The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
Summary: The story of Junior, a teenage boy living on an Indian reservation in Oregon and his attempts to break out of what is expected of him.
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
Comments: Read a lot about this book before I actually read it, so I was prepared for the stereotypical portrayal of Native American people (the way they are all drunk and have no future), so I wasn't offended by it. I appreciated it for what it was. Some language issues, and a lot of sexual content I could have done without.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Alvin-Ho
Alvin-Ho by Lenore Look
Summary: Alvin-Ho is afraid of everything, including girls, school and anything else that may pose a threat to his comfortable life.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Comments: Quick read, for a younger audience. Funny, yet easy to relate to this scaredy-cat. I enjoyed it.
Summary: Alvin-Ho is afraid of everything, including girls, school and anything else that may pose a threat to his comfortable life.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Comments: Quick read, for a younger audience. Funny, yet easy to relate to this scaredy-cat. I enjoyed it.
Speak
Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson
Summary: After a horrific event at a party, Melinda withdraws into herself, unable to deal with her feelings.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Comments: Interesting story, I sympathized tremendously with the main character. Tough topic to write about, but felt it was handled well.
Summary: After a horrific event at a party, Melinda withdraws into herself, unable to deal with her feelings.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Comments: Interesting story, I sympathized tremendously with the main character. Tough topic to write about, but felt it was handled well.
The Book Thief
The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak
Summary: Narrated by Death, the story of a girl and her experience in World War II.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Comments: Beautiful language, pure poetry. Amazing story. One of those books that has stayed with me for months. One I will definitely read again.
Summary: Narrated by Death, the story of a girl and her experience in World War II.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Comments: Beautiful language, pure poetry. Amazing story. One of those books that has stayed with me for months. One I will definitely read again.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
1984
1984 by George Orwell
Summary: The classic story of a society in which all citizens are watched by Big Brother, and are only allowed to believe what The Party wants them to believe.
Rating: 3 out of 5
Comments: Interesting story, dragged on at times. A much better essay than a novel. Incredibly depressing with no hope at the end. Still, I'm glad I read it, and think everyone should read it before they die.
Summary: The classic story of a society in which all citizens are watched by Big Brother, and are only allowed to believe what The Party wants them to believe.
Rating: 3 out of 5
Comments: Interesting story, dragged on at times. A much better essay than a novel. Incredibly depressing with no hope at the end. Still, I'm glad I read it, and think everyone should read it before they die.
Princess of the Midnight Ball
Princess of the Midnight Ball by Jessica Day George
Summary: A re-telling of The Twelve Dancing Princesses.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Comments: I don't particularly care for fairy tales, but this was one of the best I have read. I loved the story, was drawn in by the writing, and would recommend it to anyone.
Summary: A re-telling of The Twelve Dancing Princesses.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Comments: I don't particularly care for fairy tales, but this was one of the best I have read. I loved the story, was drawn in by the writing, and would recommend it to anyone.
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
Summary: The son of a German soldier makes friends with a boy on the other side of the fence, never knowing that the fence separates a concentration camp from the rest of Poland.
Rating: 3.5 out 5
Comments: Quick read, good, interesting story, but definitely some criticisms. I enjoyed the fresh take on the Holocaust, and the way the tone of the story was heavy without being overly depressing. I didn't care for the complete naivety of the main character, but could accept it as important to the integrity of the story. I would recommend it, but don't expect it to be a life changing book.
Summary: The son of a German soldier makes friends with a boy on the other side of the fence, never knowing that the fence separates a concentration camp from the rest of Poland.
Rating: 3.5 out 5
Comments: Quick read, good, interesting story, but definitely some criticisms. I enjoyed the fresh take on the Holocaust, and the way the tone of the story was heavy without being overly depressing. I didn't care for the complete naivety of the main character, but could accept it as important to the integrity of the story. I would recommend it, but don't expect it to be a life changing book.
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