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Wonder (Wonder, #1) by R. J. Palacio
Published February 14th 2012 by Knopf
Pages: 316
Where I Got This Book: Gifted to me by a friend
Blurb:
I won’t describe what I look like. Whatever you’re thinking, it’s probably worse.
August Pullman was born with a facial difference that, up until now, has prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Starting 5th grade at Beecher Prep, he wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid—but his new classmates can’t get past Auggie’s extraordinary face. WONDER, now a #1 New York Times bestseller and included on the Texas Bluebonnet Award master list, begins from Auggie’s point of view, but soon switches to include his classmates, his sister, her boyfriend, and others. These perspectives converge in a portrait of one community’s struggle with empathy, compassion, and acceptance.
Goodreads Average Review: 4.45/5 stars
My Review: 5/5 stars
This book broke my heart yet made my feel so good at the same time. The story was so sweet, of course there were some parts of the story that made me sad, to the point where I had to put the book down. I never felt bad for Auggie because of his deformity, for the most part, I hated how society treated the child because of his deformity.
The author really seemed to get into the mind of children between middle school and high school ages. I loved how the characters were often torn between being kind to Auggie, and treating him as a friend/family, and protecting their reputations at school. I loved how that struggle was portrayed because the characters were usually not portrayed as bad human beings, because it isn't evil to be scared once in a while. I loved how Auggie looked past these moments of weakness from those he loved.
I loved the length of the chapters. The chapters were short and to the point, but every page carried relevant information, whether it was progressing through the story or getting into the mind of the characters. I also loved how there were multiple perspectives in the book, and how sometimes the same scene would be told in more than one perspective. I found it interesting, and I found that it gave layers to the characters.
I loved how Auggie, and most of the characters, had such a positive outlook on life. Of course, there were a few characters who were not as positive and accepting of Auggie, but I felt that it gave depth to the story, because in real life not everyone is accepting. And it is something we all have to live with. Some characters never changed their negative view, and I found that to be realistic.
To be honest, this book is probably one of my favourite books of all time. It touched me in so many ways, and to be honest, I can't even describe how much I loved it. I would definitely recommend this book to everyone, as it is a real eye opener, but at the same time, it shows the sweetness of human nature, and how it shines through even when all seems dark.
Favourite Quote: “no, no, it's not all random, if it really was all random, the universe would abandon us completely. and the universe doesn't. it takes care of its most fragile creations in ways we can't see. like with parents who adore you blindly. and a big sister who feels guilty for being human over you. and a little gravelly-voiced kid whose friends have left him over you. and even a pink-haired girl who carries your picture in her wallet. maybe it is a lottery, but the universe makes it all even out in the end. the universe takes care of all its birds.”
Goodreads Page
R. J. Palacio’s Website
Buy “Wonder” Here
#Wonder#Auggie Pullman#August Pullman#Olivia Pullman#r j palacio#books#reading#reviews#review#5 stars#booklr#bookstagram#booktube#Tumblr girls#Tumblr boys#wonder movie#wonder book#follow back#wonder series
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What I’m reading this weekend:
The Joker: Death of the Family by Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo
I’m hopefully going to finish this one over the weekend. I’m enjoying it so far. It’s super dark, intriguing, and I love the art style. Goodness, I really want to punch the Joker out sometimes!
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
I’m hoping to start this novel over the weekend. I’ve picked it up a few times now, but I’ve never been able to finish it. Something always comes up. Let’s hope this time will be different!
#Joker#The New 52#Death of the Family#Oscar Wilde#picture of dorian gray#readings#weekend#current reads#books#booklr#bookstagram#booktube#Tumblr boys#Tumblr girls
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Anya’s Ghost by Vera Brosgol
Published June 7th 2011 by First Second
Pages: 224
Where I Got This Book: Mosaic Books
Blurb:
Anya could really use a friend. But her new BFF isn't kidding about the "Forever" part.
Of all the things Anya expected to find at the bottom of an old well, a new friend was not one of them. Especially not a new friend who’s been dead for a century.
Falling down a well is bad enough, but Anya's normal life might actually be worse. She's embarrassed by her family, self-conscious about her body, and she's pretty much given up on fitting in at school. A new friend—even a ghost—is just what she needs.
Or so she thinks. Spooky, sardonic, and secretly sincere, Anya's Ghost is a wonderfully entertaining debut from author/artist Vera Brosgol.
Goodreads Average Review: 3.88/5
My Review: 5/5
This was filled with wonderful art and a likeable and relatable cast of characters. The story seemed innocent in the beginning, with a promise of a somewhat-strange friendship, but quickly turned into a scary situation with themes of obsession, vengeance, and unreciprocated love. The storytelling was crisp, to the point, and gripping. The art was amazing. I don't read graphic novels often, but I’m glad I picked this one up.
I found Anya particularly relatable as she is an immigrant trying to unlearn and replace her culture with Western culture. I liked how the story didn't revolve around her trying to change herself, but it did bring up the issue a couple times. Her experience somewhat matched my experience as a Bengali Canadian. I saw myself as a teenager in Anya. Although she didn't completely change her mindset by the end of the story, she did change for the better. I found this form of character development refreshing. She was very clearly an outsider, and although she isn't always the nicest person, she does have a good heart.
Overall, this book actually helped me get out of my reading slump. I loved how clear it was, I loved the characters, I love the art. This story truly stole my heart and I would definitely recommend it to anyone going through a slump, or starting out with graphic novels. And of course, shout out to Vera for accurately portraying the struggles of immigrants moving to a Western country!
Goodreads Page
Vera’s Website
Buy “Anya’s Ghost” Here
#anya's ghost#vera brosgol#books#book reviews#bookblr#bookstagram#booktube#reading#5 stars#love#graphic novels#art#Tumblr boys#Tumblr girls#first second books#goodreads#ghosts
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Writing Challenge Day 1 List 10 things that really make you happy
1. My family
2. My friends
3. My health
4. My plants
5. Books
6. My room being clean ( I know lmaoooooo)
7. Having positive relationships and cutting out all the negative people in my life
8. School starting
9. Fall starting soon
10. Life in general
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An Update
So.... It’s been a few months since I’ve been on this blog. I am not sure if I want to continue on with reviewing books. Over the past couple months a lot has changed, I graduated high school, went to Europe etc. I haven’t been reading as much either. I’ve been in a massive reading slump. I hope I start wanting to read again soon.
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The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ana Brashares
Published September 11th 2001 by Delacorte Press
Pages: 294
Where I Got This Book: Garage sale
Blurb:
Once there was a pair of pants. Just an ordinary pair of jeans. But these pants, the Travelling Pants, went on to do great things. This is the story of four friends - Lena, Tibby, Bridget and Carmen - who made it possible.
Goodreads Average Review: 3.73
My Review: 4.5/5 stars
I’ve always heard about this book, but I never bothered to read it. I honestly only ended up reading this was because I found it at a garage sale for less than a dollar but I’m glad I read it when I did.
I loved the characters, all of them seemed so different to me and all their stories were so interesting. I loved how the pants were incorporated into the story. The friendship between these four girls is a friendship I wish I had growing up. I always wished that I could have a set of friends that knew me since kindergarten (or in their case, since they were babies) but because I moved around so much as a child, I never got that. I felt such longing while I was reading this book. Although there were things plot wise that I didn't really understand (someone message me about the beach scene with Bridget, I’m so confused).
The writing was very easy to read. All the characters had different voices and most of the time. I felt really connected to the characters, I felt like I was one of the four. I loved the letters between the girls especially.
Overall I really enjoyed this book. I cant wait to read the next book in the series.
Goodreads Page
Ann’s Website
Buy “The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants” here
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The Daylight Marriage by Heidi Pitlor
Published May 5th 2015 by Algonquin Books
Pages: 245
Where I Got This Book: Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill sent me an ARC!
Blurb: Hannah was tall and graceful, naturally pretty, spirited and impulsive, the upper-class young woman who picked, of all men, Lovell - the introverted climate scientist who thought he could change the world if he could just get everyone to listen to reason. After a magical honeymoon, they settled into the suburbs to raise their children.
But over the years, Lovell and Hannah’s conversations have become charged with resentments and unspoken desires. She has become withdrawn. His work affords him a convenient distraction. And then, after one explosive argument, Hannah vanishes.
For the first time, Lovell is forced to examine the trajectory of his marriage through the lens of memory. As he tries to piece together what happened to his wife - and to get their life together 0 readers follow Hannah on a single day when a hasty decision proves irrevocable.
Goodreads Average Review: 2.98/5
My Review: 2/5 stars
I’ve had this book just waiting on my shelves forever. I was super excited to start reading because it seemed so intriguing, but unfortunately I didn't enjoy it. I actually didn't even end up finishing it.
The plot itself was interesting. I was very interested in where the story was going, but some of the characters were absolutely unbearable. Hannah and Lovell were slightly annoying, but Janine, their older daughter, made me want to rip my eyes out. Every time she spoke she made me dislike the book even more. Her constant disrespect to her father made me so mad. She seemed to think she was right and everyone else was wrong. I hate characters like those. Their son seemed two-dimensional to me, I can’t even remember his name.
The writing was easy to get through, but again, the characters really put me off this book. I really wanted to finish it, but I’m back to that reading slump and I totally blame this book for it.
Goodreads Page
Heidi’s Website
Buy “The Daylight Marriage” Here
#heidi pitlor#The Daylight Marriage#I'm hating#2 stars#annoying characters#adult fiction#mystery thriller#books#booklr#book review
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Friday Reads 29/01/2016
So this weekend I’ll be reading
Shark Bait by Jenn Cooksey (I’ve barely started)
It’s too early to say what I think of this book yet, but it’s kind of cheesy so far... not sure if it’s cheesy in a good way or not
The Daylight Marriage by Heidi Pitlor (Page 108)
It’s interesting but this part of the book is kind of slow
Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff (chapter 6_
I am completely hooked, so far it seems like it will be a 5 star book.
#friday reads#currently reading#shark bait#jenn cooksey#the daylight marriage#heidi pitlor#illuminae#jay kristoff#amie kaufman#booklr#bookstagram#book reviews
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I Will Survive!: Tips and hints to help you survive this zombie infested world (Survive #1) by Dana Burkey
Published July 26, 2015 (Self Published)
Pages: 73 (1hour long)
Where I Got This Book: given to me by Dana Burkey on audible!
Blurb: Addison is like a lot of other girls her age. Her interests include celebrities, fashion, and blogging. She loves spending time with her friends at the mall. And her personality is both bubbly and infectious. Not as infectious, however, as Hepfolk. After the deadly Hepfolk virus turned over 80% of the world into zombies, Addison started learning quickly that life was nothing like it used to be. Surviving after the zombie apocalypse can be hard for anyone, including teenage girls like Addison. Wanting to help others with the lesson she’s leaned over her months surviving (and likely also missing her blog) Addison is ready to share this guidebook with fellow survivors fighting to stay alive. Despite the zombies and post apocalyptic world she is living in, Addison’s tips and hint are sure to get you smiling. Between her antidotes and unconventional advice, you’re sure to be ready to make it until the end of the world after reading Addison’s ideas for survival
Goodreads Average Review: 4.65/5 stars
My Review: 5/5 stars
This audiobook was super quick and super fun to listen too. I enjoyed the narrator of the audiobook itself as well as the main character, Addison. I haven't read many zombie books, but the ones I’ve read describe zombies differently than this book. In this world, zombies are exactly how I would imagine them. Scary, gross, and smelly.
While I was listening to this book, it seemed really light hearted and fun, but the more I thought of it afterwards, I realized how dark it really is. How horrible it was to live that way, how easy it is for the world to go into chaos. Addison’s hopeful attitude really makes it seem less harsh than it really is. I loved her as a narrator, she was angsty in the right moments (normally I hate angsty novels, but her angst is justified! And it was barely there either) and informative as well.
So if the premise appeals to you, even slightly, go check it out! It’s only about an hour long anyways, and it’s really cute.
Goodreads Page
Dana’s Website
Buy it here
#dana burkey#zombie novels#survive series#survive 1#books#book reviews#goodreads#audible#5 stars#booklr
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Gulabi by Pankaj Suneja
Published 2014 by Cinnamon Teal
Pages: 74
Where I Got This Book: an ebook sent to me by Pankaj Suneja
Blurb:
Schizophrenia is challenging disorder often characterized by abnormal social behaviour and a significantly altered perception of reality. Its treatment largely depends on medications and psychosocial interventions but no single approach is widely considered effective for all patients. Through this book I offer my readers a glimpse into the multifaceted world of schizophrenia in the form of fictitious storyline revolving around two characters Monty (the psychotic part) and Virginia (the non psychotic part). The boundary between the two is permeable. Monty conjures up ‘Gulabi’, following his abrupt separation from his long time partner, while Virginia, having suffered from a personal loss sets out to follow her lifelong aspiration to travel the world.
Goodreads Average Review: 3.13/5
My Review: 3/5 stars
I was slightly disappointed by this book, not because of the story but because of the choppy writing style. The way the characters spoke to each other seemed unrealistic and way too formal. There were a lot of interesting passages but in the end I couldn’t really connect to the characters. None of the characters were particularly unlikable, it was just the way they spoke that bugged me.
The book deals with a very difficult topic, and requires full attention while reading. It’s the type of book that you would need to read twice to fully understand the story. The plot itself was pretty interesting.
I would recommend this book to people who don’t really mind choppier writing styles, the book itself wasn't bad but the characters could definitely be improved.
Goodreads Page
Punkaj’s Website
Buy Gulabi Here
It is also free for kindle right now if you want to check this out!
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The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan
Published October 12th 2010 by Disney-Hyperion Books
Pages: 553
Where I Got This Book: Thrift store
Blurb:
Jason has a problem. He doesn't remember anything before waking up in a bus full of kids on a field trip. Apparently he has a girlfriend named Piper, and his best friend is a guy named Leo. They’re all students at the Wilderness School, a boarding school for “bad kids,” as Leo puts it. What did Jason do to end up here? And where is here, exactly? Jason doesn't know anything-except that everything seems very wrong.
Piper has a secret. Her father, a famous actor, has been missing for three days, ever since she had that terrifying nightmare about his being in trouble. Piper doesn't understand her dream, or why her boyfriend suddenly doesn't recognize her. When a freak storm hits during the school trip, unleashing strange creatures and whisking her, Jason, and Leo away to someplace called Camp Half-Blood, she has a feeling she’s going to find out, whether she wants to or not.
Leo has a way with tools. When he sees his cabin at Camp Half-Blood, filled with power tools and machine parts, he feels right at home. But there’s weird stuff, too - like the curse everyone keeps talking about, and some camper who's gone missing.
Goodreads Average Review: 4.35/5
My Review: 5/5
This book was insane in the best way possible. From the first page on there was never a dull moment. I loved getting to know the characters through the little moments of their mission. I felt like I somehow knew them and I am really, very connected to them.
Unlike many people, I really liked the triple perspectives. I thought they added to the story and made me see things in different ways. It was necessary to build up the different relationships between the characters.
The mix of Roman and Greek mythology was interesting as well. I don't know as much about Roman mythology so reading this helped me get a feel for what Roman mythology was centred around. The book also talks a lot about the relationship between Greek and Roman mythology.
I really don't know which series I prefer, I like both the Percy Jackson series and the Heroes of Olympus series for what they are (so far that is). I’m glad I started 2016 with this book, it really put me in the reading mood.
Goodreads Page
Rick’s Website
Buy “The Lost Hero” Here
#the lost hero#the heroes of olympus#percy jackson#book review#5 stars#books#series#mythology#rick riordan#love love love
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Book recs for Ravenclaws!
Gif source | text by @juan-nieves and @viegsen | gryffindor, slytherin, hufflepuff
House traits: intelligent, witty, wise, creative, original, logical, enjoys learning, quirky/eccentric, accepting, competitive, individual
THE COMPLETE SHERLOCK HOLMES by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle - mystery - If Sherlock Holmes isn’t a Ravenclaw, I don’t know who is. He needs no introduction, but if you dig brainy detectives and have already read Doyle’s books, you can also try Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot mysteries.
HOPSCOTCH, by Julio Cortázar - fiction - There’s really no describing the plot of this book, because you can literally make the story go where you choose. It basically consists of two main structures or ways of reading: in one, you can read every chapter in the way you would any other book, and you’d stop at chapter 56, which wraps up the main story. The other thing you could do is follow the suggested order the author gives you at the very beginning, which mixes chapters from all over the book and sort of builds a different path for the story. You could ALSO make up your own path and read chapters in whatever order you choose, and then you’d end up with yet another take on the story. So, reading this book is really more of an experience. It’s a book you have to work on in order to make sense of the whole thing, which means you have to dedicate yourself a little to it. Plus, it’s something you can read over and over again, and you’d end up with something different every single time. Complex, original, intricate, ambitious, and kind of pretentious? This book is as Ravenclaw as they come.
THE SHADOW OF THE WIND, by Carlos Ruiz Zafón - historical fiction; mystery - What could be more Ravenclaw than not only a book about books, but also about the people that love them?
THE HITCHHIKER’S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY, by Douglas Adams - science fiction; comedy - Hitchhiker’s is the perfect mix of sci-fi and silliness, and provides ample commentary on the absurd aspects of life on Earth. If Luna Lovegood read muggle books, she would probably be a huge Adams fans.
A WEEK TO BE WICKED by Tessa Dare - historical romance - Tessa Dare writes the most hilarious historical romances, and I couldn’t not recommend this story of a bluestocking who is so determined to go to a Geology conference in Scotland and present her studies to the Geological Society, she decides to say goodbye to her reputation and convinces the village’s resident rake to fake an elopement and travel four hundred miles with her all the way to Edinburgh. Not only does this have a Ravenclaw heroine (she’s eccentric, creative and loves learning), it also features several of my favourite romance tropes (fake engagement! road trip! they have to share a bed because reasons!), so yeah it’s terribly silly but it’s one of my faves.
THE DUCHESS WAR by Courtney Milan - historical romance - If you like historical romance (or romance in general actually) and you haven’t read Courtney Milan yet, you are missing out. She writes complex, interesting, refreshing, heart-wrenching romances, and tackles social issues while at it. Basically she’s the best. The Duchess War has a Ravenclaw heroine (brilliant, witty, creative, logical and a scary good strategist), a woman who’s living a lie and goes by a fake name in order to hide her scandalous past. She adopts a timid persona and does her best not to attract attention, until a handsome duke with a secret of his own comes into her life, and jeopardizes the new life she’s built for herself. (This is free on Amazon btw)
DANGER! WOMEN ARTISTS AT WORK, by Debra N. Mancoff - art - Are you tired of art books that pretend all great art was created exclusively by men? Well this gorgeous, fully illustrated art book is for you: learn about more than 60 fierce, groundbreaking women artists from the Renaissance til today; their lives, the barriers they faced to express themselves, and of course, their work. Perfect for those creative and original Ravenclaws.
FRANKENSTEIN, by Mary Shelley - science fiction - Ravenclaws would totally be into the whole mad scientist trope, and what better than this classic that practically started it all? This book has a pretty engrossing story, but on top of that it’s full of passages that leave you to ponder about human life and the whole nature vs. nurture thing, which has led many a Ravenclaw scholar to think and write tons of interesting stuff. Plus, Mary Shelley pretty much started a whole genre with this book, so it’s great if you wanna keep on with the theme of creative and innovative women.
THE HANDMAID’S TALE, by Margaret Atwood - dystopia - In the dystopian society of the Republic of Gilead, women are quite literally treated as property and have specific roles that relate to society’s needs. This is where you meet Offred, a handmaid given to a couple to be used for reproduction. From her perspective, you get to explore the place that the Republic allows women to inhabit, and how to move within it, along with the consequences this has in all spheres of both public and private life. As with most of what Atwood writes, this book is definitely a thinker. Out of any of the four houses, Ravenclaws would know best just how dangerous theories and ideas can be, and how much they can impact every aspect of life. Besides being having a good plot, this book will make you think quite a lot about society, gender roles, the use of information, and human relationships.
THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, by William Shakespeare - play - This play has probably one of the greatest examples of a Ravenclaw woman. Portia will show you how intelligence and book learning sometimes have to be used in pretty creative ways for you to…get your point across, let’s say. It will also show you that women just get shit done tbh.
BLUESTOCKINGS, by Jane Robinson - non fiction - Bluestockings is a history of the first women to fight for access to higher education in Britain, with lots of anecdotes about their lives and the misogyny they faced on every turn. Did you know Tolkien was a jerk to his female students? When women were present in his lecture room, “he grew quiet and subdued, his Anglo-Saxon sounding faintly threatening, like ‘gentle swearing’” (no wonder there were so few women characters in his books). I found this book very inspiring, and hopefully so will other Ravenclaws (Rowena, of course, would never have stood for gender-based discrimination at Hogwarts, so suck on that, Oxbridge). It should remind us that the battle for women’s right to education and a hassle-free learning environment is one that is still being fought to this day.
HEART’S BLOOD, by Juliet Marillier - fantasy; romance - This is kind of a Beauty and the Beast retelling, but the heroine is a SCRIBE and she is fleeing her abusive relatives so she ends up in a cursed fortress with strange people, lots of ghosts and weird magical artifacts. She’s really smart so she spends a lot of time in the fortress’s library reading and translating stuff to try to lift the curse and save everybody with her logic and wit. Ravenclaw heroine, fuck yeah! TW: descriptions of physical and emotional domestic abuse.
BLINDNESS, by José Saramago - dystopia - If you’re a Ravenclaw who loves exploring both science and human behavior, then this is the book for you: a story in which the spreading of an unknown disease reveals not only how capable we are of keeping true to our principles under extreme circumstances, but also in just how many different ways we are able to do so.
BURIAL RITES, by Hannah Kent - historical fiction - Another thinker, this time exploring themes ranging from death penalty, justice, hate, and punishment, to gender roles, cultural differences, fear, and compassion. This story of the last woman in Iceland to be sentenced to capital punishment is filled with passages that relate to a very personal and unique experience, but that in doing so point to something greater that has been a point of discussion and debate among people for centuries.
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Update!
So, this year I failed my Goodreads Challenge miserably. I hate not achieving goals like this, but, for some reason, I am kind of happy that I didn't completely my challenge. I felt like I just kept reading these books that I didn't really want to read because they were short and I wanted to finish the challenge. Looking back on it, I think by the end I purposefully didn't finish the challenge. I wanted to free myself from it. (I know I sound dramatic lol). This year I want to focus on just reading books I think I will enjoy, instead of just reading for a challenge (there is nothing wrong with that btw! It’s just not something I want to do). The challenge added more unnecessary stress into my life.
I also want to make some changes with my blog, instead of making it just plain reviews. I’m not sure what I’ll add, maybe tags and such, but I do plan on adding some little updates once in a while about whats going on in my life.
Also I wanted to add that the reviews on this blog are my opinions only! If I give a book a low rating, but the premise sounds interesting to you, go read it! I mostly review books to let my feelings out, pleases don't let negative reviews discourage you, we all have different reading tastes.
I hope you all have a good year!
Ps. its like 3am here, so sorry if this isn't the best quality post you've read tonight :)
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In 2016 I will read...
Whatever the F I want.
I will ignore challenges. I will ignore Goodreads goals. I will ignore what other people are reading.
I will read what inspires me. What entertains me. What makes me laugh. What makes me cry.
I will read for me.
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Room by Emma Donoghue
Published September 13th 2010 by Little, Brown and Company
Pages: 415
Where I Got This Book: Library sale
Blurb:
To five-year-old Jack, room is the world.
It’s where he was born. It’s where he and Ma eat and sleep and play and learn. But to Ma, Room is the prison where she’s been kept since she was nineteen-for seven long years. Through her fierce love for her son, she has created a life for him in this eleven-by-eleven foot space. But these walls can’t hold them forever...
Goodreads Average Review: 3.97/5
My Reviews: 1/5 stars
This book was horrendously boring and emotionless. Normally I don't mind books that are slightly slow... but this book was next level slow. The whole story was told by a five year old and most of the book was full of unnecessary detail of the boring, repetitive things they did every. single. day. No offence, but after a while I really didn't care what he was watching or playing or reading or eating. It didn't really add anything to the story for me at all.
There were also a lot of very important and big topics in this book that were completely glazed over. We barely got to know any of the characters because the kid was too busy talking about his cereal or something equally as stupid. It made me hate the narrator, not as a person, but as a narrator. Dual-perspective between Jack and his mother would have been exponentially better. (Honestly I would have skipped Jack’s chapters entirely)
The concept of the book is incredibly dark, its honestly heart breaking and absolutely terrifying... but because it was completely glazed over, I barely felt anything for the characters. Jack put more importance on stupid irrelevant things, rather than how horrific their situation really was.
Jack’s description of his Ma kinda creeped me out sometimes as well... why would you so intensely describe the breastfeeding of a five year old... breast feeding doesn't bother me but the way it was described in this book was just plain weird. (I don't care which breast’s milk is the creamiest)
This book was a complete waste of time for me. I will probably never read it again. I don't think I’ve ever disliked a book this much, which is strange because a lot of people I know have read this book and loved it....
Goodreads Link
Emma’s Website
Buy “Room” Here
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Diary of an Oxygen Thief (Diary of an Oxygen Thief #1) by Anonymous
Published May 10th 2006 by NLVI Publishers
Pages: 143
Where I Got This Book: Tuebl
Blurb: Hurt people hurt people. Say Holden Caulfield was an alcoholic and Lolita was a photographer's assistant and somehow they met in Bright Lights Big City. He's blinded by love. She by ambition DIARY OF AN OXYGEN THIEF is honest hilarious and heartrending but above all a very real account of what we do to each other and what we allow to have done to us.
Goodreads Average Review: 3.76/5
My Review: 2/5 stars
I was really looking forward to this book, the first couple pages were very intriguing... But after that, I started hating on the narrator. He was so uninteresting, and absolutely self-absorbed. I hated his personality and his humour was dry as hell.
I skimmed the last couple pages of the book, I was so confused as to what was actually happening and I didn't bother reading it properly because I honestly didn't even care. I didn't care about any of the characters at all. They all were boring, flat and predictable.
The writing was a little wishy-washy as well. I’m surprised I actually finished this book. The only good parts were the beginning.
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