2013 Tears welled up in my eyes more than a couple times and Jaron's ability to keep getting up made me pace out of nervousness and surReread Dec 2020+
2013 Tears welled up in my eyes more than a couple times and Jaron's ability to keep getting up made me pace out of nervousness and surprised happiness. I'm dreading the next one, bc I'm so sure that Jaron and Imogen cannot be but it'll be painful watching them together....more
Scanned through some stuff. The Story was weird. The ending made me cry; the last of childhood and active imagination was such a sad yet hopeful and hScanned through some stuff. The Story was weird. The ending made me cry; the last of childhood and active imagination was such a sad yet hopeful and happy ending. I wish I remember when I stopped playing with paper dolls, pretending they were real with lives and families that were suddenly created at 14 or something. Childhood is such a beautiful thing.
But what I don't get is why at the end (sorta), it's like Jack has forgotten his childhood-_-...more
Of course, Rachel was a total brat in the beginning, but she really grew throughout the book. And I really enjoyed learning about diabetes and it madeOf course, Rachel was a total brat in the beginning, but she really grew throughout the book. And I really enjoyed learning about diabetes and it made me think how much I do not want to get it. I already have the genes for it, now it's up to me to eat healthy (although I still might get it).
Very good, but not my favorite:)
Needed more background diversity and details/descriptions. I had no idea what these people looked like and that didn't help connectivity to the story.
Peeve: That you have to be a specific body type and have a specific body shape to be a professional dancer. I'm so glad that now, it is a little more different. You don't have to be stick skinny, tall, and light to be a graceful dancer. There is a lot more diversity now (or there should be)....more
I'm glad, there are already so many cancer books. What about the other sicknesses and illnesses? If anyone knows any other books exploring other diseaI'm glad, there are already so many cancer books. What about the other sicknesses and illnesses? If anyone knows any other books exploring other diseases, let me know:)...more
Me: this beginning isn't enjoyable, i hate the presence of fear of gangs and the, 'there's no way out' trope
Adrian Fogelin: Hold my cup
The writing madMe: this beginning isn't enjoyable, i hate the presence of fear of gangs and the, 'there's no way out' trope
Adrian Fogelin: Hold my cup
The writing made me continue. This was gritty without being dark, harsh reality without leaving the reader hopeless. I loved it. Man. I was gripping my phone during the last half of the book, because it really felt like anything could have happened. It took you to the edge without hurling you over, and I loved it.
Special shout out to Simon Vance who is an amazing reader and half motivated me to finish Nicholas Nickleby.
This is woI had... too great expectations.
Special shout out to Simon Vance who is an amazing reader and half motivated me to finish Nicholas Nickleby.
This is worse than Nicholas Nickleby. I'm half way through, maybe it will change.
66% this guy (Pip) is pretentious. And stupid. Nicholas, all impulsiveness and pride included, is a better man.
I love Herbert. Joe is too good for this world.
Everyone deserves a hug but Pip. (Okay I felt bad for Pip at the end, but it didn't make up for the misery of about 12 hours of his horrendous life decisions) And that guy who took credit for Pip's expectations. He was annoying. And the one who kidnapped him and assualted the sister. Dickens does villains in an effortless way. And yet, the criminal character, in all his bad ways, was sympathetic and loyal. But let's talk about Estella and Ms. Havisham. What a cruel child. What a sorrowful young lady. Horrible as she is, could i argue that she was a product of not only emotional abuse, but of the jaded and bitterness that marked that era where a woman could only get married or do poor work? I somewhat respect her use of her beauty to get the most out of life... But Ms. Havisham, have a sham, 'what have i done? What have i done?' lady. I was always curious about what made her such a popular villain in the Tuesday Next series, or to have a whole book written about her (I'm sure others were made two, but there's one that i remember i was curious about). She fell flat. People really breathed life into her backstory, but Dickens focuses on her current (well more current) actions in regards to Estella and literally all other men she interacts with. And in those actions you see her naive cruelty (is that a thing?), her bitterness, her pride...her depression.
Welp, I'm glad Pip got his life together eventually. 11 years! I love the flash forward....more
I...really liked it! I recommend to everyone, because the author didn't 'dumb it down' because of the age of the MC, but made it a worthy read for allI...really liked it! I recommend to everyone, because the author didn't 'dumb it down' because of the age of the MC, but made it a worthy read for all ages. ...more
I hated writing essays with an intro, body, and conclusion because my thoughts are always disjointed. So this review will My report: The Power of Fame
I hated writing essays with an intro, body, and conclusion because my thoughts are always disjointed. So this review will be naturally me. (Was that an intro?)
I love how gradually the shift in mentality happened with Jamie, her friends, and her parents. The parents especially, just noting from 'no phone, no new laptop' to immediately 'we do need a new dishwasher and okay you can have a phone just temporarily, ok maybe new laptop would help you'. The introduction of not only a literary agent, but a stylist and publicist. Compared to the movie, it was slower placed and more drastic. Jamie isn't such a jerk so soon in the beginning of her fame either. At least one friend is included in training stuff, and she doesn't immediately abandon the other for the popular table. She drags her with her. And Connor isn't 'old best friend' which i definitely like better.
In this story, Jamie really cares about the plight of the 'normal' teen girl. The author adds some nice internal monologue throughout, and seems more motivated to help others than the movie's 'gotta save the family's pizza store ' drama. I also loved all the old Disney and Nick at nite references.
That whole scene with Jennifer2?? Was it too mature for Disney at the time to add it into the movie??? It screamed internet safety classes, but i thought very well done.
In the Battle of Book verses Movie, i will have to concede to Book in this round. (it shouldn't be surprising that i support movie adaptations, all thanks to Emma 2020 that made me like something of the story of Emma) The movie was a watered down, disnefied (not that i don't appreciate Disney reforming Cheetah Girls and Princess Diaries, adding the movie adaptation KO) cliche rework of this pretty fantastic book....more
While I see some points as to why Northanger Abbey is not as popular as, say Pride and Prejudice, it had many winning points in its favor.
*Full ReviewWhile I see some points as to why Northanger Abbey is not as popular as, say Pride and Prejudice, it had many winning points in its favor.
*Full Review to come, in comparison with P&P*
Review: So, I can see why this novel is not as popular as the others, especially Pride and Prejudice. First off, the characters were great and everything, but more could have been disclosed about some of the side characters. Mr. Tilney's sister and her love interest could have been delved into from the beginning. The book could have been a hundred pages longer, giving plenty of time to other character development, like in Pride and Prejudice. In P&P, you've got Jane's story, Elizabeth's story, a little bit of Charlotte's story, etc, and you get the feelings and viewpoints of every character, what they are really thinking. In Northanger Abbey, you mostly get Catherine's thoughts. I wish we could have known more about her family! They actually seemed nice, but barely get a full chapter.
So for one, we could have gotten way more pages of other characters to make this book more engaging.
Secondly, the romance. Compared to P&P, the romance was not well-written. You barely get a glimspe into what Mr. Tilney is feeling that by the end when they do get married, I'm like, did he really like her? Really? Compared to Darcy's up building of feelings and love for Elizabeth, Mr. Tilney and Catherine was like an arranged marriage, where they thought they would do well with each other, but weren't particularly in love with each other (except we saw it on Catherine's part).
ALSO, communication and interaction between between Mr. Tilney and Catherine was very limited and sometimes only described instead of written out, showing how the conversation flowed. The first conversation they had was the best, because after that, communication between them, observed by the reader, was very limited, and did not allow the romance to seem realistic.
So, after reading P&P again, I laughed more at the bantering between couples (although I did laugh over Catherine's silliness and the almost direct references to Jane Eyre and other Gothic novels) and the growing relationship(s) we were allowed to see written in front of our eyes. But I still enjoyed Northanger Abbey:)...more
I loved it! The 60s NYC feel, the voice of of the MC, his journey, making friends, traveling the city, dragging the cat all over the place... It was gI loved it! The 60s NYC feel, the voice of of the MC, his journey, making friends, traveling the city, dragging the cat all over the place... It was great. The ending was a bit abrupt, and kinda random with the encouragement to join the army, but its an interesting glimpse into that era....more
After rereading: I agree with my past self’s review, although I really enjoyed reading this again. It would have been cool with another person in the After rereading: I agree with my past self’s review, although I really enjoyed reading this again. It would have been cool with another person in the back seat, although the dog was such a personality himself that this time around I didn’t really notice a hole in the setting.
Would recommend as a nice, not very intense read!
3 and 1/2 stars
Aw, it's refreshing to know I can pick up a certain author and enjoy an relatively appropriate, clean book... [image]
Loved the focus on family relationships and how they all come together at the end. No real qualms with this book, except the romance, which seemed somewhat forced. (view spoiler)[ When Emma had her "Aha!" moment of realizing she liked Peter, it was completely out of nowhere. Peter's feelings were much more-developed throughout the book, not just when you could sense the end coming. (hide spoiler)]
The only reason for my rating is the fact that it was completely captivating. It was a soft novel of self-discovery, but not really memorable... I feel, if the focus was also on friends and not just romantic relationships, I would have like it a bit better. I totally hate when someone's whole life gets better just because they "Fall in love". In a lot of books. What about the other relationships in your life that make your life better? This wasn't totally the case here, but I would have loved if Smith had thrown in another character in the back seat with the dog.....more
While the journey through this one was not smooth, and not always enjoyable (wow just like childhood), the character growth. the Penderwicks on their While the journey through this one was not smooth, and not always enjoyable (wow just like childhood), the character growth. the Penderwicks on their home street, was such a complimentary read to the series. Plus, I’ll just say the neighbor is my favorite part of everything;)...more
I have no memory of reading this the first time… except one detail (the big news). I loved it! The OAP anxiety, the outdoorsy fun, the step into music…I have no memory of reading this the first time… except one detail (the big news). I loved it! The OAP anxiety, the outdoorsy fun, the step into music… the heartbroken author haha. ...more
Loading...
