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Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
5.0
Gone Girl is practically one of my favorite movies. Now, I didn’t know if it was because I adore the leading actress Rosamund Pike or if I actually liked the story. So I bought the book. I’ll admit it was a slow start but after the first 100 pages it picks up and I realized that I loved the story. And Amy Dunne one of the main characters is easily one of my favorite characters ever written. She’s written as a sympathetic character, not because she’s perfect but because she shows the haunting characteristics that we face and can relate to in reality.
Girl, Interrupted by Susanna Kaysen
4.0
This was another book that I bought because I loved the movie. I’ve never read a book that somehow explained what being mentally ill really feels like until I’ve read this one. In literally almost every other book that tried to describe mental illness they dress it up in pretty words but in this book it’s personal and to the point, which I really appreciate. While I did enjoy the book I didn’t love it as much as I thought I would.
The Sun and Her Flowers by Rupi Kaur
3.0
it wasn’t the best poetry book that I’ve read and it definitely doesn’t hold a candle to Kaur’s other collection of poetry “Milk and Honey”. But I will say this, it’s very honest about rape culture which was interesting to read because usually things like that are sugarcoated.
Push by Sapphire
5.0
I don’t even know what to say... just wow. It was amazing. I’ve never read a story that felt so real and the movie ‘Precious’ seriously did it justice. The book deals with domestic abuse, rape, body image issues, learning disabilities and more and it does it in a way that you can really understand it because it’s all coming for Precious. I wish I could write an essay on how much this book really changed me but for now I’m just gonna say, go and read it and at the very least see the movie.
Flowers in the Attic by V.C. Andrews
4.0
I enjoyed this book about as much as I expected. Which is good - because I expected to like it very much. Its by no means a perfect book but it was enjoyable. It was very descriptive, which usually annoys me but in the case of this book I liked it. There’s also loads of foreshadowing - which I didn’t find so enjoyable. It also doesn’t wait very long to pull me in. I was expecting it to take a while to really immerse myself in this book but after chapter 2 it was incredibly hard to put this book down.
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving
3.0
I’ve seen plenty of movies based off of this short story but before now I don’t actually remember hearing or reading the actual story before. It’s a Halloween classic for a reason and I enjoyed it. Maybe because I love everything to do with Halloween - I don’t know. One thing I can say for certain, though, is that it’s heavily filled with description. Which adds to the setting of the story.
Five Little Pigs by Agatha Christie
4.0
So far I have loved all of the Agatha Christie books I have read so far. I didn’t love it as much as And Then There Were None but I liked it better than A Murder Is Announced. Christie is a wonderful mystery and crime writer because just a soon a you think you have it figured out something else is revealed and you’re left in the dust with your thoughts. My first guess on who it was - was right - but I’ll admit, I nearly suspected everyone else as the book went on.
Band of Brothers: E Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne from Normandy to Hitler's Eagle's Nest by Stephen E. Ambrose
3.0
Before I read this book I don’t think that I’ve actually read a book about military history. I watched the show that was based off of this book so I obviously had to read this book, and I’m glad that I did. I enjoyed it. It was detailed and I liked quotes from the actual veterans. It focuses on the camaraderie between the men and sort of makes you want to be a part of it.
If There Be Thorns by V.C. Andrews
4.0
I enjoyed this book the same as I enjoyed the others in this series. It was twisted and in the words of many of the characters “wicked”. Something that the first book Flowers In The Attic has but something that Petals On The Wind was lacking. I liked how this book was from the point of view of the two sons Jory and Bart. It gave an outside look and Christopher and Cathy. Something I needed. Whilst reading the other two books I couldn’t stand Cathy but couldn’t help but be intrigued by her, whereas, in this book because we see not only one but two outside looks on her, it’s easier to see how human she really is. Jory is a sweet boy and almost reminds me of Chris in Flowers in The Attic and Jory, well, he’s trouble and angers me more than anything throughout almost the entire book but at the same time I can identify with his loneliness and wanting anyone who will to love him. Overall, I liked the fresh take of If There Be Thorns gives.