Mell
Great read! One everyone should read, insightful, calls us out on all the self shaming we do to ourselves and to others. A terrible but honest truth.
I did not enjoy this book. I felt that Susanna was absent from the book for a good portion of it, that she was just an observer in her life and experiences. Most of what she shared I felt were akin to the American Pie - You know this one time at band camp... jokes. I felt that Susanna as a person was absent for most of the book, and that we truly did not learn anything about her, her condition, or her inner turmoils till the end of the book. I was highly disappointed, definitely not what I expected.
Sometimes it's nice to remind yourself why you're here, and even though the ending was totally open to interpretation, I surprised myself with my optimism.
Interesting read, new way to look at heaven and hell, and personal ideals. Will likely read more from this author and about the Toltec.
Loved this, the narration was chef's kiss! Without it I'd prob rate the story at 4 stars. This was great for King though, amazing well conceived characters, a plot that at the best of time was inconceivable and at the worst stomach churning. Kept me wanting more, so what more could I ask for? Next please!
Dear Old Love: Anonymous Notes to Former Crushes, Sweethearts, Husbands, Wives, & Ones That Got Away
This book was cute, but after a while it became a bit monotonous..
one to remember - Ramble On pg 163
“You read The Hobbit to me in our bed-fort at night. Mostly I remember how nice your voice was.”
I especially enjoyed the narration by Natasha Richardson, without it I don't think I would have enjoyed half as much. Its creative storytelling combined with some poignant observations that make this book timeless. I recommend for everyone.
So far my very favorite of St. James' historical horrors. Absolutely loved everything about this story, the characters, the plot, the outcome all so well done. My only hitch was the slow start.
This book caught me by surprise. I questioned the reality of me so many times. It's hard rationalizing in your 40s that everything perceptibly wrong with you is a symptom of autism, is quite a shake. From misunderstanding a person's motivations, or miscalculating or misinterpreting. To constantly wondering if you've done or said the wrong thing, the over thinking, the over processing every interaction, the fear of rejection, the distancing of self and the cognitive delay. I'm shook. But in the end, i really love Cassandra, and hopefully people out there love me too.
You had me at hello Jess, you had me at hello...
Definitely surprised by this one, it grabbed hold and I didn't want to put it down. The further I fell down the rabbit hole the more hooked I became. Loved it.
This book was not my friend, I found it droll and disjointed. Even though I originally gave it 3 stars, I dropped it back to two because that final twist at the end just wasn't enough to save it for me. I mean there was a good story in these pages, it just didn't need 5 narrators and 500 pages to tell it.
Not my favorite of his GNs, had some very strange stories, some of which seemed unfinished.
This was the highest rated stand alone book on my ebook list. It was a very cute time slip story, and like the MMC I wish it had ended like in a movie. Even tho histfic isn't really something I seek out, I did enjoy this shorty by Kate Quinn and will prob check out her other books just to see if they compare.
Not what I expected at all! Loved it, but still feel a bit of the emotionality was lost in translation.
Found this book a bit frustrating... but finished it anyways - huzzah! onto the next adventure...