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Review Date: 9/13/2012
Helpful Score: 2
I was not a big fan of Water for Elephants, so I didn't have high expectations. I heard about this book from the Great Ape Trust website and was intrigued that Sara Gruen had done so much research before writing the novel. Anyone with interest in apes and language would probably enjoy this.
Review Date: 1/7/2009
Helpful Score: 2
Well written and funny, this book continues to give insight into Billy's life. However, it also contains a lot of extranneous detail that may or may not interest the reader. Not enough Billy, too much other stuff.
Review Date: 12/8/2013
Alexa Veron is a photographer from Argentina, but now she is an intern for the fashion magazine, Flirt. Lots of things are happening. She and Olivia are doing a photo shoot on horseback for a project. Alexa suspects that Gen is trying to steal her new found crush, Ben, from her. She's even going to celebrate her first Independence Day! She can't wait to spend it with Ben!
Review Date: 9/13/2011
My kids love the Sweet Pickles series. I had them as a kid and enjoy reading the books with my own children.
Review Date: 4/12/2011
Ron Currie Jr's writing reminds me very much of Kurt Vonnegut Jr. It's hard to explain the complex and crazy characters and plot twists. This, his first novel, is completely unique and engrossing.
Review Date: 1/1/2014
Helpful Score: 2
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It is engaging in a way that historical fiction often isn't, with well developed characters and a plot that kept me guessing. It has the ambiance of Geraldine Brooks and the intrigue of Dan Brown. I look forward to reading the rest of this series.
Review Date: 4/14/2012
Helpful Score: 2
This is the most beautifully written book I've read in a long time. I was moved to tears several times, and not just from the horrific depictions of war. The protagonist is such a well drawn character, I wish to know more of him.
Review Date: 5/25/2012
Very funny book with beautiful artwork. It makes my son laugh out loud.
Review Date: 2/5/2010
Fans of the "My Friend Rabbit" cartoons and any animal-loving kid will enjoy this book. My 3-year old loves these characters and enjoys looking at the book.
Review Date: 11/14/2008
As a parent, this book touches upon some of our worst fears. The characters are all very full and real. I found the book a little depressing, but worth reading.
Review Date: 6/14/2014
I never felt anything for the contemporary protagonist, Hannah. Her story added nothing to the book and made it 100+ pages too long. I would have much rather known more about the historical characters that told the journey of the haggadah. I enjoyed those portions of the book very much, and think the historical realm is where Geraldine Brooks excels.
Review Date: 6/8/2012
The book started out fast-paced and kept me interested. But about 2/3 of the way through it slowed down too much and the writing became redundant. I find Cornwell continually stating the obvious. This book could have used another edit, not her best work. But it's a good continuation of the Scarpetta story, if you plan to read the whole series.
Review Date: 10/10/2012
This book is very intense. Told from the unique perspective of a five-year old boy. As the mom of a five-year old boy I found it disturbingly true to life.
Review Date: 1/30/2012
A darkly funny and honest portrayal of office life.
Review Date: 1/30/2012
Similar in its dark humor to Ferris' first novel "Then We Came to the End," but with characters that are more fully developed. I find Ferris' style very readable and his characters very relatable. The book starts out great, but slows down about 2/3 through and I found it hard to finish.
Review Date: 12/8/2013
Melanie "Mel" Henderson comes from California to New York. She has a new internship for the coolest fashion magazine there is- Flirt! But it's not as easy as it seems. Her boss is a strict woman named Miss Josephine Bishop, and her room mate is the mean niece of Miss Bishop, Genevieve "Gen" Bishop. But she also meets new friends- Kiyoko, Alexa, and Olivia. But, she knows it will be exciting!
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