enders game, orson scott card
well steven has been asking me to read this for a long time and i finally broke down and finished it last night. i have heard some mixed reviews. i feel like people i know either love it or really hate it. i have to say that i fall into the love it category. i know that some have felt it was offensive but i didn't feel that way at all. if you like science fiction as well as a good story you should definitely pick it up.
rebekah (women of genesis series), orson scott card
i picked this up when i went to the library looking for enders game. i couldn't find enders game but i am "oh so glad" that i got this instead. i haven't read the book of genesis much and didn't know much about the women of genesis soi was thoroughly intrigued. it actually made me grab the bible when i was done to read their acutal stories. though mostly speculation, it was so interesting to see these women as real people with real lives. i would recommend this to anyone. i also have the first book in the series "Sarah" waiting on my counter to be read. i can't wait.
the red tent, anita diamant
i read this on recommendation of kimberly dee and i am so glad i did (thanks kim). once again i was facinated hearing the story of jacob and his wives. it is hard to imagine the people of that time but it really helps you understand what they could've gone through. if you like historical fiction, i think you will really enjoy this and the one above.
pillars of the earth, ken follet
this book was a really hard read for me not mention it was 1100 pages long. their were a bunch of stories that eventually weaved together to create an amazing story but it took a long time to get there. one of the reasons it was hard for me to follow is it kept jumping around to different narrators. it was a bit confusing in the beginning but once you get the hang of it, you are hooked. if you are at all offended by rape scenes and some british cus words "DO NOT READ." if you can handle a little, ok maybe a lot, of craziness i think it was a good read.
i want to hear what other people have been reading and if you have any must reads please let me know.
3 comments:
I don't usually comment on your blog - but I have to mention that I agree with you that Ender's Game is great. My favorite book of all time actually. I have read it over 20 times. Try the Shadow series. It it the same story through bean's eyes and goes on to after the Bugger war. It is really different - more of an easy read in my opinion, but still fun.
I'm glad you ended up liking Pillars. I can't say I like it without all the warnings you gave. I didn't have all of those warnings and was a little shocked. I didn't know those swear words are so old :) Almost done with Sarah...so addicting...like London on the computer for over an hour addicting...hope Seth doesn't read this and that your other readers aren't annoyed by all of my...'s. Still hoping you'll fly in on the 20th!
I've been looking for a good book and you just solidified 2 of them. Thanks for the review Banana!! Miss you!
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