4.5 rounded up. A fictional account of a true story. Children are forced to commit atrocious by the thousands in Uganda. Told by boy who was kidnapped4.5 rounded up. A fictional account of a true story. Children are forced to commit atrocious by the thousands in Uganda. Told by boy who was kidnapped at 15 and forced to being in this "army" for 20 years. Tough read....more
I'm not really sure if this is a 5 or a 4 star read. But, until I eventually reread, I'm giving it 5 because it is so delightfully unique. I definitelI'm not really sure if this is a 5 or a 4 star read. But, until I eventually reread, I'm giving it 5 because it is so delightfully unique. I definitely feel I NEED to read this one again just to see what it feels like knowing what I now know....more
**spoiler alert** I love Elizabeth Strout's writing, and this is one of her best. I loved all the characters broken and not, just living life.**spoiler alert** I love Elizabeth Strout's writing, and this is one of her best. I loved all the characters broken and not, just living life....more
I went into this book knowing only the title. I probably would not have read this if I knew what it was about because I've been trying to read books tI went into this book knowing only the title. I probably would not have read this if I knew what it was about because I've been trying to read books that lift my spirits. This did not meet that criterion. But, I'm happy to have this one under my belt. It spoke volumes in a fairly short tale....more
A very readable tale. However, I'm not usually a fan of magic, and this tale was set on a foundation of magic that I simply could not buy into.A very readable tale. However, I'm not usually a fan of magic, and this tale was set on a foundation of magic that I simply could not buy into....more
Jam-packed full of interesting information at a lay person's level. However, there is SO much information presented here that it is more than my poor Jam-packed full of interesting information at a lay person's level. However, there is SO much information presented here that it is more than my poor brain will be able to retain in just one reading. I learned boatloads but need to revisit this one....more
I simply could not take any more of this drivel. OK, for sure, I'm not the target audience of this. All I could think of during the 22% of this book II simply could not take any more of this drivel. OK, for sure, I'm not the target audience of this. All I could think of during the 22% of this book I did complete was "come on and just grow up, you whiney tit". I can take no more....more
I knew the U. S. government had mistreated the indigenous people, but I had no idea how terrible the actions really were. I felt physically sick to myI knew the U. S. government had mistreated the indigenous people, but I had no idea how terrible the actions really were. I felt physically sick to my stomach learning the truth. Shameful!...more
As I have found with most collections it is a mixed bag. For me, they ranged from 3 to 5 stars. Just FYI - Kingsolver has eversl 5 star novels, in my As I have found with most collections it is a mixed bag. For me, they ranged from 3 to 5 stars. Just FYI - Kingsolver has eversl 5 star novels, in my opinion....more
A quick enjoyable read for me. I remember wanting to hurry to get back to my reading with this one. I can't say I really identified with the main charA quick enjoyable read for me. I remember wanting to hurry to get back to my reading with this one. I can't say I really identified with the main character based on period (decades different) and location (San Francisco vs. rural Georgia), but I liked her and was interested in her story. 3.4 rating for me....more
I've read so many WW-II novels (including Japanese Americans relocation centers), but this one is so different. The Hawaii (not Pearl Harbor) setting I've read so many WW-II novels (including Japanese Americans relocation centers), but this one is so different. The Hawaii (not Pearl Harbor) setting is not one I've ever read about. While I'm not much of a "magic" fan, it was not a huge part of this tale. This was a sweet book....more
While this is about a dystopian future, it still has a hopful vibe. I was first drawn in by the title but saw several reviews by individuals who have While this is about a dystopian future, it still has a hopful vibe. I was first drawn in by the title but saw several reviews by individuals who have steered me well on the past. I really liked this read....more
Had to take my time with this one. One must pay close attention to the dates on each chapter. I had to stop and consider the consequences of actions oHad to take my time with this one. One must pay close attention to the dates on each chapter. I had to stop and consider the consequences of actions often. A smart fun read. I've really enjoyed the few I've read by Blake Crouch. Looking forward to more....more
I am definitely not part of the target audience for this book. However, the main character was so loathsome, and all characters' motivations so self-sI am definitely not part of the target audience for this book. However, the main character was so loathsome, and all characters' motivations so self-serving I am not inclined to give 3 stars. I really disliked the book. I did finish the book....more
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