book reviews

taken from my old blog 

Water For Elephants
I really enjoyed this book! How it was written made it feel like you were there; seeing instead of reading. My only complaint is that, although I loved the main character at both times in his life, he seemed to be a completely different person in his old age. I realize people change with time, but the character traits were totally opposite. As a young adult he was much more serious and reserved. As an old man he was humorous and sarcastic. It seemed as if they were two different people. Besides that, the book was FANTASTIC!

Memoirs Of A Geisha 
This was the best written book I have ever read in my life! Everything about the book was amazing! The metaphors throughout the book were fantastic! I could only imagine how long it took the author to write! That, or he is a complete genius with words!

The Other Boleyn Girl 
honestly I couldn't believe how sexual it was, here I thought 1500's, people would be a little more prude. Also Mary's character was so annoying! Though I would have liked the book to be narrated by another sibling perhaps,so I wouldn't have to spend every moment with Mary, I think her character alone was the only one to really show all sides.

Something Wicked This Way Comes 
Senior year in my creative writing class, Mrs. Conway put the film "Something Wicked this Way Comes" on around Halloween. I don't believe we got to finish the film, but I remember it seeming very odd and unlike anything I've ever watched. At one point in time she suggested we all read the book. About two years ago I bought it and it has taken me that long to read; I wanted to read it during the season. Being honest it was hard to get into, but once you do it is fantastic. The way the scenes are laid out, and the word choices are incredible. I look foreword to reading it again, years down the road, when I will have even better understanding.

Alice's Adventures In Wonderland & Through The Looking Glass
I honestly don't think there will ever be something like it! There are many adaptions and thousands of books that loosely base their ideas on it, but none compare!

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