Didn't really like it.
Our story follows two doctors (one white, one black) as they are caught up in the whirlwind of the possibility desegregation in 1960s Mississippi. This is labeled as a mystery and to be quite honest going into it I thought the mystery was the death at the beginning of the book but after having read it, I can't say that that was the focus of the mystery itself. Following my main complaint of the storyline not being so clear I would have to say another problem I found with this book was the fact that the author went way too far into developing her characters and in doing so ended up getting away from the main storyline to the point where it was confusing for the reader. I mean she describes her characters down to what they actually plant in their gardens. It's a little more than overkill. Going back to the story itself, I feel like the roundabout way that the story was written made it very poorly executed. Which is quite sad because I think this would be a great story if written differently. I didn't really like this book but I didn't hate it at the same time. This book frustrated me more than anything. The author tries to build up the suspense in certain parts and she just fails utterly. I honestly can't say that I can recommend this book to people who like mystery books because I am still wondering myself what exactly the mystery was. 🤔
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"How twisted do you like your fairy tales? A half-woman, half-cockroach fused in a bizarre gardening accident? That would be Mrs Jittery Twitch, dwelling in the shadows of our misdeeds. If in danger, you can call upon her help… all she asks is your soul as payment. But she’s just a legend, so no need to worry. Barry Harris is a 28-year-old man, still living with his dear old mum in a little flat above a hairdresser. His obsession with Star Trek and the martial arts won’t help him when he’s forced out on a date. And nobody knows about the weird string of events that’s about to put everyone’s lives in danger. A trio of samurai warriors and the strangest offer of help lead Barry on a perilous mission to save the day. (This book is the second in the Prophecy Allocation series but works fine as a standalone read.)" This has got to be one of the weirdest and most random books I have ever read. In fact I'm still a little fuzzy on what it is I just read exactly. LOL The writing was not bad. In fact the author comes through as very light-hearted and laid back. It is very easy to continue reading the book simply for that fact alone. The dark humor was definitely up my alley and the author got a few chuckles out of me. So good on you Nicky! 👍🏻 There is a lot of cussing and swearing in this book but I don't really mind. I swear like a sailor myself so... yeah LOL 😋 There's also a lot of action and violence in this book but again I don't really mind because I'm a horror fanatic and those things do not bug me. But they may bother other readers. While reading this book I constantly was looking back on it thinking "Wasn't this a Family Guy episode?" as the two seem to be cut from the same cloth. Very dark humor but also having nerd fandom and fantasy/sci-fi elements intermingled. I wouldn't say that I really enjoyed this book but then again I didn't hate it either. I know, I honestly feel a little confused myself. My thoughts are that this is one of those books that people will either really like or they really won't like. Either way however, they will have to just read the book and figure that out for themselves with this one. I would recommend this book to people who like dark adult comedy mixed with sci-fi and fantasy. " 'Protect your sanity at all costs.'
These were the last words spoken to David, a young survivor of the cosmic 5 tragedy, before he found himself fleeing for his life, and seeking refuge in a galaxy filled with danger, mystery, and suspense. Hiding behind the mask of a nerdy space explorer, David recruits a young warrior woman and a self-obsessed space thug as crew members to join him on his galactic adventures, hoping to lay low to avoid any unwanted attention. But after the galaxy is threatened by a criminal mastermind with a lust for human life, David and his team must come out of the shadows and put an end to this menace, before he can drive humanity to extinction. Can David and his companions survive the challenges that lie ahead? Or will they crumble into the never-ending void... of the Deep Cosmos." Okay here goes... while this book has a lot of potential, I did see a lot of flaws and errors in it. The premise of the story is very intriguing, however I felt like there should have been a little bit more character and story introduction. If this was a second book in a series I wouldn't have had this problem. But since it is the first I am having issues with it. And because of this issue I was not really able to connect with any of the characters. The action-packed scenes are very fun to read, however I also felt like there wasn't enough downtime in order to catch your breath in between the action scenes. This can lead too overwhelming the reader. The main character was likable yes, but I really felt like he had a Superman thing going on with the glasses. I found myself saying "Come on, seriously?" more than a few times. I also found some editing errors that need to be addressed. Things like grammatical errors should be edited out before publishing the book. With all things considered I feel a little editing and some tweaking of the story would make this book a great read. It definitely has the potential to be so. Once everything is fixed I would definitely recommend this to anybody who likes action-packed sci-fi stories. Cute story.
Callie just lost her husband Rob and Rob best friend, Brock, is there to console Callie. He tries day after day to refocus her attention and get her out of the shell that she has encased herself in. But there's a problem... Brock is attracted to Callie... his best friend's wife. This is a cute little back-and-forth story. I say back and forth because it comes across as a dance between the two main characters as they go back and forth between liking each other but pretending not to like each other. The artwork is very well-drawn however there are some things in the action bubbles that I felt were unnecessary such as the "Drip, drip" of tears when a character is obviously crying or the "Reach" of a hand as they pet one another. In my opinion it is it necessary to put these kinds of actions into words when the illustration so clearly describes it. I have to tell you a funny story, when I first started reading this graphic novel it made absolutely no sense to me until I found out that it was actually a mirror image and instead of reading from top to bottom left to right it was actually reading from top to bottom right to left. I had to laugh at myself for being so silly and not figuring that out sooner 😂 I really enjoyed the story and the artwork. I think it's great in black and white but I think it would be better in color. I think it would really bring out things like a candle flickering or a tear falling if it were to be colored. I would definitely recommend this graphic novel to anyone who likes them or to anyone who likes a good love story. Giant sharks??? Here we go again!!!
Professor Jonas Taylor is back, this time with Terry Taylor in tow. When Angel, a 70 foot long megalodon, escapes from her paddock at the institute Jonas must set sail on a sea voyage to recapture her. But there is great danger lurking in the depths. And Jonas's dreams are getting worse. Can he descend into the Mariana Trench once again to save the life of the woman he loves? Can he face his fears and worse can he face his demon... Angel? This book is written very much like the first novel. It is very action-packed with loads of suspense and thrills. Although there is a lot of action going on, there are also decent rest points so the reader does not become overwhelmed. I will say that halfway through this book I noticed that the death toll was already higher than the first book. Which is to be expected in a good sequel. Towards the latter half of the book there is a lot of scientific and technical jargon that is used. However it is not to the point where the layman cannot understand what is going on. The writer masterfully crafts his sentences so that any reader would be able to pick up this book and follow it. There were actually bits of espionage in this book. Which, in my personal opinion, I found to be unnecessary to assist in building the suspense leading to the climax of the ending.if the author had ended the book in a different way perhaps the espionage points would have been more relevant but in this case the author has written them as moot points in the story line. I honestly really like this book. I found the story very engaging and the characters very believable but that goes to having read the first book as well. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who likes horror, monsters and giant sharks! 🦈 Not sure about this one...
"Bound to wheelchairs and dependent on prosthetic limbs, the physically disabled students living in the House are overlooked by the Outsides. Not that it matters to anyone living in the House, a hulking old structure that its residents know is alive. From the corridors and crawl spaces to the classrooms and dorms, the House is full of tribes, tinctures, scared teachers, and laws—all seen and understood through a prismatic array of teenagers’ eyes. But student deaths and mounting pressure from the Outsides put the time-defying order of the House in danger. As the tribe leaders struggle to maintain power, they defer to the awesome power of the House, attempting to make it through days and nights that pass in ways that clocks and watches cannot record." Okay by chapter 3 I was so utterly confused I had no idea what the heck was going on in this book. This book is supposed to be about the dynamics of children in an orphanage home (The Gray House) but also has supernatural aspects to it. I understand that this book was originally written in Russian but the language that the author has used is so blocky (not choppy) and it comes off as extremely daunting to read. It's almost like somebody giving a very very stern speech. There's no real plot to the book. At least I did not read a discernible plot. More or less you're just following the characters willy-nilly style. I also think that a lot of this book could have been cut out and it would have made for a little bit better of reading experience for the reader. In this 700+ page chunkster it just becomes so boring to read all this nonsequential nonsense. I really don't know if I can recommend this one for all the reasons stated above. It was not a very enjoyable read for me. Heartbreakingly tender.
Our story begins with four siblings who go to visit an old woman who is said to be able to tell you the date of your death. After seeing the woman the children never truly forget her as they grow into young adults. And they certainly never forget the dates that she gave them. This book is all about family. it is about family bonds whether you live close to each other or whether you move far away from each other. It is about the strains that are put on the bonds throughout the years. And I find it rather funny that even though this book centralizes around the idea of each character's death, that there is so much life in this book. Perhaps instead this book should be named The Book of Lives. LOL 😋 The book takes place over several decades and is very reminiscent of each decade we visit as we watch the for children grow, become adults and eventually die. The book is written in a sequence starting with the first death and ending with the last so that you are introduced to each character through learning about the character before them. By the time you get to a specific character story you feel like you already know them. Get out your box of tissues guys! This book has quite a few heartbreaking scenes. 😭 Fantastic writing with great storytelling makes this a amazing book in my personal opinion. You follow along each character and are able to care enough about each character to mourn their passing. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who likes a good solid yet dynamic story that is well told. Fascinating.
In 1960s Indonesia, a world being shaped by revolution, Amba is hell-bent on carving her own path through life. A path away from the unfortunate essence of her name (being that of a tragic Indonesian princess). Life begins to play tricks on her when she comes in contact with not one but two suitors. One of which offers her stability the other one carnal pleasure. How can one decide between the two? Amba has her work cut out for her as politics and religion come into play. She may even find out more about herself along the way. Okay so first off a warning, the writing in this book is very choppy and I wholeheartedly believe that that is due to it being translated from Indonesian to English. But once you get past the first couple of chapters the writing just kind of seems to grow on you and you get past it. there are some portions of the book that seem to repeat itself over and over again. there is also a lot of backstory for characters who seem non consequential to the main plot. As English is my first language, a lot of the names of people and places in this book are a little hard for me to follow. But again after a few chapters of reading you find that you can get past it. It's interesting to watch another country's revolution through their eyes. The rise and fall of Communism was a huge point in history in every country it touched. And this place the central scene throughout this book. There were however a lot of lighthearted instances in this book. Parts of it actually reminded me of My Big Fat Greek Wedding in the family dynamics that are portrayed. Not to lump one group with the other but it reminded me of the same lightheartedness and familiarity with the scene that you feel while watching that film. I learned something while reading this book that I did not know before: Like Judaism, you can be only "partly Muslim" and still practice local tradition and customs older than the 14th century. I had no idea that this was even possible. But you learn something new everyday and definitely learn new things while reading. All technicalities aside this book was a great read. One that I would definitely recommend to anyone who can get past the choppy writing style of the translated work. Awesome read!
Harry Potter is an orphan boy living with his cruel aunt and uncle and cousin. But when he receives an invitation to go to a wizarding school called Hogwarts he finds out that he is in fact a wizard himself! Hogwarts is everything he ever dreamed of and more. Everything seems wonderful until sinister things begin to happen around the castle. Harry needs to be very careful, because there is danger lurking in the shadows of Hogwarts. What an incredibly imaginative story! Even though I have seen all the movies I still like to read the books and compare and contrast the differences between the two mediums. after reading this book I can definitely understand why it is so popular. The characters are relatable and engaging, the story is provocative and well imagined and the writing is damn near close to perfect. I have to admit I enjoyed this book a lot more than I thought that I would have. I found it fun to go through the book and notate all the differences between the book and the movie. To which there are very subtle differences but not enough to make them different stories. Both are very cleverly done and well done to say the very least. This is one I think everyone would enjoy from kids, to young adults, to adults. Couldn't do it.
This is the story of the friendship of two girls. One is a skinny little orphan girl, and the other is a daughter of a wealthy sugar baron. Their lives come together by chance and they never let their friendship go. Even in death. I gave this book over 100 pages before I stopped reading it. Although it is well written and very lush in detail, I felt that the storyline is just not for me. To me the author seems to drone on and on and never seems to get to the point. I found this very irritating and boring to read. Music is very much a background in this book. You can hear it with almost every word the author writes. And while I love that fact again it is the authors incessant attention to detail down to the finer points and the constant drowning on that has turned my head from this book. I'm sure others would love to read this book but it is just not for me. |
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