Cumberbabe Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 (edited) I know I'm pretty new (ok, really new), but I quite liked this idea. I already keep a personal log of what I've read, but I loved reading your reviews and decided to share my reading! So far in 2013: The Fault in our Stars by John Green Rating: 7/10 would recommend Favourite quote(s): 'I fell in love the way you fall asleep: slowly, and then all at once' 'All representations of a thing are inherently abstract' 'My thoughts are stars I can't fathom into constellations' My thoughts: I honestly felt like setting myself on fire after reading this. I enjoyed it, but it was sad and had a shock ending (well, I didn't see it coming). Warnings for child cancer triggers. Wonder by R.J Palacio Rating: 6/10 Favourite Quote(s): 'I like how words you don't understand explain things you can't understand' 'It's not a contest about whose days suck the most. The point is we all have to put up with the bad days' My thoughts: it seemed like Oscar bait to me. It's about a child who has a deformed face going to school for the first time and the reactions of the people around him. I enjoyed reading it, but it's not ever going to get read again. Heroes of Olympus: The Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan Rating: 5/10 Favourite quote(s): n/a My thoughts: well, I love Percy Jackson and always find it entertaining. This one was no less entertaining than the others and I'm looking forward to the next instalment. But you can so tell that these books are written for Tweens. The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky Rating: 8/10 would recommend Favourite Quote(s): 'we accept the love we think we deserve' 'And in that moment, I swear we were infinite' My thoughts: a book that I have had on my reading list for some time, but never got to. I'm glad I did, because I really did enjoy it. The main character, Charlie, made me really angry for some reason I can't really explain. In a weird sort of way, the novel was about nothing, but at the same time about something very important. Idk if that made sense, I'm tired. Currently making my way through The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series by Douglas Adams. Oh! And Pat Barker's regeneration trilogy, which is what my dissertation is about Reading list (at the moment) Cloud Atlas Life of Pi Surfacing Alias Grace Anna Karenina The Long Song Midnight's Children Alice in Wonderland The Great Gatsby Huckleberry Finn Treasure Island Oliver Twist The Woman in White Mansfield Park Emma The Hobbit The Lord of the Rings trilogy A Song of Ice and Fire Edited March 5, 2013 by Cumberbabe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Fault In Our Stars! I just read that last month before I went to TFIOS Live in Dublin! Did you catch any of the England shows? ARE YOU A NERDFIGHTER? Also recently read Perks, very good book, loved the movie too. Sorry if I'm coming on strong here, but you seem kinda cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucybird Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Oh you've got some good things on your lst. Life of Pi, Midnight's Children, The Hobbit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cumberbabe Posted March 5, 2013 Author Share Posted March 5, 2013 Fault In Our Stars! I just read that last month before I went to TFIOS Live in Dublin! Did you catch any of the England shows? ARE YOU A NERDFIGHTER? Also recently read Perks, very good book, loved the movie too. Sorry if I'm coming on strong here, but you seem kinda cool. Oh that's so cool! I'm on the brink of slipping into nerdfighterdom lol. I've always loved John and Hank, and started watching them ages ago, but I kind of lost interest in YouTube and haven't watched anything in about 2 years! I'm making my way back though, one vlog at a time. Oh you've got some good things on your lst. Life of Pi, Midnight's Children, The Hobbit. Well, Midnight's Children is a re-read, but I agree, it's very good. The hobbit and LotR is something that I've always wanted to read and I finally got round to buying them with my Christmas waterstones vouchers lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidsmum Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Hi Cumberbabe , lots of good books on your list . I'm reading Cloud Atlas at the moment so look forward to hearing your thoughts on it when you get round to reading it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 There are lots of nice books on your list (that are on my TBR too). Happy reading ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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