"I envy people that know love. That have someone who takes them as they are."
~Jess. C. Scott
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Quote #10
"Here then, at long last, is my darkness. No cry of light, no glimmer, not even the faintest shard of hope to break free across the hold."
~Mark Z. Danielewski
~Mark Z. Danielewski
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Quote #9
"It is good to be cynic-it is better to be a contented cat-and it is best not exist at all."
~H.P. Lovecraft
~H.P. Lovecraft
Monday, February 25, 2013
Quote #8
"There are only two kinds of people in Gatlin; those to stupid to leave and those to stuck to move."
~Margaret Sthol and Kami Garcia
~Margaret Sthol and Kami Garcia
Sunday, February 24, 2013
'The Hunger Games' Book Review
As I am almost positive all of you know by now, if not by your irritating friends who will not stop talking about it, or that the commercials have been circulating, OR that you have seen the movie, that the novel The Hunger Games, has been transformed into a film. It is directed by Gary Ross, and produced by Nina Jacobson and Jon Kilik, the main character, Katniss Everdeen, is portrayed by Jennifer Lawrence. Peeta Mellark, Katniss's love interest, is played by Josh Hutcherson, and Gale Hawthorne, Katniss's bestfriend, is represented as Liam Hemsworth.
The movie was changed a bit from then novel, but for the most part they stood true to the original book. My favorite character was Katniss. She was a determined heroine, desperate to save her little sister from the cruelty of the Capitol. The author, Suzanne Collins, did a stellar job at making us feel how Katniss was feeling. As the main character and first-person narrator of the entire series, it was great to see how she felt about what all the outrageous characters did to her. Gale was another one of my favorite characters. He was always so kind to Katniss, being the supportive best friend. My heart broke when he came to see Katniss before she got shipped off to the Games. Peeta was never my favorite character, but he always played a big part in conducting the plot line of the novel.
The setting as a key part of the novel. With the tributes and the Hunger Games, and the broken North America residence of Panem, everything seemed to be perfectly constructed throughout the entire novel. I loved the different districts, I thought that each one of them added so much more volume to the story than it would have had then if the author had just made the country one large unit. My favorite district was District 12, but not because Katniss was a resident. Because they were the poorest, the underdogs, and everyone loves an underdog. Also, I'm a bit of a firebug, so I loved that they were coal miners. Aside from adoring the districts, I also enjoyed how Suzanne made the Capitol so vicious But they weren't openly cruel. They had that evil undertone to them all, they way they dressed should have been a tip-off that they were all completely insane.
This was a much better book than movie, so even if you have seen the movie, i would still advise you to read the novel. The film hardly compared to the epic proportions of the novel. It was a bit gory, but I personally thought that made it all the more descriptive, therefore, better. Everyone really should read these books, the entire series. Suzanne Collins has managed something truly amazing in this series, most importantly this book.
The movie was changed a bit from then novel, but for the most part they stood true to the original book. My favorite character was Katniss. She was a determined heroine, desperate to save her little sister from the cruelty of the Capitol. The author, Suzanne Collins, did a stellar job at making us feel how Katniss was feeling. As the main character and first-person narrator of the entire series, it was great to see how she felt about what all the outrageous characters did to her. Gale was another one of my favorite characters. He was always so kind to Katniss, being the supportive best friend. My heart broke when he came to see Katniss before she got shipped off to the Games. Peeta was never my favorite character, but he always played a big part in conducting the plot line of the novel.
The setting as a key part of the novel. With the tributes and the Hunger Games, and the broken North America residence of Panem, everything seemed to be perfectly constructed throughout the entire novel. I loved the different districts, I thought that each one of them added so much more volume to the story than it would have had then if the author had just made the country one large unit. My favorite district was District 12, but not because Katniss was a resident. Because they were the poorest, the underdogs, and everyone loves an underdog. Also, I'm a bit of a firebug, so I loved that they were coal miners. Aside from adoring the districts, I also enjoyed how Suzanne made the Capitol so vicious But they weren't openly cruel. They had that evil undertone to them all, they way they dressed should have been a tip-off that they were all completely insane.
This was a much better book than movie, so even if you have seen the movie, i would still advise you to read the novel. The film hardly compared to the epic proportions of the novel. It was a bit gory, but I personally thought that made it all the more descriptive, therefore, better. Everyone really should read these books, the entire series. Suzanne Collins has managed something truly amazing in this series, most importantly this book.
'Fablehaven' Book Review
As a reader, this novel was spectacular! The author, Brandon Mull, did a great job describing the scenes and switching back and forth between the characters' point of views without it being awkward. The plot was spot-on, and entrancing. The characters were perfectly developed, and all the dialogue was charming and complete. There was action and suspense, and I thought the novel was great!
My favorite character was almost definitely Seth. He was funny and mischievous, always getting into trouble. But he was also serious and helpful, throughout this book, and the rest of the series. He was heroic and conducted the plot excellently. Kendra, Seth's older sister, was mellower and was always trying to keep Seth out of trouble, which she did not succeed at half of the time. She was charming in her own way, and reasonable, a good asset for what these to endured through the series. These two characters shared a classical, if not lovable, brother-sister bond. Even though both of them did not want to admit it most of the time, they loved each other dearly, and it was evident through the author's descriptions. They narrated the book through switching point of views, and each one had an equally amusing, enthralling, and exciting story of their own to share with us readers.
The setting was amazing. There was a sweet family side to the entire book,and that I adored as one of my top reviews on this book. And the whole idea of mythical creatures and beasts right in your own backyard was captivating. The secret preserves and lying enemies kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time when I was reading this novel, for simply wondering what aspect Mull would Brandon would add to the setting next. I loved learning about this amazing universe the author created from his mind, it was probably one of my favorite parts of reading the novel!
Most people typically think of Brandon Mull as a children's author. That is mostly true, except for with this book. I recently had an adult friend of mine read these books, and she loved them! Based on that, my love of hem, and the reviews that they have received, I would recommend this series to all ages of readers. It's a great family book, but I also enjoyed reading it by myself. Anyone would like this novel, no matter what age they are!
Quote #7
"We can easily forgive a child afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light."
~Plato
~Plato
Saturday, February 23, 2013
'Iron King' Book Review
I adored this book as a whole. Julie Kagawa, the author, has really out done herself with this novel. Everything about it was absolutely endearing.
Puck, Robin Goodfellow, was probably my favorite male character. He was hilarious throughout the entire novel. He was always such a loyal friend to Meghan, and always so supportive of her, and protective. Puck was constantly trying to shield her from the horrors of the Nevernever, and was horribly disapproving of Meghan's infatuation with Ash. He was a brightening character of the plot line. Ash was another cherished character of mine. His demeanor towards Meghan was heart-breaking and heart-warming at the same time. He was cool and distant, and my foolish heart sighed at every scene that he was a part of, no matter how small. He was the heartthrob of the Iron Fey Series. Meghan was the a classic heroine throughout the entire series of the novels. She was naive and afraid though, and that made her even more relaitable, a young teenage girl who was plummeted into a faery world by the abduction of her brother, uprooting her entire life. Her narrating of her story was incredible to read! Every thought was well-described and thorough. Following her through her adventures was a joy in books that is rarely ever perfectly accomplished, but it was with this character.
The setting of the novel was very well-devoploped, one of the guiding characters being the lovable cait sidhe, Grimalkin. Faeryland was another very well-executed setting design that Julie Kagawa made look effortless. The dangerous and mysterious Nevernever never failed to excite me, just as it's inhabitants didn't.
The wyldwood, Arcadia, Tir Na Nog, and Mag Turdth were extremely enticing, and I felt myself wrapped up in the characters experiences as if they were my own. You have to pick this book up, and the rest of the series immediately! This well-progressed novel is a crowd pleaser for all book lovers! The denizens of Faery will enthrall you as never before!
Friday, February 22, 2013
'Beautiful Creatures' Book Review
You all may have heard that the novel by Margaret Stohl and Kami Garcia, Beautiful Creatures, is now out as a film. It's directed by Richard LaGravenese and produced by Andrew A. Kosove, Broderick Johnson, Erwin Stoff, David Valdes, and Molly Mickler Smith. Ethan Wate, the main character and male love interest, is played by Alden Ehrenreich, and Lena Duchannes, the other main character in the novel and female love interest is portrayed by Alice Englert. Another favorite character of mine in the novel, Ridley Duchannes, a Dark Caster, who is positively stunning in the book as as a Siren, is played by Emmy Rossum.
This novel was one of the best books that I have ever read. The plot line was detailed and every scene was easy to visualize. It is a co-written novel (see above the movie cover), and the main character, Ethan Wate, was wonderful to read from. Not every character that authors write as a point of view is good, but Ethan was captivating. My highest regards to the authors on that one. Lena Duchannes, Ethan's unClaimed Caster love interest, was magnificent. She was never quite the 'damsel in distress', as many female characters are, but instead was a strong female lead of the plot. A personal favorite character, probably my favorite in the entire book, make that series, was Ridley Duchannes, Lena's cousin. She is a Dark Caster, a Siren, with the power of Persuasion. She was unpredictable, arrogant, self-centered, borderline snobby, and stunning. I loved her. 'Ridley Duchannes'. Say it to yourself. Good, now go pick up the book, and look for her in them. Her personality was hardly as you would expect it to be, and she was amazing! Then there was Link, Ethan's best friend. He was hilarious in his of ridiculous way, and a heart-warming character. He was goofy, and unforgettable. He was one of the most memorable characters in the novel, and I fell in love with him from the start.
Now, to leave behind the amazing characters, and speak of the setting. The Caster world was descriptive and one of the most memorable that I have ever had the pleasure of reading. Complete with curses and supernatural powers from the Dark Fire, everything was spot-on. It was a key player in the plot, and no one has ever written a better setting, in my opinion. The Caster world was so well put together that I often found myself wondering throughout the novel how an author, even two, could come up with such a detailed concept! There were so many amazing powers, rules and guidelines, hoops to jump through, and Casters and Incubuses alike, that i couldn't help but long to be there with the characters.
This book was captivating even from the very beginning paragraph. The well-developed characters and plot line added to the experience. I was unable to put the book down. It had action, heart-aching romance, supernatural aspects, and mystery, all a versatile reader could ask for in a spectacular novel like this one. Ethan's struggle to be with Lena and keep her was entrancing. Even all the supporting characters developed the plot to extensive levels. Lena was constantly fighting her own inner demons about her Sixteenth Moon. Her worry about turning Dark was so strong that I could feel it through the pages.
This book is a novel that I would recommend to anyone looking for any book to read. I think that all readers would enjoy this, even people who are not avid readers would enjoy this novel. This is on my top five favorite book list. I would also say that you should read this book before you see the film, as the film is very different from the book. They have changed around a lot of the plot and important details. It is still a great movie, but you should read the book before seeing the movie so that you know the true version of the story. Even if you have already seen the movie, go back and read the book still. I highly encourage you to pick up this book whenever you can, as soon as humanly possible, and the rest of Caster Chronicles as well! Now, off you go! Go get it!
This novel was one of the best books that I have ever read. The plot line was detailed and every scene was easy to visualize. It is a co-written novel (see above the movie cover), and the main character, Ethan Wate, was wonderful to read from. Not every character that authors write as a point of view is good, but Ethan was captivating. My highest regards to the authors on that one. Lena Duchannes, Ethan's unClaimed Caster love interest, was magnificent. She was never quite the 'damsel in distress', as many female characters are, but instead was a strong female lead of the plot. A personal favorite character, probably my favorite in the entire book, make that series, was Ridley Duchannes, Lena's cousin. She is a Dark Caster, a Siren, with the power of Persuasion. She was unpredictable, arrogant, self-centered, borderline snobby, and stunning. I loved her. 'Ridley Duchannes'. Say it to yourself. Good, now go pick up the book, and look for her in them. Her personality was hardly as you would expect it to be, and she was amazing! Then there was Link, Ethan's best friend. He was hilarious in his of ridiculous way, and a heart-warming character. He was goofy, and unforgettable. He was one of the most memorable characters in the novel, and I fell in love with him from the start.
Now, to leave behind the amazing characters, and speak of the setting. The Caster world was descriptive and one of the most memorable that I have ever had the pleasure of reading. Complete with curses and supernatural powers from the Dark Fire, everything was spot-on. It was a key player in the plot, and no one has ever written a better setting, in my opinion. The Caster world was so well put together that I often found myself wondering throughout the novel how an author, even two, could come up with such a detailed concept! There were so many amazing powers, rules and guidelines, hoops to jump through, and Casters and Incubuses alike, that i couldn't help but long to be there with the characters.
This book was captivating even from the very beginning paragraph. The well-developed characters and plot line added to the experience. I was unable to put the book down. It had action, heart-aching romance, supernatural aspects, and mystery, all a versatile reader could ask for in a spectacular novel like this one. Ethan's struggle to be with Lena and keep her was entrancing. Even all the supporting characters developed the plot to extensive levels. Lena was constantly fighting her own inner demons about her Sixteenth Moon. Her worry about turning Dark was so strong that I could feel it through the pages.
This book is a novel that I would recommend to anyone looking for any book to read. I think that all readers would enjoy this, even people who are not avid readers would enjoy this novel. This is on my top five favorite book list. I would also say that you should read this book before you see the film, as the film is very different from the book. They have changed around a lot of the plot and important details. It is still a great movie, but you should read the book before seeing the movie so that you know the true version of the story. Even if you have already seen the movie, go back and read the book still. I highly encourage you to pick up this book whenever you can, as soon as humanly possible, and the rest of Caster Chronicles as well! Now, off you go! Go get it!
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Quote #4
"You'll get over it'... It's the cliches that cause the trouble. To lose someone you love is to alter your life forever. You don't get over it, because 'it' is the person you loved.The pain stops, there are new people, bu the gap never loses. How could it? The particularness of someone who mattered enough to grieve over is not anodyne by death. This hole in my heart is the shape of you, and no one else can fit in it. Why would I want them to?
~Jeanette Winterson
~Jeanette Winterson
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Quote #3
"Yet each man kills the thing he loves,
By each let this be heard,
Some do it with a bitter look,
Some with a flattering word,
The coward does it with a kiss,
The brave man with a sword!"
~Oscar Wilde
By each let this be heard,
Some do it with a bitter look,
Some with a flattering word,
The coward does it with a kiss,
The brave man with a sword!"
~Oscar Wilde
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Quote #2
"What is the feeling when you're driving away from people, and they recede on the
plain till you see their specks dispersing? It's the too huge world vaulting
us, and it's good-bye."
~Jack Kerouac
~Jack Kerouac
Monday, February 18, 2013
Quote #1
"This is the way the world ends, this is the way the world ends, this is the way the world ends, not with a bang but a whimper."
~T.S. Elliot
~T.S. Elliot
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