What an excellent book. An amazing author. An intriguing voice. Upon reading the last page, I wanted to start it all over again!
This book tells the sad tale of a man and his son who are trying to survive in a post-apocalyptic landscape. They begin their journey in the north and are traveling the road to the south. They face starvation, illness, harsh elements, and even cannibals. There's never a point where you suspect what might happen next, and imagining an ending to such a sad tale is nearly impossible.
While this is a hopeless story, it's an enchanting one that makes you think. McCarthy is truly a genius.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
The Hunger Game series is over, and I am... well I'm sad I suppose. It was another awesome book. The series is by far one of my favorite book series ever. And by no means am I ready to be out of the lives of Katniss, Peeta, and Gale. But that is the way books go, do they not? I do plan on revisiting them. (BTW, wee bit of a spoiler below if you haven't read any of the series yet!)
So at this point you know that Katniss and Peeta are both District 12 Victors from the Hunger Games(unprecedented!). And you know that the Capital hates Katniss with a capital H. And that Peeta was never found after their 2nd bout in the Hunger Games. Now we find ourselves in District 13; you know, the district that was supposedly decimated like 75 some odd years ago and the trigger that caused the Hunger Games in the first place. Katniss is not well, District 12 is destroyed, and Peeta is a prisoner of war. Throughout the story we witness the emotional struggles and the impact of war. Collins yet again creates an exciting, morose, and violent world that I will gladly journey to again and again.
If you haven't read the Hunger Games series, I highly suggest you run to your nearest library or book store and get it! No matter your your usual genre preference, age, or gender, (well maybe your gender..? It has a wee little bit o' teen angsty romance action.) you will surely enjoy these books!
So at this point you know that Katniss and Peeta are both District 12 Victors from the Hunger Games(unprecedented!). And you know that the Capital hates Katniss with a capital H. And that Peeta was never found after their 2nd bout in the Hunger Games. Now we find ourselves in District 13; you know, the district that was supposedly decimated like 75 some odd years ago and the trigger that caused the Hunger Games in the first place. Katniss is not well, District 12 is destroyed, and Peeta is a prisoner of war. Throughout the story we witness the emotional struggles and the impact of war. Collins yet again creates an exciting, morose, and violent world that I will gladly journey to again and again.
If you haven't read the Hunger Games series, I highly suggest you run to your nearest library or book store and get it! No matter your your usual genre preference, age, or gender, (well maybe your gender..? It has a wee little bit o' teen angsty romance action.) you will surely enjoy these books!
Monday, August 30, 2010
Linger by Maggie Stiefvater
FINALLY! I finished a book in August! Man this summer has been a challenging one for reading. Not only has my time been stretched, but also my desire has been lacking. Blah.
So anyways, this is the sequel to Shiver, and I think I liked it more then the first. Where the first one was a tad predictable, this one wasn't. It's sweet, sad, and interesting.
We find ourselves back in Minnesota with Grace, Sam, and Isabelle. Some of the others from the first book, as you now know, are gone forever. But we get to meet a new wolf in this book, Cole, and him I like. With Sam being a "real boy" now, there's the warm fuzziness of Sam and Grace's love not being threatened by Sam's potential of going furry for good. Isabelle and Grace have formed a bond built on secret and sadness, so Isabelle we get to know more this go round. But pretty soon the drama starts when Beck's new wolf, Cole, shifts a lot earlier then the weather should permit. Cole's pre-wolf life he wants no one to know of, and he too is trying to forget. And on top of that, all isn't well because Grace is really sick and her parents are still flaky and annoying and super big tards. (Oh teen dramas how I love thee. lol!)
In this book there is a lot of discovery. Like, who is Cole St. Claire, really? What is wrong with Grace, really? Are her parents that retarded, really? Will Sam grow into an awesome man that would make Beck proud, really? Find out all this and more in the second exciting installment!!!!!!!!
So anyways, this is the sequel to Shiver, and I think I liked it more then the first. Where the first one was a tad predictable, this one wasn't. It's sweet, sad, and interesting.
We find ourselves back in Minnesota with Grace, Sam, and Isabelle. Some of the others from the first book, as you now know, are gone forever. But we get to meet a new wolf in this book, Cole, and him I like. With Sam being a "real boy" now, there's the warm fuzziness of Sam and Grace's love not being threatened by Sam's potential of going furry for good. Isabelle and Grace have formed a bond built on secret and sadness, so Isabelle we get to know more this go round. But pretty soon the drama starts when Beck's new wolf, Cole, shifts a lot earlier then the weather should permit. Cole's pre-wolf life he wants no one to know of, and he too is trying to forget. And on top of that, all isn't well because Grace is really sick and her parents are still flaky and annoying and super big tards. (Oh teen dramas how I love thee. lol!)
In this book there is a lot of discovery. Like, who is Cole St. Claire, really? What is wrong with Grace, really? Are her parents that retarded, really? Will Sam grow into an awesome man that would make Beck proud, really? Find out all this and more in the second exciting installment!!!!!!!!
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins
I've been reading several books at once, but finally just picked one to start and finish. It wasn't a bad choice if I do say so myself. And obviously I do. This was a very easy, but entertaining read.
Hex Hall is about Sophie Mercer, a teenage witch. Sophie, trying to help a sad classmate, has a spell backfire and is punished by being sent to Hecate, a boarding school for "freaks". Sophie finds herself to not fit in easily, only befriending her roommate, the outcast vamp. And discovers that her up-bringing by her human mom in the human world has severally stunted her knowledge and potential, making her feel even more the black sheep. Soon, murder is afoot, an unrequited romance is abrewing, and Sophie's genealogy is ascertained.
While it's not a deep book, and it's pretty much more of the same, it's still fun and I look forward to the sequels.
Hex Hall is about Sophie Mercer, a teenage witch. Sophie, trying to help a sad classmate, has a spell backfire and is punished by being sent to Hecate, a boarding school for "freaks". Sophie finds herself to not fit in easily, only befriending her roommate, the outcast vamp. And discovers that her up-bringing by her human mom in the human world has severally stunted her knowledge and potential, making her feel even more the black sheep. Soon, murder is afoot, an unrequited romance is abrewing, and Sophie's genealogy is ascertained.
While it's not a deep book, and it's pretty much more of the same, it's still fun and I look forward to the sequels.
Monday, June 28, 2010
Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
Hush, Hush is another YA supernatural romance book that is all too popular with the kiddy's right now. This one dealing in fallen angels.
In this book, we meet Nora Gray, a studious sophomore who is being raised by her widowed mother in their farm house on the coast of Maine. When Patch, the new mysterious transfer student, is thrust into her life as her biology partner, Nora finds herself inexplicably drawn to and frustrated by the handsome boy with the cocky attitude and eerie knowledge of her. Shortly after Patch comes into her life mysterious and creepy things begin to happen, and Nora finds herself wondering if her life really is on the line or if she's just going crazy. Nora soon discovers she's fallen for the fallen Patch and discovers his scars and his secrets.
Not the best YA book I've ever read, but I liked it. It was entertaining and I'll read the 2nd one when it comes out towards the end of the year.
In this book, we meet Nora Gray, a studious sophomore who is being raised by her widowed mother in their farm house on the coast of Maine. When Patch, the new mysterious transfer student, is thrust into her life as her biology partner, Nora finds herself inexplicably drawn to and frustrated by the handsome boy with the cocky attitude and eerie knowledge of her. Shortly after Patch comes into her life mysterious and creepy things begin to happen, and Nora finds herself wondering if her life really is on the line or if she's just going crazy. Nora soon discovers she's fallen for the fallen Patch and discovers his scars and his secrets.
Not the best YA book I've ever read, but I liked it. It was entertaining and I'll read the 2nd one when it comes out towards the end of the year.
Peter & Max: A Fables Novel by Bill Willingham
I love the Fables comic books, so of course I was looking forward to reading the Fables novel. And I wasn't disappointed. While you can tell Willingham is a comic writer, by way of his describing EVERYTHING, it was still a good novel.
This story is about Peter Piper, his brother Max, and a downright evil case of sibling rivalry. Our world is becoming a secret refuge for runaway fables (ie. Snow White, Old King Cole, The Big Bad Wolf, etc) since an evil force (the adversary) has moved into all the fable-lands slaughtering or enslaving all fables. The Piper's, a traveling band of merry music makers, are forced to run when the adversary army get a little too close for comfort. Max's jealousy over Peter(the younger brother) receiving the family inheritance, the famed flute Frost, pushes Max over the edge and causes Max to turn to "the dark-side". It follows them from childhood to modern day (which is century's later) and all the magic and mayhem they cause and encounter.
Whether you've read the comics or not, you can still read, follow, and enjoy this book. Although I highly suggest you read the comics too!
This story is about Peter Piper, his brother Max, and a downright evil case of sibling rivalry. Our world is becoming a secret refuge for runaway fables (ie. Snow White, Old King Cole, The Big Bad Wolf, etc) since an evil force (the adversary) has moved into all the fable-lands slaughtering or enslaving all fables. The Piper's, a traveling band of merry music makers, are forced to run when the adversary army get a little too close for comfort. Max's jealousy over Peter(the younger brother) receiving the family inheritance, the famed flute Frost, pushes Max over the edge and causes Max to turn to "the dark-side". It follows them from childhood to modern day (which is century's later) and all the magic and mayhem they cause and encounter.
Whether you've read the comics or not, you can still read, follow, and enjoy this book. Although I highly suggest you read the comics too!
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Horns by Joe Hill
Another phenomenal find from the library. Stephen King's son has got chops and man he's better then his daddy! He is a great writer, great storyteller.
Horns is the story of Ig Parrish and the events that follow the mysterious rape and murder of his long time girlfriend, Merrin, of which he is the primary suspect. About a year after her murder, Ig wakes after a drunken night with no memory, to find horns sprouting from his temples. Soon he discovers that his horns give him the ability to see people's darkest secrets and for them to confess these things openly to him. People also can not seem to recall what it is they confessed, if they remember even speaking to him at all. The story goes between present day events to past recanting. From the moment Ig lays eyes on Merrin, to the day he gains his best friend Lee, to the awful night Merrin was murdered, and to the night he lost his memory and gained his horns. Ig is discovering the hateful things people feel for him and the ugly truth behind Merrin's murder. Ig struggles with his faith, his morality, and how he is to avenge Merrin's death.
Poignant, gripping, and very interesting, this is a book worth losing some sleep over.
Horns is the story of Ig Parrish and the events that follow the mysterious rape and murder of his long time girlfriend, Merrin, of which he is the primary suspect. About a year after her murder, Ig wakes after a drunken night with no memory, to find horns sprouting from his temples. Soon he discovers that his horns give him the ability to see people's darkest secrets and for them to confess these things openly to him. People also can not seem to recall what it is they confessed, if they remember even speaking to him at all. The story goes between present day events to past recanting. From the moment Ig lays eyes on Merrin, to the day he gains his best friend Lee, to the awful night Merrin was murdered, and to the night he lost his memory and gained his horns. Ig is discovering the hateful things people feel for him and the ugly truth behind Merrin's murder. Ig struggles with his faith, his morality, and how he is to avenge Merrin's death.
Poignant, gripping, and very interesting, this is a book worth losing some sleep over.
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