Q2L 10 ELA discussion

Please spend time looking over and reading book reviews of some books on GoodReads. When you find a review of a book that sounds interesting, cut the review and paste it in your response to this week's discussion thread.

Then tell us what about the review made the book sound interesting and attractive to you. Remember to include the name of the book the author in your "comment to a comment."

The book that sounds interesting, and that I would read as my next book isA Christmas Carol, The Chimes and The Cricket on the Hearth.
The book review: The story was an inspiring Christmas story and helps remind people how their behavior affects others. This novel reminds us that we need to give to others who need more than we ourselves are and that the payoff for this assistance is much more fulfilling than any amount of money in the pocket or the ever be.

This review made me inspired and I seen the movie. I just want to read the book. It is almost Christmas time. And this book looks like it can inspire a stubborn person and make them think of others. This review suck out to me.

The book that I would like to read and is interesting and attractive is Because of Winn-Dixie By: Kate DiCamillo.
The book review: I think this book is very inspiring story. The main character India Opal learns to not judge a book by its cover. She feels so lonely because her dad is preoccupied and they had just moved to a new town in Florida. So she befriended a dog, who would be friendly to any new person it encountered, therefore it gave India Opal a chance to meet new people. As she meets these new people she realizes she isn't the only one with a lonely and sad past, all the other people do it. The trailer park owner is tired of having the dog around and calls the pound to take it away. As soon as India Opal's dad see how upset she is, he calls the pound and has them return it. A storm finally comes and Winn-Dixie is terrified and runs away. After searching for the dog and not finding it, she immediately blames her father for everyone running away from her, including the mother and dog. I think this is a good book for older children to read. This book could help suffering children understand things a little better. As the main character grows up a little, she learns to let go of the past and forgive others because bad things happen sometimes. This book touches upon many sensitive subjects kids might not know how to deal with, but by reading this it helps them realize it isn't just happening to them. The book itself is not very long, I would considered a very quick read because the font on the pages is bigger and doesn't take up the whole page. Even though she was afraid of disappointing her father, her new friendships help her have the courage to finally ask her father about her mother abandoning them.

This book was interesting because it made the main character seem very brave and powerful. She seemed like a dog lover. This book seems to teach many lessons and inspire.

Necromancing the Stone
The most memorable part about the book is how the protagonist has trouble leading the creatures of the house until he starts setting some ground rules, and making friends with them. I would read other books by the author, and I have. Hold Me Closer, Necromancer is the first book in the two book series. I give the book five out of five necromanced squirrels. Its easy to enjoy the story, and you don't get lost trying to understand it.

The book review Bove this is interesting because the way he started off the was by naming the book and the name of the book sound weird so it may be a little interesting then he started to explain a little about the book. Which also caught my attention. He also said the book is easy to enjoy so it would be easy for anyone to read which is a good thing.

The book that I want to read next and sounds interesting is Yakuza Moon: Memoar seorang Putri Gangster Jepang.

Review: I highly recommend, to you all, this amazing book. It will change you perspective over your own life. It is very easy to read, it has only nine chapters followed by some reviews which take another few pages.

The book review (Along with every other review for this book) say that It will change your perspective over your own life. Even though the book doesn't seem very long, I still want to read it to just to see how it is like, to be in someone else place.

Neil Gaiman - The Ocean at the End of the Lane

"This story is an amalgam of helplessness and innocent ignorance of childhood with universe-old wisdom, with mystery and wonder and unexplainable and unfathomable and things that lurk around the corners of reality and seep through the cracks in the world. There's friendship and love, and cruelty and resentment. And there are monsters - and, in the true fashion of the tradition I love, the real monsters come from the people's wishes, the people's own selves, the deep down dark that lives inside us."

I've read Neil Gaiman books before, and I have enjoyed them, but there's something about how the woman who posted this review describes it that reels me in and makes me want to actually read the book; it's not just a recommendation, the author of the review wants you to read the book, she's telling you to read it. She also incorporates a certain eloquence to describe the feel and tone of the book, giving the reader a sense of astonishment that makes the reader want to know what she's on about. I will certainly look into this book.

Aldous Huxley Brave New World
[5/5]

Brave New world is a book about a future without art, science, literature and most other creative media. The book opens with a tour of the Central London Hatchery, where people are perfectly genetically modified and created, to create a caste system. It creates people to be apart of the major industrial work force and those who will control the world. Most of the world, or the world that is written about, fallows a religion of sorts called Fordism, after Henry Ford. In this religion people are created like the machines he made, and their needs met in the same way: with much excess. People are perfectly created to have their mind be very malleable to the messages the government tells them. As people aren't born but grown, the state raises them. This was my DJ on the topic and I think it can further describe this book on its topic of wether it's an utopia or dystopia.

As Americans anytime we hear or read about something that limits the personal freedoms and rights of an individual we are appalled. It is with this mindset that Huxley tells his story. It wouldn't be interesting to us if someone didn't stand up to this system. The system being the genetic engineering, brainwashing and casting of members to perform one role for their entire life. Though I think that Huxley wants us to see the world through the eyes of a person under peer-pressure and expectations, just like ours. He also wants us to realize that we, just like these characters have buckled to the will of society. I give this quote from page 74:

“‘I suppose Epsilons don’t really mind being Epsilons,” she said aloud.
“Of course they don’t. How can they? They don’t know what it’s like being anything else. We’d mind, of course. But then we’ve been differently conditioned. Besides, we start with a different heredity.”
“I’m glad I’m not an Epsilon,” said Lenina, with conviction.
“And if you were an Epsilon,” said Henry, “your conditioning would have made you no less thankful that you weren’t a Beta or an Alpha.’”(74, Huxley)

And this leads me to my point, this is a utopia because everyone is willingly, and ignorantly, happy.

by Liam Smith


This review was interesting to me for many reasons. One of these is that the author of the review clearly understands very well the motivations behind authorial decisions and character motivations. The author of this review is also evidently an experienced critical thinker, and it shows in his analysis of the "utopia" that this book creates.

A book I found interesting was Masks by E.C. Blake.

The review can be found here: (its pretty long)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

The thing that got me wanting to read this book was the fact that (according to the review) these masks can detect betrayal, fear, suspicion, etc of the wearer, to, I presume, keep rebellion in check and to help the leader of this society, the Autarch, in power.
I find this a fantastic idea for a plot to follow, and most of the people who have reviewed it rated it around a 4 or 5 out of 5.

The book I found interesting was New Moon.
I just finished reading New Moon by Stephanie Meyer. I would give the book 5 out of 5 stars. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading fantasy/romance novels. I really enjoyed the book as well as the movie. The most memorable thing about the book is the strong relationship Bella and Edward have, no matter what the two always stick closely by each other's side, regardless of what the situation may be. Even when Bella kissed Jacob, a close friend of hers but the enemy of Edwards family, Bella still knew that her heart belonged to Edward. She only longed for him to be by her side. Bellas love for Edward along with him being gone caused her to be confused on who she really cared about. Bella does care for her dear friend Jacob, but just not the same way she cares about Edward. Although Edward had to leave, because they were afraid people would get suspicious of them, he still knew he loved Bella and he didn't want to leave. But he knew he had to. Even when Edwards brother attacked Bella, because the sight of her blood made him a little thirsty, Edward still defended Bella against him. As crazy as it seemed, Edward still loved Bella even knowing the dangers he could put her in. It shows the "human" side to this book, the fact that love can be as strong as that. Love is immortal in this series, and I really hope anyone who hasn't read it decides to read it.

The reason I wanted to read this book was because in the review it seemed like the type of books that I read. Romantic, nail bitting books. In addition I saw the movie, and I would like to read the book because it seems more detailed.

Night by Elie Wiesel
I just finished the book Night by Elie Wiese and thought it was amazing. Night was a powerful, emotional book. I loved the fact that it actually happend and was told by a person whose life was affected. This book takes place during the Holicos when Jewish communities were being raided and taken to Concentration camps where they just worked, ate then were killed. Elie Wiesel documented the whole experience in such detail down to the first day he ever saw smoke coming up from the burning children. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to read a heart stopper book, filled with inside into a real person inside of concentration camp.

I chose this book review because in very few worlds summed up the book extremely well and intriguingly. After reading this anyone would get a feel of what this book is about, what to expect, and a few things that make you interested in the story. Its a quick and to the point summary that draws you in and recommends this book. After reading this review I would probably read this.

The book that sound interesting to me is Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.
The review by Joey say "The most memorable moment in this book would have to be when Katniss (the main character) gets into the tube that will send her off into the unknown of the arena, in which she will fight to her death."
I chose this book review because I find it interesting that this character has to fight for her life. After reading only this part you can tell that something is really wrong with people. Also I like action type of books. I also like that she has to survive in an unknown area she has never been in. I want to read on what the main character has to go through in this fight to the death games.

The book review I read was by Julien for the book Unkillable. What made this book sound so interesting is that the scene he described sounded so creepy and graphic that it just seemed like a good book. Also he said it was rather humorous and that is a rare quality in any book now days. Also he said it was better than Harrypoter and Hunger games two books I've been meaning to read but I've heard are really good. I might pick this book up when I'm done with the series I'm reading.

SQUEEEE!!!!! I loved this book!!! 5 stars!!

Willing Captive was the perfect blend of sexy, sweet, hilarious and deeply emotional. Both heartbreaking and heartwarming, it made me laugh, cry, and swoon!! It’s a standalone romance with a gorgeous, broody, protective Alpha hero, a sarcastic, no-nonsense, awesome heroine and a fun, action-packed, romantic plot. I highly recommend it for everyone!!

The first thing you should know is that this is not a dark romance. Trust me. I promise. Swear. Cross my heart. This is not a captivity-themed book at all. Think more along the lines of a "witness protection" type storyline instead. The hero is a genuinely a protector ;)

The story follows Lily who, thanks to her over protective family, has grown up leading a very sheltered life. But when things go south at her dad's work, she suddenly finds herself kidnapped... for her own protection.

The mask he wears is back and looks to be leather too… it looks very steam-punk, and if I'd seen him on the street and not in my room being all creepy and shit, I would ask him where he got it... When another identically dressed, masked man appears, only bigger and taller, I figure I'm screwed. Well, that's that. Goodbye cruel world. Be sure to fuck thyself on the way out.


Blindfolded and whisked away from her family, Lily finds it hard to believe that this was done with her best interest at heart and it takes her a while to accept their claims.

He leans back in his chair and states, “You haven’t been kidnapped, Delilah.”

Eyes wide, I lift my face to look into his and ask, “Who are you?”

Hottie’s lip twitches. “The person who just saved your life, baby.”

What the mother fuck?


But the more she learns about the people who took her, the more she realizes that they're not bad guys and the head honcho, Nox, in particular has quite the soft spot underneath his tough exterior. But still...

I swear this guy must've been conceived though backdoor action. There's no way being that much of an asshole is natural.


Teeheee!!!! :D

Nox was just plain awesome!! Big, badass and broody, he was a natural protector and the despite not being thrilled about his new 'babysitting' job, soon began to warm up to the snarky, sarcastic girl he'd be assigned to protect.

"You're not going to die."

"What makes you so sure?"

His lip tilts at the corner and he says, "There's a reason I'm cocky, princess."


The story is told in alternating POVs so we got both the badass side and and the snark heroine side of everything. I will admit though that there were a few things here and there that didn't fully add up to me if I thought about them too hard but nothing that brought away from my enjoyment of the story and, as you can see from the 5 star rating, nothing that affected my rating either.

Lily's point of view had me in stitches!! I swear, at least one thing on every page either made me smile, laugh out loud, or ungracefully spray tea all over my eReader. Don't judge. You'll do it too ;)

While the first half was an awesome, fun, almost 'lighter' reading experience, the story was also really well balanced out by some deeply emotional developments in the second half of the story that added a lot of heart and was what made my rating jump from a happy 4.5 to a full 5 stars.

The overall pacing was excellent!! The romance was always there but there was no insta-love at all and the banter between Nox and Lily while they were at each other's throats was just downright awesome! And this non-rushed progression this also made it so that by the time they actually started falling for each other, it and really felt believable while keeping a smile on my face.

My eyes flutter open. I try to turn, but it seems this bed has seat belts. Looking down, I see the seat belt is actually a muscular arm winches around my waist… I realize someone is breathing into my neck and wiggling closer to me. Deeper into my butt…

"Is that what I think it is?"

My drooling brain replied, "It's early, we have a hard-on pressed against our ass, and a delicious man in our bed. I'm out." Then it disconnects.


LOL!!

Oh and the sexy-times?? They were scorching!!! Hot, steamy, emotional and left me fanning myself!

The last 20% of the book really just took the story to the next level!! Heartbreaking, emotional, wonderful!! It gave me shivers, I totally squeed right out loud (several times) and even shed a tear or two. I absolutely loved how the ending took it's time and was not at all rushed giving us the time to bask in the happy and soak in every moment of hard earned joy.

"Doesn't matter where you are, baby. I'll come for you… I'll come for you."


Willing Captive had it all -- swoon, laughs, deep emotion, and a beautiful romance!! It was a perfectly paced story that gave me everything I look for in a book. You know when you finish a book and you just know that it was a 5 star read?? That happened here. Total book high! I loved it :)

“His arms cinch around my waist and he buries his face into my neck. He says a muffled, “Don’t wanna let you go.”
My heart swells, I whisper back, “Then don’t.”


If you're looking for a fun, exciting, romantic read that'll bring a smile to your face, having you fanning yourself and even likely make you shed a tear or two, then pick this one up!!

5 stars!

This was the book review that I found. It made the book sound interesting and exciting because not only does it give some interesting quotes from the book, the book looks AMAZING. The person sounded super excited about this book so I think I might give it a read.

This book the catcher and rye seemed very interesting to me because many people have spoke about this book. Also i like books that take place in the older days and it takes place in NYC. Its also interesting because of how everyone describes the main character.

Book Review: I would recommend this book to anybody. I really enjoyed this. To be completely honest when I first picked up the book I did not think I would enjoy it, and I thought it would be some boring, extremely insightful book from the 50's that I would eventually have to read due to school. But it was the exact opposite. Even on the first page you already get hooked and have a desire to read further into the story.
The most memorable part of the book was just understanding, and seeing how the protagonist-Holden Caulfield- perceives his world around him. Who he respects, who he admires, who he looks up to, and who he despises or he detests. Another memorable part about this book is that it does take places about 62 years ago. Reading about their kind of slang they used, their clothes, and how they identify and comprehend the society surrounding them. Also seeing how Holden is from New York and the majority of the book takes place in Manhattan it is amusing and intriguing to see the city we live in 62 years into the past.
I would read other books by J.D. Salinger seeing how as I am fond of the way he writes. The story immediately brought me into the year 1951, and he gives so many twists and turns in the book. Your own natural curiosity has you seeking for more.

The book War of the Werelords by Curtis Jobling seemed interesting from Willem's review, which I will post here:

First off, this series, Wereworld (even with a sorta corny name)is spectacular, especially for those who love a lot of action, suspense, and fantasy. This is not a romance-ish novel like Twilight: this is high-end Fantasy. Wereworld takes place in a fictional universe where aristocrats are also Were-animals, making them stronger, faster, heal more quickly, are harder to kill etc. etc, than their human counterparts (what's also interesting is that silver does greater damage t them than ordinary weapons).
Anyway, the series follows the path of Drew Ferran, the secret son of King Wergear the Wolflord on his quests to free Lyssia from a tyrannical king. Now this may sound like one of those typical stories with an oh-so-evil empire and a fledgling resistance that can barley sustain itself, but Jobling takes the fight to a whole new level. There are hundreds of plot twists, countless characters which he isn't afraid to kill off, and best (or worst) of all, the end of each and every book seems to put the protagonists in an even worse situation then they started out in.

I have a lot to say about this book. The plot is incredibly compelling and captivating. The characters are well made and believable (especially the villains), and the plot contains tons of gore-filled action scenes, so much that this could have been a horror novel series if the author had wanted it to be. The fight scenes are nothing like I've ever experienced-intense to the fullest, epic to the last, surpassing even the action scenes of the Percy Jackson series. The book alternates between several main characters, but it is still clear that drew is the main-MAIN character. Also, I didn't expect any romance after the first book, but it was a pleasant surprise for me when Jobling eventually slipped some of it in.
However, Drew's emotions can be quite predictable. He is a typical chivalrous character: He's loyal to those he loves, his friends, he's selfless, etc. Sometimes I feel as if there are too many characters.
oO****SPOILERS START HERE****Oo
But the main bones I have to pick with this book are during the ending. For me, the ending seemed rushed, hasty, and honestly, left a bad aftertaste in my mind (if that's even possible). There were so many final confrontations; the final fight scenes got confusing at times, and the perspective-switches between characters did nothing to help at all. During these final confrontations, many of the main supporting cast are wiped out, killed like flies on a hot summer day. The love of Drew's life is even killed, when she gets backhanded across a huge room during (one of) the final fight(s). This was COMPLETELY unexpected, utterly random, and was all in all a very bad decision-one that makes you want to yell "BULLSHIT!" at the top of your lungs and face-plant through the floor. One of my personal favorite characters, Count Vega, (think Jack Sparrow but a lot better) gets back-stabbed (and dies) by a lovesick warrior named Djogo towards the final pages of the book. Man, I must have been facepalming so hard, my hand must have gone through my damn head.
And the very end,--"the nation is still recovering from the massive war"/the Aftermath chapter, which I'm assuming was supposed to come across as "the good guys are victorious, but are still mopping up resistance and rebuilding", (sort of like the final epilogues for Mass Effect 3 or Star wars VI)came off really REALLY badly. It seemed like there were WAYYYYY too many challenges and obstacles left for the series to reach it's final conclusion: an infectious breed of half human-half werewolf are still running amok, the war still rages in Bast (the invader's own continent), The city of Icegarden is still infested with the Undead, the Rat Lord, Vanmorten, is still on the loose, the self-appointed Sheriff Muler has restarted the thieves guild in the Capital city, and Count Vega's murderers are still on the run.
Oh yes, and Drew, heartbroken, has abdicated the throne, (Lyssia is now ruled by a council of Humans) and now serves in the Woodland Watch, a group of elite rangers who patrol the forest, save lives, that sort of stuff, etc. This was SO UNSATISFYING for after all that has happened to Drew and his friends, for it to end like THIS? Really. REALLY?! Just wow...*deep breaths..alright deep breaths* The ending nearly pulled down this whole book, and was certainly not the ending I had expected--or hoped for this amazing and fantastic series. Honestly, there is so much detail and information contained within the latter half of this book, I feel that the series should have been stretched out another novel. But maybe that's just me. Who knows, maybe someday we'll even see a sequel series. I hope so, I'm not ready to leave the realm of Lyssia just yet.
[Final rating: *** out of ***** (3/5 stars)]

This is a very good review, because it describes the book's classic premise in a way that makes it seem new and fresh, and also gives praise and constructive criticism.

Miguel wrote: "Necromancing the Stone
The most memorable part about the book is how the protagonist has trouble leading the creatures of the house until he starts setting some ground rules, and making friends wit..."

You should read it, its a good book.

How to Succeed in Evil
Here's the short version:

Ever since Austin Powers first deprived a henchmens wife of her husband, we've wondered what life is like on the other side of the Thin Spandex Line. This story is filled with humorous insights into not only how villains think and act, but also about the darker nature of Heroes. The main character is not a bad guy; he is a smart guy. And smart guys tend to be a bit Villainous. If you can get past the various grammatical errors in this book, you'll love the turned-table of Evil versus Good and the various questions it forces us to ask about ourselves in a tongue in cheek manner.

Here's the long version:

Honestly, when I started this book I was only going to give it two stars due to the spelling mistakes and subtle character flaws. Some were more blatant than others, but it seemed as though the plot was merely a linear affair designed to get you from A to B.

However, about halfway through I wanted to give it four stars. I realised that the author really did have a story to tell, and that Edwin's tale was that of reasonable reactions to vastly unreasonable situations. Good vs Evil became Evil vs Good, or at least that's what 'they' want you to think (evil is a subjective term, in my opinion).

This is one of those rare gems that actually makes you think about yourself, your role in the world, and most importantly OTHER peoples roles in the world. It questions the tropes and cliches of not only the fictional world but of our own reality too. If you've ever read Superman: Red Son, you'll see a very similar notion regarding a hero who does what he 'thinks' is best falling short, and a villain who does great things to nefarious ends. I'm not claiming this to be a work if literary excellence, but the author has managed to say quite a lot with very little.

Which is why I had to knock it down to three stars. The ending was so perfect in lue of its shaky beginnings that I felt he should have gone back and changed the first half of the book to match the tone of the latter half. The build up was too short and the introspection too quick. I genuinely enjoyed this story but it seemed too unfinished, like the author could have made it better and chose not to.

All things considered, I recommend this book to anyone with a love of super heroes/villains, but especially to anyone who loves Reason. Be it for the betterment or detriment of mankind, Reason almost always wins.

The book was written by the author of some of the other books I've read, and I was always interested in reading it. Now that I read the review, I know that the book may have a bad opening, but a good finisher, which I will keep in mind if I ever read the book.

Personally I found this review interesting because of the fluentancy of the author's memory and the clarity of the point she was trying to make.

Also I just realized this didn't post last wednesday when I tried to post it. =\

discovered The Chronicles of Narnia when I was six years old halfway through my first year of school. I had discovered the joys of our school library and I still remember the day and the exact shelf where I found The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. It was the lowest shelf, the one that rested on the ground and I had to crouch down to wiggle the book out from amongst its peers. By the time I'd finished first grade I'd read them all and searched high and low for any book series that could be as wonderful and magical as this one had been.

Now I could dismiss my love of these books as some quaint, childhood memory that I was unwilling to let go of. Certainly that is a factor. However, the magic has never faded. I've read them all so many times that I've memorized them. I've memorized them so thoroughly that I've told them as bed time stories to children that I've done baby sitting for. Children who have loved the stories and begged to go to bed early so that they could hear MORE about Diggory and Polly or Lucy, Peter, Edmund and Susan or more about Shasta and Avaris and so on and so forth.

It's not just children, either. My husband and I read a book, a proper book for half an hour for our son every night. For the past month that has been The Chronicles of Narnia. It's gotten to the point where he doesn't want to stop. Our son's bedtime comes and goes and my husband insists on reading just a little bit more. He says things like, "I wish I'd read these as a child! They're fantastic!"

Are they perfect? No. The Last Battle is a hard and frustrating read. The Magician's Nephew is a little awkward. The Horse and His Boy is just a TAD controversial for some of its content. But they're so, so worth the read.

To me, there's a magic to these books that time and life has never managed to dim.

The interesting book I found was Let Me Off at the Top!: My Classy Life and Other Musings. The review states, "The autobiography every true American has been waiting for: a shockingly candid and raw confessional from a national treasure.
From his humble beginnings in a desolate Iowa coal mining town, his years at Our Lady Queen of Chewbacca High School to his odds-defying climb to the dizzying heights of becoming America’s most trusted and beloved television News Anchor, Ron Burgundy pulls no punches in Let Me Off at the Top!
In his very own words Burgundy reveals his most private thoughts, his triumphs and his disappointments. His life reads like an adventure story complete with knock down fights, beautiful women and double-fisted excitement on every page. He has hunted jackalopes with Bobby Kennedy and Peter Lawford, had more than his share of his amorous exploits, and formed the greatest on-air team in the history of televised news. Along the way, he hobnobbed with people you wish you knew and some you honestly wish you didn't -- celebrities, presidents, presidents' wives, celebrities' wives, dogs, and, of course Veronica Corningstone, the love of his life. Walter Cronkite, Barbra Streisand, Katie Couric, the list goes on. Who didn’t Mr. Burgundy, or “Ron” as he is known to his friends, rub elbows with in the course of his colorful and often criminal life?
This may well be the most thrilling book ever written, by a man of great physical, moral and spiritual strength and not surprisingly a great literary talent as well. This book deserves a real shot at a Pulitzer Prize. In fact if it doesn’t win one then we will finally have proof that the Pulitzer is rigged.
Ron Burgundy has taken the time to write a book. We owe it to him, as honest Americans, to read it.


What honestly grabbed my attention about this novel was the title. I'm a very avid fan of the film this novel is connected to. I feel as if anything revolving around "Anchorman" will be devastatingly hilarious. The other thing that essentially hooked me to the novel was the accuracy to the movie.

Five out of Five
"The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins, was a really good book. I would recommend it to anyone because it really makes you feel like you are in the story with the main character fighting along side her. The most memorable moment in this book would have to be when Katniss (the main character) gets into the tube that will send her off into the unknown of the arena, in which she will fight to her death. Would I read any other books made by this author. I would say yes mainly because the Hunger Games is a trilogy and I already bought the next one that comes after it. I am really looking forward to reading the next two books in the trilogy.
The Hunger Games

This book review was good because it was simple and quick to the point, and I heard about the movie

A book that I saw that was really interesting was a green mile by Stephen king. That book really standed out to me because I heard that Stephen king was a good author. Though I have never read any of books yet I would like to. I just have so many other books to read first. Now the book green mile from the response I got seems to be about a prison from the past. The book is realistic fiction and it gives you a feel that you are with the other prisoners and that are with the characters in the prison with them. I always liked books that made you feel as though you were with the character through out the book. I feel that's the best instead of a 3rd person view.

I want to read the book, HG Wells the time machine, ive always been fascinated by time travel and wonder what future civilizations will be like in the future. I found a review of it and I copy and pasted it here.
I'd have given The Time Machine a 5-star rating, only if it hadn't been so brief. Nevertheless, apart from its brevity, the many ideas it engulfs make it a truly remarkable book. H.G. Wells captured far-fetched, made-up yet convincing possibilities of human evolution and the dark aftermath. The year 802,701 AD marks the epitome of human indolence and savagery, not at all the expected high-tech world.

The Time Machine is a story encased within another story. Only the first, second, and last chapters are excluded from the Time Traveler's journey told in the remaining chapters. I think it's rather a good thing the reader gets an explanation of the fourth dimension reviewed in chapter 1, a gripping start in chapter 2, and the other characters' dogged doubt of the whole matter, before actually launching into the future with the Time Traveler. We then listen to the Time Traveler's story, which, hadn't it been for the quotation marks, would have drowned the sense of the third person point of view of the whole book. When the Time Traveler landed in the year 802,701 AD he saw the Eloi who are "very beautiful and graceful","fragile things", and "pretty little people". In my own words I'd describe them as silly, dumb, childish, and awfully indolent. But these aren't the only people he came to know. Shortly, he saw the filthy Morlocks who are or look like "human spiders","new vermin", and "nauseatingly inhuman". I shan't comment on them any further because they're only symbols of Wells' predictions. Anyway, the Time Traveler stays for 8 days or so, only because his Time Machine vanishes on his first day. When he comes to find it later on, he sets to the far, far future for minutes perhaps and then goes back to his present time where he meets off his friends and tells them of his journey. The last chapter, which I'd rather not give you a glimpse of, leaves the reader in wonder that is both intriguing and skeptical.

The essence of The Time Machine is pretty much in the criticism of Wells' present time, which still resembles ours now. It's not just a journey through time; it's a cynical view of the future that descended from the present we're currently ill-using.

A political message is sent loud and clear through the pages, especially when Wells says:
“We should strive to welcome change and challenges, because they are what help us grow. Without them we grow weak like the Eloi in comfort and security. We need to constantly be challenging ourselves in order to strengthen our character and increase our intelligence. ”

“What, unless biological science is a mass of errors, is the cause of human intelligence and vigour? Hardship and freedom: conditions under which the active, strong, and subtle survive and the weaker go to the wall; conditions that put a premium upon the loyal alliance of capable men, upon self-restraint, patience, and decision. And the institution of the family, and the emotions that arise therein, the fierce jealousy, the tenderness for offspring, parental self-devotion, all found their justification and support in the imminent dangers of the young.”

I loved The Time Machine because of its messages. Also, it enchants me how Wells wrote so much in just so few pages. I mean, it'd have been better if Wells elaborated a little more, but his messages all are the same great.

All in all, I'd recommend The Time Machine for lovers of symbols and suspense.

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Dawww, Shucks. Thanks Rocco

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15... by brian who talks about a,girl who just turn thirteen, and is a clone with a hidden past.
This intersect me because,i have never hears of a plot like this before. It was a shoker to find out that she was a clone, but who kept dying because of one man. That sound like an awsome soap episode, which has alot of dramatic moments in it. Which I think I can see in this book.