This blog...
I have made this blog for the sole purpose of keeping track of the books I have read. Some day I will look back and say "WOW! I sure do read a lot!"
For those of you that come across this blog, I hope you find it useful. It may help you find your next book, get a new perspective on a book you've already read, or at the very least, provide a new way for you to waste a few minutes of your day.
Looking back I wish I had read the books before watching the movies...the suspense would have been so much better. It is pretty amazing what a good job the movies did of following the storyline. Of course there are some differences and parts that are cut out, but overall they are darn close. This is what made it harder for me to truly enjoy the books, in a way I already knew what was going to happen.
Despite this I really like this series. The writing and creativity are truly amazing. I am very excited to read the next book. I enjoy reading more about what Aragorn, Gandalf, Gimli and Legolas are doing...there is a lot more action. I will say that I am interested in see what parts of Sam and Frodo's travels were left out of the last movie.
I cannot believe I waited so long to read this book!! Ohh, the amazing writing I was missing...beyond believable. This book is totally indescribable. The only real way to understand it is to actually read it. The story line is crazy and mysterious; it has characteristics of a thriller, coming of age, revenge, rape, love....so many different approaches!!
And the characters...the are true genius. Especially the main female character, so hard to understand and yet to easy to like. And the crazy Vanger family! Dear me, I do not think I have ever come across such imagination (I do hope it is not based on some form of reality). I am interested in watching the film, but slightly scared at the same time. I obviously will though. I am also very excited about the next two books...I wonder what the author will come up with next!
I truly enjoyed this book. I read Little Women a long time ago and it was not one of my favorites. I was a bit skeptical at first about this book, but I believe I have found a new passion for these historical fictions. I had never put much through in to Louisa May Alcott's life and I am surprised by how my I learned from this book alone. And how it prompted me to find out more. It is crazy that she knew Emerson, Thoreau, and Whitman.
Aside from the historical and biographical aspects of this book; the fiction part was amazing. I almost wish it had really happened. So scandalous and romantic! And the character of Louisa, so headstrong and fiery, I wish I could have met her. I think I am adding this one to list of books to buy and re-read. Definitely worth having.
AMAZING! This novel was unlike anything else I have read. I am in love with the entire thing. The characters, the writing style, the setting...WOW! I think I am pretty close to being speechless. I think everyone should read this book. It is engaging and powerful, and above all extremely well written. I wish I knew someone who has read it so that I can talk about it!!
Mary Sutter is an incredible character, she is inspiring and tenacious. There is a lot of happiness, but mixed in to so much pain, death and goriness. And yet the story never ceases to put you on your toes and twist you around. I am definitely adding this one to my library, it is a must have in my eyes.
