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The Nix
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"Sometimes we're so wrapped up in our own story that we don't see how we're supporting characters in someone else's."
4 Stars for storytelling
3 Stars for plot
Rounding to 4 because I enjoyed the experience.
The story and the writing in this book were very entertaining. I was enthralled the entire way through. The style changed from time to time which was interesting and showed the skill of the author.
I heard some commentary about this book saying that it is a bit dark and cynical which can make it a tough read if you are looking for something light and uplifting. I can say that I do agree with this assessment.
Plot-wise there was just soooooo much which made it feel like there were lots of loose ends, unfinished business, and thinly fleshed out storylines. Imagine having 4 hours to do 10 chores. If you spend the whole time doing one, at least you will get it done really well. With this book, it was like the author shoved all 10 chores into the 4 hours, so they were either only partially done or done sloppily.
It seems like it would be hard to say that a book is both well written but lacks a strong, concise, and complete plot . . . but, here it is! I'm saying it!
"If you're not afraid of it, then it's not real change."
4 Stars for storytelling
3 Stars for plot
Rounding to 4 because I enjoyed the experience.
The story and the writing in this book were very entertaining. I was enthralled the entire way through. The style changed from time to time which was interesting and showed the skill of the author.
I heard some commentary about this book saying that it is a bit dark and cynical which can make it a tough read if you are looking for something light and uplifting. I can say that I do agree with this assessment.
Plot-wise there was just soooooo much which made it feel like there were lots of loose ends, unfinished business, and thinly fleshed out storylines. Imagine having 4 hours to do 10 chores. If you spend the whole time doing one, at least you will get it done really well. With this book, it was like the author shoved all 10 chores into the 4 hours, so they were either only partially done or done sloppily.
It seems like it would be hard to say that a book is both well written but lacks a strong, concise, and complete plot . . . but, here it is! I'm saying it!
"If you're not afraid of it, then it's not real change."
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Reading Progress
September 7, 2016
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September 7, 2016
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to-read
November 1, 2016
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April 1, 2017
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Started Reading
April 1, 2017
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2017
April 1, 2017
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book-a-book-club
April 1, 2017
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library
April 23, 2017
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Finished Reading
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Dec 13, 2017 02:55PM
that's an awesome quote you started with. nice review!
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paulie wrote: "that's an awesome quote you started with. nice review!"Thanks! It was a very quotable book.
Terrific review! I liked a lot about this book, but If someone asked for a thumb nail summary. I'm not sure if sound would come out when I opened my mouth."Plague of the Mustard Seed", nice chapter title.
Lori wrote: "Terrific review! I liked a lot about this book, but If someone asked for a thumb nail summary. I'm not sure if sound would come out when I opened my mouth."Plague of the Mustard Seed", nice chapt..."
Yeah - read it this year and enjoyed, but a lot of the plot has already escaped me!
