Made it about halfway through, then completely lost interest. May pick up the concluding volume just to see how things wrap up, as we're not stuck in Made it about halfway through, then completely lost interest. May pick up the concluding volume just to see how things wrap up, as we're not stuck in "flashback book" mode in the finale....more
While it's standard Brooks, meaning if you've read any of the numerous Shannara books, you can guess at the gist of it, it *also* means it's thoroughlWhile it's standard Brooks, meaning if you've read any of the numerous Shannara books, you can guess at the gist of it, it *also* means it's thoroughly enjoyable and further expands upon the well-constructed Shannara universe....more
I go back and forth on two or three stars for this one. I'm sure some folks rate it five stars, and that's perfectly understandable.
My partner had a I go back and forth on two or three stars for this one. I'm sure some folks rate it five stars, and that's perfectly understandable.
My partner had a rather severe stroke in mid-August, and for myself I was looking for a book that dealt specifically with ideas for recovery, etc. One that was written by a stroke survivor *AND* a neuroanatomist seemed perfect. And some parts of it were quite interesting, I will say. Specifically what was happening inside her brain -what she was experiencing as the stroke occurred- was both terrifying and fascinating at the same time.
*But* that was only a small portion of the book. The rest quickly goes a very New Agey route, which, again, may be just the thing for some people -and more power to them if it helps them out as either a caregiver or a survivor- but it didn't work for me.
It did help to know that someone who has had a major stroke was capable of writing a book though! (even if it took her 8 years to recover enough to do so, and even if it is somewhat repetitive!)...more
Interesting on some levels, but not enough so to merit finishing it at this point. While new folk are introduced at rapid pace, you never quite get a Interesting on some levels, but not enough so to merit finishing it at this point. While new folk are introduced at rapid pace, you never quite get a feel for who they are... what you do get is repeated not-so-subtle "oh the juxtaposition of the bright lights of Vegas and those living beneath the city" moments.
I may finish it at some point down the road, when I'm out of other things to read....more
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