This one was quirky and unusual, but I loved it! Frances is a character you think you might hate -- but you don't! It is just a very interesting book.This one was quirky and unusual, but I loved it! Frances is a character you think you might hate -- but you don't! It is just a very interesting book. It's been on my "list" for a long time, I'm glad I finally got to it! I will definitely read more Patrick deWitt!...more
I loved the way Trevor wrote about his life and growing up in South Africa. It is an amazing story, even a surprise that he survived his childhood! BuI loved the way Trevor wrote about his life and growing up in South Africa. It is an amazing story, even a surprise that he survived his childhood! But what is more surprising is how he makes it so entertaining! He is not sorry for himself, and uses each situation as a positive, a way for him to grow and learn.
This is a sweet, but slightly dramatic tale about a young Japanese couple who wish to marry. But within their small fishing village, jealousy and gossThis is a sweet, but slightly dramatic tale about a young Japanese couple who wish to marry. But within their small fishing village, jealousy and gossip arise, keeping them apart. Will her father agree to their union? Will their great love live on?
The story is told by this Japanese author of the 1950s in a peaceful style, with nice descriptions of the little island and the village in which they live. But though it is told in a calm way, the tension can be felt right up to the end.
Kafka just isn't my -- well, anything! "The Metamorphosis" was interesting, "The Trial" was horrible, and this one -- I'll just say "I got through it.Kafka just isn't my -- well, anything! "The Metamorphosis" was interesting, "The Trial" was horrible, and this one -- I'll just say "I got through it." I know Kafka is famous for his writing, but I'm just not a fan :/...more
This was a good, sweet book -- maybe too sweet! Amos's life went very well, he was a strong Christian man, and not too many bad things happened to himThis was a good, sweet book -- maybe too sweet! Amos's life went very well, he was a strong Christian man, and not too many bad things happened to him -- which we all know is not what happened in real life, especially not to a slave in the 1700s....
However, I would say it might be a nice, inspirational book to read to a young child if you were trying to introduce some history to them. I'm sure they will be taught more realistic versions as they get older and are more prepared to understand.
I really enjoy Elizabeth Yates as an author, but this was not my favorite book of hers....more
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