're not safe from extinction. If humans get excincted, the universe will continue its course billions of years more... and some other species will arise, probably different than what we know. The Bible is a text written 2000-3000 years ago by primitive, ignorant and perverse people. Trying to make interpretations of the Bible is simply an excuse to keep believing in our religions. To be ancient doesn't mean that it is real, just the opposite. The Bible was written only 2000 years ago; the homo sapiens and other species of huminids (nearthendals, homo erectus, etc) have been in Earth thousands of years. Before us, dinosaurs and other extincted species inhabited our little planet. Why do you think God would decide to express itself only at this short period of the Earth timeline? The reality is that, people that wrote the Bible found an ingenous way to control masses and keep society quiet. They discovered that using a mystery like the dead, nobody would ever 100% prove the existence of an invented heaven or hell. Religions are tales to explain the unknown. But nowadays science has evolved so much that we no longer need religion to explain most things. Humanity have been always cruel. Romans practised slavery, sent people to the lions, etc. people like those are who wrote the Bible. If you read the Bible you will discover it's perverse. If an all-knowing entity like God would have written it, the Bible would contain awesome knowledge. Instead, it contains:* Creationism: the world, oceans, stars, plants, etc. were created in seven days, without any scientific explanation of it. Ridiculous. Read about Big Bang. * Intelligent design: read about evolution. * No place for dinosaurs. * The age of Earth is ridiculous. * Geocentrism: Earth is neither flat nor the center of the universe. We are the most selfish. * The divinity of rainbow: it's just a natural effect of light scattering. In fact, I can see a rainbow every time I wash my hands in my office bathroom. * Noe's boat: how do you put 1.7 million of species in a boat? Animals like crocodiles or sharks have been around in Earth millions of years. * Slavery, discrimination of women, children aasassination: I want to throw up. * Miraculous healings: learn about placebo and the power of faith. * Angels with wings, spirits...: all fantasy* Heaven, Hell, plagues: thanks to fear, it's a way to compensate those who obey, and punish those who doesn't* The last paragraphs of the Bible states that any who adds or takes out something in the Bible will suffer from eternal punishment. It is clear a way for people who wrote it to cause doubt and fear to thouse who will not obey. * God created us in his resemblance. If a single intelligent being exists outside our planet, this falls apart completely. * Does God speak English, French, German, Spanish...?Do you think an all-knowing, all-loving entity, would write such a thing?There are 99.999% of possibilities that after death there's nothing! This is life, and we MUST accept it as it is. Birth means nothing without dead. Everything has a beginning and an ending. Where is the problem of it? Our memories, consciousness, thoughts, feelings... mysterious and intangible things: that neuroscience can explain them! Mind comes with the brain. Check diseases like Alzheimer or Schizophrenia, alcohol, drugs... and see how chemistry or brain damage affect our vision of reality. Spirits, NDE, OBE,... all depends on culture and have scientific proof: our complex brain that tricks us. All those testimonies, those stories about life after death, are simply tricks of the brain. Memory is proven to reside in our neurons. Brain damage can erase it completely. How would you explain that someone who leaves its body returns remembering those experience? The reason is simple: they never left the body or the brain behind. They had hallucinations, dreams, whatever. Their experiences always match their religions and culture. This is how our subconsciousness work!Have you ever lost consciousness? Your ego and existence comes to absolutely nothing! Where's the eternal part of it during it? It dies with the brain cells, returning to nature what we borrowed from it. Before our birth we were absolutely nothing, we were not eternal, and won't be; death works the same way. And I accept life as it is: a complex and beautiful experience. Life is very hard, please, don't make it even more difficult than it already is. Science has found things so hidden and complex such as Higgs' Bosson, electromagnetism, quantic physics, medicine... but never paranormal things!Fanatics, are you asking indigenous people, children with cancer, people with brain diseases, other cultures, other religions, tribes in the remote Amazon jungle, to believe in your myth?I can believe in some form of God, because nature is amazing and very complex. However, who created God? Therefore, I can also believe that there is no God at all. Reality is that nobody knows. But science has proved that something can arise from nothing. What is true is that I'll never believe in your ideas! Religion causes irreversible psychological damage, it has brought crimes and hell in Earth. And you still worship God as someone loveable and fair. How can you love someone who sends poor children, good and honest people to hell? If God exists, he gave us brains to think critically, and to have free. If your God existed, I prefered to go to hell along with my family, friends, wife, children, and other brilliant people in human history, rather than going to heaven to worship a cruel and unfair God while seeing how loveable people is tortured FOREVER. Fanatics, do you understand what eternity means? It means that for simply not believing what several ancient people wrote in a perverse book you will be tortured billions of billions of years, and afterwards, you will be tortured billions of billions of years more, and so on. Only for some free thinking you had during your brief life span. It does not matter at all how much you loved, how many people you helped, nothing matter. It only matters to have blind faith in a book that loves slavery, assassinations and women discrimination. Am I going to hell simply by loving and accepting life as it is?Most people say: what if you are wrong and hell is real? If you believe and you are wrong you do not lose nothing. Instead, if you do not believe and you are wrong, you get punished. This is called Pascal's wanger, and thanks to this the Church still exists, earning money, sexualy abusing from children, and giving delusion to people's lives. Let's try an experiment! Imagine I now publish a book explaining I have had a Near-Death Experience. In this NDE I have met God. God have told me that Earth is a mess, that life in other planets is great. That religions are only human inventions to relief their fear to death. God also tells me that the unique religion is the religion of love. And finally God tells me that those who believe and teach religions like Christianty will go to hell for lying and causing phsycological damage to innocent people. Do you have any evidence that I am lying? I have exactly the same evidence that those who claim the Bible was written by God. Can't you see people that using the word "faith" everyone can make you believe ANYTHING he wants? No matter how inverosimile it seams! Faith is so powerful, and the brain so complex, that people actually end up seeing God, Jesus or whatever they were told to exist. Another point. Isn't your God so infinitely fair? I can ensure he is not fair at all:* People before Jesus did not believe in him. But they are saved automatically. * People at the time of Jesus believed in him because they saw him during their lives. * People nowadays are obviously losing faith, because time changes and society evolves. * Some people claim that have met Jesus or God in person. That is, they will go to heaven by evidence, while others have to go to heaven by simple faith. How fair, isn't it? They are simply liars, dreamers or manipulators. * People in 2000 years will no longer believe in him because science will have evolved and we will have probably created artificial consciousness and demonstrated that soul is a myth. * People who live in other parts of the world, in the jungle, in India, etc. will never believe in him. Aren't you aware this is completely unfair? This the most archaic plan for an entity so powerful that has created our complex universe. Fanatics, you are the most despicable people in the universe for assuring that people who don't feel what you believe, will go to eternal punishment. If some form of God is real, he will punish you for bringing Hell in Earth. You know what? Hell is real. It's in the Earth every day. It's in our heads. Please, live your life at most. And let live. Love. Help. Have children. Live is wonderful, is amazing, and mysterious. Find your light yourself, don't believe what ancient people wrote for their interest. If you want more information go to webpages like whywontgodhealamputees, godisimaginary, richard dawkings foundation, Victor Stenger, etc. Learn more about the chemical of consciousness. And finally, learn the Bible and see the nonsense of it and the intentions behind the people who wrote. It was written in an age where slavery, woman discrimination, miracles, exorcism to epileptic people, ignorance, etc. where completely normal.

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question: How is the family?, context: On Dublin Street was in my TBR pile for a good four months before I dug it out for the Take Control challenge in March and I am glad it is one of the books I selected. Young offers up complex characters, a fantastic setting and weaves it all together to create a romance that swept me away.The tale takes place primarily in Scotland after a brief prologue that gives us a strong sense of Jocelyn Butler's background. Jocelyn is in search of a new flat and roommate after graduation and is on her way to visit a place on Dublin Street when she hails a cab and ends up sharing it with Braden Carmichael. Their conversation was funny and right away we get a sense of who they are. She ends up falling in love with the flat and takes an immediately liking to Elle her new roommate. As fate would have it, it turns out that Elle is the little sister of Braden who is now Jocelyn's landlord. The tale that unfolds held me captive as Jocelyn struggles with her past, her feelings for Elle and Braden, and a fear of losing herself.Young created fleshed out characters with flaws you can identify with. Jocelyn from the outside appears confident, calculated and snarky. She keeps people at a distance, tucking them into neat little boxes with labels. I instantly connected with her, and despite wanting to shake her a few times, I felt her emotions and struggles were genuine. Elle is in a word, "adorable" Ever optimistic, a totally romantic and someone you enjoy spending time with. She is a listener, and very good at picking up on subtle body language. While she is curious about Jocelyn she doesn't push her. Braden is older than Jocelyn and has been previously hurt in a failed marriage. He is successful, and goes from one relationship to the next. He is charming, smexy and despite all the dating, he is faithful when in a relationship. There is an immediate physical attraction between them but Jocelyn tries very hard to deny it. Braden really gets her, and cleverly worms his way into her life and bed. It was fun to watch it all unfold. Their relationship is hot, sweet, turbulent, intense and beautiful. I found myself wrapped up emotionally in the outcome. The secondary characters all had their own voice, and personalities making the setting intimate.There were many threads in the story, quickly making me invested in the characters and while it focused on Jocelyn I found myself caught up in the other characters lives as well. Jocelyn has secrets and carries a lot of grief but we see growth throughout the novel. Young has her seeing a therapist and I loved that she made Jocelyn strong enough to realize she needed to talk to someone. I consumed this in a single evening and enjoyed the author's writing style and plot pacing. There are some hot, steamy scenes, that are detailed enough to let your imagination soar. I quickly slipped away from reality as the world and characters she created took me on an emotional journey I did not want to end. This series has the feel of a small-town series and I am excited to continue. originally posted at caffeinatedbookreviewer dot com.

How is the family?

She ends up falling in love with the flat and takes an immediately liking to Elle her new roommate .

On Dublin Street was in my TBR pile for a good four months before I dug it out for the Take Control challenge in March and I am glad it is one of the books I selected. Young offers up complex characters, a fantastic setting and weaves it all together to create a romance that swept me away.The tale takes place primarily in Scotland after a brief prologue that gives us a strong sense of Jocelyn Butler's background. Jocelyn is in search of a new flat and roommate after graduation and is on her way to visit a place on Dublin Street when she hails a cab and ends up sharing it with Braden Carmichael. Their conversation was funny and right away we get a sense of who they are. She ends up falling in love with the flat and takes an immediately liking to Elle her new roommate. As fate would have it, it turns out that Elle is the little sister of Braden who is now Jocelyn's landlord. The tale that unfolds held me captive as Jocelyn struggles with her past, her feelings for Elle and Braden, and a fear of losing herself.Young created fleshed out characters with flaws you can identify with. Jocelyn from the outside appears confident, calculated and snarky. She keeps people at a distance, tucking them into neat little boxes with labels. I instantly connected with her, and despite wanting to shake her a few times, I felt her emotions and struggles were genuine. Elle is in a word, "adorable" Ever optimistic, a totally romantic and someone you enjoy spending time with. She is a listener, and very good at picking up on subtle body language. While she is curious about Jocelyn she doesn't push her. Braden is older than Jocelyn and has been previously hurt in a failed marriage. He is successful, and goes from one relationship to the next. He is charming, smexy and despite all the dating, he is faithful when in a relationship. There is an immediate physical attraction between them but Jocelyn tries very hard to deny it. Braden really gets her, and cleverly worms his way into her life and bed. It was fun to watch it all unfold. Their relationship is hot, sweet, turbulent, intense and beautiful. I found myself wrapped up emotionally in the outcome. The secondary characters all had their own voice, and personalities making the setting intimate.There were many threads in the story, quickly making me invested in the characters and while it focused on Jocelyn I found myself caught up in the other characters lives as well. Jocelyn has secrets and carries a lot of grief but we see growth throughout the novel. Young has her seeing a therapist and I loved that she made Jocelyn strong enough to realize she needed to talk to someone. I consumed this in a single evening and enjoyed the author's writing style and plot pacing. There are some hot, steamy scenes, that are detailed enough to let your imagination soar. I quickly slipped away from reality as the world and characters she created took me on an emotional journey I did not want to end. This series has the feel of a small-town series and I am excited to continue. originally posted at caffeinatedbookreviewer dot com.

She ends up falling in love with the flat and takes an immediately liking to <hl> Elle her new roommate <hl> .

On Dublin Street was in my TBR pile for a good four months before I dug it out for the Take Control challenge in March and I am glad it is one of the books I selected. Young offers up complex characters, a fantastic setting and weaves it all together to create a romance that swept me away.The tale takes place primarily in Scotland after a brief prologue that gives us a strong sense of Jocelyn Butler's background. Jocelyn is in search of a new flat and roommate after graduation and is on her way to visit a place on Dublin Street when she hails a cab and ends up sharing it with Braden Carmichael. Their conversation was funny and right away we get a sense of who they are. She ends up falling in love with the flat and takes an immediately liking to <hl> Elle her new roommate <hl>. As fate would have it, it turns out that Elle is the little sister of Braden who is now Jocelyn's landlord. The tale that unfolds held me captive as Jocelyn struggles with her past, her feelings for Elle and Braden, and a fear of losing herself.Young created fleshed out characters with flaws you can identify with. Jocelyn from the outside appears confident, calculated and snarky. She keeps people at a distance, tucking them into neat little boxes with labels. I instantly connected with her, and despite wanting to shake her a few times, I felt her emotions and struggles were genuine. Elle is in a word, "adorable" Ever optimistic, a totally romantic and someone you enjoy spending time with. She is a listener, and very good at picking up on subtle body language. While she is curious about Jocelyn she doesn't push her. Braden is older than Jocelyn and has been previously hurt in a failed marriage. He is successful, and goes from one relationship to the next. He is charming, smexy and despite all the dating, he is faithful when in a relationship. There is an immediate physical attraction between them but Jocelyn tries very hard to deny it. Braden really gets her, and cleverly worms his way into her life and bed. It was fun to watch it all unfold. Their relationship is hot, sweet, turbulent, intense and beautiful. I found myself wrapped up emotionally in the outcome. The secondary characters all had their own voice, and personalities making the setting intimate.There were many threads in the story, quickly making me invested in the characters and while it focused on Jocelyn I found myself caught up in the other characters lives as well. Jocelyn has secrets and carries a lot of grief but we see growth throughout the novel. Young has her seeing a therapist and I loved that she made Jocelyn strong enough to realize she needed to talk to someone. I consumed this in a single evening and enjoyed the author's writing style and plot pacing. There are some hot, steamy scenes, that are detailed enough to let your imagination soar. I quickly slipped away from reality as the world and characters she created took me on an emotional journey I did not want to end. This series has the feel of a small-town series and I am excited to continue. originally posted at caffeinatedbookreviewer dot com.

On Dublin Street was in my TBR pile for a good four months before I dug it out for the Take Control challenge in March and I am glad it is one of the books I selected. Young offers up complex characters, a fantastic setting and weaves it all together to create a romance that swept me away. The tale takes place primarily in Scotland after a brief prologue that gives us a strong sense of Jocelyn Butler's background. Jocelyn is in search of a new flat and roommate after graduation and is on her way to visit a place on Dublin Street when she hails a cab and ends up sharing it with Braden Carmichael. Their conversation was funny and right away we get a sense of who they are. <hl> She ends up falling in love with the flat and takes an immediately liking to Elle her new roommate . <hl> As fate would have it, it turns out that Elle is the little sister of Braden who is now Jocelyn's landlord. The tale that unfolds held me captive as Jocelyn struggles with her past, her feelings for Elle and Braden, and a fear of losing herself. Young created fleshed out characters with flaws you can identify with. Jocelyn from the outside appears confident, calculated and snarky. She keeps people at a distance, tucking them into neat little boxes with labels. I instantly connected with her, and despite wanting to shake her a few times, I felt her emotions and struggles were genuine. Elle is in a word, "adorable" Ever optimistic, a totally romantic and someone you enjoy spending time with. She is a listener, and very good at picking up on subtle body language. While she is curious about Jocelyn she doesn't push her. Braden is older than Jocelyn and has been previously hurt in a failed marriage. He is successful, and goes from one relationship to the next. He is charming, smexy and despite all the dating, he is faithful when in a relationship. There is an immediate physical attraction between them but Jocelyn tries very hard to deny it. Braden really gets her, and cleverly worms his way into her life and bed. It was fun to watch it all unfold. Their relationship is hot, sweet, turbulent, intense and beautiful. I found myself wrapped up emotionally in the outcome. The secondary characters all had their own voice, and personalities making the setting intimate. There were many threads in the story, quickly making me invested in the characters and while it focused on Jocelyn I found myself caught up in the other characters lives as well. Jocelyn has secrets and carries a lot of grief but we see growth throughout the novel. Young has her seeing a therapist and I loved that she made Jocelyn strong enough to realize she needed to talk to someone. I consumed this in a single evening and enjoyed the author's writing style and plot pacing. There are some hot, steamy scenes, that are detailed enough to let your imagination soar. I quickly slipped away from reality as the world and characters she created took me on an emotional journey I did not want to end. This series has the feel of a small-town series and I am excited to continue. originally posted at caffeinatedbookreviewer dot com.

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As I have mentioned before

question: Which is your forme to grasp the problems?, context: As I have mentioned before, I am often found reading the forums on [...]. I also keep up with my Google Reader - all of the bloggers and readers in both places raved and raved about The Hunger Games. I did not know the plot summary or anything about the author. I did not know it was part of a series. I did not know when the book came out. Basically? I knew nothing except that everyone loved it.I decided that maybe I should read this one, so I put myself on the hold list at the library. I wait several weeks, and find out it's on an inter library loan and was due weeks ago - which means it's probably not coming back anytime soon. I posted this on a Paperbackswap forum while I was talking about what I was reading at the time, and one of the members on there generously offered to read both The Hunger Games and Catching Fire (the sequel) and send them to me!YAAAAAYYYYY!!As soon as they came in the mail, I started to read. Luckily, I had originally planned on having a lot of time to read that weekend.It took approximately one page to suck me in. Collins does a great job of telling the story while making sure you have enough information - and there really are a lot of things you have to learn. If you skipped over the plot summary above, you should go back and read it - it does a better job of explaining what goes on in the book than what I could. The characters are ones that you connect to, and the events that happen are so unexpected you find yourself wondering what's going to happen over and over again. One of my favorite parts is that everything doesn't just happen for the good of things - just because you start liking a character does not mean that everything will go the best way for that person, which makes it a very intense read.I ended up liking it so much I immediately recommended it to my fiance, and he read it all in one day - he loved it too. My recommendation is that you get your hands on a copy of this book!Book Cover: 9/10Book Title: 9/10Plot: 10/10Characters: 10/10Ending: 9/10Overall: 10/10

Which is your forme to grasp the problems?

As I have mentioned before , I am often found reading the forums on [...].

As I have mentioned before, I am often found reading the forums on [...]. I also keep up with my Google Reader - all of the bloggers and readers in both places raved and raved about The Hunger Games. I did not know the plot summary or anything about the author. I did not know it was part of a series. I did not know when the book came out. Basically? I knew nothing except that everyone loved it.I decided that maybe I should read this one, so I put myself on the hold list at the library. I wait several weeks, and find out it's on an inter library loan and was due weeks ago - which means it's probably not coming back anytime soon. I posted this on a Paperbackswap forum while I was talking about what I was reading at the time, and one of the members on there generously offered to read both The Hunger Games and Catching Fire (the sequel) and send them to me!YAAAAAYYYYY!!As soon as they came in the mail, I started to read. Luckily, I had originally planned on having a lot of time to read that weekend.It took approximately one page to suck me in. Collins does a great job of telling the story while making sure you have enough information - and there really are a lot of things you have to learn. If you skipped over the plot summary above, you should go back and read it - it does a better job of explaining what goes on in the book than what I could. The characters are ones that you connect to, and the events that happen are so unexpected you find yourself wondering what's going to happen over and over again. One of my favorite parts is that everything doesn't just happen for the good of things - just because you start liking a character does not mean that everything will go the best way for that person, which makes it a very intense read.I ended up liking it so much I immediately recommended it to my fiance, and he read it all in one day - he loved it too. My recommendation is that you get your hands on a copy of this book!Book Cover: 9/10Book Title: 9/10Plot: 10/10Characters: 10/10Ending: 9/10Overall: 10/10

<hl> As I have mentioned before <hl> , I am often found reading the forums on [...].

<hl> As I have mentioned before <hl>, I am often found reading the forums on [...]. I also keep up with my Google Reader - all of the bloggers and readers in both places raved and raved about The Hunger Games. I did not know the plot summary or anything about the author. I did not know it was part of a series. I did not know when the book came out. Basically? I knew nothing except that everyone loved it.I decided that maybe I should read this one, so I put myself on the hold list at the library. I wait several weeks, and find out it's on an inter library loan and was due weeks ago - which means it's probably not coming back anytime soon. I posted this on a Paperbackswap forum while I was talking about what I was reading at the time, and one of the members on there generously offered to read both The Hunger Games and Catching Fire (the sequel) and send them to me!YAAAAAYYYYY!!As soon as they came in the mail, I started to read. Luckily, I had originally planned on having a lot of time to read that weekend.It took approximately one page to suck me in. Collins does a great job of telling the story while making sure you have enough information - and there really are a lot of things you have to learn. If you skipped over the plot summary above, you should go back and read it - it does a better job of explaining what goes on in the book than what I could. The characters are ones that you connect to, and the events that happen are so unexpected you find yourself wondering what's going to happen over and over again. One of my favorite parts is that everything doesn't just happen for the good of things - just because you start liking a character does not mean that everything will go the best way for that person, which makes it a very intense read.I ended up liking it so much I immediately recommended it to my fiance, and he read it all in one day - he loved it too. My recommendation is that you get your hands on a copy of this book!Book Cover: 9/10Book Title: 9/10Plot: 10/10Characters: 10/10Ending: 9/10Overall: 10/10

<hl> As I have mentioned before , I am often found reading the forums on [...]. <hl> I also keep up with my Google Reader - all of the bloggers and readers in both places raved and raved about The Hunger Games. I did not know the plot summary or anything about the author. I did not know it was part of a series. I did not know when the book came out. Basically? I knew nothing except that everyone loved it. I decided that maybe I should read this one, so I put myself on the hold list at the library. I wait several weeks, and find out it's on an inter library loan and was due weeks ago - which means it's probably not coming back anytime soon. I posted this on a Paperbackswap forum while I was talking about what I was reading at the time, and one of the members on there generously offered to read both The Hunger Games and Catching Fire (the sequel) and send them to me!YAAAAAYYYYY!!As soon as they came in the mail, I started to read. Luckily, I had originally planned on having a lot of time to read that weekend. It took approximately one page to suck me in. Collins does a great job of telling the story while making sure you have enough information - and there really are a lot of things you have to learn. If you skipped over the plot summary above, you should go back and read it - it does a better job of explaining what goes on in the book than what I could. The characters are ones that you connect to, and the events that happen are so unexpected you find yourself wondering what's going to happen over and over again. One of my favorite parts is that everything doesn't just happen for the good of things - just because you start liking a character does not mean that everything will go the best way for that person, which makes it a very intense read. I ended up liking it so much I immediately recommended it to my fiance, and he read it all in one day - he loved it too. My recommendation is that you get your hands on a copy of this book!Book Cover: 9/10Book Title: 9/10Plot: 10/10Characters: 10/10Ending: 9/10Overall: 10/10

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It really drives home the devastation of World War II on both a large and a personal level

question: How do you describe the book?, context: First of all, The Book Thief is not a light read. It took me a couple chapters to settle into the writing style. The writing packs a punch and you really have to read the sentences fully to understand the beauty of them. But this is a book that deserves your time and attention. I have honestly never read anything like it. First of all, it is such a unique choice to have the story is narrated by Death. His observations are at once detached and intimate. He sees the overall picture, but is still affected by individuals. It really drives home the devastation of World War II on both a large and a personal level.Secondly, the writing style itself is very unique. Like I mentioned, it can take some getting used to, but there is real beauty in the words. It shows how powerful words can be. And again, it is not a book you can get through quickly, but you don't really want to either.Lastly, the characters are very very real. They have faults. They fight. They falter. But they also love and hope and dream. There are some disturbing and some very devastating events in The Book Thief. But ultimately, Liesel is a survivor and finds hope in even her darkest times. She finds a way to pick up the pieces and live on, and so to do we as readers.As a warning though, the subject matter is pretty heavy. I think it falls into that category of Young-Adult-But-Not-Really-Young-Adult. The Book Thief does not shy away from the tough subjects of Nazi Germany, poverty, death, and war. Some parts left me gutted, I won't lie. But I am glad I read this book.

How do you describe the book?

It really drives home the devastation of World War II on both a large and a personal level .Secondly, the writing style itself is very unique.

First of all, The Book Thief is not a light read. It took me a couple chapters to settle into the writing style. The writing packs a punch and you really have to read the sentences fully to understand the beauty of them. But this is a book that deserves your time and attention. I have honestly never read anything like it. First of all, it is such a unique choice to have the story is narrated by Death. His observations are at once detached and intimate. He sees the overall picture, but is still affected by individuals. It really drives home the devastation of World War II on both a large and a personal level.Secondly, the writing style itself is very unique. Like I mentioned, it can take some getting used to, but there is real beauty in the words. It shows how powerful words can be. And again, it is not a book you can get through quickly, but you don't really want to either.Lastly, the characters are very very real. They have faults. They fight. They falter. But they also love and hope and dream. There are some disturbing and some very devastating events in The Book Thief. But ultimately, Liesel is a survivor and finds hope in even her darkest times. She finds a way to pick up the pieces and live on, and so to do we as readers.As a warning though, the subject matter is pretty heavy. I think it falls into that category of Young-Adult-But-Not-Really-Young-Adult. The Book Thief does not shy away from the tough subjects of Nazi Germany, poverty, death, and war. Some parts left me gutted, I won't lie. But I am glad I read this book.

<hl> It really drives home the devastation of World War II on both a large and a personal level <hl> .Secondly, the writing style itself is very unique.

First of all, The Book Thief is not a light read. It took me a couple chapters to settle into the writing style. The writing packs a punch and you really have to read the sentences fully to understand the beauty of them. But this is a book that deserves your time and attention. I have honestly never read anything like it. First of all, it is such a unique choice to have the story is narrated by Death. His observations are at once detached and intimate. He sees the overall picture, but is still affected by individuals. <hl> It really drives home the devastation of World War II on both a large and a personal level <hl>.Secondly, the writing style itself is very unique. Like I mentioned, it can take some getting used to, but there is real beauty in the words. It shows how powerful words can be. And again, it is not a book you can get through quickly, but you don't really want to either.Lastly, the characters are very very real. They have faults. They fight. They falter. But they also love and hope and dream. There are some disturbing and some very devastating events in The Book Thief. But ultimately, Liesel is a survivor and finds hope in even her darkest times. She finds a way to pick up the pieces and live on, and so to do we as readers.As a warning though, the subject matter is pretty heavy. I think it falls into that category of Young-Adult-But-Not-Really-Young-Adult. The Book Thief does not shy away from the tough subjects of Nazi Germany, poverty, death, and war. Some parts left me gutted, I won't lie. But I am glad I read this book.

First of all, The Book Thief is not a light read. It took me a couple chapters to settle into the writing style. The writing packs a punch and you really have to read the sentences fully to understand the beauty of them. But this is a book that deserves your time and attention. I have honestly never read anything like it. First of all, it is such a unique choice to have the story is narrated by Death. His observations are at once detached and intimate. He sees the overall picture, but is still affected by individuals. <hl> It really drives home the devastation of World War II on both a large and a personal level .Secondly, the writing style itself is very unique. <hl> Like I mentioned, it can take some getting used to, but there is real beauty in the words. It shows how powerful words can be. And again, it is not a book you can get through quickly, but you don't really want to either. Lastly, the characters are very very real. They have faults. They fight. They falter. But they also love and hope and dream. There are some disturbing and some very devastating events in The Book Thief. But ultimately, Liesel is a survivor and finds hope in even her darkest times. She finds a way to pick up the pieces and live on, and so to do we as readers. As a warning though, the subject matter is pretty heavy. I think it falls into that category of Young-Adult-But-Not-Really-Young-Adult. The Book Thief does not shy away from the tough subjects of Nazi Germany, poverty, death, and war. Some parts left me gutted, I won't lie. But I am glad I read this book.

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I pondered the best way to get the book

question: What does line mean?, context: Fall of Giants, the first in the series was wonderful. While preparing for the follow up, I reread this first in the Century series in preparation for more vivid characterization and wonderful, intersecting story lines. Who can forget the opening story of Billy Williams going into the dangerous Welsh mines for the first time and his heroic endeavors underground? And, how about the fascinating women of the region: the fiery Maude, and Ethel, Billy's sister, who rose to become a member of Parliament? As time for the release of "Winter..." grew near, I pondered the best way to get the book. Fall of Giants, I had in paper version; it was heavy (perfect for lifting weights), or the overpriced Kindle version? I finally decided to invest the money in the Kindle version, so I wasn't in danger of a slipped disk from the weight of the book. I was also anxious to get started with a writer I knew would not disappoint.What slow recognition awaited me! I had carefully read no reviews, so I would not be influenced. Where in the world did Ken Follett go? Did he outline the plot and assign immature writers to "fill in the blanks"? The rating I have given him is only because of the research and historical knowledge of the times that I have garnered. I don't mind that the characters are present at every important event of the WWII years. What I do mind is the shallow characterization of people I feel no reason to like. I really resent the few sections, possibly written by Follett, as in the 101st segment, that are cut off mid section, then summarized later in the book. I really mind the immature sexual scenes that make me dislike the characters even more.This book contract probably had too short a time for Follett and his assistants to meet deadline. It probably should have been divided into two books. At any rate, do not count on me to reread the second in the trilogy in preparation for the third. Also, do not count on me to spend twenty dollars for the next book. I will read the reviews and decide whether I want to waste my money and my time.

What does line mean?

As time for the release of "Winter..." grew near, I pondered the best way to get the book .

Fall of Giants, the first in the series was wonderful. While preparing for the follow up, I reread this first in the Century series in preparation for more vivid characterization and wonderful, intersecting story lines. Who can forget the opening story of Billy Williams going into the dangerous Welsh mines for the first time and his heroic endeavors underground? And, how about the fascinating women of the region: the fiery Maude, and Ethel, Billy's sister, who rose to become a member of Parliament? As time for the release of "Winter..." grew near, I pondered the best way to get the book. Fall of Giants, I had in paper version; it was heavy (perfect for lifting weights), or the overpriced Kindle version? I finally decided to invest the money in the Kindle version, so I wasn't in danger of a slipped disk from the weight of the book. I was also anxious to get started with a writer I knew would not disappoint.What slow recognition awaited me! I had carefully read no reviews, so I would not be influenced. Where in the world did Ken Follett go? Did he outline the plot and assign immature writers to "fill in the blanks"? The rating I have given him is only because of the research and historical knowledge of the times that I have garnered. I don't mind that the characters are present at every important event of the WWII years. What I do mind is the shallow characterization of people I feel no reason to like. I really resent the few sections, possibly written by Follett, as in the 101st segment, that are cut off mid section, then summarized later in the book. I really mind the immature sexual scenes that make me dislike the characters even more.This book contract probably had too short a time for Follett and his assistants to meet deadline. It probably should have been divided into two books. At any rate, do not count on me to reread the second in the trilogy in preparation for the third. Also, do not count on me to spend twenty dollars for the next book. I will read the reviews and decide whether I want to waste my money and my time.

As time for the release of "Winter..." grew near, <hl> I pondered the best way to get the book <hl> .

Fall of Giants, the first in the series was wonderful. While preparing for the follow up, I reread this first in the Century series in preparation for more vivid characterization and wonderful, intersecting story lines. Who can forget the opening story of Billy Williams going into the dangerous Welsh mines for the first time and his heroic endeavors underground? And, how about the fascinating women of the region: the fiery Maude, and Ethel, Billy's sister, who rose to become a member of Parliament? As time for the release of "Winter..." grew near, <hl> I pondered the best way to get the book <hl>. Fall of Giants, I had in paper version; it was heavy (perfect for lifting weights), or the overpriced Kindle version? I finally decided to invest the money in the Kindle version, so I wasn't in danger of a slipped disk from the weight of the book. I was also anxious to get started with a writer I knew would not disappoint.What slow recognition awaited me! I had carefully read no reviews, so I would not be influenced. Where in the world did Ken Follett go? Did he outline the plot and assign immature writers to "fill in the blanks"? The rating I have given him is only because of the research and historical knowledge of the times that I have garnered. I don't mind that the characters are present at every important event of the WWII years. What I do mind is the shallow characterization of people I feel no reason to like. I really resent the few sections, possibly written by Follett, as in the 101st segment, that are cut off mid section, then summarized later in the book. I really mind the immature sexual scenes that make me dislike the characters even more.This book contract probably had too short a time for Follett and his assistants to meet deadline. It probably should have been divided into two books. At any rate, do not count on me to reread the second in the trilogy in preparation for the third. Also, do not count on me to spend twenty dollars for the next book. I will read the reviews and decide whether I want to waste my money and my time.

Fall of Giants, the first in the series was wonderful. While preparing for the follow up, I reread this first in the Century series in preparation for more vivid characterization and wonderful, intersecting story lines. Who can forget the opening story of Billy Williams going into the dangerous Welsh mines for the first time and his heroic endeavors underground? And, how about the fascinating women of the region: the fiery Maude, and Ethel, Billy's sister, who rose to become a member of Parliament? <hl> As time for the release of "Winter..." grew near, I pondered the best way to get the book . <hl> Fall of Giants, I had in paper version; it was heavy (perfect for lifting weights), or the overpriced Kindle version? I finally decided to invest the money in the Kindle version, so I wasn't in danger of a slipped disk from the weight of the book. I was also anxious to get started with a writer I knew would not disappoint. What slow recognition awaited me! I had carefully read no reviews, so I would not be influenced. Where in the world did Ken Follett go? Did he outline the plot and assign immature writers to "fill in the blanks"? The rating I have given him is only because of the research and historical knowledge of the times that I have garnered. I don't mind that the characters are present at every important event of the WWII years. What I do mind is the shallow characterization of people I feel no reason to like. I really resent the few sections, possibly written by Follett, as in the 101st segment, that are cut off mid section, then summarized later in the book. I really mind the immature sexual scenes that make me dislike the characters even more. This book contract probably had too short a time for Follett and his assistants to meet deadline. It probably should have been divided into two books. At any rate, do not count on me to reread the second in the trilogy in preparation for the third. Also, do not count on me to spend twenty dollars for the next book. I will read the reviews and decide whether I want to waste my money and my time.

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fun read

question: How is the read?, context: After reading a very clever, funny novel in this genreMy Life on Craigslist: Award Winning Finalist of USA Book Awards(great book, I highly recommend it) I realized that this genre is more interesting than I had previously thought from my literary ivory tower. So I decided to try the queen of chicklit, Sophie Kinsella, and see what the fuss and sales are all about. This book is lighter, the humor everywhere, impeccably done in every sentence, and although the characters are a bit unidimensional and the plot slightly predictive, it is nevertheless charming and a page turner. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to have a fun read.

How is the read?

I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to have a fun read .

After reading a very clever, funny novel in this genreMy Life on Craigslist: Award Winning Finalist of USA Book Awards(great book, I highly recommend it) I realized that this genre is more interesting than I had previously thought from my literary ivory tower. So I decided to try the queen of chicklit, Sophie Kinsella, and see what the fuss and sales are all about. This book is lighter, the humor everywhere, impeccably done in every sentence, and although the characters are a bit unidimensional and the plot slightly predictive, it is nevertheless charming and a page turner. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to have a fun read.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to have a <hl> fun read <hl> .

After reading a very clever, funny novel in this genreMy Life on Craigslist: Award Winning Finalist of USA Book Awards(great book, I highly recommend it) I realized that this genre is more interesting than I had previously thought from my literary ivory tower. So I decided to try the queen of chicklit, Sophie Kinsella, and see what the fuss and sales are all about. This book is lighter, the humor everywhere, impeccably done in every sentence, and although the characters are a bit unidimensional and the plot slightly predictive, it is nevertheless charming and a page turner. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to have a <hl> fun read <hl>.

After reading a very clever, funny novel in this genreMy Life on Craigslist: Award Winning Finalist of USA Book Awards(great book, I highly recommend it) I realized that this genre is more interesting than I had previously thought from my literary ivory tower. So I decided to try the queen of chicklit, Sophie Kinsella, and see what the fuss and sales are all about. This book is lighter, the humor everywhere, impeccably done in every sentence, and although the characters are a bit unidimensional and the plot slightly predictive, it is nevertheless charming and a page turner. <hl> I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to have a fun read . <hl>

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The ending was awful

question: How is end?, context: I would like to start off by stating The Hunger Games was an awesome book. With that being said, I would like to state that Catching Fire was one of the BEST books I have ever read. So what does that leave me thinking? That with the arrival of Mockingjay, and the pattern I have picked up on means that I will get to read one of the best books ever written...this was definitely not the case.I am disappointed because Mockingjay does not provide a substantial ending to the climax built by its successors. Why, you ask. Because of the following reasons (there are no spoilers):1.) Katniss is not Katniss in the third book. She is not the tough tribute, who underneath all her rage really has a big heart. She is not the "fighting for the right reasons" girl we came to know and love.2.) Mockingjay is an entirely different book than the previous two. Mockingjay is a book about war. Pure, unemotional accounts of war. If you're into that, it will be a great read.3.) The ending was awful. Sure, no one was expecting the ending to be completely happy. But after all the author puts you through, the ending makes you feel as if the rebellion wasn't worth the trouble. Bring back the capitol, the separated districts- even the hunger games for crying out loud! Because I felt that everyone was much happier then.To be honest I read the previous two books in less than a week each. This one took me much longer. That says enough on its own, for me.So I repeat Ms. Collins, we promise to forgive you, but please write us a new ending to your trilogy!!!

How is end?

If you're into that, it will be a great read.3.) The ending was awful .

I would like to start off by stating The Hunger Games was an awesome book. With that being said, I would like to state that Catching Fire was one of the BEST books I have ever read. So what does that leave me thinking? That with the arrival of Mockingjay, and the pattern I have picked up on means that I will get to read one of the best books ever written...this was definitely not the case.I am disappointed because Mockingjay does not provide a substantial ending to the climax built by its successors. Why, you ask. Because of the following reasons (there are no spoilers):1.) Katniss is not Katniss in the third book. She is not the tough tribute, who underneath all her rage really has a big heart. She is not the "fighting for the right reasons" girl we came to know and love.2.) Mockingjay is an entirely different book than the previous two. Mockingjay is a book about war. Pure, unemotional accounts of war. If you're into that, it will be a great read.3.) The ending was awful. Sure, no one was expecting the ending to be completely happy. But after all the author puts you through, the ending makes you feel as if the rebellion wasn't worth the trouble. Bring back the capitol, the separated districts- even the hunger games for crying out loud! Because I felt that everyone was much happier then.To be honest I read the previous two books in less than a week each. This one took me much longer. That says enough on its own, for me.So I repeat Ms. Collins, we promise to forgive you, but please write us a new ending to your trilogy!!!

If you're into that, it will be a great read.3.) <hl> The ending was awful <hl> .

I would like to start off by stating The Hunger Games was an awesome book. With that being said, I would like to state that Catching Fire was one of the BEST books I have ever read. So what does that leave me thinking? That with the arrival of Mockingjay, and the pattern I have picked up on means that I will get to read one of the best books ever written...this was definitely not the case.I am disappointed because Mockingjay does not provide a substantial ending to the climax built by its successors. Why, you ask. Because of the following reasons (there are no spoilers):1.) Katniss is not Katniss in the third book. She is not the tough tribute, who underneath all her rage really has a big heart. She is not the "fighting for the right reasons" girl we came to know and love.2.) Mockingjay is an entirely different book than the previous two. Mockingjay is a book about war. Pure, unemotional accounts of war. If you're into that, it will be a great read.3.) <hl> The ending was awful <hl>. Sure, no one was expecting the ending to be completely happy. But after all the author puts you through, the ending makes you feel as if the rebellion wasn't worth the trouble. Bring back the capitol, the separated districts- even the hunger games for crying out loud! Because I felt that everyone was much happier then.To be honest I read the previous two books in less than a week each. This one took me much longer. That says enough on its own, for me.So I repeat Ms. Collins, we promise to forgive you, but please write us a new ending to your trilogy!!!

I would like to start off by stating The Hunger Games was an awesome book. With that being said, I would like to state that Catching Fire was one of the BEST books I have ever read. So what does that leave me thinking? That with the arrival of Mockingjay, and the pattern I have picked up on means that I will get to read one of the best books ever written...this was definitely not the case. I am disappointed because Mockingjay does not provide a substantial ending to the climax built by its successors. Why, you ask. Because of the following reasons (there are no spoilers):1.) Katniss is not Katniss in the third book. She is not the tough tribute, who underneath all her rage really has a big heart. She is not the "fighting for the right reasons" girl we came to know and love.2.) Mockingjay is an entirely different book than the previous two. Mockingjay is a book about war. Pure, unemotional accounts of war. <hl> If you're into that, it will be a great read.3.) The ending was awful . <hl> Sure, no one was expecting the ending to be completely happy. But after all the author puts you through, the ending makes you feel as if the rebellion wasn't worth the trouble. Bring back the capitol, the separated districts- even the hunger games for crying out loud! Because I felt that everyone was much happier then. To be honest I read the previous two books in less than a week each. This one took me much longer. That says enough on its own, for me. So I repeat Ms. Collins, we promise to forgive you, but please write us a new ending to your trilogy!!!

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But what makes this book unique is that the experienced was from a four

question: What experience do I leave when reading this book?, context: I received a copy of this book free from publisher through BookLook Bloggers in exchange of review. This is actually the third book I read about real story of near-death experience. But what makes this book unique is that the experienced was from a four-year old child. Considering that it is a child, I couldn't agree more about what Todd Burpo says, "A child doesn't have an agenda. A child isn't contaminated with adult-thinking". Albeit kids can fantasize things, but the scenario where Colton opened about his meeting in heaven with his unborn sister and his Great Grandfather who died a quarter of century before he was even born proved everything that what Colton's experienced is real. And indeed Heaven is for Real.The book gives hope and clarity to those people who has doubt, worries and mourns for their love ones who passed away. I wouldn't say it applies to all, some may be touched with Colton's story others may not because I believe Holy Spirit moves differently in different people. And only those with open heart can fully understand it. But one thing that was promised, great things awaits us up there if we're doing good deeds here in the world that we currently live. For me this book is a piece of puzzle that answers the mystery of life after death.The book is worth reading which doesn't surprise why it hit the bestseller list and was eventually translated into different languages in different countries. And now it is recently in theater, which I will definitely watch though I read the book already. Well at least reading and watching it gives me a taste of what heaven is - as I understand Colton's description, heaven is a paradise beyond comparison.

What experience do I leave when reading this book?

But what makes this book unique is that the experienced was from a four -year old child.

I received a copy of this book free from publisher through BookLook Bloggers in exchange of review. This is actually the third book I read about real story of near-death experience. But what makes this book unique is that the experienced was from a four-year old child. Considering that it is a child, I couldn't agree more about what Todd Burpo says, "A child doesn't have an agenda. A child isn't contaminated with adult-thinking". Albeit kids can fantasize things, but the scenario where Colton opened about his meeting in heaven with his unborn sister and his Great Grandfather who died a quarter of century before he was even born proved everything that what Colton's experienced is real. And indeed Heaven is for Real.The book gives hope and clarity to those people who has doubt, worries and mourns for their love ones who passed away. I wouldn't say it applies to all, some may be touched with Colton's story others may not because I believe Holy Spirit moves differently in different people. And only those with open heart can fully understand it. But one thing that was promised, great things awaits us up there if we're doing good deeds here in the world that we currently live. For me this book is a piece of puzzle that answers the mystery of life after death.The book is worth reading which doesn't surprise why it hit the bestseller list and was eventually translated into different languages in different countries. And now it is recently in theater, which I will definitely watch though I read the book already. Well at least reading and watching it gives me a taste of what heaven is - as I understand Colton's description, heaven is a paradise beyond comparison.

<hl> But what makes this book unique is that the experienced was from a four <hl> -year old child.

I received a copy of this book free from publisher through BookLook Bloggers in exchange of review. This is actually the third book I read about real story of near-death experience. <hl> But what makes this book unique is that the experienced was from a four <hl>-year old child. Considering that it is a child, I couldn't agree more about what Todd Burpo says, "A child doesn't have an agenda. A child isn't contaminated with adult-thinking". Albeit kids can fantasize things, but the scenario where Colton opened about his meeting in heaven with his unborn sister and his Great Grandfather who died a quarter of century before he was even born proved everything that what Colton's experienced is real. And indeed Heaven is for Real.The book gives hope and clarity to those people who has doubt, worries and mourns for their love ones who passed away. I wouldn't say it applies to all, some may be touched with Colton's story others may not because I believe Holy Spirit moves differently in different people. And only those with open heart can fully understand it. But one thing that was promised, great things awaits us up there if we're doing good deeds here in the world that we currently live. For me this book is a piece of puzzle that answers the mystery of life after death.The book is worth reading which doesn't surprise why it hit the bestseller list and was eventually translated into different languages in different countries. And now it is recently in theater, which I will definitely watch though I read the book already. Well at least reading and watching it gives me a taste of what heaven is - as I understand Colton's description, heaven is a paradise beyond comparison.

I received a copy of this book free from publisher through BookLook Bloggers in exchange of review. This is actually the third book I read about real story of near-death experience. <hl> But what makes this book unique is that the experienced was from a four -year old child. <hl> Considering that it is a child, I couldn't agree more about what Todd Burpo says, "A child doesn't have an agenda. A child isn't contaminated with adult-thinking". Albeit kids can fantasize things, but the scenario where Colton opened about his meeting in heaven with his unborn sister and his Great Grandfather who died a quarter of century before he was even born proved everything that what Colton's experienced is real. And indeed Heaven is for Real. The book gives hope and clarity to those people who has doubt, worries and mourns for their love ones who passed away. I wouldn't say it applies to all, some may be touched with Colton's story others may not because I believe Holy Spirit moves differently in different people. And only those with open heart can fully understand it. But one thing that was promised, great things awaits us up there if we're doing good deeds here in the world that we currently live. For me this book is a piece of puzzle that answers the mystery of life after death. The book is worth reading which doesn't surprise why it hit the bestseller list and was eventually translated into different languages in different countries. And now it is recently in theater, which I will definitely watch though I read the book already. Well at least reading and watching it gives me a taste of what heaven is - as I understand Colton's description, heaven is a paradise beyond comparison.

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The plot is mostly solidly believable

question: How is story?, context: It's hard to write a review of this novel without spoiling it. Let's see, it's Sly, Devilish, Nerve-Wracking, Original, Imaginative.The plot is mostly solidly believable, so much so it should come with a WARNING:THIS BOOK MAY BE DETRIMENTAL TO YOUR MARRIAGE, particularly if you suffer from Bellicosity, Duplicity, Perfectionism, Quotidian Nagging or any other condition which has, within the past 12 months, led to the the precipice of Divorce.This is just a great novel I had to keep reading and reading until I finished.

How is story?

The plot is mostly solidly believable , so much so it should come with a WARNING:THIS BOOK MAY BE DETRIMENTAL TO YOUR MARRIAGE, particularly if you suffer from Bellicosity, Duplicity, Perfectionism, Quotidian Nagging or any other condition which has, within the past 12 months, led to the the precipice of Divorce.

It's hard to write a review of this novel without spoiling it. Let's see, it's Sly, Devilish, Nerve-Wracking, Original, Imaginative.The plot is mostly solidly believable, so much so it should come with a WARNING:THIS BOOK MAY BE DETRIMENTAL TO YOUR MARRIAGE, particularly if you suffer from Bellicosity, Duplicity, Perfectionism, Quotidian Nagging or any other condition which has, within the past 12 months, led to the the precipice of Divorce.This is just a great novel I had to keep reading and reading until I finished.

<hl> The plot is mostly solidly believable <hl> , so much so it should come with a WARNING:THIS BOOK MAY BE DETRIMENTAL TO YOUR MARRIAGE, particularly if you suffer from Bellicosity, Duplicity, Perfectionism, Quotidian Nagging or any other condition which has, within the past 12 months, led to the the precipice of Divorce.

It's hard to write a review of this novel without spoiling it. Let's see, it's Sly, Devilish, Nerve-Wracking, Original, Imaginative.<hl> The plot is mostly solidly believable <hl>, so much so it should come with a WARNING:THIS BOOK MAY BE DETRIMENTAL TO YOUR MARRIAGE, particularly if you suffer from Bellicosity, Duplicity, Perfectionism, Quotidian Nagging or any other condition which has, within the past 12 months, led to the the precipice of Divorce.This is just a great novel I had to keep reading and reading until I finished.

It's hard to write a review of this novel without spoiling it. Let's see, it's Sly, Devilish, Nerve-Wracking, Original, Imaginative. <hl> The plot is mostly solidly believable , so much so it should come with a WARNING:THIS BOOK MAY BE DETRIMENTAL TO YOUR MARRIAGE, particularly if you suffer from Bellicosity, Duplicity, Perfectionism, Quotidian Nagging or any other condition which has, within the past 12 months, led to the the precipice of Divorce. <hl> This is just a great novel I had to keep reading and reading until I finished.

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this book though luckily there is no love triangle

question: What book is?, context: Insurgent takes off where Divergent ended. We follow Tris, Four, Caleb and many others through this war against the Erudite and the Dauntless traitors. This war gets complicated though and you don't know who to trust. Some people are not who they seem. The romance is there, although hardly. Tris and Four/Tobias have some power struggles throughout this book though luckily there is no love triangle (I'm getting pretty sick of those).I love this book because of the strong female leader-Tris and there are many other strong characters. The choices that Tris has to make are insane and the things that her and her friends go through in this novel are epic.This book was just as good as Divergent. Make sure you have some free time before starting this novel because it is hard to put down.

What book is?

Tris and Four/Tobias have some power struggles throughout this book though luckily there is no love triangle (I'm getting pretty sick of those).I love this book because of the strong female leader-Tris and there are many other strong characters.

Insurgent takes off where Divergent ended. We follow Tris, Four, Caleb and many others through this war against the Erudite and the Dauntless traitors. This war gets complicated though and you don't know who to trust. Some people are not who they seem. The romance is there, although hardly. Tris and Four/Tobias have some power struggles throughout this book though luckily there is no love triangle (I'm getting pretty sick of those).I love this book because of the strong female leader-Tris and there are many other strong characters. The choices that Tris has to make are insane and the things that her and her friends go through in this novel are epic.This book was just as good as Divergent. Make sure you have some free time before starting this novel because it is hard to put down.

Tris and Four/Tobias have some power struggles throughout <hl> this book though luckily there is no love triangle <hl> (I'm getting pretty sick of those).I love this book because of the strong female leader-Tris and there are many other strong characters.

Insurgent takes off where Divergent ended. We follow Tris, Four, Caleb and many others through this war against the Erudite and the Dauntless traitors. This war gets complicated though and you don't know who to trust. Some people are not who they seem. The romance is there, although hardly. Tris and Four/Tobias have some power struggles throughout <hl> this book though luckily there is no love triangle <hl> (I'm getting pretty sick of those).I love this book because of the strong female leader-Tris and there are many other strong characters. The choices that Tris has to make are insane and the things that her and her friends go through in this novel are epic.This book was just as good as Divergent. Make sure you have some free time before starting this novel because it is hard to put down.

Insurgent takes off where Divergent ended. We follow Tris, Four, Caleb and many others through this war against the Erudite and the Dauntless traitors. This war gets complicated though and you don't know who to trust. Some people are not who they seem. The romance is there, although hardly. <hl> Tris and Four/Tobias have some power struggles throughout this book though luckily there is no love triangle (I'm getting pretty sick of those).I love this book because of the strong female leader-Tris and there are many other strong characters. <hl> The choices that Tris has to make are insane and the things that her and her friends go through in this novel are epic. This book was just as good as Divergent. Make sure you have some free time before starting this novel because it is hard to put down.

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the action was great

question: What about action?, context: Great book, to begin the Hunger Games series. The book was well-written, never failing to catch your attention...and urges to keep going for more. The suspense was so so, the action was great. The movie does not does the book justice; as it usually happens.

What about action?

The suspense was so so, the action was great .

Great book, to begin the Hunger Games series. The book was well-written, never failing to catch your attention...and urges to keep going for more. The suspense was so so, the action was great. The movie does not does the book justice; as it usually happens.

The suspense was so so, <hl> the action was great <hl> .

Great book, to begin the Hunger Games series. The book was well-written, never failing to catch your attention...and urges to keep going for more. The suspense was so so, <hl> the action was great <hl>. The movie does not does the book justice; as it usually happens.

Great book, to begin the Hunger Games series. The book was well-written, never failing to catch your attention...and urges to keep going for more. <hl> The suspense was so so, the action was great . <hl> The movie does not does the book justice; as it usually happens.

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This started out as such a fun and engaging

question: What is the central idea of ​​the book?, context: This started out as such a fun and engaging series, but the last two or three books have been really weak, and this is little better. It wraps everything up all nicely and neatly, but is not much fun to read along the way. It's an easy read, though, so if you're looking to kill some time, by all means. I'm disappointed.

What is the central idea of ​​the book?

This started out as such a fun and engaging series, but the last two or three books have been really weak, and this is little better.

This started out as such a fun and engaging series, but the last two or three books have been really weak, and this is little better. It wraps everything up all nicely and neatly, but is not much fun to read along the way. It's an easy read, though, so if you're looking to kill some time, by all means. I'm disappointed.

<hl> This started out as such a fun and engaging <hl> series, but the last two or three books have been really weak, and this is little better.

<hl> This started out as such a fun and engaging <hl> series, but the last two or three books have been really weak, and this is little better. It wraps everything up all nicely and neatly, but is not much fun to read along the way. It's an easy read, though, so if you're looking to kill some time, by all means. I'm disappointed.

<hl> This started out as such a fun and engaging series, but the last two or three books have been really weak, and this is little better. <hl> It wraps everything up all nicely and neatly, but is not much fun to read along the way. It's an easy read, though, so if you're looking to kill some time, by all means. I'm disappointed.

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I liked Divergent

question: Was the firstbook or the second one good?, context: The only reason I ordered the collector's edition was to read "Free Four" which did not disappoint. This book, however, was not as good as Divergent.I liked Divergent more because Tris was goal oriented and very strong. In Insurgent, she was actually kind of annoying. I understand her guilt and grief over the death of Will and her parents, but I feel like if she just would have talked with Tobias or someone else, that might have helped relieve her earlier instead of carrying it the whole story. Maybe that also could have helped her get over her fear of guns. Also, it seemed like her and Tobias got into stupid fights. I just wanted them to stop being angry and get over it.This book wasn't bad, I just wasn't as impressed with it as I was with the first one. The ending was pretty abrupt, but interesting. Also kind of confusing. Not sure if I will get the next one or not.

Was the firstbook or the second one good?

I liked Divergent more because Tris was goal oriented and very strong.

The only reason I ordered the collector's edition was to read "Free Four" which did not disappoint. This book, however, was not as good as Divergent.I liked Divergent more because Tris was goal oriented and very strong. In Insurgent, she was actually kind of annoying. I understand her guilt and grief over the death of Will and her parents, but I feel like if she just would have talked with Tobias or someone else, that might have helped relieve her earlier instead of carrying it the whole story. Maybe that also could have helped her get over her fear of guns. Also, it seemed like her and Tobias got into stupid fights. I just wanted them to stop being angry and get over it.This book wasn't bad, I just wasn't as impressed with it as I was with the first one. The ending was pretty abrupt, but interesting. Also kind of confusing. Not sure if I will get the next one or not.

<hl> I liked Divergent <hl> more because Tris was goal oriented and very strong.

The only reason I ordered the collector's edition was to read "Free Four" which did not disappoint. This book, however, was not as good as Divergent.<hl> I liked Divergent <hl> more because Tris was goal oriented and very strong. In Insurgent, she was actually kind of annoying. I understand her guilt and grief over the death of Will and her parents, but I feel like if she just would have talked with Tobias or someone else, that might have helped relieve her earlier instead of carrying it the whole story. Maybe that also could have helped her get over her fear of guns. Also, it seemed like her and Tobias got into stupid fights. I just wanted them to stop being angry and get over it.This book wasn't bad, I just wasn't as impressed with it as I was with the first one. The ending was pretty abrupt, but interesting. Also kind of confusing. Not sure if I will get the next one or not.

The only reason I ordered the collector's edition was to read "Free Four" which did not disappoint. This book, however, was not as good as Divergent. <hl> I liked Divergent more because Tris was goal oriented and very strong. <hl> In Insurgent, she was actually kind of annoying. I understand her guilt and grief over the death of Will and her parents, but I feel like if she just would have talked with Tobias or someone else, that might have helped relieve her earlier instead of carrying it the whole story. Maybe that also could have helped her get over her fear of guns. Also, it seemed like her and Tobias got into stupid fights. I just wanted them to stop being angry and get over it. This book wasn't bad, I just wasn't as impressed with it as I was with the first one. The ending was pretty abrupt, but interesting. Also kind of confusing. Not sure if I will get the next one or not.

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this series is great

question: How is the series?, context: I would recommend this book to anyone, this series is great. My daughter in law recommended this book to me because she new that I read and liked 50 shades.

How is the series?

I would recommend this book to anyone, this series is great .

I would recommend this book to anyone, this series is great. My daughter in law recommended this book to me because she new that I read and liked 50 shades.

I would recommend this book to anyone, <hl> this series is great <hl> .

I would recommend this book to anyone, <hl> this series is great <hl>. My daughter in law recommended this book to me because she new that I read and liked 50 shades.

<hl> I would recommend this book to anyone, this series is great . <hl> My daughter in law recommended this book to me because she new that I read and liked 50 shades.

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talking hero

question: How is the personality of the hero of the book?, context: "Would you like to come now, gorgeous?"Story's answer sounded breathless. "What do you think?" Her head fell back against the wall with a thud. One of his hands slid up her bare thigh, higher and higher until it reached her ___. She felt him gather the backside of her thong in his fist, twisting the fabric until it wrapped around his fingers once. The silky material pulled taut, sliding over the most sensitive part of her and making her head spin. His teeth scraped against her neck, sending a thrill of sensation shuddering through her body."Say please, baby.""Please," she moaned.I was lucky enough to purchase several of the Entangled Brazen books on sale a couple months ago. I love the Entangled Brazen series because you can always expect a solid, steamy read and Officer Off Limits did not disappoint. It was exactly what I needed to get my out of a book funk when book after book was not working for me.I think what I liked best about this book were the characters. Story was quirky without being ditsy. She was confident but vulnerable enough to seem real. She also was fun without being dumb. It seems like a lot of females heroines can be annoying but I thought she was very likable. I'll try not to gush when saying how much I liked the character of Daniel. Besides being incredibly good looking and sexually gifted, he also seems to have somewhat of a dominant streak and he's a dirty talker. I kind of feel like I hit the lotto =) For me, Daniel was the best kind of hero. In between the demands and dirty talk he managed to be sweet too."Belong to me, Story. Even if it's just for a little while."Yep, Daniel was totally swoon worthy!The chemistry between Story and Daniel was immediate and hot, both in and out of the bedroom. I loved their banter back and forth and did I mention, these two together were HOT!"Push your hot ___ up against me and take it deeper." She arched her back to comply, whimpering when she felt herself stretching to accommodate his size. "What's the matter, Story? Don't you want me as deep as I can go?""Yes!""Say it, then, baby. Say `Daniel, please ____ me deep.""Daniel..." She trailed off on a moan, wanting to say the words, but hesitating. She'd never spoken like that before. It would be wrong. It would be wonderful."Oh no. You wanted to be turned around and ______ like a bad girl. Now you'll say the bad words that go along with it. Tell me what you want.""____ me deep," she cried. He drove into her with deeply satisfied growl. "Very good. Now you get more."Officer Off Limits was the best kind of quick romance for me. It was steamy, made me laugh, and even managed to throw in a twist towards the end I wasn't expecting. There were a couple references to events that happened in popular culture that I thought were well timed and really cute (Kanye West and the Taylor Swift debacle). Couple all that with a dirty talking hero with alpha tendencies and I was a happy girl.Just a note, this is the third book in the Line of Duty Series, all stand-alone books and all written by the same author. I read Protecting What's His a while ago and although I enjoyed it, I definitely liked this book better. I need to go back and read the second book in the series and plan on doing that soon.

How is the personality of the hero of the book?

Couple all that with a dirty talking hero with alpha tendencies and I was a happy girl.

"Would you like to come now, gorgeous?"Story's answer sounded breathless. "What do you think?" Her head fell back against the wall with a thud. One of his hands slid up her bare thigh, higher and higher until it reached her ___. She felt him gather the backside of her thong in his fist, twisting the fabric until it wrapped around his fingers once. The silky material pulled taut, sliding over the most sensitive part of her and making her head spin. His teeth scraped against her neck, sending a thrill of sensation shuddering through her body."Say please, baby.""Please," she moaned.I was lucky enough to purchase several of the Entangled Brazen books on sale a couple months ago. I love the Entangled Brazen series because you can always expect a solid, steamy read and Officer Off Limits did not disappoint. It was exactly what I needed to get my out of a book funk when book after book was not working for me.I think what I liked best about this book were the characters. Story was quirky without being ditsy. She was confident but vulnerable enough to seem real. She also was fun without being dumb. It seems like a lot of females heroines can be annoying but I thought she was very likable. I'll try not to gush when saying how much I liked the character of Daniel. Besides being incredibly good looking and sexually gifted, he also seems to have somewhat of a dominant streak and he's a dirty talker. I kind of feel like I hit the lotto =) For me, Daniel was the best kind of hero. In between the demands and dirty talk he managed to be sweet too."Belong to me, Story. Even if it's just for a little while."Yep, Daniel was totally swoon worthy!The chemistry between Story and Daniel was immediate and hot, both in and out of the bedroom. I loved their banter back and forth and did I mention, these two together were HOT!"Push your hot ___ up against me and take it deeper." She arched her back to comply, whimpering when she felt herself stretching to accommodate his size. "What's the matter, Story? Don't you want me as deep as I can go?""Yes!""Say it, then, baby. Say `Daniel, please ____ me deep.""Daniel..." She trailed off on a moan, wanting to say the words, but hesitating. She'd never spoken like that before. It would be wrong. It would be wonderful."Oh no. You wanted to be turned around and ______ like a bad girl. Now you'll say the bad words that go along with it. Tell me what you want.""____ me deep," she cried. He drove into her with deeply satisfied growl. "Very good. Now you get more."Officer Off Limits was the best kind of quick romance for me. It was steamy, made me laugh, and even managed to throw in a twist towards the end I wasn't expecting. There were a couple references to events that happened in popular culture that I thought were well timed and really cute (Kanye West and the Taylor Swift debacle). Couple all that with a dirty talking hero with alpha tendencies and I was a happy girl.Just a note, this is the third book in the Line of Duty Series, all stand-alone books and all written by the same author. I read Protecting What's His a while ago and although I enjoyed it, I definitely liked this book better. I need to go back and read the second book in the series and plan on doing that soon.

Couple all that with a dirty <hl> talking hero <hl> with alpha tendencies and I was a happy girl.

"Would you like to come now, gorgeous?"Story's answer sounded breathless. "What do you think?" Her head fell back against the wall with a thud. One of his hands slid up her bare thigh, higher and higher until it reached her ___. She felt him gather the backside of her thong in his fist, twisting the fabric until it wrapped around his fingers once. The silky material pulled taut, sliding over the most sensitive part of her and making her head spin. His teeth scraped against her neck, sending a thrill of sensation shuddering through her body."Say please, baby.""Please," she moaned.I was lucky enough to purchase several of the Entangled Brazen books on sale a couple months ago. I love the Entangled Brazen series because you can always expect a solid, steamy read and Officer Off Limits did not disappoint. It was exactly what I needed to get my out of a book funk when book after book was not working for me.I think what I liked best about this book were the characters. Story was quirky without being ditsy. She was confident but vulnerable enough to seem real. She also was fun without being dumb. It seems like a lot of females heroines can be annoying but I thought she was very likable. I'll try not to gush when saying how much I liked the character of Daniel. Besides being incredibly good looking and sexually gifted, he also seems to have somewhat of a dominant streak and he's a dirty talker. I kind of feel like I hit the lotto =) For me, Daniel was the best kind of hero. In between the demands and dirty talk he managed to be sweet too."Belong to me, Story. Even if it's just for a little while."Yep, Daniel was totally swoon worthy!The chemistry between Story and Daniel was immediate and hot, both in and out of the bedroom. I loved their banter back and forth and did I mention, these two together were HOT!"Push your hot ___ up against me and take it deeper." She arched her back to comply, whimpering when she felt herself stretching to accommodate his size. "What's the matter, Story? Don't you want me as deep as I can go?""Yes!""Say it, then, baby. Say `Daniel, please ____ me deep.""Daniel..." She trailed off on a moan, wanting to say the words, but hesitating. She'd never spoken like that before. It would be wrong. It would be wonderful."Oh no. You wanted to be turned around and ______ like a bad girl. Now you'll say the bad words that go along with it. Tell me what you want.""____ me deep," she cried. He drove into her with deeply satisfied growl. "Very good. Now you get more."Officer Off Limits was the best kind of quick romance for me. It was steamy, made me laugh, and even managed to throw in a twist towards the end I wasn't expecting. There were a couple references to events that happened in popular culture that I thought were well timed and really cute (Kanye West and the Taylor Swift debacle). Couple all that with a dirty <hl> talking hero <hl> with alpha tendencies and I was a happy girl.Just a note, this is the third book in the Line of Duty Series, all stand-alone books and all written by the same author. I read Protecting What's His a while ago and although I enjoyed it, I definitely liked this book better. I need to go back and read the second book in the series and plan on doing that soon.

"Would you like to come now, gorgeous?"Story's answer sounded breathless. "What do you think?" Her head fell back against the wall with a thud. One of his hands slid up her bare thigh, higher and higher until it reached her ___. She felt him gather the backside of her thong in his fist, twisting the fabric until it wrapped around his fingers once. The silky material pulled taut, sliding over the most sensitive part of her and making her head spin. His teeth scraped against her neck, sending a thrill of sensation shuddering through her body. "Say please, baby. ""Please," she moaned. I was lucky enough to purchase several of the Entangled Brazen books on sale a couple months ago. I love the Entangled Brazen series because you can always expect a solid, steamy read and Officer Off Limits did not disappoint. It was exactly what I needed to get my out of a book funk when book after book was not working for me. I think what I liked best about this book were the characters. Story was quirky without being ditsy. She was confident but vulnerable enough to seem real. She also was fun without being dumb. It seems like a lot of females heroines can be annoying but I thought she was very likable. I'll try not to gush when saying how much I liked the character of Daniel. Besides being incredibly good looking and sexually gifted, he also seems to have somewhat of a dominant streak and he's a dirty talker. I kind of feel like I hit the lotto =) For me, Daniel was the best kind of hero. In between the demands and dirty talk he managed to be sweet too. "Belong to me, Story. Even if it's just for a little while. "Yep, Daniel was totally swoon worthy!The chemistry between Story and Daniel was immediate and hot, both in and out of the bedroom. I loved their banter back and forth and did I mention, these two together were HOT!"Push your hot ___ up against me and take it deeper." She arched her back to comply, whimpering when she felt herself stretching to accommodate his size. "What's the matter, Story? Don't you want me as deep as I can go?""Yes!""Say it, then, baby. Say `Daniel, please ____ me deep. ""Daniel..." She trailed off on a moan, wanting to say the words, but hesitating. She'd never spoken like that before. It would be wrong. It would be wonderful. "Oh no. You wanted to be turned around and ______ like a bad girl. Now you'll say the bad words that go along with it. Tell me what you want. ""____ me deep," she cried. He drove into her with deeply satisfied growl. "Very good. Now you get more. "Officer Off Limits was the best kind of quick romance for me. It was steamy, made me laugh, and even managed to throw in a twist towards the end I wasn't expecting. There were a couple references to events that happened in popular culture that I thought were well timed and really cute (Kanye West and the Taylor Swift debacle). <hl> Couple all that with a dirty talking hero with alpha tendencies and I was a happy girl. <hl> Just a note, this is the third book in the Line of Duty Series, all stand-alone books and all written by the same author. I read Protecting What's His a while ago and although I enjoyed it, I definitely liked this book better. I need to go back and read the second book in the series and plan on doing that soon.

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incredible amount of research into her books

question: How good is the book?, context: Back in 1980, &#8216;The Clan of the Cave Bear&#8217; was published; it spawned a genre of prehistoric novels, none of which ever grabbed me the way that book did. Jean Auel not only put an incredible amount of research into her books, but her heroine, Alya, was one of the most engaging protagonists I&#8217;ve ever &#8216;met&#8217;. I followed the series as this Cro-Magnon superwoman survived being orphaned at age five and then being raised by a band of Neanderthals, learned to hunt, tamed animals, learned herbal healing, and so much more. Auel showed, in an entertaining way, how various things could have been learned and invented. I read that book at a time when I was going through a back to the land phase, and Ayla&#8217;s adventures resonated with me.I waited eagerly for each new volume. Sadly, the quality dropped as the series went on; the books started to drag. Still, I could not give up on the series, even though I didn&#8217;t get to reading &#8216;Land of the Painted Caves&#8217; until it had been out for two years. I kind of wish I hadn&#8217;t read it at all.There is little in the way of plot; Ayla and the First (the spiritual leader of the caves and her mentor) make a journey to visit all the caves with paintings in the area. There are some personal issues for Ayla, of course, but they seem contrived. And the book is extremely repetitious; every time Ayla is introduced (which, given the travel theme, is very, very often) her entire list of names and affiliations is given as if we have never read them before; as is the fact that she has an accent. We read about every person&#8217;s reaction to the horses and to Wolf. While it&#8217;s valid that people would have never seen tame animals before, we don&#8217;t need to know about every single reaction. Nor about every time Ayla brews up tea. It&#8217;s a huge book and I feel would have benefited from some serious editing.It is almost like Auel felt she needed to finish the series but didn&#8217;t really have it in her. It&#8217;s a sad ending for the Earth&#8217;s Children series.

How good is the book?

Jean Auel not only put an incredible amount of research into her books , but her heroine, Alya, was one of the most engaging protagonists I&#8217;ve ever &#8216;met&#8217;.

Back in 1980, &#8216;The Clan of the Cave Bear&#8217; was published; it spawned a genre of prehistoric novels, none of which ever grabbed me the way that book did. Jean Auel not only put an incredible amount of research into her books, but her heroine, Alya, was one of the most engaging protagonists I&#8217;ve ever &#8216;met&#8217;. I followed the series as this Cro-Magnon superwoman survived being orphaned at age five and then being raised by a band of Neanderthals, learned to hunt, tamed animals, learned herbal healing, and so much more. Auel showed, in an entertaining way, how various things could have been learned and invented. I read that book at a time when I was going through a back to the land phase, and Ayla&#8217;s adventures resonated with me.I waited eagerly for each new volume. Sadly, the quality dropped as the series went on; the books started to drag. Still, I could not give up on the series, even though I didn&#8217;t get to reading &#8216;Land of the Painted Caves&#8217; until it had been out for two years. I kind of wish I hadn&#8217;t read it at all.There is little in the way of plot; Ayla and the First (the spiritual leader of the caves and her mentor) make a journey to visit all the caves with paintings in the area. There are some personal issues for Ayla, of course, but they seem contrived. And the book is extremely repetitious; every time Ayla is introduced (which, given the travel theme, is very, very often) her entire list of names and affiliations is given as if we have never read them before; as is the fact that she has an accent. We read about every person&#8217;s reaction to the horses and to Wolf. While it&#8217;s valid that people would have never seen tame animals before, we don&#8217;t need to know about every single reaction. Nor about every time Ayla brews up tea. It&#8217;s a huge book and I feel would have benefited from some serious editing.It is almost like Auel felt she needed to finish the series but didn&#8217;t really have it in her. It&#8217;s a sad ending for the Earth&#8217;s Children series.

Jean Auel not only put an <hl> incredible amount of research into her books <hl> , but her heroine, Alya, was one of the most engaging protagonists I&#8217;ve ever &#8216;met&#8217;.

Back in 1980, &#8216;The Clan of the Cave Bear&#8217; was published; it spawned a genre of prehistoric novels, none of which ever grabbed me the way that book did. Jean Auel not only put an <hl> incredible amount of research into her books <hl>, but her heroine, Alya, was one of the most engaging protagonists I&#8217;ve ever &#8216;met&#8217;. I followed the series as this Cro-Magnon superwoman survived being orphaned at age five and then being raised by a band of Neanderthals, learned to hunt, tamed animals, learned herbal healing, and so much more. Auel showed, in an entertaining way, how various things could have been learned and invented. I read that book at a time when I was going through a back to the land phase, and Ayla&#8217;s adventures resonated with me.I waited eagerly for each new volume. Sadly, the quality dropped as the series went on; the books started to drag. Still, I could not give up on the series, even though I didn&#8217;t get to reading &#8216;Land of the Painted Caves&#8217; until it had been out for two years. I kind of wish I hadn&#8217;t read it at all.There is little in the way of plot; Ayla and the First (the spiritual leader of the caves and her mentor) make a journey to visit all the caves with paintings in the area. There are some personal issues for Ayla, of course, but they seem contrived. And the book is extremely repetitious; every time Ayla is introduced (which, given the travel theme, is very, very often) her entire list of names and affiliations is given as if we have never read them before; as is the fact that she has an accent. We read about every person&#8217;s reaction to the horses and to Wolf. While it&#8217;s valid that people would have never seen tame animals before, we don&#8217;t need to know about every single reaction. Nor about every time Ayla brews up tea. It&#8217;s a huge book and I feel would have benefited from some serious editing.It is almost like Auel felt she needed to finish the series but didn&#8217;t really have it in her. It&#8217;s a sad ending for the Earth&#8217;s Children series.

Back in 1980, &#8216;The Clan of the Cave Bear&#8217; was published; it spawned a genre of prehistoric novels, none of which ever grabbed me the way that book did. <hl> Jean Auel not only put an incredible amount of research into her books , but her heroine, Alya, was one of the most engaging protagonists I&#8217;ve ever &#8216;met&#8217;. <hl> I followed the series as this Cro-Magnon superwoman survived being orphaned at age five and then being raised by a band of Neanderthals, learned to hunt, tamed animals, learned herbal healing, and so much more. Auel showed, in an entertaining way, how various things could have been learned and invented. I read that book at a time when I was going through a back to the land phase, and Ayla&#8217;s adventures resonated with me. I waited eagerly for each new volume. Sadly, the quality dropped as the series went on; the books started to drag. Still, I could not give up on the series, even though I didn&#8217;t get to reading &#8216;Land of the Painted Caves&#8217; until it had been out for two years. I kind of wish I hadn&#8217;t read it at all. There is little in the way of plot; Ayla and the First (the spiritual leader of the caves and her mentor) make a journey to visit all the caves with paintings in the area. There are some personal issues for Ayla, of course, but they seem contrived. And the book is extremely repetitious; every time Ayla is introduced (which, given the travel theme, is very, very often) her entire list of names and affiliations is given as if we have never read them before; as is the fact that she has an accent. We read about every person&#8217;s reaction to the horses and to Wolf. While it&#8217;s valid that people would have never seen tame animals before, we don&#8217;t need to know about every single reaction. Nor about every time Ayla brews up tea. It&#8217;s a huge book and I feel would have benefited from some serious editing. It is almost like Auel felt she needed to finish the series but didn&#8217;t really have it in her. It&#8217;s a sad ending for the Earth&#8217;s Children series.

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this one was not that great

question: How is it one?, context: I liked the first book, then the second was ok, and this one was not that great. I read it to finish off the series but didnt love it.

How is it one?

I liked the first book, then the second was ok, and this one was not that great .

I liked the first book, then the second was ok, and this one was not that great. I read it to finish off the series but didnt love it.

I liked the first book, then the second was ok, and <hl> this one was not that great <hl> .

I liked the first book, then the second was ok, and <hl> this one was not that great <hl>. I read it to finish off the series but didnt love it.

<hl> I liked the first book, then the second was ok, and this one was not that great . <hl> I read it to finish off the series but didnt love it.

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This story was AWESOME!!!!!! I couldn't put it down. I knew from the beginning the pretend wouldn't last. I just love the way they adore each other. PERFECT in every way

question: What do you think about odd thomas book one?, context: This story was AWESOME!!!!!! I couldn't put it down. I knew from the beginning the pretend wouldn't last. I just love the way they adore each other. PERFECT in every way.

What do you think about odd thomas book one?

This story was AWESOME!!!!!! I couldn't put it down. I knew from the beginning the pretend wouldn't last. I just love the way they adore each other. PERFECT in every way .

This story was AWESOME!!!!!! I couldn't put it down. I knew from the beginning the pretend wouldn't last. I just love the way they adore each other. PERFECT in every way.

<hl> This story was AWESOME!!!!!! I couldn't put it down. I knew from the beginning the pretend wouldn't last. I just love the way they adore each other. PERFECT in every way <hl> .

<hl> This story was AWESOME!!!!!! I couldn't put it down. I knew from the beginning the pretend wouldn't last. I just love the way they adore each other. PERFECT in every way <hl>.

<hl> This story was AWESOME!!!!!! I couldn't put it down. I knew from the beginning the pretend wouldn't last. I just love the way they adore each other. PERFECT in every way . <hl>

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books and it is not like them

question: Is the end of this book satisfactory?, context: The book was slow in the beginning but picked up once she went on her trip. I've read all the &#34;Twilight&#34; books and it is not like them.

Is the end of this book satisfactory?

I've read all the &#34;Twilight&#34; books and it is not like them .

The book was slow in the beginning but picked up once she went on her trip. I've read all the &#34;Twilight&#34; books and it is not like them.

I've read all the &#34;Twilight&#34; <hl> books and it is not like them <hl> .

The book was slow in the beginning but picked up once she went on her trip. I've read all the &#34;Twilight&#34; <hl> books and it is not like them <hl>.

The book was slow in the beginning but picked up once she went on her trip. <hl> I've read all the &#34;Twilight&#34; books and it is not like them . <hl>

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Everything about the story was interesting and educational

question: How is story?, context: Unbroken is a book to be read, and reread and discussed over and over again.Hillenbrand's extremely well researched and massively detailed book tells the story of Louie Zamperini. A man with an interesting personality to begin with, Louie survived ordeals that would have finished most people off. When it looks like tan incident is the worst thing that could happen to him there is a moment of....But wait! That wasn't the worst of it and the story is off telling another terrible event.An Olympic runner in 1936 Louie ended up in the Army Air corp as a bombardier over the Pacific during WWII. When their plane crashed he and 2 other men were in a raft for more than a month. On land at last Louie was captured by the Japanese and held in work camps for the duration of the war. Louie's "bring it on" attitude caused his jailers to hate him even more and his punishment was unbelievable.After being freed Louie faced demons for many years until a chance encounter with Billy Graham helped him turn his life around.I found this book to be compelling, endlessly interesting, and fascinating. I could not stop turning the pages, wanting to see what could possibly happen to Louie next. Everything about the story was interesting and educational while still being extremely readable. I learned about flying a B24, and details of WWII that I had not learned before. I read details of the treatment of POWs that I had not known before.I must ponder why Louie survived when so many others didn't. What part of his upbringing and genetic makeup made him so resilient that he was able to withstand the punishment, thirst, starvation and deprivation that he did?Hillenbrand gives quite a bit of thought to this subject of why the Japanese treated the POWs so badly. There are many reasons to be considered. It has been obvious in years past that people put in power over others can become overwhelmed with the desire to prove themselves to their prisoners, turning into monsters that they themselves could hardly recognize. Something about the Japanese personality made these men fail to understand why the westerners behaved so differently from the Japanese. In many ways the Japanese were simply following orders and were afraid not to do what they were told.This would be an excellent book for students of history to read, and for reading groups to discuss.

How is story?

Everything about the story was interesting and educational while still being extremely readable.

Unbroken is a book to be read, and reread and discussed over and over again.Hillenbrand's extremely well researched and massively detailed book tells the story of Louie Zamperini. A man with an interesting personality to begin with, Louie survived ordeals that would have finished most people off. When it looks like tan incident is the worst thing that could happen to him there is a moment of....But wait! That wasn't the worst of it and the story is off telling another terrible event.An Olympic runner in 1936 Louie ended up in the Army Air corp as a bombardier over the Pacific during WWII. When their plane crashed he and 2 other men were in a raft for more than a month. On land at last Louie was captured by the Japanese and held in work camps for the duration of the war. Louie's "bring it on" attitude caused his jailers to hate him even more and his punishment was unbelievable.After being freed Louie faced demons for many years until a chance encounter with Billy Graham helped him turn his life around.I found this book to be compelling, endlessly interesting, and fascinating. I could not stop turning the pages, wanting to see what could possibly happen to Louie next. Everything about the story was interesting and educational while still being extremely readable. I learned about flying a B24, and details of WWII that I had not learned before. I read details of the treatment of POWs that I had not known before.I must ponder why Louie survived when so many others didn't. What part of his upbringing and genetic makeup made him so resilient that he was able to withstand the punishment, thirst, starvation and deprivation that he did?Hillenbrand gives quite a bit of thought to this subject of why the Japanese treated the POWs so badly. There are many reasons to be considered. It has been obvious in years past that people put in power over others can become overwhelmed with the desire to prove themselves to their prisoners, turning into monsters that they themselves could hardly recognize. Something about the Japanese personality made these men fail to understand why the westerners behaved so differently from the Japanese. In many ways the Japanese were simply following orders and were afraid not to do what they were told.This would be an excellent book for students of history to read, and for reading groups to discuss.

<hl> Everything about the story was interesting and educational <hl> while still being extremely readable.

Unbroken is a book to be read, and reread and discussed over and over again.Hillenbrand's extremely well researched and massively detailed book tells the story of Louie Zamperini. A man with an interesting personality to begin with, Louie survived ordeals that would have finished most people off. When it looks like tan incident is the worst thing that could happen to him there is a moment of....But wait! That wasn't the worst of it and the story is off telling another terrible event.An Olympic runner in 1936 Louie ended up in the Army Air corp as a bombardier over the Pacific during WWII. When their plane crashed he and 2 other men were in a raft for more than a month. On land at last Louie was captured by the Japanese and held in work camps for the duration of the war. Louie's "bring it on" attitude caused his jailers to hate him even more and his punishment was unbelievable.After being freed Louie faced demons for many years until a chance encounter with Billy Graham helped him turn his life around.I found this book to be compelling, endlessly interesting, and fascinating. I could not stop turning the pages, wanting to see what could possibly happen to Louie next. <hl> Everything about the story was interesting and educational <hl> while still being extremely readable. I learned about flying a B24, and details of WWII that I had not learned before. I read details of the treatment of POWs that I had not known before.I must ponder why Louie survived when so many others didn't. What part of his upbringing and genetic makeup made him so resilient that he was able to withstand the punishment, thirst, starvation and deprivation that he did?Hillenbrand gives quite a bit of thought to this subject of why the Japanese treated the POWs so badly. There are many reasons to be considered. It has been obvious in years past that people put in power over others can become overwhelmed with the desire to prove themselves to their prisoners, turning into monsters that they themselves could hardly recognize. Something about the Japanese personality made these men fail to understand why the westerners behaved so differently from the Japanese. In many ways the Japanese were simply following orders and were afraid not to do what they were told.This would be an excellent book for students of history to read, and for reading groups to discuss.

Unbroken is a book to be read, and reread and discussed over and over again. Hillenbrand's extremely well researched and massively detailed book tells the story of Louie Zamperini. A man with an interesting personality to begin with, Louie survived ordeals that would have finished most people off. When it looks like tan incident is the worst thing that could happen to him there is a moment of.... But wait! That wasn't the worst of it and the story is off telling another terrible event. An Olympic runner in 1936 Louie ended up in the Army Air corp as a bombardier over the Pacific during WWII. When their plane crashed he and 2 other men were in a raft for more than a month. On land at last Louie was captured by the Japanese and held in work camps for the duration of the war. Louie's "bring it on" attitude caused his jailers to hate him even more and his punishment was unbelievable. After being freed Louie faced demons for many years until a chance encounter with Billy Graham helped him turn his life around. I found this book to be compelling, endlessly interesting, and fascinating. I could not stop turning the pages, wanting to see what could possibly happen to Louie next. <hl> Everything about the story was interesting and educational while still being extremely readable. <hl> I learned about flying a B24, and details of WWII that I had not learned before. I read details of the treatment of POWs that I had not known before. I must ponder why Louie survived when so many others didn't. What part of his upbringing and genetic makeup made him so resilient that he was able to withstand the punishment, thirst, starvation and deprivation that he did?Hillenbrand gives quite a bit of thought to this subject of why the Japanese treated the POWs so badly. There are many reasons to be considered. It has been obvious in years past that people put in power over others can become overwhelmed with the desire to prove themselves to their prisoners, turning into monsters that they themselves could hardly recognize. Something about the Japanese personality made these men fail to understand why the westerners behaved so differently from the Japanese. In many ways the Japanese were simply following orders and were afraid not to do what they were told. This would be an excellent book for students of history to read, and for reading groups to discuss.

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I recommend reading the book

question: How is book?, context: **SOME SPOILERS**I liked Twilight a lot. New Moon and Eclipse not so much, but I was looking forward to Breaking Dawn although the spoilers weren't promising. And really, what a disappointment!BD has many things I expected, such as Bella and Edward's wedding, her turning to vampire, Jacob's Imprinting, a new meeting / confrontation with the Volturi... But I couldn't enjoy them given the way the plot developed.The previous books had a different flow. BD it's very rushed, so you don't have time to recover from one shocked moment to the next. It feels really different.The story is told from two POVs - Bella's and Jacob's. This one is very interesting to see Edward and Bella's relationship from an external perspective.One thing happens that changes drastically the book: Bella's pregnancy. If you don't like or accept it, it's very difficult to enjoy BD: the pregnancy triggers a lot of behaviours and situations. I really wanted to like it, but I couldn't. It isn't consistent with the "vampires can't have children" we learn in previous books, and considering how it went, gross. Bella made a choice, was willing to sacrifice everything (her parents, her future children, her life), to be with Edward, and that was really touching - although a little disturbing, too. The baby "ruined" this feeling: it seems S. Meyer put it to have a (unnecessary) big happy sugary end.Before BD Bella was weak, passive, indecisive and too dependant of Edward. In BD, because of the baby, she is forced to mature, although I can't see her sufficiently adult to deal with it. She also becomes a vampire -strong at last!- but her power is very cheesy.Jacob also matures, something well shown in his POV. At first he continues obsessed with Bella, but he has more balanced thoughts and behaves much better than in Eclipse. What I hate is the resolution of his story, his Imprinting. Sick and creepy, one of the worst parts of the book.Edward continues much the same: unbelievably gorgeous (so tired of this...), and very protective and worried about Bella. The pregnancy hits him real bad, so bad he asks Jacob something disgusting, worse after knowing the whole Nessie thing. I know he was worried and hurting a lot, but there I lost all respect for him.At the end all the important characters have their HEA, but I wish it was done differently, in a way the message we got from the book wasn't so wrong: all is perfect with a husband and baby at 18 and don't worry about education, hobbies or life in general outside family.Even so, I recommend reading the book, perhaps because I don't like leaving series unfinished by a book, or because after all, we all have different opinions, and I'm sure some people will like it. But perhaps it would be better to borrow it from a friend or the library.

How is book?

Even so, I recommend reading the book , perhaps because I don't like leaving series unfinished by a book, or because after all, we all have different opinions, and I'm sure some people will like it.

**SOME SPOILERS**I liked Twilight a lot. New Moon and Eclipse not so much, but I was looking forward to Breaking Dawn although the spoilers weren't promising. And really, what a disappointment!BD has many things I expected, such as Bella and Edward's wedding, her turning to vampire, Jacob's Imprinting, a new meeting / confrontation with the Volturi... But I couldn't enjoy them given the way the plot developed.The previous books had a different flow. BD it's very rushed, so you don't have time to recover from one shocked moment to the next. It feels really different.The story is told from two POVs - Bella's and Jacob's. This one is very interesting to see Edward and Bella's relationship from an external perspective.One thing happens that changes drastically the book: Bella's pregnancy. If you don't like or accept it, it's very difficult to enjoy BD: the pregnancy triggers a lot of behaviours and situations. I really wanted to like it, but I couldn't. It isn't consistent with the "vampires can't have children" we learn in previous books, and considering how it went, gross. Bella made a choice, was willing to sacrifice everything (her parents, her future children, her life), to be with Edward, and that was really touching - although a little disturbing, too. The baby "ruined" this feeling: it seems S. Meyer put it to have a (unnecessary) big happy sugary end.Before BD Bella was weak, passive, indecisive and too dependant of Edward. In BD, because of the baby, she is forced to mature, although I can't see her sufficiently adult to deal with it. She also becomes a vampire -strong at last!- but her power is very cheesy.Jacob also matures, something well shown in his POV. At first he continues obsessed with Bella, but he has more balanced thoughts and behaves much better than in Eclipse. What I hate is the resolution of his story, his Imprinting. Sick and creepy, one of the worst parts of the book.Edward continues much the same: unbelievably gorgeous (so tired of this...), and very protective and worried about Bella. The pregnancy hits him real bad, so bad he asks Jacob something disgusting, worse after knowing the whole Nessie thing. I know he was worried and hurting a lot, but there I lost all respect for him.At the end all the important characters have their HEA, but I wish it was done differently, in a way the message we got from the book wasn't so wrong: all is perfect with a husband and baby at 18 and don't worry about education, hobbies or life in general outside family.Even so, I recommend reading the book, perhaps because I don't like leaving series unfinished by a book, or because after all, we all have different opinions, and I'm sure some people will like it. But perhaps it would be better to borrow it from a friend or the library.

Even so, <hl> I recommend reading the book <hl> , perhaps because I don't like leaving series unfinished by a book, or because after all, we all have different opinions, and I'm sure some people will like it.

**SOME SPOILERS**I liked Twilight a lot. New Moon and Eclipse not so much, but I was looking forward to Breaking Dawn although the spoilers weren't promising. And really, what a disappointment!BD has many things I expected, such as Bella and Edward's wedding, her turning to vampire, Jacob's Imprinting, a new meeting / confrontation with the Volturi... But I couldn't enjoy them given the way the plot developed.The previous books had a different flow. BD it's very rushed, so you don't have time to recover from one shocked moment to the next. It feels really different.The story is told from two POVs - Bella's and Jacob's. This one is very interesting to see Edward and Bella's relationship from an external perspective.One thing happens that changes drastically the book: Bella's pregnancy. If you don't like or accept it, it's very difficult to enjoy BD: the pregnancy triggers a lot of behaviours and situations. I really wanted to like it, but I couldn't. It isn't consistent with the "vampires can't have children" we learn in previous books, and considering how it went, gross. Bella made a choice, was willing to sacrifice everything (her parents, her future children, her life), to be with Edward, and that was really touching - although a little disturbing, too. The baby "ruined" this feeling: it seems S. Meyer put it to have a (unnecessary) big happy sugary end.Before BD Bella was weak, passive, indecisive and too dependant of Edward. In BD, because of the baby, she is forced to mature, although I can't see her sufficiently adult to deal with it. She also becomes a vampire -strong at last!- but her power is very cheesy.Jacob also matures, something well shown in his POV. At first he continues obsessed with Bella, but he has more balanced thoughts and behaves much better than in Eclipse. What I hate is the resolution of his story, his Imprinting. Sick and creepy, one of the worst parts of the book.Edward continues much the same: unbelievably gorgeous (so tired of this...), and very protective and worried about Bella. The pregnancy hits him real bad, so bad he asks Jacob something disgusting, worse after knowing the whole Nessie thing. I know he was worried and hurting a lot, but there I lost all respect for him.At the end all the important characters have their HEA, but I wish it was done differently, in a way the message we got from the book wasn't so wrong: all is perfect with a husband and baby at 18 and don't worry about education, hobbies or life in general outside family.Even so, <hl> I recommend reading the book <hl>, perhaps because I don't like leaving series unfinished by a book, or because after all, we all have different opinions, and I'm sure some people will like it. But perhaps it would be better to borrow it from a friend or the library.

**SOME SPOILERS**I liked Twilight a lot. New Moon and Eclipse not so much, but I was looking forward to Breaking Dawn although the spoilers weren't promising. And really, what a disappointment!BD has many things I expected, such as Bella and Edward's wedding, her turning to vampire, Jacob's Imprinting, a new meeting / confrontation with the Volturi... But I couldn't enjoy them given the way the plot developed. The previous books had a different flow. BD it's very rushed, so you don't have time to recover from one shocked moment to the next. It feels really different. The story is told from two POVs - Bella's and Jacob's. This one is very interesting to see Edward and Bella's relationship from an external perspective. One thing happens that changes drastically the book: Bella's pregnancy. If you don't like or accept it, it's very difficult to enjoy BD: the pregnancy triggers a lot of behaviours and situations. I really wanted to like it, but I couldn't. It isn't consistent with the "vampires can't have children" we learn in previous books, and considering how it went, gross. Bella made a choice, was willing to sacrifice everything (her parents, her future children, her life), to be with Edward, and that was really touching - although a little disturbing, too. The baby "ruined" this feeling: it seems S. Meyer put it to have a (unnecessary) big happy sugary end. Before BD Bella was weak, passive, indecisive and too dependant of Edward. In BD, because of the baby, she is forced to mature, although I can't see her sufficiently adult to deal with it. She also becomes a vampire -strong at last!- but her power is very cheesy. Jacob also matures, something well shown in his POV. At first he continues obsessed with Bella, but he has more balanced thoughts and behaves much better than in Eclipse. What I hate is the resolution of his story, his Imprinting. Sick and creepy, one of the worst parts of the book. Edward continues much the same: unbelievably gorgeous (so tired of this...), and very protective and worried about Bella. The pregnancy hits him real bad, so bad he asks Jacob something disgusting, worse after knowing the whole Nessie thing. I know he was worried and hurting a lot, but there I lost all respect for him. At the end all the important characters have their HEA, but I wish it was done differently, in a way the message we got from the book wasn't so wrong: all is perfect with a husband and baby at 18 and don't worry about education, hobbies or life in general outside family. <hl> Even so, I recommend reading the book , perhaps because I don't like leaving series unfinished by a book, or because after all, we all have different opinions, and I'm sure some people will like it. <hl> But perhaps it would be better to borrow it from a friend or the library.

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the criticisms that the author comes across as self serving are true

question: How is it the story?, context: The author who's just been through a messay divorce, embarks on her spiritual, international journey in search of...she's not sure. She just knows she wants to move, to be somewhere else.I had heard that the book was inspiring, which was true. I was unprepared for the fact it was also pretty funny. The author is able to turn a phrase, and I'd put her among the ranks of the funniest female writers, almost approaching Nora Rphron or a Fran Lebowitz.I do feel the criticisms that the author comes across as self serving are true. I wish the author had turned less of the focus on herself. Nevertheless, if you enjoy free form essay writing, basically a forgotten art, check this book out.Another excellent book of humorous essays is Race You To The Fountain of Youth, which had me rolling on the floor.Race You to the Fountain of Youth: I'm Not Dead Yet (But parts of me are going fast)"Eat, Pray, Love" is truly an interesting collection of essays and was fresh and different.

How is it the story?

I do feel the criticisms that the author comes across as self serving are true .

The author who's just been through a messay divorce, embarks on her spiritual, international journey in search of...she's not sure. She just knows she wants to move, to be somewhere else.I had heard that the book was inspiring, which was true. I was unprepared for the fact it was also pretty funny. The author is able to turn a phrase, and I'd put her among the ranks of the funniest female writers, almost approaching Nora Rphron or a Fran Lebowitz.I do feel the criticisms that the author comes across as self serving are true. I wish the author had turned less of the focus on herself. Nevertheless, if you enjoy free form essay writing, basically a forgotten art, check this book out.Another excellent book of humorous essays is Race You To The Fountain of Youth, which had me rolling on the floor.Race You to the Fountain of Youth: I'm Not Dead Yet (But parts of me are going fast)"Eat, Pray, Love" is truly an interesting collection of essays and was fresh and different.

I do feel <hl> the criticisms that the author comes across as self serving are true <hl> .

The author who's just been through a messay divorce, embarks on her spiritual, international journey in search of...she's not sure. She just knows she wants to move, to be somewhere else.I had heard that the book was inspiring, which was true. I was unprepared for the fact it was also pretty funny. The author is able to turn a phrase, and I'd put her among the ranks of the funniest female writers, almost approaching Nora Rphron or a Fran Lebowitz.I do feel <hl> the criticisms that the author comes across as self serving are true <hl>. I wish the author had turned less of the focus on herself. Nevertheless, if you enjoy free form essay writing, basically a forgotten art, check this book out.Another excellent book of humorous essays is Race You To The Fountain of Youth, which had me rolling on the floor.Race You to the Fountain of Youth: I'm Not Dead Yet (But parts of me are going fast)"Eat, Pray, Love" is truly an interesting collection of essays and was fresh and different.

The author who's just been through a messay divorce, embarks on her spiritual, international journey in search of...she's not sure. She just knows she wants to move, to be somewhere else. I had heard that the book was inspiring, which was true. I was unprepared for the fact it was also pretty funny. The author is able to turn a phrase, and I'd put her among the ranks of the funniest female writers, almost approaching Nora Rphron or a Fran Lebowitz. <hl> I do feel the criticisms that the author comes across as self serving are true . <hl> I wish the author had turned less of the focus on herself. Nevertheless, if you enjoy free form essay writing, basically a forgotten art, check this book out. Another excellent book of humorous essays is Race You To The Fountain of Youth, which had me rolling on the floor. Race You to the Fountain of Youth: I'm Not Dead Yet (But parts of me are going fast)"Eat, Pray, Love" is truly an interesting collection of essays and was fresh and different.

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The first two hundred or so

question: How many pages does the book have?, context: Humanity is almost obsolete on earth. The human body now serves as a "host" to unseen invaders from another life form. These invaders plan to take over and make the earth a more civilized place, and it won't be tainted by things like war, sexual perversity, hatred and other human complexities. "Wanderer" invades the body of Melanie Stryder. It should be simple enough. At first, the Wanderer will experience some withdrawal, where the former soul refuses to succumb and the invader experiences thoughts and memories that are not her own. But as Wanderer goes on with her life and career, she realizes that Melanie lives within her, tormenting her thoughts. The reason to the host's refusal to move on dawns on Wanderer: Melanie is looking out for two humans, one of whom is the love of her life. Things reach a head, and Wanderer can no longer distinguish between her thoughts and Melanie's, and soon their feelings for Jared are in synch as well. How will it all unfold?Stephenie Meyer once said that she was a better storyteller than she was a writer. I think I get what she means after reading this book. I bought this a year ago, began to read it, then put it down after about one hundred pages. Now I dust it off, open it to the dog-eared page, and carry on reading it. I didn't have to reread the first hundred pages, for it was not difficult to pick it up where I'd left it off. The first two hundred or so pages are extremely dull. It is nothing more than a series of flashbacks and Wanderer having an internal dialogue with Melanie. Things pick up after this rather tedious beginning. However, things drag on and on to a point where I almost throw the book to the nearest wall in more than one occasion. This book should have been at least two hundred pages shorter. The redundancy is extremely exhausting. Science fiction has never been my favorite genre. I cannot imagine green-colored men and aliens with six or seven eyes that are found in those books. (I do like paranormal fantasy though, which is why I enjoyed Meyer's Twilight series better.) However, this one is entertaining and at times compelling. If only it had been better written and edited. But oh well. I needed to know why this book was so popular (still in hardback and an NYT bestseller after over one year), and so that's out of the way. Read it if you must.

How many pages does the book have?

The first two hundred or so pages are extremely dull.

Humanity is almost obsolete on earth. The human body now serves as a "host" to unseen invaders from another life form. These invaders plan to take over and make the earth a more civilized place, and it won't be tainted by things like war, sexual perversity, hatred and other human complexities. "Wanderer" invades the body of Melanie Stryder. It should be simple enough. At first, the Wanderer will experience some withdrawal, where the former soul refuses to succumb and the invader experiences thoughts and memories that are not her own. But as Wanderer goes on with her life and career, she realizes that Melanie lives within her, tormenting her thoughts. The reason to the host's refusal to move on dawns on Wanderer: Melanie is looking out for two humans, one of whom is the love of her life. Things reach a head, and Wanderer can no longer distinguish between her thoughts and Melanie's, and soon their feelings for Jared are in synch as well. How will it all unfold?Stephenie Meyer once said that she was a better storyteller than she was a writer. I think I get what she means after reading this book. I bought this a year ago, began to read it, then put it down after about one hundred pages. Now I dust it off, open it to the dog-eared page, and carry on reading it. I didn't have to reread the first hundred pages, for it was not difficult to pick it up where I'd left it off. The first two hundred or so pages are extremely dull. It is nothing more than a series of flashbacks and Wanderer having an internal dialogue with Melanie. Things pick up after this rather tedious beginning. However, things drag on and on to a point where I almost throw the book to the nearest wall in more than one occasion. This book should have been at least two hundred pages shorter. The redundancy is extremely exhausting. Science fiction has never been my favorite genre. I cannot imagine green-colored men and aliens with six or seven eyes that are found in those books. (I do like paranormal fantasy though, which is why I enjoyed Meyer's Twilight series better.) However, this one is entertaining and at times compelling. If only it had been better written and edited. But oh well. I needed to know why this book was so popular (still in hardback and an NYT bestseller after over one year), and so that's out of the way. Read it if you must.

<hl> The first two hundred or so <hl> pages are extremely dull.

Humanity is almost obsolete on earth. The human body now serves as a "host" to unseen invaders from another life form. These invaders plan to take over and make the earth a more civilized place, and it won't be tainted by things like war, sexual perversity, hatred and other human complexities. "Wanderer" invades the body of Melanie Stryder. It should be simple enough. At first, the Wanderer will experience some withdrawal, where the former soul refuses to succumb and the invader experiences thoughts and memories that are not her own. But as Wanderer goes on with her life and career, she realizes that Melanie lives within her, tormenting her thoughts. The reason to the host's refusal to move on dawns on Wanderer: Melanie is looking out for two humans, one of whom is the love of her life. Things reach a head, and Wanderer can no longer distinguish between her thoughts and Melanie's, and soon their feelings for Jared are in synch as well. How will it all unfold?Stephenie Meyer once said that she was a better storyteller than she was a writer. I think I get what she means after reading this book. I bought this a year ago, began to read it, then put it down after about one hundred pages. Now I dust it off, open it to the dog-eared page, and carry on reading it. I didn't have to reread the first hundred pages, for it was not difficult to pick it up where I'd left it off. <hl> The first two hundred or so <hl> pages are extremely dull. It is nothing more than a series of flashbacks and Wanderer having an internal dialogue with Melanie. Things pick up after this rather tedious beginning. However, things drag on and on to a point where I almost throw the book to the nearest wall in more than one occasion. This book should have been at least two hundred pages shorter. The redundancy is extremely exhausting. Science fiction has never been my favorite genre. I cannot imagine green-colored men and aliens with six or seven eyes that are found in those books. (I do like paranormal fantasy though, which is why I enjoyed Meyer's Twilight series better.) However, this one is entertaining and at times compelling. If only it had been better written and edited. But oh well. I needed to know why this book was so popular (still in hardback and an NYT bestseller after over one year), and so that's out of the way. Read it if you must.

Humanity is almost obsolete on earth. The human body now serves as a "host" to unseen invaders from another life form. These invaders plan to take over and make the earth a more civilized place, and it won't be tainted by things like war, sexual perversity, hatred and other human complexities. "Wanderer" invades the body of Melanie Stryder. It should be simple enough. At first, the Wanderer will experience some withdrawal, where the former soul refuses to succumb and the invader experiences thoughts and memories that are not her own. But as Wanderer goes on with her life and career, she realizes that Melanie lives within her, tormenting her thoughts. The reason to the host's refusal to move on dawns on Wanderer: Melanie is looking out for two humans, one of whom is the love of her life. Things reach a head, and Wanderer can no longer distinguish between her thoughts and Melanie's, and soon their feelings for Jared are in synch as well. How will it all unfold?Stephenie Meyer once said that she was a better storyteller than she was a writer. I think I get what she means after reading this book. I bought this a year ago, began to read it, then put it down after about one hundred pages. Now I dust it off, open it to the dog-eared page, and carry on reading it. I didn't have to reread the first hundred pages, for it was not difficult to pick it up where I'd left it off. <hl> The first two hundred or so pages are extremely dull. <hl> It is nothing more than a series of flashbacks and Wanderer having an internal dialogue with Melanie. Things pick up after this rather tedious beginning. However, things drag on and on to a point where I almost throw the book to the nearest wall in more than one occasion. This book should have been at least two hundred pages shorter. The redundancy is extremely exhausting. Science fiction has never been my favorite genre. I cannot imagine green-colored men and aliens with six or seven eyes that are found in those books. (I do like paranormal fantasy though, which is why I enjoyed Meyer's Twilight series better.) However, this one is entertaining and at times compelling. If only it had been better written and edited. But oh well. I needed to know why this book was so popular (still in hardback and an NYT bestseller after over one year), and so that's out of the way. Read it if you must.

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This is a very good book

question: How is the book?, context: This is a very good book. It's a fast read, despite its mammoth size. Granted, it's no "It" by Stephen King, but it's a pretty big book at a whopping 498 pages. I think this book could have been a lot better if it had been about a hundred pages less. Here's my simple breakdown:PROS:The book reads fast, so each chapter seems to fly by. The relationships between the characters are real, the dialogue feels real, even the love seems real. Realism keeps a reader glued to the book & this book - despite its obvious vampire plot - is very realistic. It's also very well written. Stephanie Meyer doesn't say in ten sentences what she can say in five, and she doesn't say in five what she can say in one. She's succinct and an incredible writer. Most of the time. This makes for a quick and satisfying read, with all Bella & Edward's high highs and low lows feeling familiar and plausible.CONS:Too much repetition. In attempt to posit the awkward, clumsy, and so-not-a-supermodel Bella against the suave, uber-hunk vampire Edward, Stephanie Meyer goes too far. My head started to swim after awhile with all the repetition. It's like this: Bella sees Edward; he's so handsome and suave and she's such an awkward clutz! Things are awkward. Then Bella goes home & things with her dad are awkward. Then she goes to school, where, you guessed it, things are awkward. There's also too much focus on Edward's good looks. I found it to be clunky and expositional. Edward speaks from ruby red lips and his muscled arms and his chiseled chest, etc. etc. We get it: she's average at best and he's just the bee's knees. We get it.Also (and this didn't bother me too much but I feel I have to include it in the "cons" section), I thought that for a downtrodden, sullen, loner with low self-esteem Bella acted awfully rude and arrogant to the kids at her school who were only trying to be nice and befriend her. You can't get mad that you have no friends and no one understands you when you detach from everyone and isolate from those who want to be your friend and understand you. Don't get me wrong; I was in high school ten years ago. I remember what it's like to fall in love and be annoyed by everyone else's seemingly insignificant drama. And granted, once your life is at stake by hungry vampires prom dresses seem a little less important. But I'm from the school of thought that you get friends by being a friend. That doesn't always work, but it's better than the alternative. Bella is a likeable character. She's smart and loyal and for the most part, nice. But I found her, at times, to be just a little too self-absorbed, and just a little too holier-than-thou around her fellow Forks friends.I think the book could've been a lot better and a lot shorter if the Bella-awkward, Edward-gorgeous stuff was kept to a minimum. It almost seemed like Ms. Meyer was overexplaining everything to an audience she thought may be too young (or too stupid?) to get it on the first try. Perhaps these books are targeted toward a teen audience and maybe at 28 I'm not a good reviewer. I don't know. I'll leave that up to you. This is just my opinion. Overall, the book was good. I'd even go so far as to say that it was great. Now, it's on to New Moon.

How is the book?

This is a very good book .

This is a very good book. It's a fast read, despite its mammoth size. Granted, it's no "It" by Stephen King, but it's a pretty big book at a whopping 498 pages. I think this book could have been a lot better if it had been about a hundred pages less. Here's my simple breakdown:PROS:The book reads fast, so each chapter seems to fly by. The relationships between the characters are real, the dialogue feels real, even the love seems real. Realism keeps a reader glued to the book & this book - despite its obvious vampire plot - is very realistic. It's also very well written. Stephanie Meyer doesn't say in ten sentences what she can say in five, and she doesn't say in five what she can say in one. She's succinct and an incredible writer. Most of the time. This makes for a quick and satisfying read, with all Bella & Edward's high highs and low lows feeling familiar and plausible.CONS:Too much repetition. In attempt to posit the awkward, clumsy, and so-not-a-supermodel Bella against the suave, uber-hunk vampire Edward, Stephanie Meyer goes too far. My head started to swim after awhile with all the repetition. It's like this: Bella sees Edward; he's so handsome and suave and she's such an awkward clutz! Things are awkward. Then Bella goes home & things with her dad are awkward. Then she goes to school, where, you guessed it, things are awkward. There's also too much focus on Edward's good looks. I found it to be clunky and expositional. Edward speaks from ruby red lips and his muscled arms and his chiseled chest, etc. etc. We get it: she's average at best and he's just the bee's knees. We get it.Also (and this didn't bother me too much but I feel I have to include it in the "cons" section), I thought that for a downtrodden, sullen, loner with low self-esteem Bella acted awfully rude and arrogant to the kids at her school who were only trying to be nice and befriend her. You can't get mad that you have no friends and no one understands you when you detach from everyone and isolate from those who want to be your friend and understand you. Don't get me wrong; I was in high school ten years ago. I remember what it's like to fall in love and be annoyed by everyone else's seemingly insignificant drama. And granted, once your life is at stake by hungry vampires prom dresses seem a little less important. But I'm from the school of thought that you get friends by being a friend. That doesn't always work, but it's better than the alternative. Bella is a likeable character. She's smart and loyal and for the most part, nice. But I found her, at times, to be just a little too self-absorbed, and just a little too holier-than-thou around her fellow Forks friends.I think the book could've been a lot better and a lot shorter if the Bella-awkward, Edward-gorgeous stuff was kept to a minimum. It almost seemed like Ms. Meyer was overexplaining everything to an audience she thought may be too young (or too stupid?) to get it on the first try. Perhaps these books are targeted toward a teen audience and maybe at 28 I'm not a good reviewer. I don't know. I'll leave that up to you. This is just my opinion. Overall, the book was good. I'd even go so far as to say that it was great. Now, it's on to New Moon.

<hl> This is a very good book <hl> .

<hl> This is a very good book <hl>. It's a fast read, despite its mammoth size. Granted, it's no "It" by Stephen King, but it's a pretty big book at a whopping 498 pages. I think this book could have been a lot better if it had been about a hundred pages less. Here's my simple breakdown:PROS:The book reads fast, so each chapter seems to fly by. The relationships between the characters are real, the dialogue feels real, even the love seems real. Realism keeps a reader glued to the book & this book - despite its obvious vampire plot - is very realistic. It's also very well written. Stephanie Meyer doesn't say in ten sentences what she can say in five, and she doesn't say in five what she can say in one. She's succinct and an incredible writer. Most of the time. This makes for a quick and satisfying read, with all Bella & Edward's high highs and low lows feeling familiar and plausible.CONS:Too much repetition. In attempt to posit the awkward, clumsy, and so-not-a-supermodel Bella against the suave, uber-hunk vampire Edward, Stephanie Meyer goes too far. My head started to swim after awhile with all the repetition. It's like this: Bella sees Edward; he's so handsome and suave and she's such an awkward clutz! Things are awkward. Then Bella goes home & things with her dad are awkward. Then she goes to school, where, you guessed it, things are awkward. There's also too much focus on Edward's good looks. I found it to be clunky and expositional. Edward speaks from ruby red lips and his muscled arms and his chiseled chest, etc. etc. We get it: she's average at best and he's just the bee's knees. We get it.Also (and this didn't bother me too much but I feel I have to include it in the "cons" section), I thought that for a downtrodden, sullen, loner with low self-esteem Bella acted awfully rude and arrogant to the kids at her school who were only trying to be nice and befriend her. You can't get mad that you have no friends and no one understands you when you detach from everyone and isolate from those who want to be your friend and understand you. Don't get me wrong; I was in high school ten years ago. I remember what it's like to fall in love and be annoyed by everyone else's seemingly insignificant drama. And granted, once your life is at stake by hungry vampires prom dresses seem a little less important. But I'm from the school of thought that you get friends by being a friend. That doesn't always work, but it's better than the alternative. Bella is a likeable character. She's smart and loyal and for the most part, nice. But I found her, at times, to be just a little too self-absorbed, and just a little too holier-than-thou around her fellow Forks friends.I think the book could've been a lot better and a lot shorter if the Bella-awkward, Edward-gorgeous stuff was kept to a minimum. It almost seemed like Ms. Meyer was overexplaining everything to an audience she thought may be too young (or too stupid?) to get it on the first try. Perhaps these books are targeted toward a teen audience and maybe at 28 I'm not a good reviewer. I don't know. I'll leave that up to you. This is just my opinion. Overall, the book was good. I'd even go so far as to say that it was great. Now, it's on to New Moon.

<hl> This is a very good book . <hl> It's a fast read, despite its mammoth size. Granted, it's no "It" by Stephen King, but it's a pretty big book at a whopping 498 pages. I think this book could have been a lot better if it had been about a hundred pages less. Here's my simple breakdown:PROS: The book reads fast, so each chapter seems to fly by. The relationships between the characters are real, the dialogue feels real, even the love seems real. Realism keeps a reader glued to the book & this book - despite its obvious vampire plot - is very realistic. It's also very well written. Stephanie Meyer doesn't say in ten sentences what she can say in five, and she doesn't say in five what she can say in one. She's succinct and an incredible writer. Most of the time. This makes for a quick and satisfying read, with all Bella & Edward's high highs and low lows feeling familiar and plausible. CONS:Too much repetition. In attempt to posit the awkward, clumsy, and so-not-a-supermodel Bella against the suave, uber-hunk vampire Edward, Stephanie Meyer goes too far. My head started to swim after awhile with all the repetition. It's like this: Bella sees Edward; he's so handsome and suave and she's such an awkward clutz! Things are awkward. Then Bella goes home & things with her dad are awkward. Then she goes to school, where, you guessed it, things are awkward. There's also too much focus on Edward's good looks. I found it to be clunky and expositional. Edward speaks from ruby red lips and his muscled arms and his chiseled chest, etc. etc. We get it: she's average at best and he's just the bee's knees. We get it. Also (and this didn't bother me too much but I feel I have to include it in the "cons" section), I thought that for a downtrodden, sullen, loner with low self-esteem Bella acted awfully rude and arrogant to the kids at her school who were only trying to be nice and befriend her. You can't get mad that you have no friends and no one understands you when you detach from everyone and isolate from those who want to be your friend and understand you. Don't get me wrong; I was in high school ten years ago. I remember what it's like to fall in love and be annoyed by everyone else's seemingly insignificant drama. And granted, once your life is at stake by hungry vampires prom dresses seem a little less important. But I'm from the school of thought that you get friends by being a friend. That doesn't always work, but it's better than the alternative. Bella is a likeable character. She's smart and loyal and for the most part, nice. But I found her, at times, to be just a little too self-absorbed, and just a little too holier-than-thou around her fellow Forks friends. I think the book could've been a lot better and a lot shorter if the Bella-awkward, Edward-gorgeous stuff was kept to a minimum. It almost seemed like Ms. Meyer was overexplaining everything to an audience she thought may be too young (or too stupid?) to get it on the first try. Perhaps these books are targeted toward a teen audience and maybe at 28 I'm not a good reviewer. I don't know. I'll leave that up to you. This is just my opinion. Overall, the book was good. I'd even go so far as to say that it was great. Now, it's on to New Moon.

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Wool is about a future

question: How is write?, context: For some reason I really liked this book. Wool is about a future, hundreds of years from now where all of humanity lives underground in a bunker of sorts with just a few thousand people due to the surface of the planet being uninhabitable. Even though really very little happened, the author was able to create a sufficient mystery that I had to finish it to see how it played out. It is also an interesting idea about how mankind might survive, even if the planet is dead.

How is write?

Wool is about a future , hundreds of years from now where all of humanity lives underground in a bunker of sorts with just a few thousand people due to the surface of the planet being uninhabitable.

For some reason I really liked this book. Wool is about a future, hundreds of years from now where all of humanity lives underground in a bunker of sorts with just a few thousand people due to the surface of the planet being uninhabitable. Even though really very little happened, the author was able to create a sufficient mystery that I had to finish it to see how it played out. It is also an interesting idea about how mankind might survive, even if the planet is dead.

<hl> Wool is about a future <hl> , hundreds of years from now where all of humanity lives underground in a bunker of sorts with just a few thousand people due to the surface of the planet being uninhabitable.

For some reason I really liked this book. <hl> Wool is about a future <hl>, hundreds of years from now where all of humanity lives underground in a bunker of sorts with just a few thousand people due to the surface of the planet being uninhabitable. Even though really very little happened, the author was able to create a sufficient mystery that I had to finish it to see how it played out. It is also an interesting idea about how mankind might survive, even if the planet is dead.

For some reason I really liked this book. <hl> Wool is about a future , hundreds of years from now where all of humanity lives underground in a bunker of sorts with just a few thousand people due to the surface of the planet being uninhabitable. <hl> Even though really very little happened, the author was able to create a sufficient mystery that I had to finish it to see how it played out. It is also an interesting idea about how mankind might survive, even if the planet is dead.

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one of the truest books I've ever read. The passages that get a bit longish for some readers seemed eerily like my own life--descriptions of things found in bedrooms, of Bengali-American parties, of people's coping strategies of being first- or second-generation American. I found that I could relate to at least two of the characters, and knew a lot of the types of the other characters from people in my own life. I wish I'd written this book.I give a lot of credit to Lahiri for producing a work that is so emotionally authentic, universal, and resonant, while solving the problem of the guilt sometimes passed around in a family. Lahiri does so without putting any of the blame for anybody's existential or cultural unhappiness on any one character. Everybody is likeable and their situations and impulses are understandable. Ashoke and Ashima are not to blame for Gogol's name, since he picks it himself in a way and he has a problem with being distanced from it. Ashoke is not to blame for Ashima's estrangement from her family and country, because they were living poor in Calcutta and Ashima didn't find a better suitor. Just like in real life, there's often no better option in a situation, just a choice someone made a long time ago with the given inputs. No one

question: How was the book like?, context: As a South Asian-American I thought this book was authentic, one of the truest books I've ever read. The passages that get a bit longish for some readers seemed eerily like my own life--descriptions of things found in bedrooms, of Bengali-American parties, of people's coping strategies of being first- or second-generation American. I found that I could relate to at least two of the characters, and knew a lot of the types of the other characters from people in my own life. I wish I'd written this book.I give a lot of credit to Lahiri for producing a work that is so emotionally authentic, universal, and resonant, while solving the problem of the guilt sometimes passed around in a family. Lahiri does so without putting any of the blame for anybody's existential or cultural unhappiness on any one character. Everybody is likeable and their situations and impulses are understandable. Ashoke and Ashima are not to blame for Gogol's name, since he picks it himself in a way and he has a problem with being distanced from it. Ashoke is not to blame for Ashima's estrangement from her family and country, because they were living poor in Calcutta and Ashima didn't find a better suitor. Just like in real life, there's often no better option in a situation, just a choice someone made a long time ago with the given inputs. No one is a villain, she just tells it like it is.Also, Lahiri wrote a book about some pretty nice people that are accepting and turn out to be good for each other in the end. If I were writing the book I'd have a lot less of this because sometimes things don't always get patched up, but I'm glad Lahiri does it differently, since with bad Bengali neighbors or children who marry outside the group and cut off ties with their family or what have you, the novel would collapse under its own weight, since there's already death and estrangement to deal with.The Mira Nair movie was also right-on.

How was the book like?

As a South Asian-American I thought this book was authentic, one of the truest books I've ever read. The passages that get a bit longish for some readers seemed eerily like my own life--descriptions of things found in bedrooms, of Bengali-American parties, of people's coping strategies of being first- or second-generation American. I found that I could relate to at least two of the characters, and knew a lot of the types of the other characters from people in my own life. I wish I'd written this book.I give a lot of credit to Lahiri for producing a work that is so emotionally authentic, universal, and resonant, while solving the problem of the guilt sometimes passed around in a family. Lahiri does so without putting any of the blame for anybody's existential or cultural unhappiness on any one character. Everybody is likeable and their situations and impulses are understandable. Ashoke and Ashima are not to blame for Gogol's name, since he picks it himself in a way and he has a problem with being distanced from it. Ashoke is not to blame for Ashima's estrangement from her family and country, because they were living poor in Calcutta and Ashima didn't find a better suitor. Just like in real life, there's often no better option in a situation, just a choice someone made a long time ago with the given inputs. No one is a villain, she just tells it like it is.

As a South Asian-American I thought this book was authentic, one of the truest books I've ever read. The passages that get a bit longish for some readers seemed eerily like my own life--descriptions of things found in bedrooms, of Bengali-American parties, of people's coping strategies of being first- or second-generation American. I found that I could relate to at least two of the characters, and knew a lot of the types of the other characters from people in my own life. I wish I'd written this book.I give a lot of credit to Lahiri for producing a work that is so emotionally authentic, universal, and resonant, while solving the problem of the guilt sometimes passed around in a family. Lahiri does so without putting any of the blame for anybody's existential or cultural unhappiness on any one character. Everybody is likeable and their situations and impulses are understandable. Ashoke and Ashima are not to blame for Gogol's name, since he picks it himself in a way and he has a problem with being distanced from it. Ashoke is not to blame for Ashima's estrangement from her family and country, because they were living poor in Calcutta and Ashima didn't find a better suitor. Just like in real life, there's often no better option in a situation, just a choice someone made a long time ago with the given inputs. No one is a villain, she just tells it like it is.Also, Lahiri wrote a book about some pretty nice people that are accepting and turn out to be good for each other in the end. If I were writing the book I'd have a lot less of this because sometimes things don't always get patched up, but I'm glad Lahiri does it differently, since with bad Bengali neighbors or children who marry outside the group and cut off ties with their family or what have you, the novel would collapse under its own weight, since there's already death and estrangement to deal with.The Mira Nair movie was also right-on.

As a South Asian-American I thought this book was authentic, <hl> one of the truest books I've ever read. The passages that get a bit longish for some readers seemed eerily like my own life--descriptions of things found in bedrooms, of Bengali-American parties, of people's coping strategies of being first- or second-generation American. I found that I could relate to at least two of the characters, and knew a lot of the types of the other characters from people in my own life. I wish I'd written this book.I give a lot of credit to Lahiri for producing a work that is so emotionally authentic, universal, and resonant, while solving the problem of the guilt sometimes passed around in a family. Lahiri does so without putting any of the blame for anybody's existential or cultural unhappiness on any one character. Everybody is likeable and their situations and impulses are understandable. Ashoke and Ashima are not to blame for Gogol's name, since he picks it himself in a way and he has a problem with being distanced from it. Ashoke is not to blame for Ashima's estrangement from her family and country, because they were living poor in Calcutta and Ashima didn't find a better suitor. Just like in real life, there's often no better option in a situation, just a choice someone made a long time ago with the given inputs. No one <hl> is a villain, she just tells it like it is.

As a South Asian-American I thought this book was authentic, <hl> one of the truest books I've ever read. The passages that get a bit longish for some readers seemed eerily like my own life--descriptions of things found in bedrooms, of Bengali-American parties, of people's coping strategies of being first- or second-generation American. I found that I could relate to at least two of the characters, and knew a lot of the types of the other characters from people in my own life. I wish I'd written this book.I give a lot of credit to Lahiri for producing a work that is so emotionally authentic, universal, and resonant, while solving the problem of the guilt sometimes passed around in a family. Lahiri does so without putting any of the blame for anybody's existential or cultural unhappiness on any one character. Everybody is likeable and their situations and impulses are understandable. Ashoke and Ashima are not to blame for Gogol's name, since he picks it himself in a way and he has a problem with being distanced from it. Ashoke is not to blame for Ashima's estrangement from her family and country, because they were living poor in Calcutta and Ashima didn't find a better suitor. Just like in real life, there's often no better option in a situation, just a choice someone made a long time ago with the given inputs. No one <hl> is a villain, she just tells it like it is.Also, Lahiri wrote a book about some pretty nice people that are accepting and turn out to be good for each other in the end. If I were writing the book I'd have a lot less of this because sometimes things don't always get patched up, but I'm glad Lahiri does it differently, since with bad Bengali neighbors or children who marry outside the group and cut off ties with their family or what have you, the novel would collapse under its own weight, since there's already death and estrangement to deal with.The Mira Nair movie was also right-on.

<hl> As a South Asian-American I thought this book was authentic, one of the truest books I've ever read. The passages that get a bit longish for some readers seemed eerily like my own life--descriptions of things found in bedrooms, of Bengali-American parties, of people's coping strategies of being first- or second-generation American. I found that I could relate to at least two of the characters, and knew a lot of the types of the other characters from people in my own life. I wish I'd written this book.I give a lot of credit to Lahiri for producing a work that is so emotionally authentic, universal, and resonant, while solving the problem of the guilt sometimes passed around in a family. Lahiri does so without putting any of the blame for anybody's existential or cultural unhappiness on any one character. Everybody is likeable and their situations and impulses are understandable. Ashoke and Ashima are not to blame for Gogol's name, since he picks it himself in a way and he has a problem with being distanced from it. Ashoke is not to blame for Ashima's estrangement from her family and country, because they were living poor in Calcutta and Ashima didn't find a better suitor. Just like in real life, there's often no better option in a situation, just a choice someone made a long time ago with the given inputs. No one is a villain, she just tells it like it is. <hl> Also, Lahiri wrote a book about some pretty nice people that are accepting and turn out to be good for each other in the end. If I were writing the book I'd have a lot less of this because sometimes things don't always get patched up, but I'm glad Lahiri does it differently, since with bad Bengali neighbors or children who marry outside the group and cut off ties with their family or what have you, the novel would collapse under its own weight, since there's already death and estrangement to deal with. The Mira Nair movie was also right-on.

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mysteriously embedded into a settlement (The Glade) populated by other boys his own age

question: How is the mystery?, context: I first became aware of this series when I won an autographed copy of the first Infinity Ring book (WooHoo), which was written by James Dashner. Then, once I heard that The Maze Runner was to hit the big screen I was reminded that it was floundering somewhere in my to-read list. So, finally after much delay I brought it.When I first started reading it I was reminded of a book from my school days, Lord of the Flies. I was a tad concerned that it was going to be along the same lines because it was &#8217;required reading&#8217; at school rather than &#8217;my choice&#8217;, I wasn&#8217;t really keen on the thought (even though I can&#8217;t really remember the specifics of LOTF).But, I&#8217;m pleased to say that after the first few chapters I became captivated by the story and its characters. Thomas is our main guy, he&#8217;s sort of been mysteriously embedded into a settlement (The Glade) populated by other boys his own age. He has no memory of who he is or where he came, which he soon finds is common for all &#8217;greenies&#8217; that arrive in the Glade.The Glade is a sanctuary of sorts, which is at the centre of a huge maze that changes its shape every day. We follow Thomas as he works through the many struggles of adapting to his new life and learns about the ways of the Glade. He finds that every kid has a role, and every role is just as important as the next. Life in the Glade can be quite tough, but the Gladers have created a society that has rules and runs well.Every day, a team of Runners enter the maze to try to find a way back to the real world. But, the maze is full of hidden dangers and all runners must return to the Glade before the huge doors close at the end of each day. Anyone unlucky enough to be trapped in the maze overnight is in big trouble.Soon, the arrival of another mysterious &#8217;greenie&#8217; sets the wheels in motion for Thomas and the other Gladers to go for broke, and try and find the answers they all long for. Who are they? Where are they from? How do they escape? Who can they trust?There&#8217;ll be no more details on the plot from me. I&#8217;ll just say that this is an exciting book, so I suggest that you grab a copy and read it for yourself.My bottom line: This book has great mystery, action, and likable characters. I can honestly say that this is a series that I&#8217;m keen to keep reading. I&#8217;m looking forward to getting into the next book &#8230;. and the movie too.PS: I&#8217;d put this book and movie in the YA category rather than MG.Note: I don&#8217;t claim to be a pro-reviewer, I am a reader. My reviews are based on my personal thoughts around the story that the book is trying to tell. I try to focus on the story (which is the reason I read) rather than dissect the book and pass comment on typos, writing style or structure.

How is the mystery?

Thomas is our main guy, he&#8217;s sort of been mysteriously embedded into a settlement (The Glade) populated by other boys his own age .

I first became aware of this series when I won an autographed copy of the first Infinity Ring book (WooHoo), which was written by James Dashner. Then, once I heard that The Maze Runner was to hit the big screen I was reminded that it was floundering somewhere in my to-read list. So, finally after much delay I brought it.When I first started reading it I was reminded of a book from my school days, Lord of the Flies. I was a tad concerned that it was going to be along the same lines because it was &#8217;required reading&#8217; at school rather than &#8217;my choice&#8217;, I wasn&#8217;t really keen on the thought (even though I can&#8217;t really remember the specifics of LOTF).But, I&#8217;m pleased to say that after the first few chapters I became captivated by the story and its characters. Thomas is our main guy, he&#8217;s sort of been mysteriously embedded into a settlement (The Glade) populated by other boys his own age. He has no memory of who he is or where he came, which he soon finds is common for all &#8217;greenies&#8217; that arrive in the Glade.The Glade is a sanctuary of sorts, which is at the centre of a huge maze that changes its shape every day. We follow Thomas as he works through the many struggles of adapting to his new life and learns about the ways of the Glade. He finds that every kid has a role, and every role is just as important as the next. Life in the Glade can be quite tough, but the Gladers have created a society that has rules and runs well.Every day, a team of Runners enter the maze to try to find a way back to the real world. But, the maze is full of hidden dangers and all runners must return to the Glade before the huge doors close at the end of each day. Anyone unlucky enough to be trapped in the maze overnight is in big trouble.Soon, the arrival of another mysterious &#8217;greenie&#8217; sets the wheels in motion for Thomas and the other Gladers to go for broke, and try and find the answers they all long for. Who are they? Where are they from? How do they escape? Who can they trust?There&#8217;ll be no more details on the plot from me. I&#8217;ll just say that this is an exciting book, so I suggest that you grab a copy and read it for yourself.My bottom line: This book has great mystery, action, and likable characters. I can honestly say that this is a series that I&#8217;m keen to keep reading. I&#8217;m looking forward to getting into the next book &#8230;. and the movie too.PS: I&#8217;d put this book and movie in the YA category rather than MG.Note: I don&#8217;t claim to be a pro-reviewer, I am a reader. My reviews are based on my personal thoughts around the story that the book is trying to tell. I try to focus on the story (which is the reason I read) rather than dissect the book and pass comment on typos, writing style or structure.

Thomas is our main guy, he&#8217;s sort of been <hl> mysteriously embedded into a settlement (The Glade) populated by other boys his own age <hl> .

I first became aware of this series when I won an autographed copy of the first Infinity Ring book (WooHoo), which was written by James Dashner. Then, once I heard that The Maze Runner was to hit the big screen I was reminded that it was floundering somewhere in my to-read list. So, finally after much delay I brought it.When I first started reading it I was reminded of a book from my school days, Lord of the Flies. I was a tad concerned that it was going to be along the same lines because it was &#8217;required reading&#8217; at school rather than &#8217;my choice&#8217;, I wasn&#8217;t really keen on the thought (even though I can&#8217;t really remember the specifics of LOTF).But, I&#8217;m pleased to say that after the first few chapters I became captivated by the story and its characters. Thomas is our main guy, he&#8217;s sort of been <hl> mysteriously embedded into a settlement (The Glade) populated by other boys his own age <hl>. He has no memory of who he is or where he came, which he soon finds is common for all &#8217;greenies&#8217; that arrive in the Glade.The Glade is a sanctuary of sorts, which is at the centre of a huge maze that changes its shape every day. We follow Thomas as he works through the many struggles of adapting to his new life and learns about the ways of the Glade. He finds that every kid has a role, and every role is just as important as the next. Life in the Glade can be quite tough, but the Gladers have created a society that has rules and runs well.Every day, a team of Runners enter the maze to try to find a way back to the real world. But, the maze is full of hidden dangers and all runners must return to the Glade before the huge doors close at the end of each day. Anyone unlucky enough to be trapped in the maze overnight is in big trouble.Soon, the arrival of another mysterious &#8217;greenie&#8217; sets the wheels in motion for Thomas and the other Gladers to go for broke, and try and find the answers they all long for. Who are they? Where are they from? How do they escape? Who can they trust?There&#8217;ll be no more details on the plot from me. I&#8217;ll just say that this is an exciting book, so I suggest that you grab a copy and read it for yourself.My bottom line: This book has great mystery, action, and likable characters. I can honestly say that this is a series that I&#8217;m keen to keep reading. I&#8217;m looking forward to getting into the next book &#8230;. and the movie too.PS: I&#8217;d put this book and movie in the YA category rather than MG.Note: I don&#8217;t claim to be a pro-reviewer, I am a reader. My reviews are based on my personal thoughts around the story that the book is trying to tell. I try to focus on the story (which is the reason I read) rather than dissect the book and pass comment on typos, writing style or structure.

I first became aware of this series when I won an autographed copy of the first Infinity Ring book (WooHoo), which was written by James Dashner. Then, once I heard that The Maze Runner was to hit the big screen I was reminded that it was floundering somewhere in my to-read list. So, finally after much delay I brought it. When I first started reading it I was reminded of a book from my school days, Lord of the Flies. I was a tad concerned that it was going to be along the same lines because it was &#8217;required reading&#8217; at school rather than &#8217;my choice&#8217;, I wasn&#8217;t really keen on the thought (even though I can&#8217;t really remember the specifics of LOTF).But, I&#8217;m pleased to say that after the first few chapters I became captivated by the story and its characters. <hl> Thomas is our main guy, he&#8217;s sort of been mysteriously embedded into a settlement (The Glade) populated by other boys his own age . <hl> He has no memory of who he is or where he came, which he soon finds is common for all &#8217;greenies&#8217; that arrive in the Glade. The Glade is a sanctuary of sorts, which is at the centre of a huge maze that changes its shape every day. We follow Thomas as he works through the many struggles of adapting to his new life and learns about the ways of the Glade. He finds that every kid has a role, and every role is just as important as the next. Life in the Glade can be quite tough, but the Gladers have created a society that has rules and runs well. Every day, a team of Runners enter the maze to try to find a way back to the real world. But, the maze is full of hidden dangers and all runners must return to the Glade before the huge doors close at the end of each day. Anyone unlucky enough to be trapped in the maze overnight is in big trouble. Soon, the arrival of another mysterious &#8217;greenie&#8217; sets the wheels in motion for Thomas and the other Gladers to go for broke, and try and find the answers they all long for. Who are they? Where are they from? How do they escape? Who can they trust?There&#8217;ll be no more details on the plot from me. I&#8217;ll just say that this is an exciting book, so I suggest that you grab a copy and read it for yourself. My bottom line: This book has great mystery, action, and likable characters. I can honestly say that this is a series that I&#8217;m keen to keep reading. I&#8217;m looking forward to getting into the next book &#8230;. and the movie too. PS: I&#8217;d put this book and movie in the YA category rather than MG.Note: I don&#8217;t claim to be a pro-reviewer, I am a reader. My reviews are based on my personal thoughts around the story that the book is trying to tell. I try to focus on the story (which is the reason I read) rather than dissect the book and pass comment on typos, writing style or structure.

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beautiful story

question: How interesting is the back story?, context: 3.5 StarsIn the sequel to Delirium, Lena is stronger than ever before, and ready to start loving again.Lena has spent several months in the Wilds. Months learning how to grow stronger and how to survive. And now she is ready to walk among the "Zombies" once again. On a special mission, Lena has to keep tabs on a pro-Cure group that is fighting to have the Cure required starting at a younger age. This organization is not the only thing that catches Lena's eye, she also can't seem to stay away from the founder's son, Julian.Hm. I wanted to like this book. I wanted to love this book. But....I don't. Like Delirium, there isn't a lot of action but a lot happens. Lena grows into her own person and soon she is ready to infiltrate New York under a new guise. The story is told from the past and the present until the past meets up with the present. This allows the reader to watch Lena's transformation.I was disappointed that none of the characters from Delirium were present in this book, I really wanted to see Lena's reaction to them after she discovered the true meaning of love. The characters that we are introduced to are just as strong and interesting though. We first meet the ever strong Raven who really pushes Lena to be all that she can be-and more. Their interactions were interesting and endearing; I think Raven was my favorite secondary character in this book. She is so head strong but also so vulnerable with the most heart-wrenching story.Now.....I have to address something that I wish I could ignore. Julian. He is the poster child for the pro-Cure group Lena is trying to destroy from the inside. As fate would have it, they fall in love and their relationship starts to mirror that of Alex and Lena. Now because I know and love Alex I cannot accept the possibility of another boy who can hold a light to him. Because Alex and perfect. And the story seems to hint at a future love triangle which...I could definitely do without. So that's really all I have to say. It's upsetting to write about.The writing is akin to poetry. Oliver describes everything beautifully and romantically. Lena's first person point of view helps show her progression into a strong and independent woman who is taking the role of her first love.Pandemonium is not what I was expecting but Oliver never fails to create a beautiful story. I am curious to see how this will all end.

How interesting is the back story?

a beautiful story .

3.5 StarsIn the sequel to Delirium, Lena is stronger than ever before, and ready to start loving again.Lena has spent several months in the Wilds. Months learning how to grow stronger and how to survive. And now she is ready to walk among the "Zombies" once again. On a special mission, Lena has to keep tabs on a pro-Cure group that is fighting to have the Cure required starting at a younger age. This organization is not the only thing that catches Lena's eye, she also can't seem to stay away from the founder's son, Julian.Hm. I wanted to like this book. I wanted to love this book. But....I don't. Like Delirium, there isn't a lot of action but a lot happens. Lena grows into her own person and soon she is ready to infiltrate New York under a new guise. The story is told from the past and the present until the past meets up with the present. This allows the reader to watch Lena's transformation.I was disappointed that none of the characters from Delirium were present in this book, I really wanted to see Lena's reaction to them after she discovered the true meaning of love. The characters that we are introduced to are just as strong and interesting though. We first meet the ever strong Raven who really pushes Lena to be all that she can be-and more. Their interactions were interesting and endearing; I think Raven was my favorite secondary character in this book. She is so head strong but also so vulnerable with the most heart-wrenching story.Now.....I have to address something that I wish I could ignore. Julian. He is the poster child for the pro-Cure group Lena is trying to destroy from the inside. As fate would have it, they fall in love and their relationship starts to mirror that of Alex and Lena. Now because I know and love Alex I cannot accept the possibility of another boy who can hold a light to him. Because Alex and perfect. And the story seems to hint at a future love triangle which...I could definitely do without. So that's really all I have to say. It's upsetting to write about.The writing is akin to poetry. Oliver describes everything beautifully and romantically. Lena's first person point of view helps show her progression into a strong and independent woman who is taking the role of her first love.Pandemonium is not what I was expecting but Oliver never fails to create a beautiful story. I am curious to see how this will all end.

a <hl> beautiful story <hl> .

3.5 StarsIn the sequel to Delirium, Lena is stronger than ever before, and ready to start loving again.Lena has spent several months in the Wilds. Months learning how to grow stronger and how to survive. And now she is ready to walk among the "Zombies" once again. On a special mission, Lena has to keep tabs on a pro-Cure group that is fighting to have the Cure required starting at a younger age. This organization is not the only thing that catches Lena's eye, she also can't seem to stay away from the founder's son, Julian.Hm. I wanted to like this book. I wanted to love this book. But....I don't. Like Delirium, there isn't a lot of action but a lot happens. Lena grows into her own person and soon she is ready to infiltrate New York under a new guise. The story is told from the past and the present until the past meets up with the present. This allows the reader to watch Lena's transformation.I was disappointed that none of the characters from Delirium were present in this book, I really wanted to see Lena's reaction to them after she discovered the true meaning of love. The characters that we are introduced to are just as strong and interesting though. We first meet the ever strong Raven who really pushes Lena to be all that she can be-and more. Their interactions were interesting and endearing; I think Raven was my favorite secondary character in this book. She is so head strong but also so vulnerable with the most heart-wrenching story.Now.....I have to address something that I wish I could ignore. Julian. He is the poster child for the pro-Cure group Lena is trying to destroy from the inside. As fate would have it, they fall in love and their relationship starts to mirror that of Alex and Lena. Now because I know and love Alex I cannot accept the possibility of another boy who can hold a light to him. Because Alex and perfect. And the story seems to hint at a future love triangle which...I could definitely do without. So that's really all I have to say. It's upsetting to write about.The writing is akin to poetry. Oliver describes everything beautifully and romantically. Lena's first person point of view helps show her progression into a strong and independent woman who is taking the role of her first love.Pandemonium is not what I was expecting but Oliver never fails to create a <hl> beautiful story <hl>. I am curious to see how this will all end.

3.5 StarsIn the sequel to Delirium, Lena is stronger than ever before, and ready to start loving again. Lena has spent several months in the Wilds. Months learning how to grow stronger and how to survive. And now she is ready to walk among the "Zombies" once again. On a special mission, Lena has to keep tabs on a pro-Cure group that is fighting to have the Cure required starting at a younger age. This organization is not the only thing that catches Lena's eye, she also can't seem to stay away from the founder's son, Julian. Hm. I wanted to like this book. I wanted to love this book. But....I don't. Like Delirium, there isn't a lot of action but a lot happens. Lena grows into her own person and soon she is ready to infiltrate New York under a new guise. The story is told from the past and the present until the past meets up with the present. This allows the reader to watch Lena's transformation. I was disappointed that none of the characters from Delirium were present in this book, I really wanted to see Lena's reaction to them after she discovered the true meaning of love. The characters that we are introduced to are just as strong and interesting though. We first meet the ever strong Raven who really pushes Lena to be all that she can be-and more. Their interactions were interesting and endearing; I think Raven was my favorite secondary character in this book. She is so head strong but also so vulnerable with the most heart-wrenching story. Now.....I have to address something that I wish I could ignore. Julian. He is the poster child for the pro-Cure group Lena is trying to destroy from the inside. As fate would have it, they fall in love and their relationship starts to mirror that of Alex and Lena. Now because I know and love Alex I cannot accept the possibility of another boy who can hold a light to him. Because Alex and perfect. And the story seems to hint at a future love triangle which...I could definitely do without. So that's really all I have to say. It's upsetting to write about. The writing is akin to poetry. Oliver describes everything beautifully and romantically. Lena's first person point of view helps show her progression into a strong and independent woman who is taking the role of her first love. Pandemonium is not what I was expecting but Oliver never fails to create <hl> a beautiful story . <hl> I am curious to see how this will all end.

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A number of errors in the book which were a bit annoying

question: How is the story book?, context: Good price. Story wasn't bad. Male lead made you like him in the end. A number of errors in the book which were a bit annoying

How is the story book?

A number of errors in the book which were a bit annoying

Good price. Story wasn't bad. Male lead made you like him in the end. A number of errors in the book which were a bit annoying

<hl> A number of errors in the book which were a bit annoying <hl>

Good price. Story wasn't bad. Male lead made you like him in the end. <hl> A number of errors in the book which were a bit annoying <hl>

Good price. Story wasn't bad. Male lead made you like him in the end. <hl> A number of errors in the book which were a bit annoying <hl>

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The story is well written and engaging

question: How much of the talent of Christie is seen in her novels?, context: I just finished reading Wool Omnibus by Hugh Howey. The story is well written and engaging. The characters were well drawn and I liked getting to know them. As I became involved in the story, I felt the emotions of the characters and walked with them into elation, fear, despair and joy. This is one of the best books I have read for quite a while.

How much of the talent of Christie is seen in her novels?

The story is well written and engaging .

I just finished reading Wool Omnibus by Hugh Howey. The story is well written and engaging. The characters were well drawn and I liked getting to know them. As I became involved in the story, I felt the emotions of the characters and walked with them into elation, fear, despair and joy. This is one of the best books I have read for quite a while.

<hl> The story is well written and engaging <hl> .

I just finished reading Wool Omnibus by Hugh Howey. <hl> The story is well written and engaging <hl>. The characters were well drawn and I liked getting to know them. As I became involved in the story, I felt the emotions of the characters and walked with them into elation, fear, despair and joy. This is one of the best books I have read for quite a while.

I just finished reading Wool Omnibus by Hugh Howey. <hl> The story is well written and engaging . <hl> The characters were well drawn and I liked getting to know them. As I became involved in the story, I felt the emotions of the characters and walked with them into elation, fear, despair and joy. This is one of the best books I have read for quite a while.

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the ending is too fantastic and forced

question: How was that end?, context: The style as usual is very lucid. But the ending is too fantastic and forced. Everything seemed to have fitted in place for Harry Potter.

How was that end?

But the ending is too fantastic and forced .

The style as usual is very lucid. But the ending is too fantastic and forced. Everything seemed to have fitted in place for Harry Potter.

But <hl> the ending is too fantastic and forced <hl> .

The style as usual is very lucid. But <hl> the ending is too fantastic and forced <hl>. Everything seemed to have fitted in place for Harry Potter.

The style as usual is very lucid. <hl> But the ending is too fantastic and forced . <hl> Everything seemed to have fitted in place for Harry Potter.

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horrible

question: How does that youth write?, context: I know the writing is horrible, but I really don't care. I love this series! It's definitely one of my guilty pleasures in life, and I find myself having to re-read the series every couple of years.

How does that youth write?

I know the writing is horrible , but I really don't care.

I know the writing is horrible, but I really don't care. I love this series! It's definitely one of my guilty pleasures in life, and I find myself having to re-read the series every couple of years.

I know the writing is <hl> horrible <hl> , but I really don't care.

I know the writing is <hl> horrible <hl>, but I really don't care. I love this series! It's definitely one of my guilty pleasures in life, and I find myself having to re-read the series every couple of years.

<hl> I know the writing is horrible , but I really don't care. <hl> I love this series! It's definitely one of my guilty pleasures in life, and I find myself having to re-read the series every couple of years.

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This book is really for younger readers

question: How is the quality of the book?, context: This book is really for younger readers, but some of the messages for young girls is ridiculously old fashion. The book is too much about a girl with a crush.

How is the quality of the book?

This book is really for younger readers , but some of the messages for young girls is ridiculously old fashion.

This book is really for younger readers, but some of the messages for young girls is ridiculously old fashion. The book is too much about a girl with a crush.

<hl> This book is really for younger readers <hl> , but some of the messages for young girls is ridiculously old fashion.

<hl> This book is really for younger readers <hl>, but some of the messages for young girls is ridiculously old fashion. The book is too much about a girl with a crush.

<hl> This book is really for younger readers , but some of the messages for young girls is ridiculously old fashion. <hl> The book is too much about a girl with a crush.

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The writing style

question: Do you have any other children?, context: 1. Writing Style/Readability: The writing style is really simple, but this IS a book directed towards younger kids after all. Plus, it's a better style for an action novel as it doesn't belabor the point for 20 pages by describing every bead of sweat and sound in the forest. As for "readability" I COULD NOT PUT THIS BOOK DOWN.2. Plot: this is one of the things that made The Hunger Games really hit home for me. It was fast paced and action-packed and also "wonderfully predictable" in that when you really want something to happen, it does.3. Characters: All of them were pretty plain with not much going on underneath the surface, but not in a way that was annoying or unenjoyable. The heroine is full of nothing but, of course, moral fiber, her only "flaw" being that she has a fiery temper which is played to be endearing. She's also very humble of her abilities and totally oblivious to Peeta and Gale's affections for her (yet oh so observant on the battlefield) which is usually extremely annoying, but the other aspects of the novel made up for it.4. Overall Originality: It goes without saying (but I'll say it anyway) that nothing like this has been done before (and I don't mean in a broad sense about totalitarian government, blah blah). The author added a few futuristic elements to the story with the genetically engineered animals and all that, but not such an alarming amount that would distance the reader from the story.5. Value (was it thought provoking?): Didn't really produce any life changing epiphanies.6. Enjoyment: I loved this book and that is the reason I give it 5 stars. I value books more for how much I enjoyed them personally rather than for how well written or how thought provoking they were, although those are certainly key factors. Ultimately, though, it comes down to if I would want to read this book again or recommend it to friends, and in that aspect, this book is 100% in that category.Also...PG-13Violence in the book isn't graphic in description, but is in concept (teenagers killing each other without empathy and all that, but most video games are no better), but there's no mention of sex (as you'd think there'd be in such a brutal society). I'm glad there isn't, though because this is a book directed towards young teens and senseless sex is obnoxious in any book.The Bottom Line: You'll be missing out if you don't read this book! =]

Do you have any other children?

Writing Style/Readability: The writing style is really simple, but this IS a book directed towards younger kids after all.

1. Writing Style/Readability: The writing style is really simple, but this IS a book directed towards younger kids after all. Plus, it's a better style for an action novel as it doesn't belabor the point for 20 pages by describing every bead of sweat and sound in the forest. As for "readability" I COULD NOT PUT THIS BOOK DOWN.2. Plot: this is one of the things that made The Hunger Games really hit home for me. It was fast paced and action-packed and also "wonderfully predictable" in that when you really want something to happen, it does.3. Characters: All of them were pretty plain with not much going on underneath the surface, but not in a way that was annoying or unenjoyable. The heroine is full of nothing but, of course, moral fiber, her only "flaw" being that she has a fiery temper which is played to be endearing. She's also very humble of her abilities and totally oblivious to Peeta and Gale's affections for her (yet oh so observant on the battlefield) which is usually extremely annoying, but the other aspects of the novel made up for it.4. Overall Originality: It goes without saying (but I'll say it anyway) that nothing like this has been done before (and I don't mean in a broad sense about totalitarian government, blah blah). The author added a few futuristic elements to the story with the genetically engineered animals and all that, but not such an alarming amount that would distance the reader from the story.5. Value (was it thought provoking?): Didn't really produce any life changing epiphanies.6. Enjoyment: I loved this book and that is the reason I give it 5 stars. I value books more for how much I enjoyed them personally rather than for how well written or how thought provoking they were, although those are certainly key factors. Ultimately, though, it comes down to if I would want to read this book again or recommend it to friends, and in that aspect, this book is 100% in that category.Also...PG-13Violence in the book isn't graphic in description, but is in concept (teenagers killing each other without empathy and all that, but most video games are no better), but there's no mention of sex (as you'd think there'd be in such a brutal society). I'm glad there isn't, though because this is a book directed towards young teens and senseless sex is obnoxious in any book.The Bottom Line: You'll be missing out if you don't read this book! =]

Writing Style/Readability: <hl> The writing style <hl> is really simple, but this IS a book directed towards younger kids after all.

1. Writing Style/Readability: <hl> The writing style <hl> is really simple, but this IS a book directed towards younger kids after all. Plus, it's a better style for an action novel as it doesn't belabor the point for 20 pages by describing every bead of sweat and sound in the forest. As for "readability" I COULD NOT PUT THIS BOOK DOWN.2. Plot: this is one of the things that made The Hunger Games really hit home for me. It was fast paced and action-packed and also "wonderfully predictable" in that when you really want something to happen, it does.3. Characters: All of them were pretty plain with not much going on underneath the surface, but not in a way that was annoying or unenjoyable. The heroine is full of nothing but, of course, moral fiber, her only "flaw" being that she has a fiery temper which is played to be endearing. She's also very humble of her abilities and totally oblivious to Peeta and Gale's affections for her (yet oh so observant on the battlefield) which is usually extremely annoying, but the other aspects of the novel made up for it.4. Overall Originality: It goes without saying (but I'll say it anyway) that nothing like this has been done before (and I don't mean in a broad sense about totalitarian government, blah blah). The author added a few futuristic elements to the story with the genetically engineered animals and all that, but not such an alarming amount that would distance the reader from the story.5. Value (was it thought provoking?): Didn't really produce any life changing epiphanies.6. Enjoyment: I loved this book and that is the reason I give it 5 stars. I value books more for how much I enjoyed them personally rather than for how well written or how thought provoking they were, although those are certainly key factors. Ultimately, though, it comes down to if I would want to read this book again or recommend it to friends, and in that aspect, this book is 100% in that category.Also...PG-13Violence in the book isn't graphic in description, but is in concept (teenagers killing each other without empathy and all that, but most video games are no better), but there's no mention of sex (as you'd think there'd be in such a brutal society). I'm glad there isn't, though because this is a book directed towards young teens and senseless sex is obnoxious in any book.The Bottom Line: You'll be missing out if you don't read this book! =]

1. <hl> Writing Style/Readability: The writing style is really simple, but this IS a book directed towards younger kids after all. <hl> Plus, it's a better style for an action novel as it doesn't belabor the point for 20 pages by describing every bead of sweat and sound in the forest. As for "readability" I COULD NOT PUT THIS BOOK DOWN.2. Plot: this is one of the things that made The Hunger Games really hit home for me. It was fast paced and action-packed and also "wonderfully predictable" in that when you really want something to happen, it does.3. Characters: All of them were pretty plain with not much going on underneath the surface, but not in a way that was annoying or unenjoyable. The heroine is full of nothing but, of course, moral fiber, her only "flaw" being that she has a fiery temper which is played to be endearing. She's also very humble of her abilities and totally oblivious to Peeta and Gale's affections for her ( yet oh so observant on the battlefield) which is usually extremely annoying, but the other aspects of the novel made up for it.4. Overall Originality: It goes without saying (but I'll say it anyway) that nothing like this has been done before (and I don't mean in a broad sense about totalitarian government, blah blah). The author added a few futuristic elements to the story with the genetically engineered animals and all that, but not such an alarming amount that would distance the reader from the story.5. Value (was it thought provoking?): Didn't really produce any life changing epiphanies.6. Enjoyment: I loved this book and that is the reason I give it 5 stars. I value books more for how much I enjoyed them personally rather than for how well written or how thought provoking they were, although those are certainly key factors. Ultimately, though, it comes down to if I would want to read this book again or recommend it to friends, and in that aspect, this book is 100% in that category. Also...PG-13Violence in the book isn't graphic in description, but is in concept (teenagers killing each other without empathy and all that, but most video games are no better), but there's no mention of sex (as you'd think there'd be in such a brutal society). I'm glad there isn't, though because this is a book directed towards young teens and senseless sex is obnoxious in any book. The Bottom Line: You'll be missing out if you don't read this book! =]

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Wonderful. Wonderful

question: What is this voice that we can hear in the background?, context: I was just looking for something new to read, when a friend pressed this into my hands. I could not put it down. Wonderful. Wonderful. Can't believe this was her first novel! Those voices in each chapter were so clear, I know I know all these people!Don't miss it. A great gift for someone who loves a great story. Not an angry novel, but so honest and revealing and poignant.

What is this voice that we can hear in the background?

Wonderful. Wonderful .

I was just looking for something new to read, when a friend pressed this into my hands. I could not put it down. Wonderful. Wonderful. Can't believe this was her first novel! Those voices in each chapter were so clear, I know I know all these people!Don't miss it. A great gift for someone who loves a great story. Not an angry novel, but so honest and revealing and poignant.

<hl> Wonderful. Wonderful <hl> .

I was just looking for something new to read, when a friend pressed this into my hands. I could not put it down. <hl> Wonderful. Wonderful <hl>. Can't believe this was her first novel! Those voices in each chapter were so clear, I know I know all these people!Don't miss it. A great gift for someone who loves a great story. Not an angry novel, but so honest and revealing and poignant.

I was just looking for something new to read, when a friend pressed this into my hands. I could not put it down. <hl> Wonderful. Wonderful . <hl> Can't believe this was her first novel! Those voices in each chapter were so clear, I know I know all these people!Don't miss it. A great gift for someone who loves a great story. Not an angry novel, but so honest and revealing and poignant.

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"This story is about life. This story is about death

question: What is the most exciting part of the story?, context: This is the second book I have read by Colleen Hoover and I have already come to some sound conclusions.One. Be prepared to be shocked. It is always best going into her books with little knowledge of what is going to happen. The synopsis will give you an idea but you can be sure that there is always going to be plenty of twists and turns along the way.Two. Be prepared to laugh. She beautifully blends in laughter with real life subjects that aren't always laughable.Three. Be prepared to cry. We are not talking the tiny little tears, these are the healthy, giant, sobbing tears. You won't be upset that she has made you cry, strangely you will be silently thanking her as the tears are falling.Four. Be prepared to discover a new favorite author. I mean this in the most sincere way possible... Colleen Hoover, you rock!The irony is not lost me that I can't seem to find the words to express the emotions and feelings that I experienced while I was reading Slammed. Why is it ironic? Because this is a book about words. Words thrown together to express feelings through poetry... slam poetry. But really it is so much more than that. This is not your typical girl meets boy, girl and boy fall in love and the rest is history type of story. Yes there is a girl and a boy, yes they fall in love but that is not even the half of it."Life happens. S*** happens. And it happens a lot. To a lot of people."This story is about life. This story is about death. This story is about living. The good, the bad and the ugly of it all."Three days ago, I was devastated, bitter, and hopeless. Today I woke up feeling happy for the first time in months."Layken (Lake) is one of the strongest female characters I have ever read. She is strong, supportive, mature, stubborn, loyal... the list could go on and on. She finds herself torn from everything she knows in her life quite suddenly. Her father dies unexpectedly, her mother then moves her and her brother from Texas to Michigan. She doesn't want her new life but quickly she finds Will and everything changes."And what's a slam?" I ask."It's poetry." He smiles at me. "It's what I'm all about."Will is also one of the strongest male characters I have read. Every characteristic I have given to Lake can be given to Will. What he has done with his life in order to care for and support his younger brother is awe-inspiring. To be responsible for another life at such a young age shows courage. He never whines or moans about it. There is never the 'woe is me' or 'what has happened to my life' speeches. He is simply amazing.To be honest there is not a character that is not written well and rounded out beautifully. You will end up caring and loving each and every one of them and you will care about what happens to them. Lake's brother Kel and Will's brother Caulder are adorable. They are so funny and I laughed so many times... I will only say this. The dead snowman. Could not have laughed more. Then we have Lake's new best friend Eddie. I think she is fantastic and could not love her more than I do already. oooOOOooohhh Eddie's boyfriend Gavin. *sigh* He is so sweet and the love he has for Eddie is apparent.So, back to point number one about a Colleen Hoover book. You do not want to know too much about it before you start so this is all you are getting out of me. I do not want to be the person that ruins this beautiful story for anybody who will be reading it. And I truly hope that person who will be reading it will be you if you haven't already. This story will touch you and stay with you for a long time after you have completed it.Now for me I am off to start book two, Point of Retreat. I have only just found out that it is actually told from Will's POV and I am so excited I could burst."And if you've ever grown up with dreams in your head about life, and how one of these days you would pirate your own ship and have your own crew and that all of the mermaidswould loveonly you?Well, you would realize...Like I eventually realized...That all the good things about her?All the beautiful?It's not real.It's fake.So you keep your ocean,I'll take the Lake."ChristineRainy Day Reads

What is the most exciting part of the story?

"This story is about life. This story is about death .

This is the second book I have read by Colleen Hoover and I have already come to some sound conclusions.One. Be prepared to be shocked. It is always best going into her books with little knowledge of what is going to happen. The synopsis will give you an idea but you can be sure that there is always going to be plenty of twists and turns along the way.Two. Be prepared to laugh. She beautifully blends in laughter with real life subjects that aren't always laughable.Three. Be prepared to cry. We are not talking the tiny little tears, these are the healthy, giant, sobbing tears. You won't be upset that she has made you cry, strangely you will be silently thanking her as the tears are falling.Four. Be prepared to discover a new favorite author. I mean this in the most sincere way possible... Colleen Hoover, you rock!The irony is not lost me that I can't seem to find the words to express the emotions and feelings that I experienced while I was reading Slammed. Why is it ironic? Because this is a book about words. Words thrown together to express feelings through poetry... slam poetry. But really it is so much more than that. This is not your typical girl meets boy, girl and boy fall in love and the rest is history type of story. Yes there is a girl and a boy, yes they fall in love but that is not even the half of it."Life happens. S*** happens. And it happens a lot. To a lot of people."This story is about life. This story is about death. This story is about living. The good, the bad and the ugly of it all."Three days ago, I was devastated, bitter, and hopeless. Today I woke up feeling happy for the first time in months."Layken (Lake) is one of the strongest female characters I have ever read. She is strong, supportive, mature, stubborn, loyal... the list could go on and on. She finds herself torn from everything she knows in her life quite suddenly. Her father dies unexpectedly, her mother then moves her and her brother from Texas to Michigan. She doesn't want her new life but quickly she finds Will and everything changes."And what's a slam?" I ask."It's poetry." He smiles at me. "It's what I'm all about."Will is also one of the strongest male characters I have read. Every characteristic I have given to Lake can be given to Will. What he has done with his life in order to care for and support his younger brother is awe-inspiring. To be responsible for another life at such a young age shows courage. He never whines or moans about it. There is never the 'woe is me' or 'what has happened to my life' speeches. He is simply amazing.To be honest there is not a character that is not written well and rounded out beautifully. You will end up caring and loving each and every one of them and you will care about what happens to them. Lake's brother Kel and Will's brother Caulder are adorable. They are so funny and I laughed so many times... I will only say this. The dead snowman. Could not have laughed more. Then we have Lake's new best friend Eddie. I think she is fantastic and could not love her more than I do already. oooOOOooohhh Eddie's boyfriend Gavin. *sigh* He is so sweet and the love he has for Eddie is apparent.So, back to point number one about a Colleen Hoover book. You do not want to know too much about it before you start so this is all you are getting out of me. I do not want to be the person that ruins this beautiful story for anybody who will be reading it. And I truly hope that person who will be reading it will be you if you haven't already. This story will touch you and stay with you for a long time after you have completed it.Now for me I am off to start book two, Point of Retreat. I have only just found out that it is actually told from Will's POV and I am so excited I could burst."And if you've ever grown up with dreams in your head about life, and how one of these days you would pirate your own ship and have your own crew and that all of the mermaidswould loveonly you?Well, you would realize...Like I eventually realized...That all the good things about her?All the beautiful?It's not real.It's fake.So you keep your ocean,I'll take the Lake."ChristineRainy Day Reads

<hl> "This story is about life. This story is about death <hl> .

This is the second book I have read by Colleen Hoover and I have already come to some sound conclusions.One. Be prepared to be shocked. It is always best going into her books with little knowledge of what is going to happen. The synopsis will give you an idea but you can be sure that there is always going to be plenty of twists and turns along the way.Two. Be prepared to laugh. She beautifully blends in laughter with real life subjects that aren't always laughable.Three. Be prepared to cry. We are not talking the tiny little tears, these are the healthy, giant, sobbing tears. You won't be upset that she has made you cry, strangely you will be silently thanking her as the tears are falling.Four. Be prepared to discover a new favorite author. I mean this in the most sincere way possible... Colleen Hoover, you rock!The irony is not lost me that I can't seem to find the words to express the emotions and feelings that I experienced while I was reading Slammed. Why is it ironic? Because this is a book about words. Words thrown together to express feelings through poetry... slam poetry. But really it is so much more than that. This is not your typical girl meets boy, girl and boy fall in love and the rest is history type of story. Yes there is a girl and a boy, yes they fall in love but that is not even the half of it."Life happens. S*** happens. And it happens a lot. To a lot of people.<hl> "This story is about life. This story is about death <hl>. This story is about living. The good, the bad and the ugly of it all."Three days ago, I was devastated, bitter, and hopeless. Today I woke up feeling happy for the first time in months."Layken (Lake) is one of the strongest female characters I have ever read. She is strong, supportive, mature, stubborn, loyal... the list could go on and on. She finds herself torn from everything she knows in her life quite suddenly. Her father dies unexpectedly, her mother then moves her and her brother from Texas to Michigan. She doesn't want her new life but quickly she finds Will and everything changes."And what's a slam?" I ask."It's poetry." He smiles at me. "It's what I'm all about."Will is also one of the strongest male characters I have read. Every characteristic I have given to Lake can be given to Will. What he has done with his life in order to care for and support his younger brother is awe-inspiring. To be responsible for another life at such a young age shows courage. He never whines or moans about it. There is never the 'woe is me' or 'what has happened to my life' speeches. He is simply amazing.To be honest there is not a character that is not written well and rounded out beautifully. You will end up caring and loving each and every one of them and you will care about what happens to them. Lake's brother Kel and Will's brother Caulder are adorable. They are so funny and I laughed so many times... I will only say this. The dead snowman. Could not have laughed more. Then we have Lake's new best friend Eddie. I think she is fantastic and could not love her more than I do already. oooOOOooohhh Eddie's boyfriend Gavin. *sigh* He is so sweet and the love he has for Eddie is apparent.So, back to point number one about a Colleen Hoover book. You do not want to know too much about it before you start so this is all you are getting out of me. I do not want to be the person that ruins this beautiful story for anybody who will be reading it. And I truly hope that person who will be reading it will be you if you haven't already. This story will touch you and stay with you for a long time after you have completed it.Now for me I am off to start book two, Point of Retreat. I have only just found out that it is actually told from Will's POV and I am so excited I could burst."And if you've ever grown up with dreams in your head about life, and how one of these days you would pirate your own ship and have your own crew and that all of the mermaidswould loveonly you?Well, you would realize...Like I eventually realized...That all the good things about her?All the beautiful?It's not real.It's fake.So you keep your ocean,I'll take the Lake."ChristineRainy Day Reads

This is the second book I have read by Colleen Hoover and I have already come to some sound conclusions. One. Be prepared to be shocked. It is always best going into her books with little knowledge of what is going to happen. The synopsis will give you an idea but you can be sure that there is always going to be plenty of twists and turns along the way. Two. Be prepared to laugh. She beautifully blends in laughter with real life subjects that aren't always laughable. Three. Be prepared to cry. We are not talking the tiny little tears, these are the healthy, giant, sobbing tears. You won't be upset that she has made you cry, strangely you will be silently thanking her as the tears are falling. Four. Be prepared to discover a new favorite author. I mean this in the most sincere way possible... Colleen Hoover, you rock!The irony is not lost me that I can't seem to find the words to express the emotions and feelings that I experienced while I was reading Slammed. Why is it ironic? Because this is a book about words. Words thrown together to express feelings through poetry... slam poetry. But really it is so much more than that. This is not your typical girl meets boy, girl and boy fall in love and the rest is history type of story. Yes there is a girl and a boy, yes they fall in love but that is not even the half of it. "Life happens. S*** happens. And it happens a lot. To a lot of people. <hl> "This story is about life. This story is about death . <hl> This story is about living. The good, the bad and the ugly of it all. "Three days ago, I was devastated, bitter, and hopeless. Today I woke up feeling happy for the first time in months. "Layken (Lake) is one of the strongest female characters I have ever read. She is strong, supportive, mature, stubborn, loyal... the list could go on and on. She finds herself torn from everything she knows in her life quite suddenly. Her father dies unexpectedly, her mother then moves her and her brother from Texas to Michigan. She doesn't want her new life but quickly she finds Will and everything changes. "And what's a slam?" I ask. "It's poetry." He smiles at me. "It's what I'm all about. "Will is also one of the strongest male characters I have read. Every characteristic I have given to Lake can be given to Will. What he has done with his life in order to care for and support his younger brother is awe-inspiring. To be responsible for another life at such a young age shows courage. He never whines or moans about it. There is never the 'woe is me' or 'what has happened to my life' speeches. He is simply amazing. To be honest there is not a character that is not written well and rounded out beautifully. You will end up caring and loving each and every one of them and you will care about what happens to them. Lake's brother Kel and Will's brother Caulder are adorable. They are so funny and I laughed so many times... I will only say this. The dead snowman. Could not have laughed more. Then we have Lake's new best friend Eddie. I think she is fantastic and could not love her more than I do already. oooOOOooohhh Eddie's boyfriend Gavin. *sigh* He is so sweet and the love he has for Eddie is apparent. So, back to point number one about a Colleen Hoover book. You do not want to know too much about it before you start so this is all you are getting out of me. I do not want to be the person that ruins this beautiful story for anybody who will be reading it. And I truly hope that person who will be reading it will be you if you haven't already. This story will touch you and stay with you for a long time after you have completed it. Now for me I am off to start book two, Point of Retreat. I have only just found out that it is actually told from Will's POV and I am so excited I could burst. "And if you've ever grown up with dreams in your head about life, and how one of these days you would pirate your own ship and have your own crew and that all of the mermaidswould loveonly you?Well, you would realize...Like I eventually realized...That all the good things about her?All the beautiful?It's not real. It's fake. So you keep your ocean,I'll take the Lake."ChristineRainy Day Reads

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I give props to the author for making me actually like Evie even though she is all perky and pink and sparkly

question: What can you say about the book?, context: I think the author accomplished what she set out to do in this novel, which is why I leaned toward the possibility of giving it four stars. It's light and fun, adventurous and mysterious. Comparing it to more serious YA novels isn't fair. It's not meant to be deep I think, even when it comes to characterization. And speaking of characterization, I give props to the author for making me actually like Evie even though she is all perky and pink and sparkly--so totally *not* the kind of person I can relate to. Also, the take on paranormals was unique, and there were some clever twists in the story.That said, there were times the whole perky/pink/sparkly personality of Evie went overboard for me. There were too many oh-so-perfect moments, and of course the ever-present YA fiction insta-love (although I admit it was handled better than in a lot of YA books out there). And even though I didn't expect too much depth, I did find myself a little annoyed with the lack of emotion in certain places. Just ratcheting it up *a little* would have helped. Anyway, all in all, I ended up leaning more toward three stars.Still, I enjoyed the book. The writing was pretty good, and I'd recommend it as a sit-by-the-pool kind of read (something just for fun, in other words).

What can you say about the book?

And speaking of characterization, I give props to the author for making me actually like Evie even though she is all perky and pink and sparkly --so totally *not* the kind of person I can relate to.

I think the author accomplished what she set out to do in this novel, which is why I leaned toward the possibility of giving it four stars. It's light and fun, adventurous and mysterious. Comparing it to more serious YA novels isn't fair. It's not meant to be deep I think, even when it comes to characterization. And speaking of characterization, I give props to the author for making me actually like Evie even though she is all perky and pink and sparkly--so totally *not* the kind of person I can relate to. Also, the take on paranormals was unique, and there were some clever twists in the story.That said, there were times the whole perky/pink/sparkly personality of Evie went overboard for me. There were too many oh-so-perfect moments, and of course the ever-present YA fiction insta-love (although I admit it was handled better than in a lot of YA books out there). And even though I didn't expect too much depth, I did find myself a little annoyed with the lack of emotion in certain places. Just ratcheting it up *a little* would have helped. Anyway, all in all, I ended up leaning more toward three stars.Still, I enjoyed the book. The writing was pretty good, and I'd recommend it as a sit-by-the-pool kind of read (something just for fun, in other words).

And speaking of characterization, <hl> I give props to the author for making me actually like Evie even though she is all perky and pink and sparkly <hl> --so totally *not* the kind of person I can relate to.

I think the author accomplished what she set out to do in this novel, which is why I leaned toward the possibility of giving it four stars. It's light and fun, adventurous and mysterious. Comparing it to more serious YA novels isn't fair. It's not meant to be deep I think, even when it comes to characterization. And speaking of characterization, <hl> I give props to the author for making me actually like Evie even though she is all perky and pink and sparkly <hl>--so totally *not* the kind of person I can relate to. Also, the take on paranormals was unique, and there were some clever twists in the story.That said, there were times the whole perky/pink/sparkly personality of Evie went overboard for me. There were too many oh-so-perfect moments, and of course the ever-present YA fiction insta-love (although I admit it was handled better than in a lot of YA books out there). And even though I didn't expect too much depth, I did find myself a little annoyed with the lack of emotion in certain places. Just ratcheting it up *a little* would have helped. Anyway, all in all, I ended up leaning more toward three stars.Still, I enjoyed the book. The writing was pretty good, and I'd recommend it as a sit-by-the-pool kind of read (something just for fun, in other words).

I think the author accomplished what she set out to do in this novel, which is why I leaned toward the possibility of giving it four stars. It's light and fun, adventurous and mysterious. Comparing it to more serious YA novels isn't fair. It's not meant to be deep I think, even when it comes to characterization. <hl> And speaking of characterization, I give props to the author for making me actually like Evie even though she is all perky and pink and sparkly --so totally *not* the kind of person I can relate to. <hl> Also, the take on paranormals was unique, and there were some clever twists in the story. That said, there were times the whole perky/pink/sparkly personality of Evie went overboard for me. There were too many oh-so-perfect moments, and of course the ever-present YA fiction insta-love (although I admit it was handled better than in a lot of YA books out there). And even though I didn't expect too much depth, I did find myself a little annoyed with the lack of emotion in certain places. Just ratcheting it up *a little* would have helped. Anyway, all in all, I ended up leaning more toward three stars. Still, I enjoyed the book. The writing was pretty good, and I'd recommend it as a sit-by-the-pool kind of read (something just for fun, in other words).

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fine, but not great

question: How is the star?, context: I heard a lot of great things about this book but was ultimately disappointed. I started and stopped reading it about 6 times. Then I found out the movie was coming out so I forced myself to finish it. The first half was aweful. I didn't care for the characters, didn't care what happened to them or the plot, and found the whole thing self-indulgent. The second half was much better, but I didn't like how quickly the change happened. The twist wasn't unexpected, but I still found a lot of it unbelivable. The ending was very strange and unsatisfying. Overall, fine, but not great

How is the star?

Overall, fine, but not great

I heard a lot of great things about this book but was ultimately disappointed. I started and stopped reading it about 6 times. Then I found out the movie was coming out so I forced myself to finish it. The first half was aweful. I didn't care for the characters, didn't care what happened to them or the plot, and found the whole thing self-indulgent. The second half was much better, but I didn't like how quickly the change happened. The twist wasn't unexpected, but I still found a lot of it unbelivable. The ending was very strange and unsatisfying. Overall, fine, but not great

Overall, <hl> fine, but not great <hl>

I heard a lot of great things about this book but was ultimately disappointed. I started and stopped reading it about 6 times. Then I found out the movie was coming out so I forced myself to finish it. The first half was aweful. I didn't care for the characters, didn't care what happened to them or the plot, and found the whole thing self-indulgent. The second half was much better, but I didn't like how quickly the change happened. The twist wasn't unexpected, but I still found a lot of it unbelivable. The ending was very strange and unsatisfying. Overall, <hl> fine, but not great <hl>

I heard a lot of great things about this book but was ultimately disappointed. I started and stopped reading it about 6 times. Then I found out the movie was coming out so I forced myself to finish it. The first half was aweful. I didn't care for the characters, didn't care what happened to them or the plot, and found the whole thing self-indulgent. The second half was much better, but I didn't like how quickly the change happened. The twist wasn't unexpected, but I still found a lot of it unbelivable. The ending was very strange and unsatisfying. <hl> Overall, fine, but not great <hl>

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have read every book in this series and the last couple have left me a

question: How is it the book this one?, context: I really enjoyed this one. I have read every book in this series and the last couple have left me a little wanting but this one was really good. I loved the story line about Kevin. I liked that she explained Stephanie's dilemma about deciding between Joe and Ranger....which of course is still up in the air. As always Lula is da bomb!

How is it the book this one?

I have read every book in this series and the last couple have left me a little wanting but this one was really good.

I really enjoyed this one. I have read every book in this series and the last couple have left me a little wanting but this one was really good. I loved the story line about Kevin. I liked that she explained Stephanie's dilemma about deciding between Joe and Ranger....which of course is still up in the air. As always Lula is da bomb!

I <hl> have read every book in this series and the last couple have left me a <hl> little wanting but this one was really good.

I really enjoyed this one. I <hl> have read every book in this series and the last couple have left me a <hl> little wanting but this one was really good. I loved the story line about Kevin. I liked that she explained Stephanie's dilemma about deciding between Joe and Ranger....which of course is still up in the air. As always Lula is da bomb!

I really enjoyed this one. <hl> I have read every book in this series and the last couple have left me a little wanting but this one was really good. <hl> I loved the story line about Kevin. I liked that she explained Stephanie's dilemma about deciding between Joe and Ranger....which of course is still up in the air. As always Lula is da bomb!

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catcher

question: How many pages has the new pra?, context: "The catcher in the rye" is the story of some days in Holden Caulfied's life, as he tells it in the hospital where he was taken after his "meltdown". In his own words, "I'll just tell you about this madman stuff that happened to me around last Christmas just before I got pretty run-down and had to come out here and take it easy".The plot is quite simple, mainly what happens when a particularly sensitive teenager gets kicked out of school, and decides to travel alone a little bit instead of just telling his parents what happened. However, even if the main premise is common enough, the way it is delivered is what makes this book so special that it has become a classic. Salinger makes us get to know Holden, giving the reader interesting insights into his musings, likes and dislikes (yeah, generally mostly dislikes).You want some examples?. For instance, and regarding teachers, he says that "You can't stop a teacher when they want to do something. They just do it". Or when he starts to think about the things we say over and over again, without giving them any actual meaning: "I'm always saying `Glad to `ve met you` to somebody I'm not at all glad I met. If you want to stay alive, you have to say that stuff, though".Holden's views are interesting, and different readers will interpret them in diverse ways, specially if their age isn't the same. To teenagers, Holden reflects the highs and lows they have to deal with, and their struggle with the "phony world" of adults that sometimes seems so weird, so wrong. To adults, Holden is a part of themselves that they somehow lost with the years, the innocence and the shock before things they have grown accustomed to with time.There are quite a few symbols in this book, but you will able to understand it even if you don't know a thing about symbology (or aren't interested in it). Despite that, I'd like to share with you a specially important symbol, the catcher in the rye that gives this book its title. Holden wants to be the catcher in the rye when he grows up: "Anyway, I keep picturing all these little kids playing some game in this big field of rye and all. Thousands of little kids, and nobody's around--nobody big, I mean--except me. And I'm standing on the edge of some crazy cliff. What I have to do, I have to catch everybody if they start to go over the cliff--I mean if they're running and they don't look where they're going. I have to come out from somewhere and catch them. That's all I'd do all day. I'd just be the catcher in the rye and all. I know it's crazy, but that's the only thing I'd really like to be." . He doesn't know why, he just wants to come out from somewhere and catch little children before they fall from the cliff. In a way, that shows how much he wants to preserve their innocence, against a phony world that tries to corrupt them...I really liked this book, and I found it engaging and very easy to read. I'm not from USA, so I didn't have to read it as obligatory reading material for school, but I ended up reading it all the same mainly out of curiosity because many of my American friends recommended it to me. After reading "The catcher in the rye", I must say that they were right, and I would like to recommend this book to you, if you haven't read it yet. And if you are forced to read it for school, please JUST GIVE IT AN OPPORTUNITY. I know it is hateful having to read something merely because someone says so, but in this case that will work to your advantage... What can I say?. This book, unlike so many others, is really WORTH YOUR TIME.Belen Alcat

How many pages has the new pra?

"The catcher in the rye" is the story of some days in Holden Caulfied's life, as he tells it in the hospital where he was taken after his "meltdown".

"The catcher in the rye" is the story of some days in Holden Caulfied's life, as he tells it in the hospital where he was taken after his "meltdown". In his own words, "I'll just tell you about this madman stuff that happened to me around last Christmas just before I got pretty run-down and had to come out here and take it easy".The plot is quite simple, mainly what happens when a particularly sensitive teenager gets kicked out of school, and decides to travel alone a little bit instead of just telling his parents what happened. However, even if the main premise is common enough, the way it is delivered is what makes this book so special that it has become a classic. Salinger makes us get to know Holden, giving the reader interesting insights into his musings, likes and dislikes (yeah, generally mostly dislikes).You want some examples?. For instance, and regarding teachers, he says that "You can't stop a teacher when they want to do something. They just do it". Or when he starts to think about the things we say over and over again, without giving them any actual meaning: "I'm always saying `Glad to `ve met you` to somebody I'm not at all glad I met. If you want to stay alive, you have to say that stuff, though".Holden's views are interesting, and different readers will interpret them in diverse ways, specially if their age isn't the same. To teenagers, Holden reflects the highs and lows they have to deal with, and their struggle with the "phony world" of adults that sometimes seems so weird, so wrong. To adults, Holden is a part of themselves that they somehow lost with the years, the innocence and the shock before things they have grown accustomed to with time.There are quite a few symbols in this book, but you will able to understand it even if you don't know a thing about symbology (or aren't interested in it). Despite that, I'd like to share with you a specially important symbol, the catcher in the rye that gives this book its title. Holden wants to be the catcher in the rye when he grows up: "Anyway, I keep picturing all these little kids playing some game in this big field of rye and all. Thousands of little kids, and nobody's around--nobody big, I mean--except me. And I'm standing on the edge of some crazy cliff. What I have to do, I have to catch everybody if they start to go over the cliff--I mean if they're running and they don't look where they're going. I have to come out from somewhere and catch them. That's all I'd do all day. I'd just be the catcher in the rye and all. I know it's crazy, but that's the only thing I'd really like to be." . He doesn't know why, he just wants to come out from somewhere and catch little children before they fall from the cliff. In a way, that shows how much he wants to preserve their innocence, against a phony world that tries to corrupt them...I really liked this book, and I found it engaging and very easy to read. I'm not from USA, so I didn't have to read it as obligatory reading material for school, but I ended up reading it all the same mainly out of curiosity because many of my American friends recommended it to me. After reading "The catcher in the rye", I must say that they were right, and I would like to recommend this book to you, if you haven't read it yet. And if you are forced to read it for school, please JUST GIVE IT AN OPPORTUNITY. I know it is hateful having to read something merely because someone says so, but in this case that will work to your advantage... What can I say?. This book, unlike so many others, is really WORTH YOUR TIME.Belen Alcat

"The <hl> catcher <hl> in the rye" is the story of some days in Holden Caulfied's life, as he tells it in the hospital where he was taken after his "meltdown".

"The <hl> catcher <hl> in the rye" is the story of some days in Holden Caulfied's life, as he tells it in the hospital where he was taken after his "meltdown". In his own words, "I'll just tell you about this madman stuff that happened to me around last Christmas just before I got pretty run-down and had to come out here and take it easy".The plot is quite simple, mainly what happens when a particularly sensitive teenager gets kicked out of school, and decides to travel alone a little bit instead of just telling his parents what happened. However, even if the main premise is common enough, the way it is delivered is what makes this book so special that it has become a classic. Salinger makes us get to know Holden, giving the reader interesting insights into his musings, likes and dislikes (yeah, generally mostly dislikes).You want some examples?. For instance, and regarding teachers, he says that "You can't stop a teacher when they want to do something. They just do it". Or when he starts to think about the things we say over and over again, without giving them any actual meaning: "I'm always saying `Glad to `ve met you` to somebody I'm not at all glad I met. If you want to stay alive, you have to say that stuff, though".Holden's views are interesting, and different readers will interpret them in diverse ways, specially if their age isn't the same. To teenagers, Holden reflects the highs and lows they have to deal with, and their struggle with the "phony world" of adults that sometimes seems so weird, so wrong. To adults, Holden is a part of themselves that they somehow lost with the years, the innocence and the shock before things they have grown accustomed to with time.There are quite a few symbols in this book, but you will able to understand it even if you don't know a thing about symbology (or aren't interested in it). Despite that, I'd like to share with you a specially important symbol, the catcher in the rye that gives this book its title. Holden wants to be the catcher in the rye when he grows up: "Anyway, I keep picturing all these little kids playing some game in this big field of rye and all. Thousands of little kids, and nobody's around--nobody big, I mean--except me. And I'm standing on the edge of some crazy cliff. What I have to do, I have to catch everybody if they start to go over the cliff--I mean if they're running and they don't look where they're going. I have to come out from somewhere and catch them. That's all I'd do all day. I'd just be the catcher in the rye and all. I know it's crazy, but that's the only thing I'd really like to be." . He doesn't know why, he just wants to come out from somewhere and catch little children before they fall from the cliff. In a way, that shows how much he wants to preserve their innocence, against a phony world that tries to corrupt them...I really liked this book, and I found it engaging and very easy to read. I'm not from USA, so I didn't have to read it as obligatory reading material for school, but I ended up reading it all the same mainly out of curiosity because many of my American friends recommended it to me. After reading "The catcher in the rye", I must say that they were right, and I would like to recommend this book to you, if you haven't read it yet. And if you are forced to read it for school, please JUST GIVE IT AN OPPORTUNITY. I know it is hateful having to read something merely because someone says so, but in this case that will work to your advantage... What can I say?. This book, unlike so many others, is really WORTH YOUR TIME.Belen Alcat

<hl> "The catcher in the rye" is the story of some days in Holden Caulfied's life, as he tells it in the hospital where he was taken after his "meltdown". <hl> In his own words, "I'll just tell you about this madman stuff that happened to me around last Christmas just before I got pretty run-down and had to come out here and take it easy". The plot is quite simple, mainly what happens when a particularly sensitive teenager gets kicked out of school, and decides to travel alone a little bit instead of just telling his parents what happened. However, even if the main premise is common enough, the way it is delivered is what makes this book so special that it has become a classic. Salinger makes us get to know Holden, giving the reader interesting insights into his musings, likes and dislikes (yeah, generally mostly dislikes).You want some examples?. For instance, and regarding teachers, he says that "You can't stop a teacher when they want to do something. They just do it". Or when he starts to think about the things we say over and over again, without giving them any actual meaning: "I'm always saying `Glad to `ve met you` to somebody I'm not at all glad I met. If you want to stay alive, you have to say that stuff, though". Holden's views are interesting, and different readers will interpret them in diverse ways, specially if their age isn't the same. To teenagers, Holden reflects the highs and lows they have to deal with, and their struggle with the "phony world" of adults that sometimes seems so weird, so wrong. To adults, Holden is a part of themselves that they somehow lost with the years, the innocence and the shock before things they have grown accustomed to with time. There are quite a few symbols in this book, but you will able to understand it even if you don't know a thing about symbology (or aren't interested in it). Despite that, I'd like to share with you a specially important symbol, the catcher in the rye that gives this book its title. Holden wants to be the catcher in the rye when he grows up: "Anyway, I keep picturing all these little kids playing some game in this big field of rye and all. Thousands of little kids, and nobody's around--nobody big, I mean--except me. And I'm standing on the edge of some crazy cliff. What I have to do, I have to catch everybody if they start to go over the cliff--I mean if they're running and they don't look where they're going. I have to come out from somewhere and catch them. That's all I'd do all day. I'd just be the catcher in the rye and all. I know it's crazy, but that's the only thing I'd really like to be." . He doesn't know why, he just wants to come out from somewhere and catch little children before they fall from the cliff. In a way, that shows how much he wants to preserve their innocence, against a phony world that tries to corrupt them... I really liked this book, and I found it engaging and very easy to read. I'm not from USA, so I didn't have to read it as obligatory reading material for school, but I ended up reading it all the same mainly out of curiosity because many of my American friends recommended it to me. After reading "The catcher in the rye", I must say that they were right, and I would like to recommend this book to you, if you haven't read it yet. And if you are forced to read it for school, please JUST GIVE IT AN OPPORTUNITY. I know it is hateful having to read something merely because someone says so, but in this case that will work to your advantage... What can I say?. This book, unlike so many others, is really WORTH YOUR TIME.Belen Alcat

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The story line was really good

question: Do you have a good storyline to fight?, context: I will start out with the good. The story line was really good. I thouroughly enjoyed both Rule and Shaw. Both had reedeming qualities. I'm glad they found each other.Now for the bad and it's REALLY REALLY bad. I don't think I have ever read a book with so many errors. There was at least one on every other page and sometimes multiple on the same page. These range from use of the wrong word, an extra word in a sentence, missing punctuation, to massively long run on sentences.Some examples: gook = goodFailing instead of flailing&#34;Know what I you can do&#34;&#34;Said told me you've&#34;Even me a chance = given me a chance&#34;Always was the always&#34;&#34;But wait awaited me&#34; - I think this was supposed to be &#34;what awaited me&#34;&#34;With the sheer for of will alone&#34; = sheer force of willLast one I promise:&#34;On the days I worked I stayed on the Hill with Rule since his place was closer to the bar and he didn't mind coming to have a drink and waiting for me to get off so he could take me home he and Lou were like the best of friends now.&#34;PLEASE GET AN EDITOR ASAP. Any second set of eyes would have caught 85% of these errors.

Do you have a good storyline to fight?

The story line was really good .

I will start out with the good. The story line was really good. I thouroughly enjoyed both Rule and Shaw. Both had reedeming qualities. I'm glad they found each other.Now for the bad and it's REALLY REALLY bad. I don't think I have ever read a book with so many errors. There was at least one on every other page and sometimes multiple on the same page. These range from use of the wrong word, an extra word in a sentence, missing punctuation, to massively long run on sentences.Some examples: gook = goodFailing instead of flailing&#34;Know what I you can do&#34;&#34;Said told me you've&#34;Even me a chance = given me a chance&#34;Always was the always&#34;&#34;But wait awaited me&#34; - I think this was supposed to be &#34;what awaited me&#34;&#34;With the sheer for of will alone&#34; = sheer force of willLast one I promise:&#34;On the days I worked I stayed on the Hill with Rule since his place was closer to the bar and he didn't mind coming to have a drink and waiting for me to get off so he could take me home he and Lou were like the best of friends now.&#34;PLEASE GET AN EDITOR ASAP. Any second set of eyes would have caught 85% of these errors.

<hl> The story line was really good <hl> .

I will start out with the good. <hl> The story line was really good <hl>. I thouroughly enjoyed both Rule and Shaw. Both had reedeming qualities. I'm glad they found each other.Now for the bad and it's REALLY REALLY bad. I don't think I have ever read a book with so many errors. There was at least one on every other page and sometimes multiple on the same page. These range from use of the wrong word, an extra word in a sentence, missing punctuation, to massively long run on sentences.Some examples: gook = goodFailing instead of flailing&#34;Know what I you can do&#34;&#34;Said told me you've&#34;Even me a chance = given me a chance&#34;Always was the always&#34;&#34;But wait awaited me&#34; - I think this was supposed to be &#34;what awaited me&#34;&#34;With the sheer for of will alone&#34; = sheer force of willLast one I promise:&#34;On the days I worked I stayed on the Hill with Rule since his place was closer to the bar and he didn't mind coming to have a drink and waiting for me to get off so he could take me home he and Lou were like the best of friends now.&#34;PLEASE GET AN EDITOR ASAP. Any second set of eyes would have caught 85% of these errors.

I will start out with the good. <hl> The story line was really good . <hl> I thouroughly enjoyed both Rule and Shaw. Both had reedeming qualities. I'm glad they found each other. Now for the bad and it's REALLY REALLY bad. I don't think I have ever read a book with so many errors. There was at least one on every other page and sometimes multiple on the same page. These range from use of the wrong word, an extra word in a sentence, missing punctuation, to massively long run on sentences. Some examples: gook = goodFailing instead of flailing&#34;Know what I you can do&#34;&#34;Said told me you've&#34;Even me a chance = given me a chance&#34;Always was the always&#34;&#34;But wait awaited me&#34; - I think this was supposed to be &#34;what awaited me&#34;&#34;With the sheer for of will alone&#34; = sheer force of willLast one I promise:&#34;On the days I worked I stayed on the Hill with Rule since his place was closer to the bar and he didn't mind coming to have a drink and waiting for me to get off so he could take me home he and Lou were like the best of friends now.&#34;PLEASE GET AN EDITOR ASAP. Any second set of eyes would have caught 85% of these errors.

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It's just a shame that what the book had to offer was no surprise to me

question: What impact did the book have?, context: I enjoyed Money Secrets of the Amish. It's just a shame that what the book had to offer was no surprise to me. Being from Lancaster County, PA, I must admit that a lot of what the book had to offer was already common knowledge for me.These things include:Using couponsShopping at consignment shopsPurchasing meats and produce directly from the farmerShopping yard salesThe one idea I did really like was having a clothing/good swap with gal pals. I have heard of these before but would love to either be invited to one or organize one.The author does share some gems of knowledge, but none that I didn't already know.I really enjoyed the way the author gives assignments at the end each chapter. She also provides a lot of good resources such as blogs and other books to check out.All in all, I would have to admit that this book is valuable and a good read for anyone wanting to cut their expenses.Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the &lt;...> &lt;...> book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255 &lt;...> : "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

What impact did the book have?

It's just a shame that what the book had to offer was no surprise to me .

I enjoyed Money Secrets of the Amish. It's just a shame that what the book had to offer was no surprise to me. Being from Lancaster County, PA, I must admit that a lot of what the book had to offer was already common knowledge for me.These things include:Using couponsShopping at consignment shopsPurchasing meats and produce directly from the farmerShopping yard salesThe one idea I did really like was having a clothing/good swap with gal pals. I have heard of these before but would love to either be invited to one or organize one.The author does share some gems of knowledge, but none that I didn't already know.I really enjoyed the way the author gives assignments at the end each chapter. She also provides a lot of good resources such as blogs and other books to check out.All in all, I would have to admit that this book is valuable and a good read for anyone wanting to cut their expenses.Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the &lt;...> &lt;...> book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255 &lt;...> : "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

<hl> It's just a shame that what the book had to offer was no surprise to me <hl> .

I enjoyed Money Secrets of the Amish. <hl> It's just a shame that what the book had to offer was no surprise to me <hl>. Being from Lancaster County, PA, I must admit that a lot of what the book had to offer was already common knowledge for me.These things include:Using couponsShopping at consignment shopsPurchasing meats and produce directly from the farmerShopping yard salesThe one idea I did really like was having a clothing/good swap with gal pals. I have heard of these before but would love to either be invited to one or organize one.The author does share some gems of knowledge, but none that I didn't already know.I really enjoyed the way the author gives assignments at the end each chapter. She also provides a lot of good resources such as blogs and other books to check out.All in all, I would have to admit that this book is valuable and a good read for anyone wanting to cut their expenses.Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the &lt;...> &lt;...> book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255 &lt;...> : "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

I enjoyed Money Secrets of the Amish. <hl> It's just a shame that what the book had to offer was no surprise to me . <hl> Being from Lancaster County, PA, I must admit that a lot of what the book had to offer was already common knowledge for me. These things include:Using couponsShopping at consignment shopsPurchasing meats and produce directly from the farmerShopping yard salesThe one idea I did really like was having a clothing/good swap with gal pals. I have heard of these before but would love to either be invited to one or organize one. The author does share some gems of knowledge, but none that I didn't already know. I really enjoyed the way the author gives assignments at the end each chapter. She also provides a lot of good resources such as blogs and other books to check out. All in all, I would have to admit that this book is valuable and a good read for anyone wanting to cut their expenses. Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the &lt;...> &lt;...> book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255 &lt;...> : "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

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This story is awesome how it unfolds

question: Is it a good story line?, context: I didn't know what I was getting into with this book but I was drawn to it. This story is awesome how it unfolds. I will be reading more from this author!!!

Is it a good story line?

This story is awesome how it unfolds .

I didn't know what I was getting into with this book but I was drawn to it. This story is awesome how it unfolds. I will be reading more from this author!!!

<hl> This story is awesome how it unfolds <hl> .

I didn't know what I was getting into with this book but I was drawn to it. <hl> This story is awesome how it unfolds <hl>. I will be reading more from this author!!!

I didn't know what I was getting into with this book but I was drawn to it. <hl> This story is awesome how it unfolds . <hl> I will be reading more from this author!!!

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this story gets 4 stars is because of Cam. He was so sweet (I loved that he called her sweetheart) and the fact that he never pushed her except for her to trust him just made me love him more. The sunday morning breakfast! I think my favorite thing about this story is the progression of their relationship. I love that they started as friends , sort of, but then worked their way up to dating. Him constantly asking her out was a great part of this story. It would probably make any woman swoon! A couple of times he was a d-bag but honestly Avery deserved it! He has his own secret to tell and I wish we had learned more about him. This story would have been perfect if it had alternating POVs! Anyway its still good so I think you should give it a shot. While reading it I felt more content than I do now writing this review.

question: Is the book good about love?, context: This review is going to be hard, I loved Cam and his baking, turtle owning self. I did not love Avery, I didn't hate her or even dislike her but her actions just made it hard to love this book completely. She was a child, I get that something terrible happened to her at a young age and that probably messed her up. However, she refused to tell anyone about it even though we could tell they kinda knew. The ending was so sweet and towards the end I was getting super nervous because Cam still didn't know and I kept seeing that this was a series. My mind just kept going to the bad place where scary cliffhangers live. This is the place where characters die when they shouldn't and I was terrified! I also am not sure that the parental aspect was that believable. I am just not sure. The best friends Brit and Jacob were fun but I never really felt emotionally invested in their story. The only thing I keep thinking is thank goodness there was not a cliffhanger. Anyway the main reason this story gets 4 stars is because of Cam. He was so sweet (I loved that he called her sweetheart) and the fact that he never pushed her except for her to trust him just made me love him more. The sunday morning breakfast! I think my favorite thing about this story is the progression of their relationship. I love that they started as friends , sort of, but then worked their way up to dating. Him constantly asking her out was a great part of this story. It would probably make any woman swoon! A couple of times he was a d-bag but honestly Avery deserved it! He has his own secret to tell and I wish we had learned more about him. This story would have been perfect if it had alternating POVs! Anyway its still good so I think you should give it a shot. While reading it I felt more content than I do now writing this review.

Is the book good about love?

Anyway the main reason this story gets 4 stars is because of Cam. He was so sweet (I loved that he called her sweetheart) and the fact that he never pushed her except for her to trust him just made me love him more. The sunday morning breakfast! I think my favorite thing about this story is the progression of their relationship. I love that they started as friends , sort of, but then worked their way up to dating. Him constantly asking her out was a great part of this story. It would probably make any woman swoon! A couple of times he was a d-bag but honestly Avery deserved it! He has his own secret to tell and I wish we had learned more about him. This story would have been perfect if it had alternating POVs! Anyway its still good so I think you should give it a shot. While reading it I felt more content than I do now writing this review.

This review is going to be hard, I loved Cam and his baking, turtle owning self. I did not love Avery, I didn't hate her or even dislike her but her actions just made it hard to love this book completely. She was a child, I get that something terrible happened to her at a young age and that probably messed her up. However, she refused to tell anyone about it even though we could tell they kinda knew. The ending was so sweet and towards the end I was getting super nervous because Cam still didn't know and I kept seeing that this was a series. My mind just kept going to the bad place where scary cliffhangers live. This is the place where characters die when they shouldn't and I was terrified! I also am not sure that the parental aspect was that believable. I am just not sure. The best friends Brit and Jacob were fun but I never really felt emotionally invested in their story. The only thing I keep thinking is thank goodness there was not a cliffhanger. Anyway the main reason this story gets 4 stars is because of Cam. He was so sweet (I loved that he called her sweetheart) and the fact that he never pushed her except for her to trust him just made me love him more. The sunday morning breakfast! I think my favorite thing about this story is the progression of their relationship. I love that they started as friends , sort of, but then worked their way up to dating. Him constantly asking her out was a great part of this story. It would probably make any woman swoon! A couple of times he was a d-bag but honestly Avery deserved it! He has his own secret to tell and I wish we had learned more about him. This story would have been perfect if it had alternating POVs! Anyway its still good so I think you should give it a shot. While reading it I felt more content than I do now writing this review.

Anyway the main reason <hl> this story gets 4 stars is because of Cam. He was so sweet (I loved that he called her sweetheart) and the fact that he never pushed her except for her to trust him just made me love him more. The sunday morning breakfast! I think my favorite thing about this story is the progression of their relationship. I love that they started as friends , sort of, but then worked their way up to dating. Him constantly asking her out was a great part of this story. It would probably make any woman swoon! A couple of times he was a d-bag but honestly Avery deserved it! He has his own secret to tell and I wish we had learned more about him. This story would have been perfect if it had alternating POVs! Anyway its still good so I think you should give it a shot. While reading it I felt more content than I do now writing this review. <hl>

This review is going to be hard, I loved Cam and his baking, turtle owning self. I did not love Avery, I didn't hate her or even dislike her but her actions just made it hard to love this book completely. She was a child, I get that something terrible happened to her at a young age and that probably messed her up. However, she refused to tell anyone about it even though we could tell they kinda knew. The ending was so sweet and towards the end I was getting super nervous because Cam still didn't know and I kept seeing that this was a series. My mind just kept going to the bad place where scary cliffhangers live. This is the place where characters die when they shouldn't and I was terrified! I also am not sure that the parental aspect was that believable. I am just not sure. The best friends Brit and Jacob were fun but I never really felt emotionally invested in their story. The only thing I keep thinking is thank goodness there was not a cliffhanger. Anyway the main reason <hl> this story gets 4 stars is because of Cam. He was so sweet (I loved that he called her sweetheart) and the fact that he never pushed her except for her to trust him just made me love him more. The sunday morning breakfast! I think my favorite thing about this story is the progression of their relationship. I love that they started as friends , sort of, but then worked their way up to dating. Him constantly asking her out was a great part of this story. It would probably make any woman swoon! A couple of times he was a d-bag but honestly Avery deserved it! He has his own secret to tell and I wish we had learned more about him. This story would have been perfect if it had alternating POVs! Anyway its still good so I think you should give it a shot. While reading it I felt more content than I do now writing this review. <hl>

This review is going to be hard, I loved Cam and his baking, turtle owning self. I did not love Avery, I didn't hate her or even dislike her but her actions just made it hard to love this book completely. She was a child, I get that something terrible happened to her at a young age and that probably messed her up. However, she refused to tell anyone about it even though we could tell they kinda knew. The ending was so sweet and towards the end I was getting super nervous because Cam still didn't know and I kept seeing that this was a series. My mind just kept going to the bad place where scary cliffhangers live. This is the place where characters die when they shouldn't and I was terrified! I also am not sure that the parental aspect was that believable. I am just not sure. The best friends Brit and Jacob were fun but I never really felt emotionally invested in their story. The only thing I keep thinking is thank goodness there was not a cliffhanger. <hl> Anyway the main reason this story gets 4 stars is because of Cam. He was so sweet (I loved that he called her sweetheart) and the fact that he never pushed her except for her to trust him just made me love him more. The sunday morning breakfast! I think my favorite thing about this story is the progression of their relationship. I love that they started as friends , sort of, but then worked their way up to dating. Him constantly asking her out was a great part of this story. It would probably make any woman swoon! A couple of times he was a d-bag but honestly Avery deserved it! He has his own secret to tell and I wish we had learned more about him. This story would have been perfect if it had alternating POVs! Anyway its still good so I think you should give it a shot. While reading it I felt more content than I do now writing this review. <hl>

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I have to say that I really loved this book

question: Is this book about pain and suffering?, context: I have to say that I really loved this book - in fact I could not put it down! At one point I was sitting in my car in the school car park waiting to go in and pick up my son, and I was reading it on my kindle. I had tears streaming down my face (luckily I was wearing sunglasses) when I got to this really heart-wrenching scene. The story was both sad and beautiful and I will definitely be reading more of this author's books - now that I am hooked!

Is this book about pain and suffering?

I have to say that I really loved this book - in fact I could not put it down!

I have to say that I really loved this book - in fact I could not put it down! At one point I was sitting in my car in the school car park waiting to go in and pick up my son, and I was reading it on my kindle. I had tears streaming down my face (luckily I was wearing sunglasses) when I got to this really heart-wrenching scene. The story was both sad and beautiful and I will definitely be reading more of this author's books - now that I am hooked!

<hl> I have to say that I really loved this book <hl> - in fact I could not put it down!

<hl> I have to say that I really loved this book <hl> - in fact I could not put it down! At one point I was sitting in my car in the school car park waiting to go in and pick up my son, and I was reading it on my kindle. I had tears streaming down my face (luckily I was wearing sunglasses) when I got to this really heart-wrenching scene. The story was both sad and beautiful and I will definitely be reading more of this author's books - now that I am hooked!

<hl> I have to say that I really loved this book - in fact I could not put it down! <hl> At one point I was sitting in my car in the school car park waiting to go in and pick up my son, and I was reading it on my kindle. I had tears streaming down my face (luckily I was wearing sunglasses) when I got to this really heart-wrenching scene. The story was both sad and beautiful and I will definitely be reading more of this author's books - now that I am hooked!

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a book from this series but I think that works

question: How is the book?, context: I did things in the &#34;wrong&#34; order, I watched three seasons of the show before touching a book from this series but I think that works. They really do complement each other and of course, after reading a book or two I went back and indulged in a little Varys and Dany visually. I have now read all 5 books and am in awe of the way the whole saga and whole universe it inhabits hang together and have such depth and vibrancy. One should read the books emphatically as the TV shows cannot and do not explain all the nuances that you need to know to make sense of it all. In addition : the way the chapters focus on the players in turn works out really well, complements and again is better than the linear TV experience

How is the book?

I did things in the &#34;wrong&#34; order, I watched three seasons of the show before touching a book from this series but I think that works .

I did things in the &#34;wrong&#34; order, I watched three seasons of the show before touching a book from this series but I think that works. They really do complement each other and of course, after reading a book or two I went back and indulged in a little Varys and Dany visually. I have now read all 5 books and am in awe of the way the whole saga and whole universe it inhabits hang together and have such depth and vibrancy. One should read the books emphatically as the TV shows cannot and do not explain all the nuances that you need to know to make sense of it all. In addition : the way the chapters focus on the players in turn works out really well, complements and again is better than the linear TV experience

I did things in the &#34;wrong&#34; order, I watched three seasons of the show before touching <hl> a book from this series but I think that works <hl> .

I did things in the &#34;wrong&#34; order, I watched three seasons of the show before touching <hl> a book from this series but I think that works <hl>. They really do complement each other and of course, after reading a book or two I went back and indulged in a little Varys and Dany visually. I have now read all 5 books and am in awe of the way the whole saga and whole universe it inhabits hang together and have such depth and vibrancy. One should read the books emphatically as the TV shows cannot and do not explain all the nuances that you need to know to make sense of it all. In addition : the way the chapters focus on the players in turn works out really well, complements and again is better than the linear TV experience

<hl> I did things in the &#34;wrong&#34; order, I watched three seasons of the show before touching a book from this series but I think that works . <hl> They really do complement each other and of course, after reading a book or two I went back and indulged in a little Varys and Dany visually. I have now read all 5 books and am in awe of the way the whole saga and whole universe it inhabits hang together and have such depth and vibrancy. One should read the books emphatically as the TV shows cannot and do not explain all the nuances that you need to know to make sense of it all. In addition : the way the chapters focus on the players in turn works out really well, complements and again is better than the linear TV experience

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The writing is excellent

question: How is the write?, context: I love the whole Hunger Games series. One thing that I really appreciate is the fact that the author brings the action to completion before moving on to the next book in the series. The reader is not left in the middle of a scene. The writing is excellent and the characters are very well crafted. I love this book.

How is the write?

The writing is excellent and the characters are very well crafted.

I love the whole Hunger Games series. One thing that I really appreciate is the fact that the author brings the action to completion before moving on to the next book in the series. The reader is not left in the middle of a scene. The writing is excellent and the characters are very well crafted. I love this book.

<hl> The writing is excellent <hl> and the characters are very well crafted.

I love the whole Hunger Games series. One thing that I really appreciate is the fact that the author brings the action to completion before moving on to the next book in the series. The reader is not left in the middle of a scene. <hl> The writing is excellent <hl> and the characters are very well crafted. I love this book.

I love the whole Hunger Games series. One thing that I really appreciate is the fact that the author brings the action to completion before moving on to the next book in the series. The reader is not left in the middle of a scene. <hl> The writing is excellent and the characters are very well crafted. <hl> I love this book.

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She's not too happy about the move

question: How is heroine?, context: A few months ago I read and really enjoyed Half-Blood by Jennifer L. Armentrout. So when I came across Obsidian it was no question about reading this book. Obsidian is a 'don't want to put down' book. I was hooked from the first sentence.Katy moves to a small town in West Virginia during the summer before her senior year. She's not too happy about the move but she loves and supports her mom's decision. Katy is also a book blogger. I must admit I was a little nervous when I read about that. However Jennifer L Armentrout pretty much nailed the blogger aspect of it. To satisfy her mom's request of not becoming antisocial, she goes next door to meet the neighbors. What she doesn't expect is that the events that unfold after she knocks on their door will change her life forever.The characters in the book are great. I loved each and everyone of them. Katy is the main character. She's feisty, inquisitive and stands up for herself. Dee, Daemon's sister is delightful. She's the perfect best friend. Daemon is a jerk in the beginning. He's arrogant, overprotective, and drop dead gorgeous. Katy and Daemon have chemistry. White hot chemistry.The story line in this book is very fast paced. It's full of action, adventure and a little romance. There are secrets to uncover, enemies to out run and if all that's not bad enough they have to go tackle senior year. After I finished reading the last page I immediately wanted to read the next book in this series. Jennifer L. Armentrout knows how to write a story! I want to live in her head with all these fantastic characters. I have high hopes for the next book in this series.

How is heroine?

She's not too happy about the move but she loves and supports her mom's decision.

A few months ago I read and really enjoyed Half-Blood by Jennifer L. Armentrout. So when I came across Obsidian it was no question about reading this book. Obsidian is a 'don't want to put down' book. I was hooked from the first sentence.Katy moves to a small town in West Virginia during the summer before her senior year. She's not too happy about the move but she loves and supports her mom's decision. Katy is also a book blogger. I must admit I was a little nervous when I read about that. However Jennifer L Armentrout pretty much nailed the blogger aspect of it. To satisfy her mom's request of not becoming antisocial, she goes next door to meet the neighbors. What she doesn't expect is that the events that unfold after she knocks on their door will change her life forever.The characters in the book are great. I loved each and everyone of them. Katy is the main character. She's feisty, inquisitive and stands up for herself. Dee, Daemon's sister is delightful. She's the perfect best friend. Daemon is a jerk in the beginning. He's arrogant, overprotective, and drop dead gorgeous. Katy and Daemon have chemistry. White hot chemistry.The story line in this book is very fast paced. It's full of action, adventure and a little romance. There are secrets to uncover, enemies to out run and if all that's not bad enough they have to go tackle senior year. After I finished reading the last page I immediately wanted to read the next book in this series. Jennifer L. Armentrout knows how to write a story! I want to live in her head with all these fantastic characters. I have high hopes for the next book in this series.

<hl> She's not too happy about the move <hl> but she loves and supports her mom's decision.

A few months ago I read and really enjoyed Half-Blood by Jennifer L. Armentrout. So when I came across Obsidian it was no question about reading this book. Obsidian is a 'don't want to put down' book. I was hooked from the first sentence.Katy moves to a small town in West Virginia during the summer before her senior year. <hl> She's not too happy about the move <hl> but she loves and supports her mom's decision. Katy is also a book blogger. I must admit I was a little nervous when I read about that. However Jennifer L Armentrout pretty much nailed the blogger aspect of it. To satisfy her mom's request of not becoming antisocial, she goes next door to meet the neighbors. What she doesn't expect is that the events that unfold after she knocks on their door will change her life forever.The characters in the book are great. I loved each and everyone of them. Katy is the main character. She's feisty, inquisitive and stands up for herself. Dee, Daemon's sister is delightful. She's the perfect best friend. Daemon is a jerk in the beginning. He's arrogant, overprotective, and drop dead gorgeous. Katy and Daemon have chemistry. White hot chemistry.The story line in this book is very fast paced. It's full of action, adventure and a little romance. There are secrets to uncover, enemies to out run and if all that's not bad enough they have to go tackle senior year. After I finished reading the last page I immediately wanted to read the next book in this series. Jennifer L. Armentrout knows how to write a story! I want to live in her head with all these fantastic characters. I have high hopes for the next book in this series.

A few months ago I read and really enjoyed Half-Blood by Jennifer L. Armentrout. So when I came across Obsidian it was no question about reading this book. Obsidian is a 'don't want to put down' book. I was hooked from the first sentence. Katy moves to a small town in West Virginia during the summer before her senior year. <hl> She's not too happy about the move but she loves and supports her mom's decision. <hl> Katy is also a book blogger. I must admit I was a little nervous when I read about that. However Jennifer L Armentrout pretty much nailed the blogger aspect of it. To satisfy her mom's request of not becoming antisocial, she goes next door to meet the neighbors. What she doesn't expect is that the events that unfold after she knocks on their door will change her life forever. The characters in the book are great. I loved each and everyone of them. Katy is the main character. She's feisty, inquisitive and stands up for herself. Dee, Daemon's sister is delightful. She's the perfect best friend. Daemon is a jerk in the beginning. He's arrogant, overprotective, and drop dead gorgeous. Katy and Daemon have chemistry. White hot chemistry. The story line in this book is very fast paced. It's full of action, adventure and a little romance. There are secrets to uncover, enemies to out run and if all that's not bad enough they have to go tackle senior year. After I finished reading the last page I immediately wanted to read the next book in this series. Jennifer L. Armentrout knows how to write a story! I want to live in her head with all these fantastic characters. I have high hopes for the next book in this series.

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The main focus is clearly on mistreatment of woman in Sweden

question: What is the excitement level in the ending?, context: This book has a really nice pacing and generally a very good style for a mystery novel. There is perhaps too much emphasis on Swedish recent history (at least for those of us not familiar) and plenty of "message", but that rarely detracts from the story and the pacing of the story.The main focus is clearly on mistreatment of woman in Sweden; but, it is not preachy or anything. My chief issue with it is that it is really pretty gruesome in places. It is hard to put down for the story as it is very engaging, but some of the descriptions are really hard to read. I am not sure that much detail was needed.If you can get past that, the character development of one of the main two characters (Lisbeth) is really amazing - she is Autistic or Asbergers or something (although the author does not say that, the symptoms are well described). The character development of the other main character is not as well developed, but he is more than a cardboard character.The process of the story unfolding is very nicely done with paths colliding. The reader is no farther along than the characters, unlike many mysteries where you get extra clues they do not. This means that you get pulled along with them vs. being apart from them. This works very well in this story.I think it is a great read.

What is the excitement level in the ending?

The main focus is clearly on mistreatment of woman in Sweden ; but, it is not preachy or anything.

This book has a really nice pacing and generally a very good style for a mystery novel. There is perhaps too much emphasis on Swedish recent history (at least for those of us not familiar) and plenty of "message", but that rarely detracts from the story and the pacing of the story.The main focus is clearly on mistreatment of woman in Sweden; but, it is not preachy or anything. My chief issue with it is that it is really pretty gruesome in places. It is hard to put down for the story as it is very engaging, but some of the descriptions are really hard to read. I am not sure that much detail was needed.If you can get past that, the character development of one of the main two characters (Lisbeth) is really amazing - she is Autistic or Asbergers or something (although the author does not say that, the symptoms are well described). The character development of the other main character is not as well developed, but he is more than a cardboard character.The process of the story unfolding is very nicely done with paths colliding. The reader is no farther along than the characters, unlike many mysteries where you get extra clues they do not. This means that you get pulled along with them vs. being apart from them. This works very well in this story.I think it is a great read.

<hl> The main focus is clearly on mistreatment of woman in Sweden <hl> ; but, it is not preachy or anything.

This book has a really nice pacing and generally a very good style for a mystery novel. There is perhaps too much emphasis on Swedish recent history (at least for those of us not familiar) and plenty of "message", but that rarely detracts from the story and the pacing of the story.<hl> The main focus is clearly on mistreatment of woman in Sweden <hl>; but, it is not preachy or anything. My chief issue with it is that it is really pretty gruesome in places. It is hard to put down for the story as it is very engaging, but some of the descriptions are really hard to read. I am not sure that much detail was needed.If you can get past that, the character development of one of the main two characters (Lisbeth) is really amazing - she is Autistic or Asbergers or something (although the author does not say that, the symptoms are well described). The character development of the other main character is not as well developed, but he is more than a cardboard character.The process of the story unfolding is very nicely done with paths colliding. The reader is no farther along than the characters, unlike many mysteries where you get extra clues they do not. This means that you get pulled along with them vs. being apart from them. This works very well in this story.I think it is a great read.

This book has a really nice pacing and generally a very good style for a mystery novel. There is perhaps too much emphasis on Swedish recent history (at least for those of us not familiar) and plenty of "message", but that rarely detracts from the story and the pacing of the story. <hl> The main focus is clearly on mistreatment of woman in Sweden ; but, it is not preachy or anything. <hl> My chief issue with it is that it is really pretty gruesome in places. It is hard to put down for the story as it is very engaging, but some of the descriptions are really hard to read. I am not sure that much detail was needed. If you can get past that, the character development of one of the main two characters (Lisbeth) is really amazing - she is Autistic or Asbergers or something (although the author does not say that, the symptoms are well described). The character development of the other main character is not as well developed, but he is more than a cardboard character. The process of the story unfolding is very nicely done with paths colliding. The reader is no farther along than the characters, unlike many mysteries where you get extra clues they do not. This means that you get pulled along with them vs. being apart from them. This works very well in this story. I think it is a great read.

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Thank you Suzanne Collins for creating these stories that entertain but at the same time provoke important thoughts for teenagers and adults alike

question: How was the author?, context: I was afraid to finish this book because I had read about so many disappointed readers. I am really glad I got through it. I loved it and I think the ending is fitting after the horrors the characters live through. I also like the way Collins portrays the authorities of district 13 as being almost if not, just as bad as the Capitol government, just that they are trying to establish themselves as the authority, but in the end are playing with their people, and children, just as easily. This is not a fairy tale, it is not a happily ever after ending. It is a book to make us think closely about how horrible wars can really be, and to ask ourselves "Where do we stop"?, where do we draw the line with revenge? With the differences between Peeta and Gale's reactions to the wars, it also shows how these situations change and mark everyone in different ways. Excellent, excellent, excellent. Thank you Suzanne Collins for creating these stories that entertain but at the same time provoke important thoughts for teenagers and adults alike.

How was the author?

Thank you Suzanne Collins for creating these stories that entertain but at the same time provoke important thoughts for teenagers and adults alike .

I was afraid to finish this book because I had read about so many disappointed readers. I am really glad I got through it. I loved it and I think the ending is fitting after the horrors the characters live through. I also like the way Collins portrays the authorities of district 13 as being almost if not, just as bad as the Capitol government, just that they are trying to establish themselves as the authority, but in the end are playing with their people, and children, just as easily. This is not a fairy tale, it is not a happily ever after ending. It is a book to make us think closely about how horrible wars can really be, and to ask ourselves "Where do we stop"?, where do we draw the line with revenge? With the differences between Peeta and Gale's reactions to the wars, it also shows how these situations change and mark everyone in different ways. Excellent, excellent, excellent. Thank you Suzanne Collins for creating these stories that entertain but at the same time provoke important thoughts for teenagers and adults alike.

<hl> Thank you Suzanne Collins for creating these stories that entertain but at the same time provoke important thoughts for teenagers and adults alike <hl> .

I was afraid to finish this book because I had read about so many disappointed readers. I am really glad I got through it. I loved it and I think the ending is fitting after the horrors the characters live through. I also like the way Collins portrays the authorities of district 13 as being almost if not, just as bad as the Capitol government, just that they are trying to establish themselves as the authority, but in the end are playing with their people, and children, just as easily. This is not a fairy tale, it is not a happily ever after ending. It is a book to make us think closely about how horrible wars can really be, and to ask ourselves "Where do we stop"?, where do we draw the line with revenge? With the differences between Peeta and Gale's reactions to the wars, it also shows how these situations change and mark everyone in different ways. Excellent, excellent, excellent. <hl> Thank you Suzanne Collins for creating these stories that entertain but at the same time provoke important thoughts for teenagers and adults alike <hl>.

I was afraid to finish this book because I had read about so many disappointed readers. I am really glad I got through it. I loved it and I think the ending is fitting after the horrors the characters live through. I also like the way Collins portrays the authorities of district 13 as being almost if not, just as bad as the Capitol government, just that they are trying to establish themselves as the authority, but in the end are playing with their people, and children, just as easily. This is not a fairy tale, it is not a happily ever after ending. It is a book to make us think closely about how horrible wars can really be, and to ask ourselves "Where do we stop"?, where do we draw the line with revenge? With the differences between Peeta and Gale's reactions to the wars, it also shows how these situations change and mark everyone in different ways. Excellent, excellent, excellent. <hl> Thank you Suzanne Collins for creating these stories that entertain but at the same time provoke important thoughts for teenagers and adults alike . <hl>

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Jessica Sorensen

question: Who is author?, context: Ella and Micha... could two young people be more messed up yet compliment each other more perfectly? I think not.Jessica Sorensen has a rare talent when it comes to building sexual tension between characters, and The Secret of Ella and Micha (The Secret #1) perfectly exemplifies her ability. She hooks you at the beginning by creating characters you instantly adore. Then, she builds a world filled with dysfunction and reality that Ella and Micha must overcome... together.I actually downloaded this book a few weeks ago and popped it open when I needed to kill some time before an appointment. I found myself wanting to find out what happens to them and between them so I went home and finished reading it. Lucky for me, it is a quick, easy read because I have very little time (most of my books are 'read' via audiobooks on my commute to work).Go ahead and take a few minutes to fall in love with Ella and Micha AND Jessica Sorensen. You won't be disappointed.T.R. Graves, Author

Who is author?

Jessica Sorensen has a rare talent when it comes to building sexual tension between characters, and The Secret of Ella and Micha (The Secret #1) perfectly exemplifies her ability.

Ella and Micha... could two young people be more messed up yet compliment each other more perfectly? I think not.Jessica Sorensen has a rare talent when it comes to building sexual tension between characters, and The Secret of Ella and Micha (The Secret #1) perfectly exemplifies her ability. She hooks you at the beginning by creating characters you instantly adore. Then, she builds a world filled with dysfunction and reality that Ella and Micha must overcome... together.I actually downloaded this book a few weeks ago and popped it open when I needed to kill some time before an appointment. I found myself wanting to find out what happens to them and between them so I went home and finished reading it. Lucky for me, it is a quick, easy read because I have very little time (most of my books are 'read' via audiobooks on my commute to work).Go ahead and take a few minutes to fall in love with Ella and Micha AND Jessica Sorensen. You won't be disappointed.T.R. Graves, Author

<hl> Jessica Sorensen <hl> has a rare talent when it comes to building sexual tension between characters, and The Secret of Ella and Micha (The Secret #1) perfectly exemplifies her ability.

Ella and Micha... could two young people be more messed up yet compliment each other more perfectly? I think not.<hl> Jessica Sorensen <hl> has a rare talent when it comes to building sexual tension between characters, and The Secret of Ella and Micha (The Secret #1) perfectly exemplifies her ability. She hooks you at the beginning by creating characters you instantly adore. Then, she builds a world filled with dysfunction and reality that Ella and Micha must overcome... together.I actually downloaded this book a few weeks ago and popped it open when I needed to kill some time before an appointment. I found myself wanting to find out what happens to them and between them so I went home and finished reading it. Lucky for me, it is a quick, easy read because I have very little time (most of my books are 'read' via audiobooks on my commute to work).Go ahead and take a few minutes to fall in love with Ella and Micha AND Jessica Sorensen. You won't be disappointed.T.R. Graves, Author

Ella and Micha... could two young people be more messed up yet compliment each other more perfectly? I think not. <hl> Jessica Sorensen has a rare talent when it comes to building sexual tension between characters, and The Secret of Ella and Micha (The Secret #1) perfectly exemplifies her ability. <hl> She hooks you at the beginning by creating characters you instantly adore. Then, she builds a world filled with dysfunction and reality that Ella and Micha must overcome... together. I actually downloaded this book a few weeks ago and popped it open when I needed to kill some time before an appointment. I found myself wanting to find out what happens to them and between them so I went home and finished reading it. Lucky for me, it is a quick, easy read because I have very little time (most of my books are 'read' via audiobooks on my commute to work).Go ahead and take a few minutes to fall in love with Ella and Micha AND Jessica Sorensen. You won't be disappointed. T.R. Graves, Author

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Two stars is being generous

question: How is the story?, context: This book is so slow. I continued to read it by pure determination. It was a huge disappointment and I found myself skimming pages to get through the bordom. Two stars is being generous.

How is the story?

Two stars is being generous .

This book is so slow. I continued to read it by pure determination. It was a huge disappointment and I found myself skimming pages to get through the bordom. Two stars is being generous.

<hl> Two stars is being generous <hl> .

This book is so slow. I continued to read it by pure determination. It was a huge disappointment and I found myself skimming pages to get through the bordom. <hl> Two stars is being generous <hl>.

This book is so slow. I continued to read it by pure determination. It was a huge disappointment and I found myself skimming pages to get through the bordom. <hl> Two stars is being generous . <hl>

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books that delight with every page

question: How was the book?, context: Sometimes John Grisham gets it exactly right. The Racketeer joins the list ofA Time to Kill: A Novel,The Rainmaker, andThe Appealof lawyers' lawyer books that delight with every page.Meet Malcolm Bannister, age 43, African-American, and an inmate at a federal work camp in Frostburg Maryland. Five years ago, he was a lawyer in the town of Winchester Virginia, making somewhat of living along with two partners. Overzealous federal prosecutors indicted him for violating the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, otherwise known as RICO, and when the dust had settled Bannister found himself on the wrong end of a ten year sentence. That Bannister's "crimes" were essentially illusory is beside the point. A jury, under the gun of the so-called "shotgun charge" read to deadlocked panels, convicted him and his appeals have run their course. Malcolm is gonna finish out his time, and then return to a world without his profession, wife and kid.There are only two things for an inmate with the skills of Bannister to do-practice a little jailhouse law and scheme to get out.The opportunity for the second comes with the murder of a United States District Judge in Roanoke. Killing a federal judge is a very serious offense. In fact only four sitting federal judges have been killed in our nation's history-all within the last thirty years. I actually appeared before one of those judges Robert Vance of the Eleventh Circuit. A classmate of mine from law school was appointed to represent his assassin and I followed his trial and conviction closely. So when I say as a trial lawyer in the federal courts for thirty seven years that this book is incredibly authentic, I have a substantial basis for that opinion. Lawyers reading this book will recognize the cast of characters from lawyers, inmates, U.S. Marshals, FBI agents, judges and corrections officers. It is absolutely spot on.It is also incredibly imaginative. Grisham always tells a good story, but this one is quite special. Pick it up today.

How was the book?

Time to Kill: A Novel,The Rainmaker, andThe Appealof lawyers' lawyer books that delight with every page .Meet

Sometimes John Grisham gets it exactly right. The Racketeer joins the list ofA Time to Kill: A Novel,The Rainmaker, andThe Appealof lawyers' lawyer books that delight with every page.Meet Malcolm Bannister, age 43, African-American, and an inmate at a federal work camp in Frostburg Maryland. Five years ago, he was a lawyer in the town of Winchester Virginia, making somewhat of living along with two partners. Overzealous federal prosecutors indicted him for violating the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, otherwise known as RICO, and when the dust had settled Bannister found himself on the wrong end of a ten year sentence. That Bannister's "crimes" were essentially illusory is beside the point. A jury, under the gun of the so-called "shotgun charge" read to deadlocked panels, convicted him and his appeals have run their course. Malcolm is gonna finish out his time, and then return to a world without his profession, wife and kid.There are only two things for an inmate with the skills of Bannister to do-practice a little jailhouse law and scheme to get out.The opportunity for the second comes with the murder of a United States District Judge in Roanoke. Killing a federal judge is a very serious offense. In fact only four sitting federal judges have been killed in our nation's history-all within the last thirty years. I actually appeared before one of those judges Robert Vance of the Eleventh Circuit. A classmate of mine from law school was appointed to represent his assassin and I followed his trial and conviction closely. So when I say as a trial lawyer in the federal courts for thirty seven years that this book is incredibly authentic, I have a substantial basis for that opinion. Lawyers reading this book will recognize the cast of characters from lawyers, inmates, U.S. Marshals, FBI agents, judges and corrections officers. It is absolutely spot on.It is also incredibly imaginative. Grisham always tells a good story, but this one is quite special. Pick it up today.

Time to Kill: A Novel,The Rainmaker, andThe Appealof lawyers' lawyer <hl> books that delight with every page <hl> .Meet

Sometimes John Grisham gets it exactly right. The Racketeer joins the list ofA Time to Kill: A Novel,The Rainmaker, andThe Appealof lawyers' lawyer <hl> books that delight with every page <hl>.Meet Malcolm Bannister, age 43, African-American, and an inmate at a federal work camp in Frostburg Maryland. Five years ago, he was a lawyer in the town of Winchester Virginia, making somewhat of living along with two partners. Overzealous federal prosecutors indicted him for violating the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, otherwise known as RICO, and when the dust had settled Bannister found himself on the wrong end of a ten year sentence. That Bannister's "crimes" were essentially illusory is beside the point. A jury, under the gun of the so-called "shotgun charge" read to deadlocked panels, convicted him and his appeals have run their course. Malcolm is gonna finish out his time, and then return to a world without his profession, wife and kid.There are only two things for an inmate with the skills of Bannister to do-practice a little jailhouse law and scheme to get out.The opportunity for the second comes with the murder of a United States District Judge in Roanoke. Killing a federal judge is a very serious offense. In fact only four sitting federal judges have been killed in our nation's history-all within the last thirty years. I actually appeared before one of those judges Robert Vance of the Eleventh Circuit. A classmate of mine from law school was appointed to represent his assassin and I followed his trial and conviction closely. So when I say as a trial lawyer in the federal courts for thirty seven years that this book is incredibly authentic, I have a substantial basis for that opinion. Lawyers reading this book will recognize the cast of characters from lawyers, inmates, U.S. Marshals, FBI agents, judges and corrections officers. It is absolutely spot on.It is also incredibly imaginative. Grisham always tells a good story, but this one is quite special. Pick it up today.

Sometimes John Grisham gets it exactly right. The Racketeer joins the list ofA <hl> Time to Kill: A Novel,The Rainmaker, andThe Appealof lawyers' lawyer books that delight with every page .Meet <hl> Malcolm Bannister, age 43, African-American, and an inmate at a federal work camp in Frostburg Maryland. Five years ago, he was a lawyer in the town of Winchester Virginia, making somewhat of living along with two partners. Overzealous federal prosecutors indicted him for violating the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, otherwise known as RICO, and when the dust had settled Bannister found himself on the wrong end of a ten year sentence. That Bannister's "crimes" were essentially illusory is beside the point. A jury, under the gun of the so-called "shotgun charge" read to deadlocked panels, convicted him and his appeals have run their course. Malcolm is gonna finish out his time, and then return to a world without his profession, wife and kid. There are only two things for an inmate with the skills of Bannister to do-practice a little jailhouse law and scheme to get out. The opportunity for the second comes with the murder of a United States District Judge in Roanoke. Killing a federal judge is a very serious offense. In fact only four sitting federal judges have been killed in our nation's history-all within the last thirty years. I actually appeared before one of those judges Robert Vance of the Eleventh Circuit. A classmate of mine from law school was appointed to represent his assassin and I followed his trial and conviction closely. So when I say as a trial lawyer in the federal courts for thirty seven years that this book is incredibly authentic, I have a substantial basis for that opinion. Lawyers reading this book will recognize the cast of characters from lawyers, inmates, U.S. Marshals, FBI agents, judges and corrections officers. It is absolutely spot on. It is also incredibly imaginative. Grisham always tells a good story, but this one is quite special. Pick it up today.

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