ocie's Reviews (413)

(no star rating because I don't rate biographal books)
Ivan Coyote is a good storyteller but I have to read their book Rebent Sinner in small takes because it's just as gut wrenching as it is relatable. I keep going back and forth between crying with tears of happiness at the stories of affirmation and crying tears of sorrow and rage at the injustices. 

Coyote knows how to blend sincerity and light sarcasm and countless other tones into this book. Its good, it's so good. If you need a book to read for pride month, read this one.

Not too proud to admit I read this book for the violence and smut. I liked it, but it will be a while before I read anything similar. 

God, this book. This book! It is no wonder this is largely considered one of Pratchett's best works. The story itself is incredibly compelling. Add the message, the character dynamics, the tongue-in-cheek humor and you have, not a perfect book, but the type of story that pulls you in and keeps you there until you have laughed and cried all your emotions out. 

Started slow, but not boring. A bit of world building and lore before the story starts. Although I think it was deeply unfair of Jordan to give us the whole intro in Egwene's POV and then make us wait until book 2 before giving us more of her point of view. 
Moving on.
The progression of this story feels a lot like a D&D campaign, and I'm not sure if that was on purpose or not. It was interesting, for sure. I like how the characters split up; it helped the storylines along quite a bit. 
All in all, it was a good read. Wrapped up nicely. I enjoyed the adventure. 

This book is delightful and has helped me identify many mushrooms as I've been looking for them. I use it recreationally; I don't mean to use it to forage, but it provides enough information for those who would like to forage for mushrooms. 

Right away in the intro our attention is drawn to Nazi Germany and how post WW2 German citizens made excuses for why they joined the party and how, while they didn't condone he Nazi's actions, there really was a Jewish problem. The comparison to the US and immigrant workers is so obvious it might as well hit you on the nose. 
This book was hard to read and at the same time hard to put down. It draws attention to the flaws, the injustices, the exploitations of the systems of each type of job described. Its educational, and it will make you really think. 

I will be honest, this one wasn't as good as reborn in my opinion. I still enjoyed it. I enjoyed the characters, though thought they could have been better developed. Same with the story, although I must say the climax was very good.

I rate this book 5/5 stars for the sheer tragedy of it. It says "here is a missing story that has been waiting to be heard," and then proceeds to remind you that  the capitol (translated: those in power) takes everything, is responsible for every death, every tragedy, and even after the hunger games have ended, you can still see the effects of their cruelty. 
This was very well-written, very well thought out. I found myself pausing to consider just the word choices used. The ending made me cry and the epilogue was poignant

I've been trying to get my thoughts together on this book. It was masterfully written. Engaging and harsh. I liked what Everett has done with Jim's character.