Call Me Kate: Meeting the Molly Maguires by Molly Roe
Publisher: Tribute Books
Publication date: November 2008
ISBN: 9780981461953
Source: Review copy provided by publisher
Things I Liked:
It was a very interesting and unique look at a familiar time period, a look at the Irish immigrant and coal mining experiences at the start of the Civil War. I really liked Katie for her intelligence and determination to do what she could for her family and friends. The setting is really the best part about the book. It felt very complete and helped you feel like you were right there experiencing everything Katie did. Times were hard, yet the people were resilient. While the main character is somewhat older, I think it will appeal to tweens more. An good story with some interesting history.
Things I Didn't Like:
The ending was a little too neat. Though, I did like Katie's romantic choice, which was not what one expected. It's great with its unique portrayal of time and culture, but doesn't have quite the spark and character to stand out from other narratives of the time period.
Read-alikes:
the Dear America series by various authors
BOOK CONTENT RATINGS:
s-factor: none
mrg-factor: none
v-factor: ->
some, but not a lot
Overall rating: ***
Any historical fiction from Civil War era that you particularly love?
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It's official. I'm in a rut. I've been trying to plow through lots of books recently, both library and review copies and I'm just plain tired. I'm feeling sad that I feel like I have to "plow" through books at all. I need some kind of literary pick-me-up. Something that reminds me of just how much I love reading. I'm open to your suggestions, cause I've got nothing.
Not only is it a reading slump, I'm feeling very unmotivated to blog as well. You may have noticed a proliferation of book reviews and not a lot of anything else.* That is a symptom of my slumpage. I've just been taking my huge back log of reviews (from July - yes, I'm almost four months behind on my reviews) and posting them once a day. It's almost as tiresome for me as it is for you.
What I'm really hoping will pull me out of both slumps is a chance to mingle with some awesome local and one awesome non-local YA authors this Saturday. My library is having a teen book festival of sorts, and I'm hoping I'll at least get some food for thought if not my excitement for reading back. I've got an author-love post brewing on my back burner and this event might just move it out of the dark recesses of my mind and into the public view.
But, until then, I've only got more reviews from way back when (and a few from not-so-way-back-when) to post. Thanks for sticking with me, everyone!
*I'm even so slumpy right now that I can't even think of a nice picture to include to break up the dull text of this post.
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The Cardturner by Louis Sachar
Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Publication date: May 2010
ISBN: 9780385736626
Source: Library
Things I Liked:
There is definitely nothing I've ever read quite like this story. While telling us the story of what happens, Alton throws in short sections describing how the game of bridge works, rules, tactics, etc. I loved how Alton felt like a real person - he would have been someone I would want to be friends with in high school. His sometimes snarky and sarcastic style of narrating kept the laughs coming, even when you didn't really think you would be interested in more information about bridge. I was a big fan of Trapp as well (Uncle Lester) simply because he was so stubbornly ornery about everything. And he had an interesting history. Sachar really has a way of making you like the book because you like the characters, even if you think it is a boring topic. A fun, interesting, and very unique story. Some favorite parts:
Have you ever been in a situation where you've been with someone for a while and you don't know that person's name? It's too late to ask, but you know the longer you go without asking, the more awkward it will become. ...That's how I'm feeling right now, only in reverse. By the way, my name is Alton Richards. A talented author would have skillfully slipped that in earlier, probably on the very first page. p 7
I realize it's a cliche for a teenager to be embarrassed by his parents. Cliff often complained about his paretns, but I always thought they were pretty cool. Was it possible, I wondered, that there was somebody, somewhere, who thought my parents were cool? p 89
Things I Didn't Like:
I admit that about half-way through, when a certain event happens, I lost a bit of interest in the story. I thought it went a little wacky from there, which was probably what it intended to do, but it made it less enjoyable for me. Interesting, yes, but just not where I would have taken the story.
Read-alikes:
probably just because it is also by Sachar, but it felt a bit like Holes
Aces Up by Lauren Barnholdt
Big Slick by Eric Luper
BOOK CONTENT RATINGS:
s-factor: !
very few (impressively enough)
mrg-factor: X
a hint or two, nothing much
v-factor: ->
a little mention of domestic violence
Overall rating: ****
Anything you've surprisingly enjoyed recently?
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It Started with a Dare by Lindsay Faith Rech
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin (Graphia)
Publication date: September 2010
ISBN: 9780547235585
Source: e-book provided by NetGalley
When CG Silverman moves to a new town and a new school, she's determined to be a new person. When she manages to worm her way into the good graces of the most popular cliche at the school, she must maintain her new persona of rebel and dare devil. But, she finds lying about her past, her present, and just about everything else is required to maintain all those intricate and complicated relationships she has. Will she be able to keep all her secrets?
Things I Liked:
The book showed a complicated look at popularity and the kinds of things people will do to be popular. It was also quite interesting in its depictions of the carelessness we feel toward other peoples' feelings. CG was not a person I liked or related to at all, especially in the way she treated others, but I did see that I can become just as cavalier with the feelings of other people. It played kind of a cautionary story for me.
Things I Didn't Like:
I actually really didn't like the characters or story much. CG is a sarcastic, crass, potty-mouthed jerk, to pretty much everyone throughout. She toys with people over and over and doesn't even seem to care, until she loses friends. I really got tired of her. The story was fairly interesting, but held nothing original or terribly entertaining to me. When CG does "figure it out," the message is pounded into our heads so obviously that it lacks any kind of subtlety. In short, I just wasn't impressed.
Read-alikes:
The Real Real by Emma Mclaughlin and Nicola Kraus
Snap by Carol Snow
BOOK CONTENT RATINGS:
s-factor: !@#$
plenty throughout, some strong
mrg-factor: XX
lots of discussion of it, not much actual descriptions
v-factor: none
Overall rating: **
I really liked the cover of this one, but it seems a bit deceptive. It looks light-hearted and even sweet, but totally isn't on the inside. What covers have you seen that seem deceptive?
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Name that Book is a biweekly game where you get to guess a book title from the photo clues. Occasionally there will be prizes for the winner.
Hopefully these ones will at least give you some pause before you can rattle off the answer. Feel free to make your guesses in the comments, I don't have a prize this week.
Book 1:
Book 2:
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Lots of things come in threes - I've heard it said of both good and bad. But, this time, you get information about me in threes. Today's A Bit of Me(Me) topic is to list three adjectives that describe me. I was trying to be optimistic, but I kind of went for more honest. I am:
quiet
This one is obvious to many who have met me. I was going to say shy, but I think in general, I am also a quiet person, even around those I know. I don't like to speak up unless asked and I find that keeping my opinion to myself sometimes saves me a lot of grief later. It also means I don't usually say too much about myself that can be embarrassing or spill others' secrets.
hardworking
A trait I definitely inherited from my parents. Both are dedicated to working hard and accomplishing all that needs to be done. I tend to want to get things that are necessary done first and completely before moving to something fun or relaxing. Work, for me, is not always drudgery, but brings satisfaction and peace of mind. I'm really hoping I can pass this one along to my kids.
non-confrontational
This has served me in both good and bad ways. I definitely like to avoid arguments and fights with other people (though, perhaps my husband might say otherwise :). Tension and anger always make me uncomfortable (at least when they come from other people) and I like to defuse situations as best I can. But, this also means that I get walked all over. I've been too embarrassed or afraid to speak up, particularly with overbearing friends or employers before. Definitely, a two-edged sword.
What are your three?
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The Heir of Night by Helen Lowe
Publisher: HarperCollins (Eos)
Publication date: October 2010
ISBN: 9780061734045
Source: ARC provided by editor
Things I Liked:
Reading this book was like delving into a complex, gorgeous history of a real people. In the style of Lord of the Rings and reminiscent of Robin McKinley's fantasy works, this book contains so much depth and leaves you with a sense that even though it is over 400 pages long, the history of its people would fill volumes. I love the epic fantasy feel of it, not to mention the beautiful way Lowe weaves her words together. Even for some of the harder to picture fantasy creatures - the images were vivid and realistic. I loved Malian, as a young girl just coming to understand how much responsibility she has and how hard it will be to bear up under it. There were so many good things about this book that I can't even begin to name them all. The many people who play a part in Malian's story are each so interesting, I want to know more about them as well. I loved the tales of the Derai - Yorindesarinen and other warriors of the past. It really kept reminding me of just how much I love complex, rich, high fantasy. And this is that kind of fantasy at its best. I highly recommend it. I can't wait for the rest of the series! Here are some favorite parts:
Most of the tapestry on the rear wall had decayed into shreds or been eaten by moths, but part of the central panel was still intact. The background was darkness, rimmed with fire, but the foreground was occupied by a figure in hacked and riven armour, confronting a creature that was as vast as the tapestry itself. Its flat, serpentine head loomed out of the surrounding darkness, exuding menace, and its bulk was doom. The figure of the hero, dwarfed beneath its shadow, looked overmatched and very much alone. p 5 of ARC
The bright figure of Yorindesarinen faded back into memory and Malian was no longer a hero of song and story, but a half-grown girl in grubby clothes. Frowning, she smoothed her hands over her dark braid. The hero Yorindesarinen, she thought, would not have been plagued with nurses when she was a girl; she would have been too busy learning hero craft and worm slaying. p 5 of ARC
"Well, I'm just an ordinary person," Malian protested. "I'm not anyone special, a hero or an enchanter. I'm just myself."
"Just yourself," said Yorindesarinen musingly. "That can be a very large thing or a small one, depending on the person. And what does it mean in your case? Who are you, my dear? What is the sum of this ordinary self of yours?" p 144-145 of ARC
"Not all hero tales are the same, my Malian."
She paced restlessly, then paused to frown at the tapestry. "Are they not?" she said, speaking over her shoulder. "I thought they were, in their essential parts. It's real life that twists and turns. The hero tales are less...complicated." p312
Things I Didn't Like:
It really did take me a while to finish. Sometimes I would get lost in the details and lose track of what was happening. This is not a book to skip through lightly, but if you put in the time and effort, you will be rewarded.
Read-alikes:
Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Blue Sword and The Hero and the Crown by Robin McKinley
Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier
Thornspell by Helen Lowe
BOOK CONTENT RATINGS:
s-factor: none
that I recall
mrg-factor: none
v-factor: ->->->
lots of battles and some terrifying creatures, but it didn't seem graphic
Overall rating: *****
Are you an epic fantasy fan?
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Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication date: October 2010
ISBN: 9781416989431
Source: ARC provided by publisher
Things I Liked:
Once again, it was action-packed. What I liked about this one more than Hush, Hush, was that the action didn't all get stuffed into the end. More of the book was fast-paced and I felt like I couldn't put it down. The story took a lot of interesting turns, some of which I definitely didn't see coming, and I was impressed with how many plot points she planted in the first book to develop in this one. I admit I started liking Nora more in this book, but not a lot more. She does have a backbone and some toughness to her, even if she acts like an idiot often. I also still find the creepy Gothic feel of the book very well created. I'd say it's even better than the first book.
Things I Didn't Like:
As I mentioned, I still didn't much like Nora, though she grew on me. She was one of those characters in a scary movie where you say "don't go into that spooky dark alley alone" and yet she does. Patch was still on my hate list, and I will never see the appeal he has to Nora. Most of the time, he's a jerk, whether or not he's hot. The book even felt a little New Moon-ish to me - sorry to keep up with the comparison - but, at least she doesn't spend months in bed because her man left.
Read-alikes:
Read Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick first
Fallen and Torment by Kate Lauren
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
BOOK CONTENT RATINGS:
s-factor: !@
some scattered throughout
mrg-factor: XXX
again, it's very sensual
v-factor: ->->->
there are some violent and scary parts
Overall rating: ****
I don't usually like a second book better than a first. Any like that you can think of?
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The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan
Publisher: Hyperion Book CH
Publication date: May 2010
ISBN: 9781423113386
Source: Library
Carter Kane does not lead a normal life by any standard. Traveling with his archeologist father around the world, living from a suitcase, he hasn't stayed in one place long enough to call home since his mother died. His sister Sadie, however, lives with their grandparents in England, leading as normal a life as he could imagine. But, when their father manages to release a deadly enemy and become captured in the process, Sadie and Carter must work together to prevent the enemy from destroying them...and the world.
Things I Liked:
I think this will be a new hit series for tweens and younger teens. The alternating narrations of both Carter and Sadie provide perspective that should appeal to both boys and girls. It has a good combination of humor, action, adventure, and information. The story will keep you on your toes, reading to the end to know what happens, while you unintentionally learn about ancient Egyptian gods and customs. It's something to give your Percy Jackson fans while they wait for The Lost Hero. I personally enjoyed the hilarious chapter headings, in particular this one: "Men Ask for Directions (and Other Signs of the Apocalypse)." Other good parts:
"Fairness does not mean everyone gets the same," Dad said. "Fairness means everyone gets what they need." p67
Papyrus. I remember Dad explaining how the Egyptians made it from a river plant because they never invented paper. The stuff was so thick and rough, it made me wonder if the poor Egyptians had had to use toilet papyrus. If so, no wonder they walked sideways. p 91
Things I Didn't Like:
Some of the plot seemed a little flimsy or maybe just confusing. I wasn't entirely sure what the villain was attempting, nor what they did to stop him. I don't think it was quite as clear as it could have been. It probably won't be as popular as Percy Jackson, maybe because people are generally more familiar with Greek gods than with Egyptian. And this is entirely personal, but I got so tired of Sadie saying "oh my G-d" or just "G-d" over and over and over. I know it's quite a common phrase, but it just kept bugging me how often she would say it.
Read-alikes:
Percy Jackson books by Rick Riordan
The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan
BOOK CONTENT RATINGS:
s-factor: !
one or two (and the above-mentioned religious exclamations)
mrg-factor: none
v-factor: ->
there is some fighting and some attempts to kill
Overall rating: ****
What do you think of the modernizing of ancient mythology?
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Listless Monday was inspired by both Amanda at A Bookshelf Monstrosity's feature Books by Theme and Court at Once Upon a Bookshelf's Listed feature. Be sure to check out their lists!
I love these creepy covers!
Spooky & Creepy Edition
The Angel's Game by Carlos Ruiz Zafon (suggested by Suey)
Coraline by Neil Gaiman
Darkest Powers series by Kelley Armstrong
The Door in the Dragon's Throat (Cooper Kids Series #1) by Frank Peretti (suggested by BookMaid)
Dreamhunter by Elizabeth Knox
Forest of Hands and Teeth and The Dead-Tossed Waves by Carrie Ryan
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
The Gemma Doyle trilogy by Libba Bray
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
House by Ted Dekker and Frank Peretti (suggested by BookMaid)
Hush, Hush and Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick
Jamaica Inn by Daphne Du Maurier
Let the Right One In by John Ajvide Lindqvist (suggested by amandawk)
Manifest by Artist Arthur
Nieve by Terry Griggs
Once a Witch by Carolyn Mackler
The Passage by Justin Cronin (suggested by amandawk)
Prophecy of the Sisters and Guardian of the Gate by Michelle Zink
Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier
The Replacement by Brenna Yovanoff (suggested by Suey)
The Ruby in the Smoke by Philip Pullman
Ruined by Paula Morris
Sleepless by Cyn Balog
Spellbinder by Helen Stringer
The Spiderwick Chronicles by Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi
The Turn of the Screw by Henry James (suggested by Suey)
Wildthorn by Jane Eagland
The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins (suggested by Suey)
Any additions?
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I Now Pronounce You Someone Else by Erin McCahan
Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books
Publication date: June 2010
ISBN: 9780545088183
Source: ARC provided by publisher
Bronwen Oliver is certain she was switched at birth. She can't possibly be related to her blonde and gorgeous mother or her practically perfect brother. They none of them have a meaningful relationship either. After her father died, they all retreated into themselves. Which is why when she starts dating Jared Sondervan, she falls completely in love with him and his normal family. When she agrees to marry him, she is ready to finally have the family she's always wanted. But when the date moves closer, she begins to wonder if that's what she wants, or who she is.
Things I Liked:
This was a interesting look at a girl trying to figure out who she is. I liked the way we slowly discover her past and why she is so anxious to be with Jared and his family. Some very heartbreaking things happened to her and still seem to happen. It was a rather natural development of her relationship with Jared and where it goes. I also liked how it had a pretty solid romance - they didn't fall in love at first sight, but slowly and with small steps. It was a fairly unique take on a girl discovering herself.
Things I Didn't Like:
I definitely thought this would relate more to college aged young adults than teens. While Bronwen is seventeen at the beginning of the book, I still think she it is more appealing to slightly older populations. Not very many juniors/seniors in high school are wanting to get married. The way Jared acts early on and the way he acts later seem a little inconsistent, like it was contrived so she had to make certain choices later on. I was rather surprised by one part of the ending: *spoiler warning* how very completely she severed her relationship with Jared seemed unrealistic, considering how much they both cared for each other and considering what happened later. *end spoiler*
Read-alikes:
Maybe a little like The Sky is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson
BOOK CONTENT RATINGS:
s-factor: !
not very many
mrg-factor: X
just some passionate kissing
v-factor: none
Overall rating: ****
Anybody know how this book is being received by teens? I'm wondering if it really does appeal more to young adults.
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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. by Judy Blume
Publisher: Delacorte
Publication date: 1971
ISBN: 9780385739863
Source: Library
Things I Liked:
This really is a great book. I wish I'd read it while I was a tween. While I never wished I would get my period, I did wonder when my body would start changing. I love that her family is close and that they have a relationship (so many books today don't have any kind of parental involvement at all). I was also quite surprised at the depth of religious feeling that went with this iconic book. I definitely wasn't expecting it - but I certainly enjoyed it. This book captures the emotions and drama that epitomize that time in life. And I really just like Margaret - she's fun.
Things I Didn't Like:
The cultural references can be distracting in their dated-ness. However, I think most kids today won't be bothered by it. I wonder if they'll ever "update" them to include modern issues or technology (you know, records are rather antique).
Read-alikes:
Blubber and many other Judy Blume
The Wednesday Wars by Gary Schmidt
BOOK CONTENT RATINGS:
s-factor: !
a few
mrg-factor: X
frank discussions of growing chests and periods
v-factor: none
Overall rating: ****
Did you read this as a kid? Do you feel differently about it now?
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Wildthorn by Jane Eagland
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Publication date: September 2010
ISBN: 9780547370170
Source: e-book provided by NetGalley
Things I Liked:
I liked Louisa. She was a woman who knew what she wanted (before Wildthorn anyway) and she tried to get it. The creepy and historical setting of the story was my favorite thing about the book. The parts about Wildthorn were really psychologically horrible and disturbing. It felt very much like a Gothic horror novel and the atmosphere was just perfect for that. I began to feel and see what it would be like to be put there and slowly wonder if you are going insane. Interesting historical fiction with a spunky heroine.
Things I Didn't Like:
I thought the romantic interest (at least in the first part of the book) was kind of like an afterthought. It didn't really relate to the central point of the book or even her incarceration at Wildthorn. The romance in the second part was more integrated, but still felt a little extraneous. I definitely could have done without the epilogue, which seemed very out of character with the straight-laced feeling of the rest of the book. I'm not sure I'd recommend the book as one I liked, however it does fill a unique niche in historical fiction with a LGBT character.
Read-alikes:
The Education of Bet by Lauren Baratz-Logsted
A Golden Web by Barbara Quick
BOOK CONTENT RATINGS:
s-factor: none
that I recall
mrg-factor: XXX
only kissing (between girls), until the epilogue (which adds the extra X's)
v-factor: ->->
some violence, but mostly just horrific deprivations depicted
Overall rating: ***
What's your favorite "girl stuck in a time when women couldn't learn, but she really wants to" book?
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The Mermaid's Mirror by L.K. Madigan
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Publication date: October 2010
ISBN: 9780547194912
Source: e-book provided by NetGalley
Things I Liked:
I liked the ending the most of the whole book. I thought it was the most interesting part. Instead of going with something like a happily ever after, Madigan takes the harder road and has her characters make difficult decisions. It was a good choice for the book and made it much more enjoyable as a whole. Lena was an interesting character, though sometimes I wasn't entirely sure what she was really like. Sometimes I thought she was a little too much like every other "regular" teen with a secret that fantasy/paranormal books flaunt. Other times, she was unique. Here are some favorite parts:
Lena was used to women ogling her dad. Her mom called him a computer nerd trapped in the body of a hot guy. p 11 of ARC
"Man. They're such, like, good parents. Why can't they be all wrapped up in their own problems?"
"I know, right?" laughed Lena. "I'm practically grown. They should just leave me to my own devices." p 22 of ARC
Things I Didn't Like:
I thought it was very slow reading. The action didn't pick up until quite far into the book (at least half way). And while there were clues to what would happen, they didn't make the details of Lena's daily life more enjoyable to read about. I didn't particularly care for any of the characters until things got more interesting. It was fairly predictable in many ways, though in others (like the ending) it was not. *slightly spoilery* The main problem I had was the development of the romance for Lena with Nix. It seemed very fast, very rushed, and very incomprehensible. Why exactly did they fall in love? And when? It made her choices somewhat less believable in the end. There should have been more time spent on that and less time spent in the first part of the book.*end slight spoiler*
Read-alikes:
Sea Change by Aimee Friedman
Forgive My Fins by Tera Lynn Childs
BOOK CONTENT RATINGS:
s-factor: !
a few
mrg-factor: X
not detailed, mostly mentioned in passing
v-factor: none
some possibly frightening stuff involving surfing
Overall rating: ***
Are you a mermaid story fan?
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Blubber by Judy Blume
Publisher: Yearling
Publication date: 1974
ISBN: 9780440407072
Source: Library
Things I Liked:
It really felt like how elementary/middle school was! While reading this, I remembered how mean the other kids in my class were to another girl. Fortunately, I recall that I was not one of those. At least for this individual. I think I probably did at one point engage in making fun of at least one other person during that time (probably more). It was really quite horrifying to see the things that other girls would do to one another at that age. Very excellent at capturing the time and also at reminding us how quickly others can turn against us at that age (or really at any age). It definitely made me think. I read this for the Banned Books Challenge, and the only thing I can think people would object to is the fact that the teasing is so cruel. But it isn't like they don't see that at school (unless they're homeschooled, I guess).
Things I Didn't Like:
I really wanted to believe kids would not be that cruel in fifth grade. I almost starting crying a few times. There did seem to be some tangents that didn't quite relate to the main story - like their Halloween antics - but still I think it will have great appeal to kids today. Even in spite of the quite aged cultural references.
Read-alikes:
Numerous other Judy Blume titles
How to Eat Fried Worms by Thomas Rockwell
BOOK CONTENT RATINGS:
s-factor: !
a few
mrg-factor: none
v-factor: ->
some rather disturbing teasing, but nothing truly violent
Overall rating: ****
I'm feeling pretty sad because there are so many Blume titles I didn't discover as a kid - were you a Blume fan during your tween years?
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Name that Book is a biweekly game where you get to guess a book title from the photo clues. Occasionally there will be prizes for the winner.
I hope you all took the opportunity to do your own book puzzle for the read-a-thon last Saturday. It was lots of fun to see others' creations (and they were so good)! It's been two weeks since my first episode, so here we are with another two titles. I don't have any prizes to offer this time, except bragging rights, so you can leave your guesses in the comments. If you don't want to spoil it for yourself, don't read others' comments :)
Book 1:
Book 2:
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