Friday, 27 November 2015
Thursday, 26 November 2015
From Minor To Major | Review
In the first and second part of this book the protagonist is called Adrian Mole from the ages of 13 - 15 years old. I found Adrian to be very irritating and irrational to the point I found him unpleasant to read about and wanted to hit him.
Though by the last part of the book, although still obnoxious and mildly annoying (at 23), I didn't want to hit him at least, so can recommend the last portion of the book just for the slight lack of irritation.
I think a younger reader would get this book more than I do, as I find some teens in books to get very irritating now. All I ask for is a reasonably level headed teenager. Is that too much to ask?
Overall this book was just OK, it's nothing amazing and only gets 2/5 stars.
Though by the last part of the book, although still obnoxious and mildly annoying (at 23), I didn't want to hit him at least, so can recommend the last portion of the book just for the slight lack of irritation.
I think a younger reader would get this book more than I do, as I find some teens in books to get very irritating now. All I ask for is a reasonably level headed teenager. Is that too much to ask?
Overall this book was just OK, it's nothing amazing and only gets 2/5 stars.
Friday, 13 November 2015
Inferno | Review
As always this book was pretty awesome. Though this time the problem wasn't the ending, but rather the pacing. I struggled a little during the middle of the book to get through it. That's not to say it wasn't interesting of course.There was the usual characters such as Robert Langdon and a beautiful woman helping him along, though if you like that recurring theme, then you will certainly enjoy this aspect.
When reading the book I did become curious about Dante Alighieri and researched his 'The Divine Comedy' and some other works. Expanding my interests and reading can only be a good thing right?
So overall a good book, though pacing could be a little better. If you liked the previous books this will be another enjoyable read.
Wednesday, 4 November 2015
Darkmouth | Review
This has to be one of the best children's books I've read all year. It's exciting and something I've never come across before.
The characters where great, the main Characters being fun and interesting to read about.
The plot was very good, which surprised me a lot. It was full of action and kept me entertained throughout. I can definitely recommend to children 9 plus for sure and gave this a solid 4 stars on Goodreads.
The characters where great, the main Characters being fun and interesting to read about.
The plot was very good, which surprised me a lot. It was full of action and kept me entertained throughout. I can definitely recommend to children 9 plus for sure and gave this a solid 4 stars on Goodreads.
Library Of Souls | Review
Library of Souls by Ransom Riggs is the third and final book in the Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children trilogy...the end of a wonderful series. I loved this book, it was a great conclusion. I love the Peculiar world, its so well developed and unique, and this book sees the Peculiars in London. Jacob, Emma and Addison are on the search for their missing friends and the ymbrynes who have been kidnapped by the Wights.
There were quite a few new characters introduced in this book, including Miss Peregrine's other brother Bentham, and mysterious tour guide Sharon. I really liked Sharon, at first I thought he was a bit untrustworthy but after a chapter or two he definitely grew on me. And by the end he was definitely one of my new favourites.
One of my favourite things about this series are the time loops, I'd love to be able to travel to different time periods like that, you could see some great places. This book was set in London, in the 1930s or 1940s I think(and present), and it was a really interesting time period to see. Devil's Acre was a creepy, mysterious place that definitely fit the Miss Peregrine's feel!
I really hope there will be more books set in the Peculiar world, even if they don't follow these characters. Its such a creative world to read about!
There were quite a few new characters introduced in this book, including Miss Peregrine's other brother Bentham, and mysterious tour guide Sharon. I really liked Sharon, at first I thought he was a bit untrustworthy but after a chapter or two he definitely grew on me. And by the end he was definitely one of my new favourites.
One of my favourite things about this series are the time loops, I'd love to be able to travel to different time periods like that, you could see some great places. This book was set in London, in the 1930s or 1940s I think(and present), and it was a really interesting time period to see. Devil's Acre was a creepy, mysterious place that definitely fit the Miss Peregrine's feel!
I really hope there will be more books set in the Peculiar world, even if they don't follow these characters. Its such a creative world to read about!
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