This is the second book I read by Stephen King and it was a great story. I enjoyed the characters and the story of the end of the world. I found it fiThis is the second book I read by Stephen King and it was a great story. I enjoyed the characters and the story of the end of the world. I found it fit into the current situation of the world. The only part I did not enjoy was the hand of God it felt like it was just a bit of easy way out of the situation. I am excited to read more of Stephen King's books. I can not believe I have never read any of his books until this year. ...more
I like reading historical fiction but often I find the majority of them are from around WWII so it was nice to read something from another time periodI like reading historical fiction but often I find the majority of them are from around WWII so it was nice to read something from another time period. It was a good story and had a cast of great characters some well known from history and some fictional or less well known. The only complaint I have is that sometimes it felt like he insisted on putting events well known in history that are expected to be there but it did not take away from the story. I plan to continue with the series. ...more
This was a great historical fiction novel. The author does a great job of researching how things were at the time prisons and how the inmates were treThis was a great historical fiction novel. The author does a great job of researching how things were at the time prisons and how the inmates were treated and what privileges they received. There was a nice twist as the answer to weather or not she killed the woman. I enjoyed it a lot and the psychological element was great and the way it would have been viewed at the time. I am liking Margaret Atwood's writing I hope to read more by her. ...more
These were a lot of fun to read. A lot darker than the modern day retelling. I see so many of the themes I read in many other books its amazing how muThese were a lot of fun to read. A lot darker than the modern day retelling. I see so many of the themes I read in many other books its amazing how much the stories, books and Movies take ideas from these. It is also amazing how much the stories are changed. I have to think about how these were considered children's stories and they are often dark and depressing. I also have to wonder what the morals of these stories are if there are any. Characters often use lies, manipulation and theft as a way to attain power and riches and those characters are often the victors of the stories. ...more
A great basic book on Rational Emotive Therapy it has some great ideas that I can utilize and use right a way with clients. The therapy is very structA great basic book on Rational Emotive Therapy it has some great ideas that I can utilize and use right a way with clients. The therapy is very structured which I don't like because working with people requires figuring out what works for each person. There was not much on what to do about resistant clients especially those that are required to do treatment. The boxes were also placed in inconvenient places sometimes in the middle of paragraphs. Over all I found it very helpful and I will certainly use in in my therapy just had a few problems. The structure problem is a big one though at least for me. ...more
This novel takes us back to were it all began and how it ended up where it is. I remember reading and thinking not much had happened in the first 100 This novel takes us back to were it all began and how it ended up where it is. I remember reading and thinking not much had happened in the first 100 pages or so and the next chapter all the action starts. The characters were fun and the journey they all went on. My biggest complaint was probably the pacing and over all the book was just not as enjoyable as some others I have read this year....more
This is the first book I read by the Dalai Lama and I enjoyed it. It made me think a lot about how I feel about things in my life and how I can improvThis is the first book I read by the Dalai Lama and I enjoyed it. It made me think a lot about how I feel about things in my life and how I can improve on my state of mind. We are all human and if only we could treat each other with respect in our differences and our similarities. After everything he has been through he still sees life as joyous. He truly believes in non-violence as a way to solve problems if only we all did. ...more
I am enjoying this series a lot. I can see all kinds of influence from fairy tales and mythology. I am interested to see what will happen in the next I am enjoying this series a lot. I can see all kinds of influence from fairy tales and mythology. I am interested to see what will happen in the next book. The only thing I would say is that I wish they were a little longer in order to create more of a mystery or to develop a character a little more books that are this short tend to just move to fast and just gloss over things I would like to be explored in more depth. ...more
I can see where the author has pulled ideas from many other fantasy books but he did try to make the ideas his own. The characters were well done and I can see where the author has pulled ideas from many other fantasy books but he did try to make the ideas his own. The characters were well done and had a mixture of morally gray characters and "noble" also what it may take to make someone less noble. I look forward to the next book. ...more
This book was okay it was engaging enough that I kept reading. The writing was good which is always nice when you borrow one on prime. The story couldThis book was okay it was engaging enough that I kept reading. The writing was good which is always nice when you borrow one on prime. The story could have used a little more suspense and I would not exactly call it a horror. I would say that there were no surprises in the book just a plain old medical thriller but overall it was fun it just didn't wow me. ...more
I thought it was time to read Marry Poppins to see if the books are great and it was decent. I do not know how well I feel this book has stood the tesI thought it was time to read Marry Poppins to see if the books are great and it was decent. I do not know how well I feel this book has stood the test of time as we do not usually speak to children in the way Marry Poppins does. I might have enjoyed it more when I was younger. I can appreciate what the author was trying to do and I can see why it was such a loved book when it was published. Overall it just wasn't for me I don't think I will continue with the other books. ...more
I should not read romance books because I know the author spent time and hard work making this novel and I just didn't like it. I don't think it is faI should not read romance books because I know the author spent time and hard work making this novel and I just didn't like it. I don't think it is fair to the author to have me judge it when I just don't like romance at all. I gave it a chance because I thought maybe it was about getting a life or just about life but it was just about two people being obsessed with each other. In my opinion life is about more than romance its about more than everything two people do to get in each others sleeping bags. Life happens and romance it part of it but it isn't everything. I guess I would prefer a book about life where romance happens but isn't everything. Also the relationship seemed fake from a mental health perspective they did not even really know each other and they are in love. ...more
This book was decent I liked it but I just didn't love it. Then I watched the movie and the stories were very different. The boy who steals from fairiThis book was decent I liked it but I just didn't love it. Then I watched the movie and the stories were very different. The boy who steals from fairies what a fun premise. The main character seems a little stuck on himself so he could do with a little humility. Overall I did enjoy it just don't know if I will continue reading it or not....more
I was not really excited about this book but I actually liked it a lot. I liked the descriptions of the south and what it was like to be there for thiI was not really excited about this book but I actually liked it a lot. I liked the descriptions of the south and what it was like to be there for this family. I liked the themes of finding your voice and learning to stand up for yourself and how everyone has value if we care to find it. It was defiantly a sad book with bits of happiness it was all about life. ...more
I have to say if I had read this book a year ago it would have seemed unlikely but with things I know now about the amount of tigers being held by priI have to say if I had read this book a year ago it would have seemed unlikely but with things I know now about the amount of tigers being held by private citizens it is much more believable. However some things I still found far fetched with the whale. I liked the characters because they seemed real even though the main character often does unlikable things. There are themes of forgiveness and the idea that we love people even when they have damaged us. It is also about lies and how damaging they can be for a family. I liked the writers style of writing he paints a good picture of what is going on for the characters. ...more
This book annoyed me a lot. First of all I do not mind if they change characters they are following but it bugs me when it changes from first person tThis book annoyed me a lot. First of all I do not mind if they change characters they are following but it bugs me when it changes from first person to third person I prefer it to just have one point of view. I didn't like any of the characters Billy did not sound like a believable eleven year old. I didn't even care who the killer was once it was revealed. I usually enjoy thrillers but this one just missed the mark. ...more
A fun little Dean Koonts novella it was short and filled with all the things that make a Dean Koontz novel I will enjoy seeing how it will end and wilA fun little Dean Koonts novella it was short and filled with all the things that make a Dean Koontz novel I will enjoy seeing how it will end and will be continuing with the series. It feels like he just divided up a book into 5 parts....more
The fourth installment of the Wheel of time. A lot happened and still no idea where the end is going to be for the series. The characters continue to The fourth installment of the Wheel of time. A lot happened and still no idea where the end is going to be for the series. The characters continue to change and develop and it is nice to see how their experiences affect them. I will be happy to see how it all fits together in the end. I have read many of the books a long time ago but this time I am dedicated to finishing the series time to see how it all ends. ...more
Another great book in the Star Wars saga. I am seeing that the best Star Wars stories are the oldest ones. I would have liked to see a little more invAnother great book in the Star Wars saga. I am seeing that the best Star Wars stories are the oldest ones. I would have liked to see a little more involvement with the creatures that block the force just to make it a little more interesting but of course Star Wars without epic battles and light sabers wouldn't be Star Wars. I would have liked a little more detail into the conflict taking place inside everyone and more character development but the story was great and the struggles of the republic trying to build a government for everyone and the failing empire trying to maintain its control even after the fall of the death star. ...more
I read this for a reading challenge and because my grandfather and my husband both like Louis L'Amour. I found it boring. There was one of the short sI read this for a reading challenge and because my grandfather and my husband both like Louis L'Amour. I found it boring. There was one of the short stories that I enjoyed some but for the most part they were about the same. All ending in gunfights and cliche although considering the author he probably started many of the tropes. I doubt I will be reading anything more by the author or westerns unless there is a new spin to put on them. ...more
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