Ernest Khoo
The second book is drastically different from the first while continuing the storyline. While it has been established that the cause of the zombie is viral, the second book expands on the idea, moving away from the political focus of the first book. I was totally surprised by the ending and can't wait to find out what happens in the third volume.
A mix of personal history and regional myth. While the overarching story is about a girl's relationship with her doctor grandfather and coming to terms with his death, the other threads connecting the myth-like history of the various characters like the butcher, the deathless man, and even the tiger's wife are all equally fascinating.
While I wasn't too spooked by the story, have to admit that the author does an excellent job of telling an atmospheric ghost story. Also liked the pacing and the way it gives you periods of calm and and a sense of isolation followed by the encounter.
Written not as a biography but as a personalized and selective view of Mahler's life and works. This makes the book interesting, but also somehow less authoritative. But that's ok, since you know that this is from a Mahler fanboy.
Average story of what happens to an ordinary person who acquires superpowers, but then went on a killing spree. Wish it could have gone deeper into the motivations of the character.
Not that impressed by this book. The parts about the crimes committed while Parker is taking his revenge were at least interesting.
Excellent title for a book. But not as engaging as the other three books in the Girlfriend trilogy.
A sweet and satisfying end to the series. Always remember to have a 1-up handy and power up with the Power of Love.
Wasn't as good as the first, but still absorbing. The author has really conjured up a strange and wonderfully unique universe.
This book plots the development of digital pets into digital creatures who'd learn, eventually gaining even being incorporated as a legal person. Didn't quite see where the story was going but what happened at the end came as a surprise. Would really want the story to go on to find out how the digients will grow and even the relationship between Ana and Derek.
Fascinating thesis of how games can change the world. Starting from video games, McGonigal goes on to AR games and even large scale social games. I like the grand idea that she proposes, and as a gamer, truly believe in the life-changing nature of games. However, I'm a bit skeptical on how the mainstream will accept this ideas. Still, if people can play Tombstone Hold'em in cemeteries to face death and find happiness, we can dream.
Sherlock Holmes and zombies. Appearance of Holmes' nemesis as chief zombie. What's not to like? Could have done with more deductive showcase of Holmes brilliant mind though.
A mind-bending story. Totally intrigued by the concept but there's quite a leap of imagination needed to make sense of the story.
A little too emo for me. The way that Superman has to reveal himself to the world also doesn't quite work. Liked the flashbacks where his Earth parents made his costume and the S-symbol though.
The book gets better and better. There were some moments where I actually laughed out out.
Not exactly fantastic literature, but this memoir about a person's love of the bricks speaks to me. Great read for a fan of the brick.
Prefer this to the first one. The artwork and coloring is beautiful. And of course the constant reference to The Pipettes.
Rather weak when compared to the first two volumes. While the first two books are exciting, this one seems to prod along, which focuses more on the conduct of psychological warfare and propaganda between the rebels and the Capitol. There are still surprises in the story but overall certain events just doesn't seem convincing.
If you expect the story to jump straight into the crusades, you'll be much disappointed. This book is the first of a trilogy and so it starts with the story of the background of the main character and all that goes before he was sent to the crusades. In fact, you can view this as the first act. I guess one would have to be patient and learn all about the back story of the character in a whole volume, before the main action starts.
The story jumps around making it seems like there're too many things the book wants to be. Part of it is about a girl trying to find herself, then you have girls who are pretentious and mean. Then you have a love story that ends in a tragedy. But after finishing the final pages, I would say that this is a rather sweet, sad tale about growing up, first love, and being yourself. All of it fits nicely into an easy read, without being too deep or dark.
Pretty fun book to read. I've not read a kids book for a long time and picked this up because of the Star Wars theme, and it's a surprisingly funny book. It's about a kid in school who folds a Origami Yoda and it dispenses wise advice even though the kid is kind of a loser in school. It even comes with instructions to fold your own! With plenty of references to the movies, this is certainly a non-Star Wars book for the young, and young-at-heart Star Wars fans.