Lisa D
There were some interesting thoughts in this book, but the writing style tended toward condescending, making me not want to follow any of the advice. I also found that a good editor or proofreader would have made the ideas much more credible. It's hard to take things seriously with spelling and grammar errors unfortunately.
Based on the aftermath of a fictional event similar to ones that are far too common in the news lately, this book takes a different direction, focusing not on the events but on the ripples sent into the futures of those left behind.
Kinda loved this first taste of a potentially wonderful new world. I look forward to more Rachel Fernhallow in Mistletoe. What a fun first novel from a new author.
This book took me far longer to read than it should have, mainly because I didn't want it to end. The series now is complete, and I feel at a loss because the characters are so well written that they became real.
When does the next series start again?
It's an interesting story, but I felt like the writing could have been better. some of the wording and timing pulled me out of the flow of the story. I'm interested enough though to try book 2 of the series, and since this was a recommendation from a friend I already know what I'm getting myself into. Let's see how far the story can take me.
I wasn't planning to read the second book, after reading the first at the behest of my co-worker. But I made the “mistake” of reading the first chapter of Where She Went included in the back of If I Stay, and I was more interested in it than I wanted to admit. I enjoyed If I Stay, but Where She Went totally drew me in. I don't know whether Adam was just a stronger character for me, or whether I could just relate better to that perspective, but I definitely found the second better than the first.
Thanks a lot, Jill. :P
I read this book in a little over twenty four hours, mainly because ... well, anything I say might give away something. It's hard to believe and completely, I don't want to say predictable, in it's craziness.
I admire an author who can come up with something like this. I'm also very, very frightened of that author...
I must admit, I read the publisher description of these books repeatedly, and had no idea what all the fuss was about. I'm a person who will read anything, and there was nothing in the description that made me have any interest whatsoever.
But then, I started seeing the trailers for the movie. And something about them caught my attention. I don't know, even now, what it was. But something made me want to read the books, because I firmly believe that the books are always better than the movies.
And so, I read the entire trilogy in a week. Because I just couldn't stop reading. I won't go so far as to say it's on my list of favourites, but it might be close. Something about Katniss made me want to both smack her, and protect her. And Gale and Peeta... well, there's so much a person could say. The characters must be considered a driving force to the popularity of these books. I find that I can believe the authenticity of any situation, if the characters are written strongly enough. If I can believe wholeheartedly in the people, then the situations never seem out of line.
I don't even know if I feel the need to see the movie. I can go back and read the book any time that I want. And that's better than anything Hollywood can come up with.
I was lucky enough to get an ARC of this. Holey moley, wow. I knew what it was going in, but somehow, I was still surprised.
Loved this! Can't wait for the second piece.
Merged review:
Loved this! Can't wait for the second piece.
I read this book, first about 2 years ago. I have to say, I didn't like it very much at all.
When I saw the new movie adaptation on the weekend, I was determined to read it again because the story made so much more sense to me after seeing it on screen.
While I did enjoy the book a bit this time, I think it's safe to say it may be the only book where I actually like the movie better...
Such a lovely collection of stories. Characters we've met before mixed with those we haven't. Truly a joy to read.
An interesting read, however hard it will be to follow the advice. Another book to make me more mindful of how I live, and to take more care with how I speak to myself, and how I put myself into the world.
Fairly predictable, but a good read for moments when anything heavy would be pointless.
From the first episode of Gilmore Girls I ever watched I have adored Lauren Graham. Her interviews with the fast talking and quirky anecdotes made me believe in the reality of her. She seems like someone I would love to know, that I almost feel like I do know without ever having met her.
For me, this book held inspiration, laughter and tears in its pages. Which is all anyone can ask for in 205 pages.
Loved this book, and especially with the authors reading it themselves, it was very intimate. ask if they were sharing their memories and thoughts directly with you.
Looking forward to setting the ideas in this book into action. It seems to make a whole lot of sense, and the recipes, while completely other than what I would have eaten in the past, look like things that I might be able to actually get behind.
Here's hoping this one works in my favour.
why do authors always do the one thing that you don't want them to? sigh
on to Extras....
I found this book interesting; it gave me new ways to think about tidying up my space/life.
The author's basic strategy would seem extreme to a lot of people (myself included), but given the basic East v West culture differences the more minimalist theories make sense.
I know I won't be putting the full strategy of the book into play any time soon (or ever), but there were definitely useful elements to be incorporated into creating a more personalized strategy for myself. I think the biggest thing that I can take out of the book is to be grateful and thankful for what you have, and be prepared to treat the things you have with respect even as their place in your life comes to an end. Things that have served their purpose in your life have as much value as things currently doing so. It just may be that the items value may be better served out of your home.
Very poignant. I found myself thinking about my own forgetful habits, and wondering if it could be AD. Almost frightening, but so easy to relate to the character of Alice written this way.