Parts I and II are really just filler鈥攆lushing out a bit more of the mythology of the rabbits. I didn鈥檛 get near the enjoyment from those pages as I dParts I and II are really just filler鈥攆lushing out a bit more of the mythology of the rabbits. I didn鈥檛 get near the enjoyment from those pages as I did from part III. Kinda cool in its own way though. It was fun to return to Watership Down and check in on the rabbits. ...more
I wanted to like it more. The relationship between Bob鈥檚 father Joe, his mother Marian, and Shane felt a half a bubble off of comfortable鈥攕ome Ben RumI wanted to like it more. The relationship between Bob鈥檚 father Joe, his mother Marian, and Shane felt a half a bubble off of comfortable鈥攕ome Ben Rumson, Pardner, and Elizabeth vibes almost. And the reverence that was afforded Shane seemed unrealistic and unwarranted. Even considering this was written from the perspective of a moon-eyed young boy. But that鈥檚 just my feelings and impressions....more
I think this is the first Reacher novel told in first-person. At first, I didn鈥檛 like it鈥攊t felt off and odd. But I got used to it. Good story. Read tI think this is the first Reacher novel told in first-person. At first, I didn鈥檛 like it鈥攊t felt off and odd. But I got used to it. Good story. Read the last third in one sitting....more
Of all the books I鈥檝e read regarding Everest, I think this one is the best. Simultaneously taking the reader through what is known of the Mallory and Of all the books I鈥檝e read regarding Everest, I think this one is the best. Simultaneously taking the reader through what is known of the Mallory and Irvine attempt in 1924, the author鈥檚 attempt in 2019, and various others at other times in between, it paints a very interesting picture. Its narrative gripped me like a top notch novel. I did find myself frustrated with the map that spanned two pages鈥攖he key sections were located in or near the spine of the book making it difficult to see specific points on the map....more
It took her vocal performance in Tarzan to really get me to key into Minnie Driver. There's just something about her voice as Tarzan鈥檚 Jane that hookeIt took her vocal performance in Tarzan to really get me to key into Minnie Driver. There's just something about her voice as Tarzan鈥檚 Jane that hooked me. Grosse Pointe Blank was probably my favorite film of hers. But I digress. Being hooked on her voice, you'd think I'd have listed to all her music. Nope. Not a note. But I did have an interest in her memoir. Well written and interesting. I think the most rewarding part for me was that it began and ended with her mother in a perfect tribute....more
I grew up reading my grandparents Louis L鈥橝mour books. I remember being caught up in the Sackett series but never competed them. This was a nice reminI grew up reading my grandparents Louis L鈥橝mour books. I remember being caught up in the Sackett series but never competed them. This was a nice reminder of those times and that I might need to read a few more....more
Good read, aptly named, about bad things that happen in life and how we respond: with bitterness and anger, or with grace and patience and faith and lGood read, aptly named, about bad things that happen in life and how we respond: with bitterness and anger, or with grace and patience and faith and love and鈥�
For much of the second half of the book, my heart didn't know whether to sink or crawl up into my throat. I felt quite of bit of resonance in this book; although I haven't experienced directly those things the book touches on, the emotions felt in my life I think cross over into many experiences....more
I really enjoyed Sin茅ad's music--at least the music from her first two releases: The Lion and the Cobra and I Do Not Want What I Have Not Got--plus heI really enjoyed Sin茅ad's music--at least the music from her first two releases: The Lion and the Cobra and I Do Not Want What I Have Not Got--plus her greatest hits compilation. But then, she went "off the rails" and I stopped paying attention. She does a good job of telling her life's story, and while many of us had written her off as two bricks short, she appears in her writing to be very much in control. To me it comes down to choices, no matter what your past experience. Those choices are guided by the past, but they are made and you live with them. And she seems completely content with many of those. Good for her.
Her recent death kinda brought her back into my consciousness and I was hoping to learn more about her life--one that was full of troubles, turmoil, fame, and the choices we make in life....more
I wasn't going to read this book. "Another celebrity looking to cash in on the sympathy related to addiction, booze, women, and poor choices." But I lI wasn't going to read this book. "Another celebrity looking to cash in on the sympathy related to addiction, booze, women, and poor choices." But I liked Matthew Perry. I thought he was very funny in Friends, and I loved The Whole Nine Yards movie he did with Bruce Willis--still watch it every now and then (probably more for Natasha Henstridge than Matthew, but I digress). When he passed not too long after I thought maybe I would read it. We all have our demons. Some are addictions to substances and some are addictions to behaviors. They all take a certain toll on a person and they all have emotional, mental, and physical effects.
So I read it. and it's one of those repeating stories--Matthew even refers to the movie Groundhog Day a few times. It gets very repetitive and part of you wants to reach through time and space and slap the poor guy around a bit. Dude! But addictions are funny things (in a completely non-funny way)--they don't give a rat sass about what you know you should or shouldn't do. All common sense related to that addiction and your choices related to it might as well not exist in those key moments.
In the end, he talks of redemption in that he no longer feels the desire (because he realizes that no dosage of his drug of choice will get him the high he once got). And the fear of the permanent colostomy bag. Hell, I worry about that possibility and I don't have a drug addiction problem.
So he ends the book being made free from his addiction, although he acknowledges he'll fight it for the rest of his life. But in the end, he dies an unfortunate death indirectly, and also maybe directly, as a result of his prior drug use and addiction. ...more
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