A "Beat the Reaper" in terms of brutality -- and equally engaging although not nearly so fast pace. An interesting psychological study, I found myselfA "Beat the Reaper" in terms of brutality -- and equally engaging although not nearly so fast pace. An interesting psychological study, I found myself rereading many a passage & deep in ponder (yeah, my brain ain't totally frozen after all). In other words, it was nice to read something that made me think for a change -- even amidst the scenes of torture (not really my thing) & having recently read "The Accidental Librarian" made the book all the more interesting....more
With prose as finely crafted as the as the most seamless of silks, Chang's talent ceasessly fails to leave me breathless.With prose as finely crafted as the as the most seamless of silks, Chang's talent ceasessly fails to leave me breathless....more
Ingenious in execution, emotionally raw, & utterly unique -- storywise & experientially. The rare gem I couldn't wait to finish 'cuz I just wanted it Ingenious in execution, emotionally raw, & utterly unique -- storywise & experientially. The rare gem I couldn't wait to finish 'cuz I just wanted it over. Still, it's a "wow."...more
An excellent psychological thriller, but imagine my surprise to see the teen sticker on the spine (other lib hold). And, while older teen readers may An excellent psychological thriller, but imagine my surprise to see the teen sticker on the spine (other lib hold). And, while older teen readers may very well be intrigued -- & rightly so -- a "Teen" read it is not. ...more
I absolutely adored this book, and while it's categorized as "adult," I believe it would be a wonderfully enjoyable read for teens too. I absolutely adored this book, and while it's categorized as "adult," I believe it would be a wonderfully enjoyable read for teens too. ...more
Although my natural preference is a more immediately intimate reading experience, the sense of the emotional distance that kept me from a "5 star" expAlthough my natural preference is a more immediately intimate reading experience, the sense of the emotional distance that kept me from a "5 star" experience perfectly suits this particular story. Enshrouded with an aura of dark sadness, Crossing is hard to put down, the writing, mesmorizing. A book better read than described & a good adult read w/ YA appeal for savvy teens....more
Clearly over written (at times comically so) and, yet, I am not ashamed to say: I dug it just the same. For, much like, Billy Ocean's undeniably awesoClearly over written (at times comically so) and, yet, I am not ashamed to say: I dug it just the same. For, much like, Billy Ocean's undeniably awesome "Caribbean Queen," it's pure self indulgent entertainment bliss. (C'mon, that song rocks & you know it).
Nostalgia-for-home factor aside, it's a great Great Lakes ghost story, complete with several shiver-while-you giggle moments that will appeal to a wide range of readers (including one or two teens I know). :) ...more
This just may be one of my favorite books, like, EVER. I actually snorted (yes, snorted) with laughter @ 2:00 AM & would hug the d*mn thing if I couldThis just may be one of my favorite books, like, EVER. I actually snorted (yes, snorted) with laughter @ 2:00 AM & would hug the d*mn thing if I could. 3 copies will be purchased later today. ...more
Think "A Girl Names Zippy with cash, on crack. Not exactly brain food, but deliciously delightful all the same. Think "A Girl Names Zippy with cash, on crack. Not exactly brain food, but deliciously delightful all the same. ...more
I won't lie: I wanted to LOVE this one -- & in some ways I did. I mean c'mon, the title alone renders it worthy of "best of the year status." UniquelyI won't lie: I wanted to LOVE this one -- & in some ways I did. I mean c'mon, the title alone renders it worthy of "best of the year status." Uniquely irreverent & delightfully vulgar, right down the author's blurb. The particular brand of humor, however, a little too "Heathers" (old school Wynona Rider flick, remember?) for my taste.
Note: If repeated readings of the word hymen offends your lady-like sensibilities, you best steer clear....more
Just might be the best book I've read this year thus far. If you don't find something of interest here, you're not very interesting.Just might be the best book I've read this year thus far. If you don't find something of interest here, you're not very interesting....more
Enjoyed this one immensely--appealed to both my not-so-secret inner word nerd / slightly more secret failed wanna be writer self. Road trip to IA planEnjoyed this one immensely--appealed to both my not-so-secret inner word nerd / slightly more secret failed wanna be writer self. Road trip to IA planned......more
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