I think this is probably a book that some people would love, but it just wasn't for me. I didn't really like any of the characters except maybe the 10I think this is probably a book that some people would love, but it just wasn't for me. I didn't really like any of the characters except maybe the 10 yr. old Drew. I also didn't like all of the drama and things added just to prolong the suspense. ...more
This book was written as several poems that come together to form the entire story. It was so sad. The poems were I think easier to handle than perhapThis book was written as several poems that come together to form the entire story. It was so sad. The poems were I think easier to handle than perhaps an entire book of this subject would have been. I think it's really important to know about these things that are happening to others. This gives a window into the world, but is good for people like me who are very sensitive to these topics. I cried a ton. I would not let a middle grade child read this, but probably starting at 14 or 15 yrs. old. It's just such a hard topic....more
I have wanted to read this book ever since I saw the movie Ever After and Drew Barrymore's character quoted from it. A lot of the ideals in this book I have wanted to read this book ever since I saw the movie Ever After and Drew Barrymore's character quoted from it. A lot of the ideals in this book would not be applicable for life today, but I completely believe that there are important things to be learned in this book. I agree with a lot of the basic ideals that create the foundation of the society....more
I'm reading my way through F. Scott Fitzgerald's work. The Great Gatsby with it's green light at the end of the pier has always held a special place iI'm reading my way through F. Scott Fitzgerald's work. The Great Gatsby with it's green light at the end of the pier has always held a special place in my heart. This Side of Paradise was a good book. I definitely felt like Fitzgerald was experimenting in the book with his writing style so it didn't flow as well as Gatsby. Also there are some things in the book that were thoughts of the time, but are definitely not politically correct for today. I knew with when the book was written that it was likely things like that would be in there. ...more
So some people find classics boring, but I love them. A genre of books that I read, but rarely love is the coming of age story. I always want to love So some people find classics boring, but I love them. A genre of books that I read, but rarely love is the coming of age story. I always want to love coming of age stories, but with a few exceptions they tend to be just okay for me. Often I find myself pretty bored by this genre. Another thing that typically puts me off books is love triangles. So this book was just okay for me. The writing was good, but with a slow moving coming of age story and a love triangle I wasn't going to love it. I'm glad I read it, but I think I will like the movie (when I see it) more than the book. ...more
I enjoy Anthony Marra's work so much. I love reading anything that deal's with Russia and it's people. I think Marra does an amazing job of capturing I enjoy Anthony Marra's work so much. I love reading anything that deal's with Russia and it's people. I think Marra does an amazing job of capturing the tragedy, but also finding the humor and irony in impossible situations. He is one of the authors that I will continue to read whatever he writes....more
Illustrations and writing a five... Plot a three maybe even 2 stars
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The cover of this book is kind of misleading. I was expecting a Lemony SnicIllustrations and writing a five... Plot a three maybe even 2 stars
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The cover of this book is kind of misleading. I was expecting a Lemony Snicket-esque kids adventure and whimsical book. The main characters (three children) plan an expedition to the Arctic to rescue one of the characters grandparents. The title describes the main boy Archer's life because his mother is very strict and doesn't wish him to turn out like his adventure seeking grandparents who explore the world. I was rooting for the children to escape and have this wonderful adventure. I know it's not practical, but that is the fun in children's books. Often impossible things happen. There are misadventures, but ultimately as I reached the last couple of chapters I realized the children were never going to leave for their grand adventure. It felt like all this lead up to nothing. This appears to be the first in an upcoming series. I had a lot of hope for it, but I don't think I will continue reading. Love the illustrations so much though. ...more
I loved this book so much, and I could relate to everything that she was saying. I loved the hearing her speak in Italian, even though that is not oneI loved this book so much, and I could relate to everything that she was saying. I loved the hearing her speak in Italian, even though that is not one of the languages I know....more
This was a reread, and I'm really glad that I did. I think with history books I often forget details so a reread always helps to refresh my memory. ThThis was a reread, and I'm really glad that I did. I think with history books I often forget details so a reread always helps to refresh my memory. The siege of Leningrad was awful and Stalin was awful. This book really shows how dangerous it is to have a leader of a country who silences anyone who disagrees with him and who discredits any news that says anything negative about him. Stalin was a coward who hid in house while his country was in trouble. Stalin allowed many of his citizens to die from his mismanagement. Stalin was not there to serve the people, but to increase his own ego. Very dangerous....more
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