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Cover of Shortcomings
Cover of How to Get Things Done
Cover of Sex Changes
Cover of Two Weeks with the Queen
Cover of Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit
Cover of The Looking Glass Wars

  • Very good. I read most of it in one night, but then was busy for a week!
    I thought that it seemed a little young, but, it IS a children's book. I loved the 'power of imagination' being the primary force at work. And the reflexivity. I love reflexivity.

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    ― Posted on Jun 11, 2008 | 1 feedback

Cover of Eclipse

  • So far its a perfect abuse narrative, spun as romance.
    *bashes head on desk*
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    The author acknowledges the parallels between her story and common tactics used by abusive arseholes, and yet still shapes their relationship as an 'ideal'.
    I'm disappointed, and not so thrilled with the ending. I had hoped that the book would redeem itself. ... (continue)

    So far its a perfect abuse narrative, spun as romance.
    *bashes head on desk*
    ---
    The author acknowledges the parallels between her story and common tactics used by abusive arseholes, and yet still shapes their relationship as an 'ideal'.
    I'm disappointed, and not so thrilled with the ending. I had hoped that the book would redeem itself.

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    ― Posted on May 31, 2008 | Add your feedback

Cover of New Moon

  • THE GODDAMNED SYMBOLISM!!!

    I have to say that I loved the symbolism, I loved the use of Romeo and Juliet to explain themes, I love the way the author strings the story together. I love the action, and the pace, and the way I can't put it down.
    However, I hated the love interest.
    My only hope is that eventually the stupid vampire DIES A HORRIBLE PAINFUL DEATH. ... (continue)

    I have to say that I loved the symbolism, I loved the use of Romeo and Juliet to explain themes, I love the way the author strings the story together. I love the action, and the pace, and the way I can't put it down.
    However, I hated the love interest.
    My only hope is that eventually the stupid vampire DIES A HORRIBLE PAINFUL DEATH.

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    ― Posted on May 31, 2008 | Add your feedback

Cover of Twilight

  • Enjoyed it, but it was markedly culturally American. Reminded me of Jodi Picoult a little, in that way.

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    ― Posted on May 28, 2008 | Add your feedback

Cover of Finding the Real Me
Cover of Blankets

  • Wonderful...

    I loved everything about it. The art, the story, the style, the pace...

    It reminded me strongly of my own childhood.

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    ― Posted on May 28, 2008 | Add your feedback

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