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I laughed, I cried, and I fell in love with this sweet story
Just when I feel like I'm ready to completely give up YA fiction, a book like 100 Days of Sunlight comes along to remind me of the beauty of the genre. After a car accident, Tessa is left blind, though her doctors think its only temporary. Into her life strolls Weston, a double amputee determined to lift Tessa out of her depression and help her see the joy in life. The catch, he won't let anyone tell Tessa that has has lost his legs. A brilliantly sweet and endearing story that I read in one sitting, bawling my eyes out at times. For the story is really about Weston - not only how he lost his legs and how he put his life back together but also about his eternal optimism and inner fears. A poignant read, this darling love story is perfect for teens and adults.
I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Just when I feel like I'm ready to completely give up YA fiction, a book like 100 Days of Sunlight comes along to remind me of the beauty of the genre. After a car accident, Tessa is left blind, though her doctors think its only temporary. Into her life strolls Weston, a double amputee determined to lift Tessa out of her depression and help her see the joy in life. The catch, he won't let anyone tell Tessa that has has lost his legs. A brilliantly sweet and endearing story that I read in one sitting, bawling my eyes out at times. For the story is really about Weston - not only how he lost his legs and how he put his life back together but also about his eternal optimism and inner fears. A poignant read, this darling love story is perfect for teens and adults.
I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Too many themes to do any of them justice.
Jennifer Weiner's sweeping novel follows the lives of two sisters as they struggle to find their own way in the world. Bethie becomes a free-spirited nomad while Jo settles into the the role of a traditional American housewife. Despite their differences, each sister is searching for happiness in this ever-changing world. The world needs more stories of women becoming who they are meant to be, so I was excited to pick up this June book release.
Everyone seems to be raving about Mrs. Everything, but I honestly wasn't impressed. To me, Weiner seemed to take all of today's values and shove them into baby boomers. I felt the novel dwelt too long on their childhood - the entire first half is about Bethie and Jo growing up - but then skipped large chunks of their adult lives when they were interesting, only to cram in the next generation at the end.
Mrs. Everything touched on so many themes (molestation, rape, lesbianism, feminism, biracial relations, #metoo, etc.) that it didn't deliver a strong message on any of them. In all, I can't say that I would ever recommend this book, but to each their own.
I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Jennifer Weiner's sweeping novel follows the lives of two sisters as they struggle to find their own way in the world. Bethie becomes a free-spirited nomad while Jo settles into the the role of a traditional American housewife. Despite their differences, each sister is searching for happiness in this ever-changing world. The world needs more stories of women becoming who they are meant to be, so I was excited to pick up this June book release.
Everyone seems to be raving about Mrs. Everything, but I honestly wasn't impressed. To me, Weiner seemed to take all of today's values and shove them into baby boomers. I felt the novel dwelt too long on their childhood - the entire first half is about Bethie and Jo growing up - but then skipped large chunks of their adult lives when they were interesting, only to cram in the next generation at the end.
Mrs. Everything touched on so many themes (molestation, rape, lesbianism, feminism, biracial relations, #metoo, etc.) that it didn't deliver a strong message on any of them. In all, I can't say that I would ever recommend this book, but to each their own.
I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Best contemporary sci fi since The Martian
The best science fiction always starts with what if, and Recursion plays the what if scenario perfectly. America has fallen victim to False Memory Syndrome - a disease where victims are driven mad by memories of a life they never lived ... or have they? It's up to NYPD cop Barry Sutton and neuroscientist Helena Smith to figure out how to stop this epidemic, even as reality is shifting all around them.
You'll have a hard time putting this one down. It takes about a third of the novel to figure out what is really going on, and then you buckle in for a wild ride as you deal with the shifting of reality. You'll certainly want to pick up a copy before the film adaptation hits Netflix.
I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
The best science fiction always starts with what if, and Recursion plays the what if scenario perfectly. America has fallen victim to False Memory Syndrome - a disease where victims are driven mad by memories of a life they never lived ... or have they? It's up to NYPD cop Barry Sutton and neuroscientist Helena Smith to figure out how to stop this epidemic, even as reality is shifting all around them.
You'll have a hard time putting this one down. It takes about a third of the novel to figure out what is really going on, and then you buckle in for a wild ride as you deal with the shifting of reality. You'll certainly want to pick up a copy before the film adaptation hits Netflix.
I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Two women taking very different extremes of Civil Rights movement
In 1962, wealthy Southern belle Eve Whalen meets her college roommate Daniella Gold and they quickly become best friends. Daniella begins to open Eve's eyes to the injustices of the world which the well-meaning but naive Eve thinks she can change in an instance. Over time, Daniella works hard to change the world from within the current social system, while Eve becomes extremely radicalized.
A tale of two women trying to fight justice in a harsh world, We Are All Good People is in many way similar to Mrs. Everything, yet since its scope is a bit narrower, I enjoyed it much more. I loved the contrast between the two women - the pragmatic Daniella and the suggestible Eve, and particularly liked that in the end that each had to take stock of the good they did, but also the opportunities they let slip by. A strong book, it does loses steam at the end talking about Eve and Daniella's children, but all in all I'm glad I read it.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Atria Books through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
In 1962, wealthy Southern belle Eve Whalen meets her college roommate Daniella Gold and they quickly become best friends. Daniella begins to open Eve's eyes to the injustices of the world which the well-meaning but naive Eve thinks she can change in an instance. Over time, Daniella works hard to change the world from within the current social system, while Eve becomes extremely radicalized.
A tale of two women trying to fight justice in a harsh world, We Are All Good People is in many way similar to Mrs. Everything, yet since its scope is a bit narrower, I enjoyed it much more. I loved the contrast between the two women - the pragmatic Daniella and the suggestible Eve, and particularly liked that in the end that each had to take stock of the good they did, but also the opportunities they let slip by. A strong book, it does loses steam at the end talking about Eve and Daniella's children, but all in all I'm glad I read it.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Atria Books through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.