Book 18: Nightfather
By Carl Friedman
Persea Books
1991
Rating:
2.5
From School Library Journal.
Through the first-person narration of the daughter of a Holocaust survivor, Friedman presents a book that will resonate for readers of all ages, backgrounds, and interests. Each short chapter shows the horrors of Nazi atrocities and the subsequent struggle to make sense of why they happened. That the consequences of the Holocaust continue to manifest themselves is a primary lesson to be learned here?the loss of childhood is a circular occurrence in this family. At the same time, the vignettes point out how little we can understand of the agony suffered in concentration camps. In one chapter, somewhat reminiscent of Anne Frank, the narrator's father tells his tale of survival to his children. His loss gradually becomes their loss, and all joy is dampened. Sadness and helplessness are constant. Although the book is grim and relentlessly intense, the analysis and thought that it offers will provide new insights into the Holocaust and its victims.
What do I think?
Honestly didn't like it. It didn't really have a plot line, but it did show some of the horrors of concentration camps.
Sorry for the lame reviews lately. I've been... preoccupied.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Book 17: Going Bvine
Book 17: Going Bovine
By Libba Bray
Delacorte Press, Random House, Inc.
2009.
Rating:
3.5
What does Libba Bray have to say?
What do I think?
I picked up this book in the beginning of the school year, read the book description, and set it down. The best decision I have made this year is to pick this book up. Yeah, it's a little long, but necessary. This book is deffinately on my Top 10 favorites list.
It is a little confusing, if you don't think while reading it. Pick it up, think, and get captivated.
By Libba Bray
Delacorte Press, Random House, Inc.
2009.
Rating:
3.5
What does Libba Bray have to say?
What do I think?
I picked up this book in the beginning of the school year, read the book description, and set it down. The best decision I have made this year is to pick this book up. Yeah, it's a little long, but necessary. This book is deffinately on my Top 10 favorites list.
It is a little confusing, if you don't think while reading it. Pick it up, think, and get captivated.
Friday, April 9, 2010
Book 16: The Wave.
Book 16: The Wave.
By Todd Strasser
Dell Laurel-Leaf, Random House, Inc.
1981.
Rating:
3
From the Publisher
The Wave is based on a true incident that occured in a high school history class in Palo Alto, California, in 1969.
The powerful forces of group pressure that pervaded many historic movements such as Nazism are recreated in the classroom when history teacher Burt Ross introduces a "new" system to his students. And before long "The Wave," with its rules of "strength through discipline, community, and action, " sweeps from the classroom through the entire school. And as most of the students join the movement, Laurie Saunders and David Collins recognize the frightening momentum of "The Wave" and realize they must stop it before it's too late.
What do I think?
I read thisbook first in eight grade and decided to read it again. I remebered it to be a huge, extravigent book that I was madly in love with. Then I read it again. Unfortunately, it wasn't as great this time around.
I feel like the ending went by too quickly and the beginning was too long. It should have been evened out more. Overall, it was pretty good, though.
By Todd Strasser
Dell Laurel-Leaf, Random House, Inc.
1981.
Rating:
3
From the Publisher
The Wave is based on a true incident that occured in a high school history class in Palo Alto, California, in 1969.
The powerful forces of group pressure that pervaded many historic movements such as Nazism are recreated in the classroom when history teacher Burt Ross introduces a "new" system to his students. And before long "The Wave," with its rules of "strength through discipline, community, and action, " sweeps from the classroom through the entire school. And as most of the students join the movement, Laurie Saunders and David Collins recognize the frightening momentum of "The Wave" and realize they must stop it before it's too late.
What do I think?
I read thisbook first in eight grade and decided to read it again. I remebered it to be a huge, extravigent book that I was madly in love with. Then I read it again. Unfortunately, it wasn't as great this time around.
I feel like the ending went by too quickly and the beginning was too long. It should have been evened out more. Overall, it was pretty good, though.
Book 15: Will Grayson, Will Grayson.
Book 15: Will Grayson, Will Grayson.
By John Green and David Levithan.
Dutton Books- A member of Penguin Books.
2010
Rating: 4.9
Because no book will ever be perfect, but this sure as heck is close.
What John Green has to say:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/mpd/permalink/mYTFJ1Z3DS3PS
Oh John Green, I adore you.
What do I have to say?
YES YES YES. THANK YOU GREEN AND LEVITHAN. Am I exagerating? No. I absolutely loved this book. Absolutely. Loved. it. Not just because it was John Green. That aside, I still loved it. This is a book that I am so happy I own. This is a book I am going to read to my first born. -Okay, that's a little much. Sorry. I really liked it. That's all I can say.
I personally conected with both Will Grayson's. In different ways. John's Will has a few rules to life: 1. Don't care too much. 2. Shut up. Levithan's Will is dark, gay, and in love with his online friend Isaac.
If I could tell more without giving too much away, trsut me, I would.
Seriously. Go to Amazon, Barnes and Noble, wherever you have to go to get this. Get it now.
I have a list of quotes from this book. Maybe I'll put them up later.
By John Green and David Levithan.
Dutton Books- A member of Penguin Books.
2010
Rating: 4.9
Because no book will ever be perfect, but this sure as heck is close.
What John Green has to say:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/mpd/permalink/mYTFJ1Z3DS3PS
Oh John Green, I adore you.
What do I have to say?
YES YES YES. THANK YOU GREEN AND LEVITHAN. Am I exagerating? No. I absolutely loved this book. Absolutely. Loved. it. Not just because it was John Green. That aside, I still loved it. This is a book that I am so happy I own. This is a book I am going to read to my first born. -Okay, that's a little much. Sorry. I really liked it. That's all I can say.
I personally conected with both Will Grayson's. In different ways. John's Will has a few rules to life: 1. Don't care too much. 2. Shut up. Levithan's Will is dark, gay, and in love with his online friend Isaac.
If I could tell more without giving too much away, trsut me, I would.
Seriously. Go to Amazon, Barnes and Noble, wherever you have to go to get this. Get it now.
I have a list of quotes from this book. Maybe I'll put them up later.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Book 14: Are You in the House Alone?
Book 14: Are You in the House Alone?
by Richard Peck.
Puffin Books
1976
Rating:
3
Product Description
A sixteen-year-old girl with a steady boyfriend suddenly begins receiving threatening phone calls while she is babysitting and anonymous notes in her high school locker.
Wow. Great description.
What do I think?
The beginning was interesting. The stalker was given away way to fast. The ending was uneventful and could be summed up in about two pages.
Overall, it was all right. I proabably wou;dn't read it again, but I read it for school anyway.
It wasn't as good as I hoped it would be. Unfortunately.
by Richard Peck.
Puffin Books
1976
Rating:
3
Product Description
A sixteen-year-old girl with a steady boyfriend suddenly begins receiving threatening phone calls while she is babysitting and anonymous notes in her high school locker.
Wow. Great description.
What do I think?
The beginning was interesting. The stalker was given away way to fast. The ending was uneventful and could be summed up in about two pages.
Overall, it was all right. I proabably wou;dn't read it again, but I read it for school anyway.
It wasn't as good as I hoped it would be. Unfortunately.
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