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Post by Emily on Jun 1, 2011 17:03:40 GMT -5
Not one for thriller/Mystery novels I was a little shocked to find that I wanted this one and entered to win it. After reading the synopsis I was intrigued but still a little leery about whether or not it would change my feelings about the whole genre and pull me in. Timid I opened the first few pages after recieving the book and closed it once more. Still a little unsure. However it took only those few pages to make me curious. Unable to stay away I went back and began to read more. Getting pulled into the story and curious as to how it would all turn out. I was delighted to find that unlike most books of this style I did not end up wanting to put it down walk off and forget all about it. All in all it was a great read and something of a surprise to find that I could really enjoy this type of book. I'm usually really picky about certain things and glad to say that this did not let me down.
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Post by Emily on May 31, 2011 1:05:51 GMT -5
Lately I have not really had any posts saying that the book I read was generally horrible. It's been to my pleasant surprise and general enjoyment that every author I have been approached by and/or won a contest from I've had the honor of reading what I think are some good writers to come. With that being said. Normally this genre of book I've been very picky in reading and coming to enjoy. I have to say when starting this book I was pleasantly surprised at the time taken to get a feel for my view of the character and to flesh out the coming quirks that would make me adore the leading lady. With each turn of the page I became to know more about each character and not just the one that was telling the story. I started to feel that pull I get when something really good is about to come out and then it gets hidden again. That desire to keep turning the page till the end of the story is figured out. All in all this has moved up to one of my favorites in my collection. Thank you to the Author for a marvelous read.
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Post by Emily on May 29, 2011 21:50:24 GMT -5
As I began to read this book I was immediately captured, Something I love when beginning a book, That drive and urge to turn the page and find out more. Slowly the story unfolded and I actually loved the pace it came at. It was not rushed but rather well thought out and something of a joy to read. To often some books are rushed to get to the main core of things leaving out the smaller details of the relationships and characters of the story. The more I read the more I was pulled in feeling for the main character and the things he did and did not have even as a child. All in all it was a wonderful read and I recommend it to anyone with a great ending and just a nice change in pace.
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Post by Emily on May 29, 2011 0:10:13 GMT -5
As I started to read this book, I found myself wishing the writer would use more than just the characters name "Keith" alot I felt a little redundant in the writing. Thought I pushed through eager to read and know a little more of the story and what was going on. So it starts with the problem of a small farming town missing it's cattle. As I continued to read I was delighted to see that what was slowing me down before with my inability to concentrate cleared up with the story's new smoothness. Guess everything comes out a little bumpy at times.
Though with it's little bumpy start and finally good slide into the rest I was able to push through and get the book read. Finding an enjoyable read but not one of my top favorites for horror vampires etc. I commend the author though and give them four stars for the work.
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Post by Emily on May 28, 2011 20:46:57 GMT -5
It was the cutest book I had ever seen, Starting out as a warning to all pumpkins on Halloween and how to live longer on their vines. I read this to my daughter. She's six and she loved it so much I had to re-read it several times before she would agree to let it rest and we could move on to another one.
I think this a perfect story for young children and one that would even hold a fond memory for a parent to read to their child especially around Halloween.
As my daughter says " I loved it."
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Post by Emily on May 28, 2011 11:32:10 GMT -5
I have a fond place in my heart for horror writers and this was a page turner every second that I read this book, the more I found myself taken back to that same feeling that authors like Stephen King for example gave me. The fear and never knowing just what was going to happen next. He's a wonderful writer and I personally can't wait to read and know more about him. I eagerly await his next book with baited breath and only believe that it will be as good as this first and last one I have read. The characters were very well thought out and rounded, I found affinities for all of them and wondered at times if how I could almost feel as if I was pulled into the story myself. I wanted to do what I can't stand at times when watching a movie and tell them to turn around, or run. To even reach in and save them myself. Anything to keep someone from going through that torture. To all out there pick up this book, if you like horror or your unsure this may be the one that makes you want more just as I do.
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Post by Emily on May 25, 2011 2:19:58 GMT -5
When I first started to read this book, I found that it was walking that line between darkness and light. It carried you through the turmoil of a teenage girls life as she watched all she knew and loved change, the innocence was stripped away from her and the betrayal she felt not only from someone that was close but, friends and companions throughout the story rivaled that of some memories through my own child hood.
It is a fine read and one I personally commend the author on writing he took the time to develop the character and give her the life. So much so I agree with Kitty on this review in saying that there were moments it was she that I saw sitting there writing down her memories as if they were her final confession and offering to those Dirty Little Angels that Chloe her brief encounter spoke of.
In fear of giving to much away I too will draw my opinion and review closed saying only that it's a must read if not for the perfection of a finely written story than to sedate your curiosity and see that this author is well on his way to being one of my personal favorites.
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Post by Emily on May 13, 2011 20:46:54 GMT -5
Much like all her books, this one has been a great read. It actually seemed more thought out and longer than her last book "Dead In the Family" I didn't feel as if she felt rushed and actually enjoyed taking her time with the day to day and all together of Sookie Stackhouse. As most know these books are what the HBO Series Trueblood is based upon. Though the show may be good and some people enjoy it I still prefer to read the books there is always something more that the tv series just misses. That's how it is with all books to screen conversions it seems. Take a spin and read this great expansion into the life of Sookie and hopefully you will come to enjoy this writer as much as I do. She has a way of keeping you on the edge of your seat and turning the page.
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Post by Emily on Apr 21, 2011 2:41:24 GMT -5
Thank you for your review and input, It's great to find another fan of these books as they are a vastly growing treasure in my collection, The stories are heartbreaking and even at times shattering to see that nothing is sacred in this story, Just because you think it shouldn't happen the author and illustrator shows you that every story isn't always a happy ending it's a touch on the reality and you put the detail into words better than I ever could. Taking what I was thinking and putting it out there with the detail I hoped for. I thank you again.
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Fables
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Post by Emily on Apr 3, 2011 20:11:09 GMT -5
**Below are only two of the fables books There are others.**Fables is a great spin on the american classics. Such as little red riding hood, the three bears, Snow white and her sister Rose Red where things so far into the stories have shifted that some of us forget that snow white even had a sister. The story picks up where the fables have been driven out of their fairy tale homelands by a villian known only as The adversary, holding the fable lands in his palm the characters are forced to submerge themselves in todays society hiding the truth of whom they are and where they are from. The Giants are put to sleep the Dragon as well and those fairytale creatures not able to adapt into society are placed on a bit of land upstate called The Farm. With constant things going wrong, Civil war among the fables and the fight to get their lands and back home to where they belong the fables end up becoming twisted in their own way... Who ever thought the big bad wolf just might save the day?
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Post by Emily on Apr 3, 2011 20:03:14 GMT -5
I thought it was time to get a few of the classics up, at least so you all don't think I'm a complete and total comic buff I just read a lot and it all varies from graphic novels to classics such as the one I'm about to speak upon. Unlike most people whom probably have not ever read this due to at one point in time this was on of many books forbidden in schools and burned. I finally got brought about to actually taking time to read it due to an 80's flick called Footloose. HA! The book is a recount of a prisoner of war that somehow he got through it all cause he "time traveled." Forwards and back in the moments of his life. It's humorous and off but takes someone time to read especially if there are moments when you get lost or confused. In the end it's a great book with a lot for you to think about. Not only what goes through a POW's mind but their lives after rescue. Emily
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Post by Emily on Apr 3, 2011 19:30:57 GMT -5
I was Twelve or thirteen when I first read this book I can't remember to well as it has been a long time but, I remember the story and the emotions that went through me as a child. It helped to shape my thoughts and feelings about whats right and wrong and about people dealing with HIV and AIDS very serious undertones in this book but it's one of the best that I feel are out there to have the accounts of a young girl who was to young, lost her innocence to early and had to deal with the aftermath that most of us will not or never have had the encounter of. However I Hope that in reading this it will shape you, your child or your niece or nephew with the reality of life and the what If's that can really happen. Emily
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Post by Emily on Apr 3, 2011 19:17:38 GMT -5
Definately one I want to pick up thanks Amber.
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Post by Emily on Apr 3, 2011 19:17:03 GMT -5
Wonderful i know my list got a little bigger now thank you as well Emily. My daughter will probably love these.
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Post by Emily on Mar 31, 2011 14:49:16 GMT -5
Hack/Slash has become one of my favorite books, It carries a bit of comedy, a touch of wit with sarcasm, and down right all the horror you could need backed with a heroine for all times, even tossing in her slightly ogrish and yet well muscled and capable side kick. Cassie or better known as Cassandra Hack and her Sidekick Vlad previously known as "The Meatman" venture through their lives fighting what Cassie is afraid she will become. Her mother and monsters like her. Cassie is the only survivor of her mother the serial killer "The Lunchlady." Who killed herself before she was arrested or did she? In chilling twists of the tales. Cassie travels the world with Vlad and all the US hunting down Serial killers in that have reanimated in the hopes that she will be the one that stands between them and the untimely as well as unfortunate deaths of their victims. Sometimes you win... sometimes you loose but it's all in how you play the game and Cassie's there to make sure it's always the home team.
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