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We are halfway done with Week 15, a good week to discover the 1st book written by a popular author.

This discussion thread is solely for your progress (book discussions go in individual threads).


What did you read this week?

Did you read a book from this author before?

What was the most impressive point, from a 1st book point of view? (examples: multi dimensional characters, unusual story, good writing...)

Did you enjoy the book? Would you recommend it?

What did you read this week? Wuthering Heights

Did you read a book from this author before? No.

What was the most impressive point, from a 1st book point of view? Well, considering that Emily Brönte grew up on a moor, and died a spinster, and wrote this masterpiece at the age of 29, I'd say it's extremely impressive that she wrote such a book at all. However, considering that all the other Bröntes lived under basically the same circumstances, I would say that the beautiful descriptions and passionate eloquence of Cathy and Heathcliff's love is an amazing feat for Emily to have reached, especially since she never married herself.

Did you enjoy the book? Would you recommend it? It's like Jane Austen wrote a thriller, and if that doesn't interest you, then you're reading the wrong comment. I would recommend it with all my heart, it will suck you in and send shivers down your spine. Needless to say, I loved it!

What did you read this week?
Carrie

Did you read a book from this author before?
I've never read a book by Stephen King before

What was the most impressive point, from a 1st book point of view?
Good storytelling, original storyline, interesting characters

Did you enjoy the book? Would you recommend it?
I didn't enjoy the book as much as I thought I would. I don't think I'd recommend it to anyone

What did you read this week?
Hero at Large, Janet Evanovich
Did you read a book from this author before?
Many
What was the most impressive point, from a 1st book point of view? (examples: multi dimensional characters, unusual story, good writing...)
It moved along quickly
Did you enjoy the book? Would you recommend it? No and No. Not much 'meat' to it. I don't mind fluff, but this was a bit too fluffy!

What did you read this week?
Looking for Alaska by John Green

Did you read a book from this author before?
No, which is kind of ridiculous, since I've been watching for years

What was the most impressive point, from a 1st book point of view? (examples: multi dimensional characters, unusual story, good writing...)
I think the writing was very good, the story was captivating and there were a few very interesting characters (although I have to admit that I found Alaska pretty annoying).

Did you enjoy the book? Would you recommend it?
Oh yes, I can honestly say that I loved this book. Already gave it to my mum!

What did you read this week?

Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Did you read a book from this author before?

No, I haven't, but I've had her on my TBR for a while now, so I decided to read her body of work in the order it was written, so this week's challenge gave me my start on this mini-project.

What was the most impressive point, from a 1st book point of view?

I think Adichie's characterization of her protagonist was excellent as was her portrayal of the strict religious household and its repercussions for the children of the family.

Did you enjoy the book? Would you recommend it?

Yes, I did and I would recommend the book.

What did you read this week?
"Tales of the Slayer, Vol. 4" by Michael Reaves and other various authors

Did you read a book from this author before?
I don't think so. I'd have to check "Tales of the Slayer, Vol. 1-3 to see if he wrote any other Buffy the Vampire Slayer short stories. I know that some of the other authors did, though.

What was the most impressive point, from a 1st book point of view? (examples: multi dimensional characters, unusual story, good writing...)

I like the short stories that tell the fans about the other vampire slayers that were there before Buffy. I like the other P.O.V. from them and even from the other Watchers and vampires.

Did you enjoy the book? Would you recommend it?

Yes. Definitely.

What did you read this week?
Elantris by Brandon Sanderson

Did you read a book from this author before?
In 2011, I read one of his novellas based on a video game. I didn't know it was by him but I enjoyed it.

What was the most impressive point, from a 1st book point of view?
The story was really well structured, everything unfolded at the right time and it was obvious he knew exactly where he wanted to go with the city and the magical system.

Did you enjoy the book? Would you recommend it?
I enjoyed it, but the beginning was too much slow paced for my tastes. I think there are more pleasant books from the author, so something more recent will be a better choice.

What did you read this week?
The Ritual Bath, by Faye Kellerman--the first in a series of detective novels

Did you read a book from this author before?
Yes, I've actually read all of her books except for one that is not part of this series. I re-read the first one since it has been many years since I read it.

What was the most impressive point, from a 1st book point of view? (examples: multi dimensional characters, unusual story, good writing...)
I really like the characters that she introduces in this series.

Did you enjoy the book? Would you recommend it?
Yes, and yes.

What did you read this week?
The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks

Did you read a book from this author before?
Nope this was my first one

What was the most impressive point, from a 1st book point of view?
I really enjoyed the way this book flowed. It's very well written and the descriptiveness of it makes me able to picture it very well.


Did you enjoy the book? Would you recommend it?
I really did enjoy it and I thought it was the perfect book to start with having never read anything by him before. Yes I sure would recommend it!

What did you read this week? The Irish Trilogy

Did you read a book from this author before? Yes

What was the most impressive point, from a 1st book point of view? Good characters, the book flowed well (I'd read my book with bad reviews before this and that book did not flow). Good read overall.

Did you enjoy the book? Would you recommend it? Yes.

[I can't believe I am so behind on typing these up >.>]
What did you read this week?
Alanna: The First Adventure

Did you read a book from this author before?
Yes, the first books of hers I read were from her sequel series. Then I realized she had another series that came before it :)

What was the most impressive point, from a 1st book point of view? (examples: multi dimensional characters, unusual story, good writing...)
I think it was mostly the subject matter. If I recall when I first read this one (years and years ago), it was one of the first genderbent girl-in-disguise story. I really like the way it written.

Did you enjoy the book? Would you recommend it?
Yes, for sure! :D

What did you read this week? The Carpet People

Did you read a book from this author before? Oh yes! I've read around 30 of his Discworld series and absolutely love them.

What was the most impressive point, from a 1st book point of view? (examples: multi dimensional characters, unusual story, good writing...) His trademark humour was already there, and his gift for creating a completely different universe, yet still with fragments of our own for satirical purposes. He was an incredibly gifted writer.

Did you enjoy the book? Would you recommend it? I didn't actually enjoy it very much - and if it was the first book I'd read of his, I'm not sure I'd be inclined to read any more. I think, as a Discworld fan, it was interesting to go back and read his first book, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone else.

What did you read this week? The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger

Did you read a book from this author before? No.

What was the most impressive point, from a 1st book point of view? (examples: multi dimensional characters, unusual story, good writing...) This was definitely an unusual story as the main character appears and reappears at different ages as he bounces back and forth through time. A pretty unique concept, I thought, and it is handled in a way that is not confusing, which is an achievement in itself in my opinion.

Did you enjoy the book? Would you recommend it? I didn't love it. Not because I felt it wasn't written well, but because for me there was a bit of a creep factor (view spoiler)[ as the male love interest at the age of 40 or something secretly observes his true-love-to-be at the age of 10 (hide spoiler)]. So would I recommend it? Sure, for those who enjoy somewhat fantastical story lines.

What did you read this week? Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Did you read a book from this author before? This was a reread so yes.

What was the most impressive point, from a 1st book point of view? (examples: multi dimensional characters, unusual story, good writing...) the characters, the imagination, the story..just all the things that made my childhood magical!

Did you enjoy the book? Would you recommend it? YES! YES!

What did you read this week?
Looking for Alaska by John Green

Did you read a book from this author before? Yes, I read The Fault in Our Stars and really liked it.

What was the most impressive point, from a 1st book point of view? I guess, a unusual story, but not so much.

Did you enjoy the book? Would you recommend it? Yes I enjoyed it, but not as much as I was expecting. It was actually a little bit dissapointing because I really enjoyed TFIOS. I really don't know if I would recommend it, I guess it would depend of whom.