The "what if section" about what could have happened if an end to the war had happened after the Christmas truce made me cry. So much death could haveThe "what if section" about what could have happened if an end to the war had happened after the Christmas truce made me cry. So much death could have been avoided....more
While I agree with a lot of what the author was trying to convey, I felt in was done in a very condescending and mocking tone. Also I think this cultuWhile I agree with a lot of what the author was trying to convey, I felt in was done in a very condescending and mocking tone. Also I think this culture probably isn't unique to Frisco, TX. While some of the things were very southern Christian based, a lot of the negative things he points out are just class distinctions. Spending a thousand dollars on paying someone to decorate your house or buying your kids massive amounts of presents isn't unique to this one city. It's found commonly amongst what I would consider upper class American families. ...more
**spoiler alert** I fell in love with this cover and the idea of a book set in the late 60's. Normally, a great cover means at least a book I like, bu**spoiler alert** I fell in love with this cover and the idea of a book set in the late 60's. Normally, a great cover means at least a book I like, but for this book it was okay bordering on a 2 star. The only thing making it a 3 star for me is the supporting characters, who liked more than the main character. Now for the main character Lucy. I found her whiny, immature, and self absorbed. I realize that she is a teenager, but even then she just made some very unintelligent decisions. Lucy's first mistake is completely understandable: she falls in love with her teacher (bad decision but I can understand how it would happen). Her second mistake was to completely lie about a basic thing about herself just to get the teacher to like her. She said she shared the teachers love of the country and wanting to live off the land away from the city. She even researches things about the country to impress him, but she actually loves the city (not so great, but I still see it in the range for a teenage girl to do). The horribly stupid thing that finally did in this character for me is that she then decides to run away with her teacher to a rural area to live off the land, just like she told him she loves. Except she lied. Then she proceeds to complain about this situation. I just really couldn't stand her character. That being said she didn't deserve to have that happen to her. I do believe it was an accident. I can completely picture Lucy who flip flips about which older guy she is currently in love with so easily, to have lied about things to make them more dramatic. I was glad the story went back and gave William's side because some of the things seemed so out of character till you go back and realize that they probably never happened. Readers could chose to believe either side that want: Lucy or William. I think there are probably some truths to both, but chose to believe more of Williams because Lucy just seemed to over dramatize everything. I think what William did was bad. Teachers should not be with their 16/17 year old students, but Lucy is also old enough to know not to constantly try to seduce older men even when they continually tell her no.
The side stories were enjoyable since I found their decisions to be more believable/likable. I agreed with the character Charlotte when she said that her sister Lucy was extremely selfish. ...more
First for the good part: I very much enjoyed the book's narrator who had a lovely Irish accent. The way she said "Ireland" made me smile every time beFirst for the good part: I very much enjoyed the book's narrator who had a lovely Irish accent. The way she said "Ireland" made me smile every time because it reminds me of the way a good friend from there also says "Ire-land".
Okay the bad part: The book just wasn't that great. I love fantasy, but the set up for this book was just odd. You begin with two present day characters a granddaughter finding out secrets hidden within a child fairytale book, and her grandmother has gone into hiding because of it. So you think that might be the plot of the story right? Nope. It then takes us back in time hundreds of years to the time of magic. Okay so now we have a new story. This one had potential just like the last, but it just didn't draw me in. I found myself zoning out at bits, not really caring what was happening. There was some weird sex stuff, which I really didn't like. This part was like 90% of the book. Then we go back to the present at the very end. So basically, a big build up to say "oh wait, there's a cliff hanger". So there will probably be another book, but I didn't like this one enough to want to continue. I wish I had known that fact going into it because I don't think I would have picked it up and invested in starting a new series without reading a lot more reviews.
Oh teen books, you are so cheesy and yet so wonderful. Great YA fantasy, interesting story, creates a fascinating world, and that cheesy teen romance Oh teen books, you are so cheesy and yet so wonderful. Great YA fantasy, interesting story, creates a fascinating world, and that cheesy teen romance angst that just makes you smile....more
This graphic novel definitely captured the emotions that young pre-teen girls go through when they are on the cusp of becoming teenagers. I loved how This graphic novel definitely captured the emotions that young pre-teen girls go through when they are on the cusp of becoming teenagers. I loved how the artist picked a very distinct color palette for the entire book. It made it very beautiful....more
I decided to read mostly scary books for the month of October. I started this at the end of Sept. thinking I would Let the month of scary books begin!
I decided to read mostly scary books for the month of October. I started this at the end of Sept. thinking I would finish it early Oct., but nope finished it in less than 24 hrs. Apparently once I start reading a scary book I can't put it down. I haven't read many scary books, but I absolutely loved the feeling of just wanting to sit and read the entire book. There is another book in the series, and I'm so sad that it isn't available till Dec. because I want to sit down and read it all right now too. lol Part of me wants to give this a 5 star rating because I am so rarely drawn into a book so much that I can't stop reading it, but I haven't read much in this genre so I will stick with a 4 star rating. I'm so excited to read spooky books this month!...more
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