OH MY SNAP I'M SO EXCITED!!! Time for the great news!!!!!! Wayne Thomas Batson is re-releasing his trilogy, The Door Within! All three books are coming out AGAIN on May 7th. Major coincidence: The same day The Savage Blue comes out! But here's what I think is the best part of the news: Because I said the above announcement, MY NAME or at least the 13 Xes that mark the spot of my name, is going to be on the Acknowledgements page of his newest book! Ohmysnapohmysnapohmysnap, I'm so excited! My most favorite author in the world (No offence anyone else) is going to know that my blog exists. Anyways, book time.
So, I just finished this book called School's Out - Forever by James Patterson. Here's some good news! It's the second in the Maximum Ride series! It took me a while to get it, too, because it's so popular. But not so long that I read the first book BB, in fact, here is where you can find where I reviewed the first book! The Amazon link is located right about here. I'm going to warn you ahead of time: Something in this post is going to deviate from the trodden path. I just wanted to warn you so you don't get a heart attack.
Summaryish: This book is all about the continuing saga of Maximum Ride, Human-Bird Mutant Extraordinaire, and the rest of the Flock. In this installment of their epic life, the Flock find a home, not just a house or shelter, but a home. With a nice lady, plenty of food, and even school. A real school, not an evil School with a capital S. Anyways, then its all yanked away and some interesting stuff that I cannot tell you about because of devious little spoilers which I am completely against.
Review: This book was great! It was written in first person, my favourite perspective, and I really got to know Max. I feel like she's my friend, and that made the book even better than it actually was. It was also really well-written and actiony! Suspenseful! Great plot! Nice characters! I didn't want to put it down! But when the words start blurring together on the page, and your eye lids start drooping, you just gotta. I don't know what else to say.
Words to the Characters.
Page 1: I'm so excited!
Page 45: So far so good!
Page 90: Umm...Okay, this book just lost a touch of it's awesomeness, but I'll go with it.
Page 241: Ha! I knew it.
Page 256: I knew that too.
Page 281-283: GameBoy is one word, isn't it?
Page 297: Umm...I'll go with that too.
Page 344: Things just got good...
Page 399: Snap it's over? Wow...It 12:50 AM, I should probably turn off my light.
Okay, I'm done!!! Okay, it's starting to sink in that WAYNE THOMAS BATSON!!!! Is going to put my Xes into his book....Eep!
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Anonymous Book Reviewer.
Hello everybody!! So nice to see you all!!! I have two whole books to blog about today! I've decided that most of the time, I'm just going to wait and blog twice in one day. Hmm...I think I've said that already, like, two posts ago? I don't know. Okay. I have an announcement to make, but I can't decide whether to tell you about it this post, or next post. Since this paragraph is getting long, I'll just save the awesomazing-fantastic-super-de-duper news until next posts. Yes, I'm just building suspense. Book time!
So, I just finished this book entitled Insurgent by the world famous Veronica Roth! You've probably already guessed this, but it is the second book in what I like to call the -gent series. Officially, though, I think it's called the Divergent Trilogy. I reviewed the first book in the series right about here. And if you would like to purchase the book, you can either Google it, or do the easy thing and click here.
Summaryish: Okay, little warning here, DO NOT READ THIS IF YOU HAVE NOT YET EXPERIENCED DIVERGENT!!!!! It is important to your emotional well-being and physical health. INSURGENT SUMMARY BEGINS NOW. So after the simulation the Erudite created that made the Dauntless destroy Abnegation, Tris and the rest of the loyal Dauntless are hiding out in Amity. (I really hope you're not reading this people who haven't read Divergent) But when they discover the Erudite are still plotting the downfall of other factions to get some important information, they go to Candor, then do some stuff, then more stuff happens and then BAM the ending sneaks up on you like a...like a...Hmm. I can't think of a simile. LIKE A CAT! Cat's are sneaky right?
PEOPLE WHO HAVE NOT READ DIVERGENT MAY NOW BEGIN READING.
Review: Wowzers! I really really really enjoyed this book! And like Mrs. Roth herself always says, "The only thing I can say is: !!!" Some parts I could have done without, but I guess those same parts added depth to the story. But still, YUCK! I liked how there was a lot of action and plenty of suspense! It was expertly balanced!! I loved it! Oh, and by the way, the next and last book in the Allegiant!! I'm so excited! I think it comes out sometime in October? Wow, that is a long way away...
Words to the Characters:
Tobias: So what's with the whole "Don't risk your life for no reason" thing? I mean, she wasn't risking her life for no reason, she was just trying to feel useful and figure out something that's important to her. It wasn't very nice of you to make her feel bad.
Christina: Great job!!!! (I won't say for what, spoilers, but you know what I'm talking about.)
That's all for this post! I'll be back later for the next one for today AND the amazing news!!!! Bye!
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Anonymous Book Reviewer.
Hello world! Nice to see you! Isn't it so fitting that I'm reviewing this book on a Thursday? "What book is that, 13-Xes?" you may be asking. Well, I'll tell you in the next paragraph. Just be patient, I promise I will tell you in just one paragraph. We're getting closer, just hang in there. Almost...Almost...Just a little longer....done.
So, I just finished this book called Lost in a Good Book by Jasper Fforde, of the Thursday Next series. See? I told you I would tell you. And now the fact that I'm reviewing this on a Thursday being fitting makes sense to you doesn't it? Moving on. I reviewed the first book in the series here, and will probably be reviewing the next book in the series soon! Anyways, if you want to purchase it, try clicking here. And upon failing to get to the Amazon page, click here instead.
Summaryish: Okay, this book's summaryish is going to be a doozy. Let me think for a second. How about you play solitaire or free cell while you wait? (Insert Jeopardy music) Okay, I got it! After recently defeated her arch enemy Archeron Hades and imprisoning her other arch enemy in Poe's "The Raven," Thursday Next is the target of several coincidental revenge attempts. Also, in an effort to release Jack Schitt from the poem, Goliath Corporation blackmails Ms. Next. In addition, her time-traveling father alerts her to a global catastrophe in the near future. So, she must save the world, learn to bookjump, shake some rice and lentils, and defeat several bad guys all before this book ends. I don't know about you, but I'd be tired after all that. In fact, my fingers are sore just from typing it.
Review: I absolutely ADORE this book! It has action, comedy, more action, dodos, and everything else a good book needs! It sounds kind of like a Douglas Adams when you read it, but just a little bit less wacky-nutty. I wouldn't change one thing about it! It's a fantastic read for those nights when it's really cold, because the constant laughter will keep you warm with or without fleece blankets!
Words to the Characters:
Thursday: I'm still noticing a weird lack of first names. What do you have against first names? I use them all the time, Thursday. Sorry about Landen by the way. And about how Cordelia was bugging you.
Thursday's Daddy: How nice of you! Thanks by the way.
Okay. This is officially the end of this blog post. Or if you want to get all portmanteau about it, this is the end of this blost.
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Anonymous Book Reviewer.
Hello again everyone! So, laundry didn't take as long as I thought, and now I'm back blogging again!! If you are confused, scroll down and read my last post, it'll clear things up for you. Okay, okay, I admit it, I just wanted you to read my other post because I love it when people read my blog. So thanks to all you book fanatics out there checking out my blog. I now have over 700 page views coming from 20 different countries. You know who you are, so I won't include the list of all those countries. Anyways, books.
So, yesterday I finished reading this book called I, Q Book Three: Kitty Hawk by Roland Smith. The Amazon link is located here! The title is not to be confused with "IQ" as in "Intelligence Quotient." It is "I, Q" as in "I, Q, do so solemnly swear..." Or "I, Q, am a boy whose name is actually Quest." My confusion of the exact thing above is what made me pick up the first book in the series in the first place. I was hoping it would be a nice science fiction tale maybe about someone with an outstanding IQ and needed to save the world or something. Imagine my surprise when I found out it was about....
Summaryish: ....a boy with a singer for a mom, and another singer for a step-dad and a step-sister whose real mom is a terrorist. Hey, I wonder if the FBI is looking at my blog now because I said the word terrorist. (Hello FBI! Welcome to my blog! Don't worry - it's harmless!) Anyways, I don't really remember much about the first two books in the series because I read them in 2011, which was 2 years ago. I do remember that Quest is a magician, his real dad is a little crazy, and he's been involved in several secret missions for the government along with a group called SOS and his step sister Angela. This time around, the president's daughter has been kidnapped. And that's all I'm going to say...
Review: Okay, I really enjoyed this book! It was really short, just over 200 pages, but luckily that didn't make it bad. I like how Mr. Smith has brought in characters from one of his other series books StormRunners and brought them over to this series! I love it when authors do that, especially when it's a surprise! The story was great, just actiony enough that my attention was held, but not too actiony that I was overwhelmed. Some parts were just people following other people, but somehow it was still incredibly captivating.
Words to the Characters:
Q: I like how your name is just one letter, that's pretty neat.
Boone: Snap, who are you???
That's it for today! I'm reading a great book now, but since it's the last book in my pile I have to slow down to read it, so I don't know when I'll be back! Bye!
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Anonymous Book Reviewer.
Hello everyone! I've been bad. Again. I haven't blogged in AGES! But the good news is I have two books to review today! I have deducted that I usually blog twice in the same day, so when you are looking at my blog, you should check to see if you've missed any reviews. Because you don't want to go to the library and get a bad book that I could have warned you against, and you also don't want to go to the library and skip over an awesome book that I have recommended. That wouldn't be nice at all, would it? Anyways, let's get started!
So, a few days ago I closed James Dashner's book The Kill Order prequel to the Maze Runner series, most of which I have reviewed before. Right about here is the link to the last time I reviewed a Maze Runner, and inside of that there should be a link to the first part (which was actually the second) of the series I reviewed. And right about here you will find an Amazon link. And right about here is where this paragraph ends.
Summaryish: Alrighty, so this book is about a guy named Mark and his friends Alec, Lana, and Trina and their lives after the Sun Flares. Well, at least for the first couple of pages it's about that. After chapter one, it turns into a book about where the deadly disease that ravaged the world when Thomas was saving it, The Flare came from, how it mutated, why it was made. Stuff like that. Also, it's about how the friends mentioned above fight for survival in a place where Cranks are all, like, crazy and cannibalistic. Wow, short summary. Well, it was short book, only 327 pages, so it makes sense.
Review: This book definitely could have been better. It had a lot to live up to, but instead of doing just that, it kind of lived, I don't know, next to.My attention was barely kept during this book. That's not to say it was a bad book of course. I think it just needed a stronger story line. Another thing: There were fights on like every other page, and that got a little boring. Normally I like a good showdown, but too many too close together just gets boring and then you start thinking "Gee, who dies this time around?" Yeah, that about it.
Words to the Characters:
Deedee: I'm getting the weirdest feeling that later you become Teresa, am I right?
Mark and co.: Is being crazy anything like being me? I'm probably going to go insane soon, so I just want to know if much is going to change.
Oky doky, that's all for this post. I have another book to review today, but I won't do that until later because I have to do my laundry. Hmm...Was that too personal for an anonymous blog? Oh well!
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Anonymous Book Reviewer.
Hey everyone! So I didn't post yesterday like I thought I would and in fact should have, but I'm posting now, only one day after I said I would, so we're cool, right? Anyways, I've got a really good book for you today. I should probably start the "So" paragraph now...Here I go!
So, I just finished this book called Life, The Universe and Everything by none other than Douglas Adams! And I'm pretty sure you know this is part of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy trilogy of five books! Book three if I am not mistaken! Pretty exiting. Next up is...er...um...I actually don't remember, but I know we're not up to Mostly Harmless yet, there's one before that...So Long, and Thanks for All The Fish! I remember now. Okay, I didn't remember, I looked it up. Anyways, Amazon link can be found here! Kidding! Here!
Summaryish: Okay...I think I might be able to pull this off...In the latest wild and crazy and highly improbable adventure of Arthur and the gang, Ford and Arthur are rescued from prehistoric Earth by a couch and then a flying Italian bistro. On which they learn that, yet again, they have to save the Universe. This time from a bunch of white robots that are trying to free their Masters from the planet Krikkit, The inhabitants of said planet long to be alone in the Universe and will do anything, including annihilating the galaxy, to succeed in that goal. The End.
Review: What can I say about this book other than laughing hysterically which isn't really saying anything at all? Oo! I know! I can say...Aw man, I lost it. Oh well. I'll just say that this was a fantastic read and should be either checked out or purchased by everyone in the world!! There's not really much more I can say, it's impossible to add anything to Douglas Adams.
Words to the Characters:
Ford and Arthur: Y'all are best friends right? It's kind of hard to tell because Ford, you seem to ignore and confuse Arthur. And Arthur, you seem to annoy Ford to no end. Weird relationship you have there.
Trillian: Wow, good skills of observation.
Okay, so long and thanks for all the fish, everyone! Not that I'm secretly a dolphin and the world is about to be destroyed by Vogons or anything.
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Anonymous Book Reviewer.
Hello everyone...again! It's been a few seconds, and, as predicted, I am already deep into this post! Huh. I can't really think of anything else to talk about in this paragraph. Weird. Usually I'm good at rambling on and on about nothing whatsoever, and people get annoyed and walk away while I'm still talking to someone, so I continue the conversation with just myself and the air around me. Anyways, blog.
So, I just finished this book called Prism by two authors, Faye and Aliza Kellerman. Aliza is Faye's daughter and they worked together on this book. Bonding. Always a good thing, especially on the molecular level. Unless of course you're bonding a giraffe and a duck. Not pretty. Anyways, I have hidden away the Amazon link into a place so minuscule and disguised that you'll never find it. So ha!
Summaryish: Okay, this book is about a girl with purple hair going on a school trip. Sounds boring, right? Wrong. Because there is a car crash and dimension change, and now she and two others are trapped in a world where all health care is non-existent. People there are forced to suffer in silence or else be taken away and left to die in a special, but not at all pleasant, disease-ridden city. That's pretty much it, you'll have to figure the rest out yourself.
Review: Okay, technically, this book had everything it needed to make it successful. An intriguing plot, likable characters, nice imagery, and, you know, it's a book. But there was something about it, something small that I can't quite explain that made me dislike it. I don't even know what it is. Maybe the authors' voices? Maybe the tone? Maybe the copyright page? I don't know. But just something made it...bleh. But not in a way that I don't recommend it, which is weird, because I do recommend it. Crazy, I know, but with me, anything's possible.
Words to the Characters:
Kaida: So, um, how's that working out for you?
Joy: Your name is a little ironic, but in a good way.
Zeke: Actually, I can't think of anything to say to you. Sorry.
Oi, I don't know about you, but I am blogged out! See you, I don't know, tomorrow?
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Anonymous Book Reviewer.
Hello everyone!!! Have I been slacking, or what? First of all, I didn't get to go to the library until six days after I ran out of books!! Then when I finished the book I'm reviewing now, I was already half way done with a different book so I thought, why not wait and do them both at once? Then yesterday I forgot to blog because I was so crazy-busy. But I'm blogging twice today, so it's all good. I might even blog a third time, but it depends on how long it takes to blog right now so I can go and read the book I'm reviewing next-next. Don't worry, I'm confused too.
So, a few days ago I finished this book called The Vicious Deep by Zoraida Cordova. It is the first book in a series, and the second one, The Savage Blue, is coming out May 7th!!!!!! I'm sooo excited! We'll talk more about this in the review paragraph. Anyways, one last little thing for this paragraph, the Amazon link!! Okay, so you know how this blog is a world wide sensation reaching hundreds of people in 20 different countries? Well, do all countries get Amazon, or just America? Should I think about not giving Amazon links because it wouldn't be nice to some of my readers who can't use it?
Summaryish: Oi veh, I don't think I can do this, telling you one thing about this book would give away the whole thing. Okay, I'll start with there's a tidal wave. Just a small one. And Tristan gets sucked into the ocean and some stuff happens. Then he finds out...dare I give it away? Okay, it's actually obvious, so maybe it'll be fine. Then he finds out that he's not only a mermaid but heir to the Sea Throne. But before he can claim that throne, he has to go on this crazy huge adventure battling other people who want the throne, and then the book ends. Then I scream at the top of my lungs for the next one and, upon not receiving it, start the next book in my pile.
Review: After the first two chapters, this book had made my top twenty. It completely wiped Gordon Korman right off my list. Welcome, Zoraida, to my Official List of Awesome Authors. I mean, wow. I really loved this novel, and will probably cry myself to sleep every night until I can read the second one. Bravo, huzzah, and all that jazz.
Words to the Characters:
Tristan: You can really be mean sometimes, but I guess all-in-all, you're pretty okay.
Layla: Every time I see your name, I'm thinking Sky High.
Kurt: You know what would be good for you? Smiling. It's scientifically proven that smiles make you feel good.
Alrighty, in a few seconds I will be deep into another post, so it really doesn't make sense to say goodbye.
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Anonymous Book Reviewer.
Hello world!!!! GUESS WHAT!? It's my fiftieth review! Yayayayay! This is so exciting. But also a little disappointing because I've been on this blog since, like, October, and I've only read fifty books. Anyways, sorry it's been so long. I totally forgot to blog yesterday. And the day before that. The bad news is, there will not be two posts today, because I've been re-reading for the past two days because I haven't had a chance to go to the library. Oh well. Anyways, here we go, book time!
I am just so psyched that my fiftieth review is a Ted Dekker! Not only that, but it's part of his famous Books of History Chronicles! Here's the confusing part I will try to explain: So far, it's three separate series: The Circle Series, The Lost Books, and the one I'm talking about today, The Paradise Novels. Another weird thing: You can enter the chronicles anywhere you want. In the Circle series, you can start anywhere as long as you go in a circle, in the Lost Books, there's an order, and in the Paradise Novels you can read in any order you want. All of these books tie into one another somewhere, but reading one before the other will not affect your enjoyment of the books. I personally read the Circle Series, starting with Black, ending with Green, then I went to The Lost Books and read all those in order, now I just finished Sinner which is technically the second book in the Paradise Novels, but that doesn't matter because you can read them anyway you want. But, it is recommended by Ted that when reading the Paradise Novels, start with Sinner, then choose whether you want to go to Showdown or Saint. There. Did that make any sense at all? Anyways, Amazon Link. Wow, I have a feeling this is going to be a loooong post.
Summaryish: Okay, so this book is about what happens when Billy and Darcy, childhood friends who did some bad stuff in a monastery where they grew up, develop interesting powers. Billy: Mind reading. Darcy: Persuasion. Anyways, then some stuff happens and they meet up with another of their friends who also received an intriguing ability, Johnny. It's also the story of Kat, who recently saw the light, and the story of Mersuvees Black, a child's nightmare made real. That just about explains, and it wasn't hard to do either.
Review: I was so looking forward to this book, and I was not disappointed in the least! It was fast paced and actiony, plus it had a kind of science fictiony air to it, which I very much enjoyed. I have to say though, a lot of it was very political, which, although awesome, was a little bit boring. All in all, a fantastic read worth the gas money to the library. Or you could even save a dollar and bike to the library, which is also environmentally friendly.
Words to the Characters:
Billy I see your dilemma, but I also wish I had your ability.
Darcy: Okay, I planned something to say to you when I was reading, but now I've forgotten it, so you're going to have to settle for congratulations.
Someone who's name I will not give away for spoiler reasons: Wow, I did not see that coming.
Alrighty, that's it for today. I don't know when I'll be back, so just check in regularly! Bye!
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Anonymous Book Reviewer.
Hey there! Wow, second post today and I didn't even know it would happen! But, hey, when your as addicted to books as I am, you learn to accept that sometimes you're reading for longer than at first you thought. A brief summary of my thoughts: I'll read for half an hour and then play a game. A brief summary of what happened: Whoa, has it been 2 hours already? But the good news is, double blogging for today! Yay!
So, literally 12 minutes ago I finished reading this book called Skinned by Robin Wasserman. Confusing moment: it has a new title now. So, for all intents and purposes, it's called Frozen, the first of the Cold Awakening trilogy, which used to be called the Skinners Trilogy, but now isn't. Except at my library and maybe a few other places too.
Summaryish: Okie dokie, this book as all about a girl named Lia Kahn and how she died. Then came back to life...In a new body. A mechanical body. There are more people like her in Lia's futuristic society, they're called Skinners on account of something I can't rightly remember, but probably has something to do with skin if you ask me. Anyways, some stuff happens that kind of makes her miserable, then she finally makes a good friend who can see her beneath the circuitry, and some more stuff happens, and then she's leaving home. I won't tell you where she's going, that would give stuff away. But I will tell you that Scott Westerfeld thought it was "Spell-binding."
Review: This book was mostly awesome, but there were some parts in it that I didn't like at all, so I skipped them. There were also a lot of bad words, which turned me off, but my internal censor took care of that. But all the other parts I really liked! It was 12:52 when I finally stopped reading the day I started it, or, more accurately, the day I finished it, since it was already 52 minutes into that day, which was today. I lost myself...give me a second here...Okay: Mostly like, partly didn't like, will be reading the rest of the series and more by the author, will not be sleeping much the nights I do. Okay, it's been simplified down to my level.
Words to the Characters:
Lia: Okay, this is probably just because it was written in first person, but sheesh, self-centered much?
Auden: You are so nice!!! P.S. Interesting name.
Alright that's it. Hey, have you ever noticed that on average I only talk to two characters? Weird. Bye!
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Anonymous Book Reviewer.
Hello! This is an unplanned blog post...hurray for you! And me too, because I got to read something spontaneously instead of following the strict order of my book pile. Anyways, it's a play, like my last review, but it's not Shakespearean and it's written in more-or-less today's English!! Let's get started!
So, I just finished this sparkling little gem of a play entitled The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail it was written by two people, their names are Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee. I'm pretty sure it's not a series, but it's okay because I doubt that a sequel could top this one. Plus, there'd be no story, it's The NIGHT not the NIGHTS that he spent in jail, so yeah. Anyways, here's the Amazon link. Good luck finding that! Mwahahaha!
Summaryish: So this is a charming little play about a spunky little fellow named Henry David Thoreau, and about how he wouldn't pay his taxes and got thrown in jail. He then spends most of the night in a dream-like state of memories and fantasy. Along with him for some of the ride is his good friend/cell-mate Bailey.The object of most of Henry's night-dreams is his idol, his hero, Waldo. Wow, was that a good summary or what? Take that past of awful summaries!!!
Review: This was great! It really makes you re-think some of the things you took for granted. It also makes you realize that at the back of your mind, you always knew something he said, and it took just a simple sentence from the mouth of the actor playing Henry to realize it Plus, it has vivid stage direction, so even if you're just reading the play, it's as if you are watching it on a stage. Two thumbs and a pointer finger up! Woo!
Words to the Characters:
Henry: I really have nothing to add to what you say in this play. Good job!
Everyone else: Henry isn't wacky, or mad, or off his rocker, or however you want to say crazy, he just see things for what they are, and maybe y'all should too.
Okie dokie! Now for real: Stay tuned for a science fiction! Bye!
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Anonymous Book Reviewer.
Hey everybody! Nice to see you all again! I'm back for more blogging! But that's no surprise. What IS surprising is that...um...I actually don't have anything surprising to share. Oh well. Anyways, as I said yesterday, I hope you're in the mood to shake some speare, because here comes Shakespeare!!
So, I just finished reading this play called Hamlet by William Shakespeare. Obviously, not a series. But, hey, maybe some plagiarizer out there did write a second. I doubt that though, because of the ending. Anyways, I might get this book in Klingon, because, you know what they say, you haven't heard Shakespeare until you've read him in the original Klingon. Well, if you want the Amazon link, look no further! Actually, I'd like you to keep reading this...
Summaryish: Okay, pretty easy summary today. This play is about a guy named Hamlet, and his daddy just died. I know sad, right. And his mommy married his uncle, so now his uncle is also his father, which is actually kind of weird. So, when the ghost of Hamlet's father starts wandering around at night and talking to Hamlet about revenge and stuff, it eventually drives our friend mad. And then there's some ensuing chaos, and then the ending kind of sneaks up on you. Okay, that's the summary!
Review: This book - I mean play - was pretty fantastic!! I will admit that it's not one of my favourite works of Shakespeare, but it's not one of my least favourite either. It's kind of floating around in the middle there, not fantabulicious, but not awful either. AI'm just really excited that now I can finally understand all those Hamlet references!!!
Words to the Characters:
Hamlet: And why exactly did this drive you crazy? It's just ghost, sheesh.
Ophelia: See, your insanity, I get, your friend Hamlet's, not so much. Hugs.
Alrighty, stay tuned for a science fiction book!! Bye!
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Anonymous Book Reviewer.
Hello world! Nice to see you. So, I was supposed to blog this yesterday, but I forgot. I think it's time to accept that I rarely ever blog on time, and you should not expect regularly posted posts. But there is good news! I'm blogging right now! Actually, I would say that is great news! So, let's get down to business.
So, I just finished this book called The Genius Wars by Catherine Jinks. And yes!! We must celebrate for a whole week straight because this is the first time I've reviewed an ENTIRE series on this blog!! That's right, I started this series in this blog, and now I'm finishing it. Aww. That sentence made me think of Artemis Fowl...In fact, this whole post makes me think of him. It's the whole genius thing, I guess. Anyways, here is the link to my previous review, which has a link to the book before it. And this is the Amazon link.
Summaryish: Alrighty, so, this book has an awful lot going on in it...Where to begin? How about here: Cadel Greeniaus is enjoying a peaceful existence, with college, friends, and a sturdy last name. But, soon, his whole life is thrown yet again into turmoil when his friends and family are attacked. I'm talking hospitalization left and right, here. Anyways, he then goes on this big huge adventure type thingy to end his feud with Prosper English once and for all. And this is a REALLY big huge adventure type thingy spanning two continents, several hospitals, and lots of safe houses. Okay, that's it for summarizing.
Review: Wow. I'm surprised I didn't get whiplash while reading this. It's so fast! I love it! Yeah, the word choice could use a little work, and sure, some parts of the plot were confusing, but all in all, it was a fantastic read! Full of action and suspense, and even a little bit of internal battles, this book is sure to leave you wanting more. In a sad way, because you know you'll never get more because it's the end of the series. But, sadly. Cadel will never be as awesome as Artemis. I just had to get that in their somewhere.
Words to the Characters:
Cadel: See, this is the perfect you. The first one was too bad, the second one, too good. But this one is like the baby bear's chair: Just right.
Prosper: Did someone forget to take their chill pills?
Okay, that's it for now. I hope you're in the mood to shake some spears, because we've got a play coming up!
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Anonymous Book Reviewer.
I've been naughty. Not only have I not blogged in forever, but I also looked at Eoin Colfer's website. The boycott is going to be harder than ever now, because he's written another book. But onto more cheerful topics. Like hellos and books. Hello!! Books....
So, a while ago I finished this book called Divide and Conquer by Carrie Ryan. It is book two of the Inifinty Ring series, following the first book which is called A Mutiny in Time, but I read that BB so it has not been reviewed here. I'm not going to give the Amazon link today. I'm kidding, here it is.
Summaryish: Alrighty, I'm going to give you a series overview, and then something about book one, and then something about book two so that you understand what this book is about! The series is about an eleven year old science genius named Sera, another eleven year old history buff named Dak who has an unnatural obsession with cheese, and a 16 year old linguist named Riq. They're time travelers. They are also part of this group called the Hystorians who go and fix Breaks in history caused by another group called the SQ who want to take over the world. Book one is about Christopher Columbus. You know, the one who sailed the ocean blue? And so people try to get all mutiny on him. The second book is about Vikings and Parisians and a big fight.
Review: This book was okay, my attention wandered a lot when I was reading this and it's a wee bit repetitive. Well, not so much repetitive as predictable. But, there is a good side about it, it had time travel, which is one of my favourite topics. Plus, there were some parts that held my attention really well! So, on a scale of one to ten; five.
Words to the Characters:
Dak: Haha! Headcheese.
Sera: Aren't you a little too young to fall in love?
Bill: ^^^Ditto.^^^
Okie dokie, that's all for right now, I'll be back later for something that'll be REALLY hard to summaryishize.
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Anonymous Book Reviewer.
Hello! I can't believe this, I almost forgot to review this book!! But I remembered just before it completely slipped my mind!! Good for me! Go my brain! Woo! So welcome. I hope you're having a good day. I'm having a great day, made extra special because I'm blogging!! Anyways, let's get into the thick of it!
So, I just finished this book called The Time Keeper by Mitch Albom . It is not a series,but it was every bit as delightful as one! But we'll talk about that in a paragraph or two. For right now, though, we're going to talk about Amazon links, and the fact that you can find one right here for the book I'm reviewing now. In case you're wondering, I thought about not reviewing this, but then I realized it'd only been a couple of books since I didn't review a book last. So then I thought: Why keep the public from knowing this book? It was just sooo good, that not even reviewing it could ruin it for me. But, again, we'll talk about that later.
Summaryish: So this book is about Father Time, the first person to ever count the hours, and how he was forced to live in a cave for what seems like more than an eternity listening to everyone complaining about time. You know, not enough of it, it's going too slow, it's going to fast, too much time on my hands, etc. It's also about Sarah Lemon and her problems, and Victor (I don't remember his last name) and his problems. Father Time then breaks out of his cave, and his fate becomes entwined with those of the two nice people previously mentioned. Yeah, that about sums it up.
Review: Oh my goodness! I don't even know what to say! Any words I say could not do this book justice! It deserves fireworks! And cake! (Oh, and speaking of cake, happy Pi Day!) This book quite literally changed my life. Some of the sentences really stood out, and made me want to reach into the pages and take the sentence out and glue it to my mind somewhere so I'll never forget it. And I'm glad I took the few extra minutes searching for it in the library where it was carelessly miss-shelved. Plus, it was written in this cool mix of bold and regular font that I've never seen before, and it was lovely! Okay, review done.
Words to the Characters:
Sarah: You seem like you need a hug, I'd be happy to give you one. You know...if you were real.
Victor: I'd re-think that if I were you.
Ethan: You'd better be happy you're fictitious or I would punch you in the face. That sounded mean. I take it back. I would just ignore you in a chilly way.
That's it for today!! Don't forget to comment your favourite books! My reading list is growing short yet again. Bye!
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Anonymous Book Reviewer.
