I made it! It's an epic read and I'm still mulling over how I feel about it. I'm glad I left some time between No. 2 and No. 3 otherwise I may have become annoyed at some of the developments or to be more accurate, the slow pace of development in No. 3. The dream … Continue reading 1Q84 Book 3 by Haruki Murakami
I've been skimming through quite a lot of uninspiring teen new releases at the moment for work. I was in need of a pick-me-up, so I turned to Book 2 of DiTerlizzi's Wondla series.I had been pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed the first book, The Search for Wondla. And book 2 is no different.I'm still surprised by how … Continue reading A Hero For Wondla by Tony DiTerlizzi
It has been a while since a new children's fiction book has won my heart so completely. Wonder by R J Palacio may have been the last.But here we have The Cloud Hunters by Alex Shearer to warm the cockles of your heart.Full of beautiful, philosophical language, almost poetic at times and memorable characters."It seems in … Continue reading The Cloud Hunters by Alex Shearer
I ended up having a little mini-break between book 1 and book 2. My mental images of the Little People were starting to creep me out and I felt it would be healthier to put some distance between them and me! Book 2 has definitely taken a more sci-fi turn with the sinister meter turned … Continue reading 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami – Book 2
I've decide to write three reviews for Murakami's trilogy (even though they're presented in English in one huge book) as a way to give me a breather between each one. I've never read any Murakami before so I wasn't even sure if I would like it, his style, the translation - anything! And I knew absolutely nothing … Continue reading 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami
I approached Crewel with some trepidation and an "oh no, not another dystopian YA novel" attitude. So I have to say up front that I loved this book from the first page. I loved the whole weaving of time concept. It captured my imagination and drew me in. It felt original, new and exciting. It was a … Continue reading Crewel | Gennifer Albin
172 Hours on the Moon has been a disappointing story. The premise is great; the photographs and maps are great, but the writing lets the whole thing down. I'm not sure if the problem lies with the original storytelling by Harstad or if it's the translation by Tara F. Chace. Somewhere, though, it falls flat. … Continue reading 172 Hours On the Moon | Johan Harstad
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