Monday, November 4, 2013

Huck Finn


The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
I don't always love Twain (I think this is just because I read Puddin'Head Wilson and The Prince and the Pauper too close together and they had the exact same plotline.) However, Huck Finn has a really fun to read POV, and the character is great. So, although I just started reading this, I am enjoying it so far. Although I have no idea how I managed to not read this book until my senior year of high school.

I really enjoyed the beginning of the story and I fell in love with Huck's character from the beginning.

But I can't say I liked the ending. It seems like things just went downhill once Tom came back into the picture, and I felt like Twain was just rambling on with Jim's escape. I mean, it was funny, but it just went on way too long.

So good book, and if you haven't read this then you need to, but I can't say I liked the ending.

Sunday, November 3, 2013

Matched by Ally Condie

Matched by Ally Condie

This book was another Dystopian novel that seemed like a mix of Divergent, Hunger Games, and the Giver, but not quite comparable to any one of these.
It wasn't a bad book, and it's definitely one of those that are easy to read and quick reads and has a story that gets you hooked and keeps you hooked.

However, as soon as I finished the book it was done, and I don't really have any itch to read the second one Crossed, of course, that could also be due to my friend who told me that second wasn't as good and wasn't worth reading.

It's not the best writing either, just a plot and characters that appeal to young adult readers. Not much that will last, but an enjoyable read while it lasts.

Looking For Alaska

 Looking for Alaska by John Green
I love The Fault in Our Stars by John Green, but Looking for Alaska hasn't had the same affect on me yet. It's a good book, and very well written, but I don't much like the characters. This is probably just a personal preference and something unique to me, but it's hard to enjoy a book when I don't like the characters, especially in a romantic book.

I wrote that first paragraph at the beginning before I finished the book, and I have to say that my opinion has changed some. I mean, the book is so sad, and in the second part I could identify with the main character so much more.

It was a good book overall, but still not comparable to The Fault in Our Stars and not one that I think I'll read again.