Question: How is the write?

Considering that "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy won the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, a review at this point is a bit silly and self-satisfying. You already know the book is extremely good. There is nothing revelatory that I can add to a review, I can only restate what others have said, but feel so affected by the book that I must address it, even in the face of being redundant."The Road" is a brilliant, stark book dripping with absolute bleakness and despair that transcends most human experience. It is the literary equivalent of what the utter lack of hope in life must feel like, an ugly grotesqueness that is alien to most of our emotional landscapes.Such an absolute lack of hope is something that the majority of people, thankfully, never truly experience. The all-consuming feeling that the struggle for life is fruitless is unnatural, it is not human qua human. The brilliance of McCarthy's novel is that it highlights something so deeply human, the enduring loving relationship between a father and his son in the face of extremely dire circumstances, and places this aspect of beauty in an alien and bleak world filled with no conceivable hope.The prose is poetic and strong, establishing a desperate, stark tone in an almost childishly straightforward, yet realistic manner. McCarthy's grammatical simplicity will likely be studied to death by literature students in the future. The story is amazing, constantly punching me emotionally and intellectually, to where the novel lingers with me days after I have finished. Like all transcendent experiences, it is something that one does not easily forget.Last Word:This struggle for survival of a father and his son in a post-apocalyptic future is poignant, beautiful, deeply moving and emotionally troublesome and draining. It is artwork of the highest degree, full of contradictions, answers and questions, comments and revelations, beauty and ugliness. A absolute must read.

Answer: The story is amazing

Considering that "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy won the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, a review at this point is a bit silly and self-satisfying. You already know the book is extremely good. There is nothing revelatory that I can add to a review, I can only restate what others have said, but feel so affected by the book that I must address it, even in the face of being redundant. "The Road" is a brilliant, stark book dripping with absolute bleakness and despair that transcends most human experience. It is the literary equivalent of what the utter lack of hope in life must feel like, an ugly grotesqueness that is alien to most of our emotional landscapes. Such an absolute lack of hope is something that the majority of people, thankfully, never truly experience. The all-consuming feeling that the struggle for life is fruitless is unnatural, it is not human qua human. The brilliance of McCarthy's novel is that it highlights something so deeply human, the enduring loving relationship between a father and his son in the face of extremely dire circumstances, and places this aspect of beauty in an alien and bleak world filled with no conceivable hope. The prose is poetic and strong, establishing a desperate, stark tone in an almost childishly straightforward, yet realistic manner. McCarthy's grammatical simplicity will likely be studied to death by literature students in the future. <hl> The story is amazing , constantly punching me emotionally and intellectually, to where the novel lingers with me days after I have finished. <hl> Like all transcendent experiences, it is something that one does not easily forget. Last Word:This struggle for survival of a father and his son in a post-apocalyptic future is poignant, beautiful, deeply moving and emotionally troublesome and draining. It is artwork of the highest degree, full of contradictions, answers and questions, comments and revelations, beauty and ugliness. A absolute must read.

Considering that "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy won the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, a review at this point is a bit silly and self-satisfying. You already know the book is extremely good. There is nothing revelatory that I can add to a review, I can only restate what others have said, but feel so affected by the book that I must address it, even in the face of being redundant."The Road" is a brilliant, stark book dripping with absolute bleakness and despair that transcends most human experience. It is the literary equivalent of what the utter lack of hope in life must feel like, an ugly grotesqueness that is alien to most of our emotional landscapes.Such an absolute lack of hope is something that the majority of people, thankfully, never truly experience. The all-consuming feeling that the struggle for life is fruitless is unnatural, it is not human qua human. The brilliance of McCarthy's novel is that it highlights something so deeply human, the enduring loving relationship between a father and his son in the face of extremely dire circumstances, and places this aspect of beauty in an alien and bleak world filled with no conceivable hope.The prose is poetic and strong, establishing a desperate, stark tone in an almost childishly straightforward, yet realistic manner. McCarthy's grammatical simplicity will likely be studied to death by literature students in the future. <hl> The story is amazing <hl>, constantly punching me emotionally and intellectually, to where the novel lingers with me days after I have finished. Like all transcendent experiences, it is something that one does not easily forget.Last Word:This struggle for survival of a father and his son in a post-apocalyptic future is poignant, beautiful, deeply moving and emotionally troublesome and draining. It is artwork of the highest degree, full of contradictions, answers and questions, comments and revelations, beauty and ugliness. A absolute must read.

<hl> The story is amazing <hl> , constantly punching me emotionally and intellectually, to where the novel lingers with me days after I have finished.


Question: How is the reader?

The man reading this book is a genius with voices!  Because the book is so long, it does get tedious listening to it, but I still enjoy listening to it while I drive.  Although I've read all the books, I still feel like book five is the book that is packed full of information (backwards and forwards) leading you into the last two.  Sometimes I found myself bored by all the drawn out descriptions, but I was patient with them because #1...I love Harry Potter, and #2...I have a sneaking suspicion that these details are important for all that is to come.  Altogether, a good tie-together of a book.  You really have to stay on top of the discs, but still a great listen!

Answer: The man reading this book is a genius with voices

<hl> The man reading this book is a genius with voices ! <hl> Because the book is so long, it does get tedious listening to it, but I still enjoy listening to it while I drive. Although I've read all the books, I still feel like book five is the book that is packed full of information (backwards and forwards) leading you into the last two. Sometimes I found myself bored by all the drawn out descriptions, but I was patient with them because #1...I love Harry Potter, and #2... I have a sneaking suspicion that these details are important for all that is to come. Altogether, a good tie-together of a book. You really have to stay on top of the discs, but still a great listen!

<hl> The man reading this book is a genius with voices <hl>! Because the book is so long, it does get tedious listening to it, but I still enjoy listening to it while I drive. Although I've read all the books, I still feel like book five is the book that is packed full of information (backwards and forwards) leading you into the last two. Sometimes I found myself bored by all the drawn out descriptions, but I was patient with them because #1...I love Harry Potter, and #2...I have a sneaking suspicion that these details are important for all that is to come. Altogether, a good tie-together of a book. You really have to stay on top of the discs, but still a great listen!

<hl> The man reading this book is a genius with voices <hl> !


Question: What is pace?

The idea and the plot moving the story is pretty fascinating. However, the tedious description kills the story  and slows down the plot. The characters are poorly developed except for Julie shown as the only creative and  vigorous person. To finish the book, I had to skip a bunch of pages to be able to follow and enjoy the plot. The idea behind the plot is depressing to say the least, quite a morbid story without any hope of a better life.

Answer: the tedious description kills the story  and slows down the plot

The idea and the plot moving the story is pretty fascinating. <hl> However, the tedious description kills the story and slows down the plot . <hl> The characters are poorly developed except for Julie shown as the only creative and vigorous person. To finish the book, I had to skip a bunch of pages to be able to follow and enjoy the plot. The idea behind the plot is depressing to say the least, quite a morbid story without any hope of a better life.

The idea and the plot moving the story is pretty fascinating. However, <hl> the tedious description kills the story and slows down the plot <hl>. The characters are poorly developed except for Julie shown as the only creative and vigorous person. To finish the book, I had to skip a bunch of pages to be able to follow and enjoy the plot. The idea behind the plot is depressing to say the least, quite a morbid story without any hope of a better life.

However, <hl> the tedious description kills the story and slows down the plot <hl> .


Question: Can you write your opinion about this man?

I assumed I would like this book given all I had heard about it. So I wanted to like it. I am only 26% of the way through because unlike the books I typically try to read, it's just so boring that I am never motivated to go out of my way to find time to keep reading it. This is the first time , I've reviewed something without finishing it, but my point is a good book should draw you in right away and command your interest. The only reason I keep going on this one is because of its reputation and I keep waiting for it to get interesting. At 26% of the way through the title character has only had a very minor role. But I get the gist and despite the buzz I don't consider her that interesting or original. And the main character is downright boring. I suppose we're supposed to be drawn in by the fact that his life is upside down and he's facing prison, but he seems so oddly unaffected by it that why should we be? At the equivalent of over 120 pages in, NOTHING has happened.  Absolutely nothing. At a certain point, who cares if it gets suddenly good later. It already failed. I wonder what the people who like this book typical read. Perhaps to an "Oprah" book-of-the-month reader this might be interesting. But to anyone reasonably well read in mysteries or thrillers, this is third rate at best.UPDATE: Eventually finished the book.  The second half was better, but it doesn't change my opinion that it was incredibly boring in the first half.  With the exception of Lizbeth (the "girl" of the title, who is a minor character until the second half of this book), none of the characters are fleshed out, believable or interesting.  She is very interesting if not quite as original as the reputation of the book suggests.  Fortunately she is more of the focus in the subsequent book which started out much better as a result.

Answer: good book should draw you in right

I assumed I would like this book given all I had heard about it. So I wanted to like it. I am only 26% of the way through because unlike the books I typically try to read, it's just so boring that I am never motivated to go out of my way to find time to keep reading it. <hl> This is the first time , I've reviewed something without finishing it, but my point is a good book should draw you in right away and command your interest. <hl> The only reason I keep going on this one is because of its reputation and I keep waiting for it to get interesting. At 26% of the way through the title character has only had a very minor role. But I get the gist and despite the buzz I don't consider her that interesting or original. And the main character is downright boring. I suppose we're supposed to be drawn in by the fact that his life is upside down and he's facing prison, but he seems so oddly unaffected by it that why should we be? At the equivalent of over 120 pages in, NOTHING has happened. Absolutely nothing. At a certain point, who cares if it gets suddenly good later. It already failed. I wonder what the people who like this book typical read. Perhaps to an "Oprah" book-of-the-month reader this might be interesting. But to anyone reasonably well read in mysteries or thrillers, this is third rate at best. UPDATE: Eventually finished the book. The second half was better, but it doesn't change my opinion that it was incredibly boring in the first half. With the exception of Lizbeth (the "girl" of the title, who is a minor character until the second half of this book), none of the characters are fleshed out, believable or interesting. She is very interesting if not quite as original as the reputation of the book suggests. Fortunately she is more of the focus in the subsequent book which started out much better as a result.

I assumed I would like this book given all I had heard about it. So I wanted to like it. I am only 26% of the way through because unlike the books I typically try to read, it's just so boring that I am never motivated to go out of my way to find time to keep reading it. This is the first time , I've reviewed something without finishing it, but my point is a <hl> good book should draw you in right <hl> away and command your interest. The only reason I keep going on this one is because of its reputation and I keep waiting for it to get interesting. At 26% of the way through the title character has only had a very minor role. But I get the gist and despite the buzz I don't consider her that interesting or original. And the main character is downright boring. I suppose we're supposed to be drawn in by the fact that his life is upside down and he's facing prison, but he seems so oddly unaffected by it that why should we be? At the equivalent of over 120 pages in, NOTHING has happened. Absolutely nothing. At a certain point, who cares if it gets suddenly good later. It already failed. I wonder what the people who like this book typical read. Perhaps to an "Oprah" book-of-the-month reader this might be interesting. But to anyone reasonably well read in mysteries or thrillers, this is third rate at best.UPDATE: Eventually finished the book. The second half was better, but it doesn't change my opinion that it was incredibly boring in the first half. With the exception of Lizbeth (the "girl" of the title, who is a minor character until the second half of this book), none of the characters are fleshed out, believable or interesting. She is very interesting if not quite as original as the reputation of the book suggests. Fortunately she is more of the focus in the subsequent book which started out much better as a result.


Question: Where did the end of this book occur?

Buy this book right now it will keep you hanging every minute of the day.  I tried to avoid buying it until November, but then I had to see what all the hype was about.  I read the first book and I probably read it eight times by now.  Then I read the third book and it is way beyond five stars.  If you think your money might be wasted you are very wrong.  You will enjoy  this book so much, you'll think it was the most expensive in the world.  The one thing I noticed was different from other  children's books was that  its plot was different from any other book I have read in my life, and I've  probably read at least a thousand.  normal children's books are either a  mystery a person solves or something happens in the end to make you put it  down.  Harry Potter boks are different because they leave you hanging for  more.  You will savor the thought of reading the unreleased book, and if  you read it on a weekend, you will not do any of your chores.  You will  just curl up with the book and read it until midnight.  at times I found  myself getting up early to read the book over and over.  i hope you make  the right decision and buy this book.

Answer: what all the hype was about

Buy this book right now it will keep you hanging every minute of the day. <hl> I tried to avoid buying it until November, but then I had to see what all the hype was about . <hl> I read the first book and I probably read it eight times by now. Then I read the third book and it is way beyond five stars. If you think your money might be wasted you are very wrong. You will enjoy this book so much, you'll think it was the most expensive in the world. The one thing I noticed was different from other children's books was that its plot was different from any other book I have read in my life, and I've probably read at least a thousand. normal children's books are either a mystery a person solves or something happens in the end to make you put it down. Harry Potter boks are different because they leave you hanging for more. You will savor the thought of reading the unreleased book, and if you read it on a weekend, you will not do any of your chores. You will just curl up with the book and read it until midnight. at times I found myself getting up early to read the book over and over. i hope you make the right decision and buy this book.

Buy this book right now it will keep you hanging every minute of the day. I tried to avoid buying it until November, but then I had to see <hl> what all the hype was about <hl>. I read the first book and I probably read it eight times by now. Then I read the third book and it is way beyond five stars. If you think your money might be wasted you are very wrong. You will enjoy this book so much, you'll think it was the most expensive in the world. The one thing I noticed was different from other children's books was that its plot was different from any other book I have read in my life, and I've probably read at least a thousand. normal children's books are either a mystery a person solves or something happens in the end to make you put it down. Harry Potter boks are different because they leave you hanging for more. You will savor the thought of reading the unreleased book, and if you read it on a weekend, you will not do any of your chores. You will just curl up with the book and read it until midnight. at times I found myself getting up early to read the book over and over. i hope you make the right decision and buy this book.

I tried to avoid buying it until November, but then I had to see <hl> what all the hype was about <hl> .


Question: How is the write?

I was highly anticipating this book forever. The cover is beautiful, and the book just sounded amazing. It was worth the wait. I thought it was absolutely great. It was a unique and interesting story. I just couldn't stop reading.Juliette can't touch anyone without causing harm. The book starts with her imprisoned, and you make an instant connection with her. Your heart breaks for her that she has never had the love of her parents or friends. After she is taken from the isolation of being imprisoned to a headquarters where she is expected to be used as a weapon, you really get to see how strong she is. In more ways than one. She is mentally tough, and totally bad ass chick when she is mad or feels the need to protect.Adam is just completely swoon worthy. I swear my heart was melting for half of the book. He has known Juliette since they were kids, before she was taken away. He has always cared about her when no one else did, and for some reason he has immunity to Juliette's touch.The way the romance unfolds is beautiful and sweet. (and hot!) He says all the right things, and some of the thoughts that she has in her head are just absolutely amazing. You can feel how much they care about each other. I really liked that it wasn't an unbelievable fall in love too quick thing for a change too. They have known each other for a long time, and even though they never interacted, they watched each other and loved each other for a long time. He knew everything about her and it was so touching. I love Adam's character. Some of their interactions took my breath away.I really feel like I am not doing justice to how great I thought this book was. I have all these thoughts in my head, but I can't write them without spoiling it. Tahereh Mafi just did such an amazing job with the character connection, the story line, the romance, everything. I was so sad when the book ended. I wanted more. Needed more. I loved this book and can't wait for the next one.

Answer: I thought it was absolutely great

I thought it was absolutely great .

I was highly anticipating this book forever. The cover is beautiful, and the book just sounded amazing. It was worth the wait. <hl> I thought it was absolutely great . <hl> It was a unique and interesting story. I just couldn't stop reading. Juliette can't touch anyone without causing harm. The book starts with her imprisoned, and you make an instant connection with her. Your heart breaks for her that she has never had the love of her parents or friends. After she is taken from the isolation of being imprisoned to a headquarters where she is expected to be used as a weapon, you really get to see how strong she is. In more ways than one. She is mentally tough, and totally bad ass chick when she is mad or feels the need to protect. Adam is just completely swoon worthy. I swear my heart was melting for half of the book. He has known Juliette since they were kids, before she was taken away. He has always cared about her when no one else did, and for some reason he has immunity to Juliette's touch. The way the romance unfolds is beautiful and sweet. (and hot!) He says all the right things, and some of the thoughts that she has in her head are just absolutely amazing. You can feel how much they care about each other. I really liked that it wasn't an unbelievable fall in love too quick thing for a change too. They have known each other for a long time, and even though they never interacted, they watched each other and loved each other for a long time. He knew everything about her and it was so touching. I love Adam's character. Some of their interactions took my breath away. I really feel like I am not doing justice to how great I thought this book was. I have all these thoughts in my head, but I can't write them without spoiling it. Tahereh Mafi just did such an amazing job with the character connection, the story line, the romance, everything. I was so sad when the book ended. I wanted more. Needed more. I loved this book and can't wait for the next one.

I was highly anticipating this book forever. The cover is beautiful, and the book just sounded amazing. It was worth the wait. <hl> I thought it was absolutely great <hl>. It was a unique and interesting story. I just couldn't stop reading.Juliette can't touch anyone without causing harm. The book starts with her imprisoned, and you make an instant connection with her. Your heart breaks for her that she has never had the love of her parents or friends. After she is taken from the isolation of being imprisoned to a headquarters where she is expected to be used as a weapon, you really get to see how strong she is. In more ways than one. She is mentally tough, and totally bad ass chick when she is mad or feels the need to protect.Adam is just completely swoon worthy. I swear my heart was melting for half of the book. He has known Juliette since they were kids, before she was taken away. He has always cared about her when no one else did, and for some reason he has immunity to Juliette's touch.The way the romance unfolds is beautiful and sweet. (and hot!) He says all the right things, and some of the thoughts that she has in her head are just absolutely amazing. You can feel how much they care about each other. I really liked that it wasn't an unbelievable fall in love too quick thing for a change too. They have known each other for a long time, and even though they never interacted, they watched each other and loved each other for a long time. He knew everything about her and it was so touching. I love Adam's character. Some of their interactions took my breath away.I really feel like I am not doing justice to how great I thought this book was. I have all these thoughts in my head, but I can't write them without spoiling it. Tahereh Mafi just did such an amazing job with the character connection, the story line, the romance, everything. I was so sad when the book ended. I wanted more. Needed more. I loved this book and can't wait for the next one.

<hl> I thought it was absolutely great <hl> .


Question: How do you rate the book?

I was eager to read, 'The God Delusion' because of all the hype and because I'm a fan of Dawkins. I especially enjoyed, 'The Blind Watchmaker'. Let me start off by saying that the book is very easily readable. You'll get through it in no time. The print (at least in my paperback edition) was large and the pages rather thick. This obviously added to the massiveness of the volume, albeit unnecessarily. I would have preferred a soft paperback with a smaller font (like many of Daniel Dennett's books).Anyway, Dawkins tears apart virtually every argument ever put forth in favour of god-belief. I say 'virtually' because he does not say much about belief in magic which is also used in many parts of the developing world as a reason to believe in the supernatural. Perhaps, being from the West, he thought it unnecessary. Anyway, he writes in his usual witty style with many anecdotes that are pure entertainment especially for atheists, like me. His emphasis is more toward why god belief is unnecessary rather than providing an alternative to those who fear being weaned of religion. He gives readers the benefit of the doubt that they will be able to trust their rationality and let it triumph over blind faith.'The God Delusion' is less academic than his other works. I noticed a lot of references to Internet resources which I suppose are understandable in this day and age but would have preferred if he kept them to a minimum. Keep in mind however, that my opinion on that is from the perspective of a scientist. Perhaps since it's Dawkins' first real stab at organized religion, he has avoided getting too technical and overwhelming his target audience with endless references and footnotes (a trait seen in many of Daniel Dennett's and Sam Harris' books, albeit intended for a different audience). I understand Dawkins' intention in writing this book is to get religious readers to abandon their faith, which he thinks is more harmful than good. This shouldn't dissuade the religious from reading it though, since faith by its very definition, is immune to any arguments against it. What harm ever came from reading a book? Some people 'lost their innoncence' to books like 'The Case Against God' (George H. Smith) or 'Atheist Universe' (David Mills) and I'm sure some will lose it to 'The God Delusion'. I wouldn't look at it as a 'loss' really but rather a gain. The religious unfortunately have no idea how beautiful the intellectual freedom of a life without blind faith really is.I think this latest work of his would make a great book for people who are uncertain about religious truth and are at crossroads in their life. Even long-time atheists would benefit from a fresh dose of reason and reality. No child should be indoctrinated with the teachings of any religous book without at least balancing that view with this book or one just like it. If you feel differently, then you either have no 'faith' in your children to think for themselves or have an agenda of your own.

Answer: really but rather a gain

I was eager to read, 'The God Delusion' because of all the hype and because I'm a fan of Dawkins. I especially enjoyed, 'The Blind Watchmaker'. Let me start off by saying that the book is very easily readable. You'll get through it in no time. The print (at least in my paperback edition) was large and the pages rather thick. This obviously added to the massiveness of the volume, albeit unnecessarily. I would have preferred a soft paperback with a smaller font (like many of Daniel Dennett's books).Anyway, Dawkins tears apart virtually every argument ever put forth in favour of god-belief. I say 'virtually' because he does not say much about belief in magic which is also used in many parts of the developing world as a reason to believe in the supernatural. Perhaps, being from the West, he thought it unnecessary. Anyway, he writes in his usual witty style with many anecdotes that are pure entertainment especially for atheists, like me. His emphasis is more toward why god belief is unnecessary rather than providing an alternative to those who fear being weaned of religion. He gives readers the benefit of the doubt that they will be able to trust their rationality and let it triumph over blind faith.'The God Delusion' is less academic than his other works. I noticed a lot of references to Internet resources which I suppose are understandable in this day and age but would have preferred if he kept them to a minimum. Keep in mind however, that my opinion on that is from the perspective of a scientist. Perhaps since it's Dawkins' first real stab at organized religion, he has avoided getting too technical and overwhelming his target audience with endless references and footnotes (a trait seen in many of Daniel Dennett's and Sam Harris' books, albeit intended for a different audience). I understand Dawkins' intention in writing this book is to get religious readers to abandon their faith, which he thinks is more harmful than good. This shouldn't dissuade the religious from reading it though, since faith by its very definition, is immune to any arguments against it. What harm ever came from reading a book? Some people 'lost their innoncence' to books like 'The Case Against God' (George H. Smith) or 'Atheist Universe' (David Mills) and I'm sure some will lose it to 'The God Delusion'. <hl> I wouldn't look at it as a 'loss' really but rather a gain . <hl> The religious unfortunately have no idea how beautiful the intellectual freedom of a life without blind faith really is. I think this latest work of his would make a great book for people who are uncertain about religious truth and are at crossroads in their life. Even long-time atheists would benefit from a fresh dose of reason and reality. No child should be indoctrinated with the teachings of any religous book without at least balancing that view with this book or one just like it. If you feel differently, then you either have no 'faith' in your children to think for themselves or have an agenda of your own.

I was eager to read, 'The God Delusion' because of all the hype and because I'm a fan of Dawkins. I especially enjoyed, 'The Blind Watchmaker'. Let me start off by saying that the book is very easily readable. You'll get through it in no time. The print (at least in my paperback edition) was large and the pages rather thick. This obviously added to the massiveness of the volume, albeit unnecessarily. I would have preferred a soft paperback with a smaller font (like many of Daniel Dennett's books).Anyway, Dawkins tears apart virtually every argument ever put forth in favour of god-belief. I say 'virtually' because he does not say much about belief in magic which is also used in many parts of the developing world as a reason to believe in the supernatural. Perhaps, being from the West, he thought it unnecessary. Anyway, he writes in his usual witty style with many anecdotes that are pure entertainment especially for atheists, like me. His emphasis is more toward why god belief is unnecessary rather than providing an alternative to those who fear being weaned of religion. He gives readers the benefit of the doubt that they will be able to trust their rationality and let it triumph over blind faith.'The God Delusion' is less academic than his other works. I noticed a lot of references to Internet resources which I suppose are understandable in this day and age but would have preferred if he kept them to a minimum. Keep in mind however, that my opinion on that is from the perspective of a scientist. Perhaps since it's Dawkins' first real stab at organized religion, he has avoided getting too technical and overwhelming his target audience with endless references and footnotes (a trait seen in many of Daniel Dennett's and Sam Harris' books, albeit intended for a different audience). I understand Dawkins' intention in writing this book is to get religious readers to abandon their faith, which he thinks is more harmful than good. This shouldn't dissuade the religious from reading it though, since faith by its very definition, is immune to any arguments against it. What harm ever came from reading a book? Some people 'lost their innoncence' to books like 'The Case Against God' (George H. Smith) or 'Atheist Universe' (David Mills) and I'm sure some will lose it to 'The God Delusion'. I wouldn't look at it as a 'loss' <hl> really but rather a gain <hl>. The religious unfortunately have no idea how beautiful the intellectual freedom of a life without blind faith really is.I think this latest work of his would make a great book for people who are uncertain about religious truth and are at crossroads in their life. Even long-time atheists would benefit from a fresh dose of reason and reality. No child should be indoctrinated with the teachings of any religous book without at least balancing that view with this book or one just like it. If you feel differently, then you either have no 'faith' in your children to think for themselves or have an agenda of your own.

I wouldn't look at it as a 'loss' <hl> really but rather a gain <hl> .


Question: How is life?

Well!  This was a great addition to the series, I loved catching up with Cary and Trey plus Tatiana.  Eva's boss Mike and his hunky boyfriend Stephen, so pleased for them, and I hope they don't think Eva and Gideon stole their thunder.Oh my what a mess between Eva and her mother, but love how the story is going between her and her dad.Corinna needs to stay away, she is beginning to get on my nerves now!  Get back with her own husband who clearly loves her.Eva and Gideon just get better and better, how much does their love show.  And how intense its got.  So loving their journey.Oh my Brett is going to have a tough time accepting that Eva is totally head over heels in love with gideon , hope he's going to be man enough about it.Don't like the abrupt ending, but it does make it better knowing we ain't finished yet.The smexy scenes OMG hot hot hot!

Answer: The smexy scenes OMG hot hot hot

The smexy scenes OMG hot hot hot !

Well! This was a great addition to the series, I loved catching up with Cary and Trey plus Tatiana. Eva's boss Mike and his hunky boyfriend Stephen, so pleased for them, and I hope they don't think Eva and Gideon stole their thunder. Oh my what a mess between Eva and her mother, but love how the story is going between her and her dad. Corinna needs to stay away, she is beginning to get on my nerves now! Get back with her own husband who clearly loves her. Eva and Gideon just get better and better, how much does their love show. And how intense its got. So loving their journey. Oh my Brett is going to have a tough time accepting that Eva is totally head over heels in love with gideon , hope he's going to be man enough about it. Don't like the abrupt ending, but it does make it better knowing we ain't finished yet. <hl> The smexy scenes OMG hot hot hot ! <hl>

Well! This was a great addition to the series, I loved catching up with Cary and Trey plus Tatiana. Eva's boss Mike and his hunky boyfriend Stephen, so pleased for them, and I hope they don't think Eva and Gideon stole their thunder.Oh my what a mess between Eva and her mother, but love how the story is going between her and her dad.Corinna needs to stay away, she is beginning to get on my nerves now! Get back with her own husband who clearly loves her.Eva and Gideon just get better and better, how much does their love show. And how intense its got. So loving their journey.Oh my Brett is going to have a tough time accepting that Eva is totally head over heels in love with gideon , hope he's going to be man enough about it.Don't like the abrupt ending, but it does make it better knowing we ain't finished yet.<hl> The smexy scenes OMG hot hot hot <hl>!

<hl> The smexy scenes OMG hot hot hot <hl> !


Question: What is the central idea of the book?

The Hunger Games was phenomenal. Catching Fire did the impossible; it surpassed it's predecessor. So you can only imagine what high expectations I had of Mockingjay prior to reading it. I was deluded into thinking it would be as fantastic as the others. I was extremely disappointed and frankly, quite upset, that this was NOT the case. At all. Coming from a talented writer who has done amazing things with words and created unique, engrossing plots, Mockingjay was appalling. It didn't feel like reading for enjoyment; it felt like a chore.First off, Katniss. I don't even have words to describe how disappointed and disbelieving I am at what this strong, intelligent, resourceful, cunning, kick-butt protagonist has now become. In Mockingjay, she is an empty shell, a pawn for the rebels to use for their own objectives. She is diminished to an angsty, whiny, selfish brat who can do nothing but constantly bemoan her own fate. 90% of the book, she is a drugged up shadow; always wandering aimlessly through the hallways or throwing pity parties for herself in the closet. As the war unraveled, I felt like Katniss was always on the sidelines, only called in when other people commanded her to. We didn't get to see Katniss kicking butt against her enemies, we got to hear from other characters about events that occurred, or watch them on the TV. I kept waiting, sure this was all build-up for that moment when Collins would throw in the story changer. Sure that any minute Katniss would pick herself up and say "Enough is enough". I kept waiting for the moment when the winds would change and she would decide with conviction to actively work through her problems- but to my shock, that moment never came.Which brings me to my next biggest problem with the book: it was so anti-climatic! In the rare case we were ever given an exciting scene, as soon as it got intense, Katniss would get knocked out in the midst of things and we would wake up to her in the hospital being treated. The book was mindnumbingly dull; there was absolutely no excitement. I felt no emotion at all when the rebels triumphed; no relief, no joy. Because we were not there with them, amid all the action. We were stuck with dull Katniss, watching the events unfold from the sidelines. It was INFURIATING! Katniss did nothing to help defeat the Capitol; she basically watched Prim die, got burned, and woke up in a hospital, where she (and us) were TOLD instead of SHOWN how the Capitol fell. I also couldn't believe Katniss's trial just happened without us. Katniss is moping and plotting her suicide in her room in the Capitol (as usual), and then one day Haymitch wanders in and says, "Your trial's over. You're free." Honestly, I don't give a flying fart about Katniss' countless issues; give me some action!!WHAT IS WITH THE POINTLESS DEATHS??!! Deaths that don't ensure anyone else's survival, are excessively undignified, or never grieved for. Mockingjay was full of them. Finnick, Mesalla, itchell, Boggs, Cinna, need I say more? They are all ridiculous, gory, bloody and did NOTHING to aid Katniss bringing down the capitol. Essentially, they are all just deaths for the sake of death. Collins just randomly and meaninglessly killed off all the supporting characters to build excitement, because she couldn't bear to part with the main ones. Prim's death didn't have the impact Collins was aiming for; it felt like a strangers death. I didn't get to know or connect with Prim well enough throughout the three books to feel any emotion besides pity for Katniss. And she was absent for at least 100 pages before her death came out of nowhere, so I was too confused to feel any sadness. (Although it seems her death kind of defeated the point of sparing her from the Hunger Games.) On the other hand, I was extremely distraught over Finnick's death. He had just married the love of his life and she was pregnant, for god's sake! But I understand why Collins killed him off. I would even be okay with it (upset, but fine with it) if she had made his death a little classier. Or, A LOT classier. His death is absolutely nonsensical. I mean, eaten by mutts in a sewer? So unnecessesary.And finally, Gale. What happened to him? Oh, he's in District 2. And what's he doing in Distict 2? Dunno. How did he get there? Dunno. Why did he go there? Dunno. How does he feel about Katniss being with Peeta out of default, not either one's choice? Dunno. What's he going to do with his life now? Where is he going to live? What's going to happen to this character that we've been with for almost three whole books, and who's played a huge part in the story of Katniss's life? Uh...I dunno. I was team Gale all along, so I admit I may be a bit biased on this front, but I do feel like the conclusion of the love triangle was very rushed. Like Collins had no idea what to do with it, so she sent one off and left it at that. But Gale fit with Katniss so well. He was like the peanut butter to her jelly. Why did you do this to me, Suzanne Collins??

Answer: So you can only imagine what high expectations

The Hunger Games was phenomenal. Catching Fire did the impossible; it surpassed it's predecessor. <hl> So you can only imagine what high expectations I had of Mockingjay prior to reading it. <hl> I was deluded into thinking it would be as fantastic as the others. I was extremely disappointed and frankly, quite upset, that this was NOT the case. At all. Coming from a talented writer who has done amazing things with words and created unique, engrossing plots, Mockingjay was appalling. It didn't feel like reading for enjoyment; it felt like a chore. First off, Katniss. I don't even have words to describe how disappointed and disbelieving I am at what this strong, intelligent, resourceful, cunning, kick-butt protagonist has now become. In Mockingjay, she is an empty shell, a pawn for the rebels to use for their own objectives. She is diminished to an angsty, whiny, selfish brat who can do nothing but constantly bemoan her own fate. 90% of the book, she is a drugged up shadow; always wandering aimlessly through the hallways or throwing pity parties for herself in the closet. As the war unraveled, I felt like Katniss was always on the sidelines, only called in when other people commanded her to. We didn't get to see Katniss kicking butt against her enemies, we got to hear from other characters about events that occurred, or watch them on the TV. I kept waiting, sure this was all build-up for that moment when Collins would throw in the story changer. Sure that any minute Katniss would pick herself up and say "Enough is enough". I kept waiting for the moment when the winds would change and she would decide with conviction to actively work through her problems- but to my shock, that moment never came. Which brings me to my next biggest problem with the book: it was so anti-climatic! In the rare case we were ever given an exciting scene, as soon as it got intense, Katniss would get knocked out in the midst of things and we would wake up to her in the hospital being treated. The book was mindnumbingly dull; there was absolutely no excitement. I felt no emotion at all when the rebels triumphed; no relief, no joy. Because we were not there with them, amid all the action. We were stuck with dull Katniss, watching the events unfold from the sidelines. It was INFURIATING! Katniss did nothing to help defeat the Capitol; she basically watched Prim die, got burned, and woke up in a hospital, where she (and us) were TOLD instead of SHOWN how the Capitol fell. I also couldn't believe Katniss's trial just happened without us. Katniss is moping and plotting her suicide in her room in the Capitol (as usual), and then one day Haymitch wanders in and says, "Your trial's over. You're free." Honestly, I don't give a flying fart about Katniss' countless issues; give me some action!!WHAT IS WITH THE POINTLESS DEATHS??!! Deaths that don't ensure anyone else's survival, are excessively undignified, or never grieved for. Mockingjay was full of them. Finnick, Mesalla, itchell, Boggs, Cinna, need I say more? They are all ridiculous, gory, bloody and did NOTHING to aid Katniss bringing down the capitol. Essentially, they are all just deaths for the sake of death. Collins just randomly and meaninglessly killed off all the supporting characters to build excitement, because she couldn't bear to part with the main ones. Prim's death didn't have the impact Collins was aiming for; it felt like a strangers death. I didn't get to know or connect with Prim well enough throughout the three books to feel any emotion besides pity for Katniss. And she was absent for at least 100 pages before her death came out of nowhere, so I was too confused to feel any sadness. (Although it seems her death kind of defeated the point of sparing her from the Hunger Games.) On the other hand, I was extremely distraught over Finnick's death. He had just married the love of his life and she was pregnant, for god's sake! But I understand why Collins killed him off. I would even be okay with it (upset, but fine with it) if she had made his death a little classier. Or, A LOT classier. His death is absolutely nonsensical. I mean, eaten by mutts in a sewer? So unnecessesary. And finally, Gale. What happened to him? Oh, he's in District 2. And what's he doing in Distict 2? Dunno. How did he get there? Dunno. Why did he go there? Dunno. How does he feel about Katniss being with Peeta out of default, not either one's choice? Dunno. What's he going to do with his life now? Where is he going to live? What's going to happen to this character that we've been with for almost three whole books, and who's played a huge part in the story of Katniss's life? Uh...I dunno. I was team Gale all along, so I admit I may be a bit biased on this front, but I do feel like the conclusion of the love triangle was very rushed. Like Collins had no idea what to do with it, so she sent one off and left it at that. But Gale fit with Katniss so well. He was like the peanut butter to her jelly. Why did you do this to me, Suzanne Collins??

The Hunger Games was phenomenal. Catching Fire did the impossible; it surpassed it's predecessor. <hl> So you can only imagine what high expectations <hl> I had of Mockingjay prior to reading it. I was deluded into thinking it would be as fantastic as the others. I was extremely disappointed and frankly, quite upset, that this was NOT the case. At all. Coming from a talented writer who has done amazing things with words and created unique, engrossing plots, Mockingjay was appalling. It didn't feel like reading for enjoyment; it felt like a chore.First off, Katniss. I don't even have words to describe how disappointed and disbelieving I am at what this strong, intelligent, resourceful, cunning, kick-butt protagonist has now become. In Mockingjay, she is an empty shell, a pawn for the rebels to use for their own objectives. She is diminished to an angsty, whiny, selfish brat who can do nothing but constantly bemoan her own fate. 90% of the book, she is a drugged up shadow; always wandering aimlessly through the hallways or throwing pity parties for herself in the closet. As the war unraveled, I felt like Katniss was always on the sidelines, only called in when other people commanded her to. We didn't get to see Katniss kicking butt against her enemies, we got to hear from other characters about events that occurred, or watch them on the TV. I kept waiting, sure this was all build-up for that moment when Collins would throw in the story changer. Sure that any minute Katniss would pick herself up and say "Enough is enough". I kept waiting for the moment when the winds would change and she would decide with conviction to actively work through her problems- but to my shock, that moment never came.Which brings me to my next biggest problem with the book: it was so anti-climatic! In the rare case we were ever given an exciting scene, as soon as it got intense, Katniss would get knocked out in the midst of things and we would wake up to her in the hospital being treated. The book was mindnumbingly dull; there was absolutely no excitement. I felt no emotion at all when the rebels triumphed; no relief, no joy. Because we were not there with them, amid all the action. We were stuck with dull Katniss, watching the events unfold from the sidelines. It was INFURIATING! Katniss did nothing to help defeat the Capitol; she basically watched Prim die, got burned, and woke up in a hospital, where she (and us) were TOLD instead of SHOWN how the Capitol fell. I also couldn't believe Katniss's trial just happened without us. Katniss is moping and plotting her suicide in her room in the Capitol (as usual), and then one day Haymitch wanders in and says, "Your trial's over. You're free." Honestly, I don't give a flying fart about Katniss' countless issues; give me some action!!WHAT IS WITH THE POINTLESS DEATHS??!! Deaths that don't ensure anyone else's survival, are excessively undignified, or never grieved for. Mockingjay was full of them. Finnick, Mesalla, itchell, Boggs, Cinna, need I say more? They are all ridiculous, gory, bloody and did NOTHING to aid Katniss bringing down the capitol. Essentially, they are all just deaths for the sake of death. Collins just randomly and meaninglessly killed off all the supporting characters to build excitement, because she couldn't bear to part with the main ones. Prim's death didn't have the impact Collins was aiming for; it felt like a strangers death. I didn't get to know or connect with Prim well enough throughout the three books to feel any emotion besides pity for Katniss. And she was absent for at least 100 pages before her death came out of nowhere, so I was too confused to feel any sadness. (Although it seems her death kind of defeated the point of sparing her from the Hunger Games.) On the other hand, I was extremely distraught over Finnick's death. He had just married the love of his life and she was pregnant, for god's sake! But I understand why Collins killed him off. I would even be okay with it (upset, but fine with it) if she had made his death a little classier. Or, A LOT classier. His death is absolutely nonsensical. I mean, eaten by mutts in a sewer? So unnecessesary.And finally, Gale. What happened to him? Oh, he's in District 2. And what's he doing in Distict 2? Dunno. How did he get there? Dunno. Why did he go there? Dunno. How does he feel about Katniss being with Peeta out of default, not either one's choice? Dunno. What's he going to do with his life now? Where is he going to live? What's going to happen to this character that we've been with for almost three whole books, and who's played a huge part in the story of Katniss's life? Uh...I dunno. I was team Gale all along, so I admit I may be a bit biased on this front, but I do feel like the conclusion of the love triangle was very rushed. Like Collins had no idea what to do with it, so she sent one off and left it at that. But Gale fit with Katniss so well. He was like the peanut butter to her jelly. Why did you do this to me, Suzanne Collins??


Question: What do you think about the write?

I have really enjoyed this book. It hooked me in from the beginning and I can't wait to read the next in the series. Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl have a nice easy style of writing so it makes a lovely story, yet its full of imagination. There are many loose ends which I'm assuming will be continued in the next installments of the series.

Answer: a nice easy style of writing

I have really enjoyed this book. It hooked me in from the beginning and I can't wait to read the next in the series. <hl> Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl have a nice easy style of writing so it makes a lovely story, yet its full of imagination. <hl> There are many loose ends which I'm assuming will be continued in the next installments of the series.

I have really enjoyed this book. It hooked me in from the beginning and I can't wait to read the next in the series. Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl have <hl> a nice easy style of writing <hl> so it makes a lovely story, yet its full of imagination. There are many loose ends which I'm assuming will be continued in the next installments of the series.


Question: Is it a good love?

Life of Pi is good, there is no debating that. I began this book and thought I would love it. During Part One, Pi Patel is a character describing his life. I enjoyed it. Thinking Part Two would be the same, I eagerly awaited what Martel had in store for us next. However, I thought the story began to drag. It was almost two hundred pages with next to no dialogue. You are placed in Pi's head, having him narrate the story as he experienced it. It was hard to push through those two hundred pages. It got old after a while.Currently a high school junior, I got to the end of this book with one thought. Huh? I found it confusing. I am not sure if that is because I do not understand the deeper significance, but I found it hard to comprehend. I am unsure of all the praise this book has gotten, because I don't understand what people found so great about it. I thought it was good, but not praiseworthy. Although I enjoyed the ending, I thought it was very anti-climactic. It was a good book and the writing was very good, but it was just not the book for me.

Answer: Life of Pi is good, there is no debating that. I began this book and thought I would love it

<hl> Life of Pi is good, there is no debating that. I began this book and thought I would love it . <hl> During Part One, Pi Patel is a character describing his life. I enjoyed it. Thinking Part Two would be the same, I eagerly awaited what Martel had in store for us next. However, I thought the story began to drag. It was almost two hundred pages with next to no dialogue. You are placed in Pi's head, having him narrate the story as he experienced it. It was hard to push through those two hundred pages. It got old after a while. Currently a high school junior, I got to the end of this book with one thought. Huh? I found it confusing. I am not sure if that is because I do not understand the deeper significance, but I found it hard to comprehend. I am unsure of all the praise this book has gotten, because I don't understand what people found so great about it. I thought it was good, but not praiseworthy. Although I enjoyed the ending, I thought it was very anti-climactic. It was a good book and the writing was very good, but it was just not the book for me.

<hl> Life of Pi is good, there is no debating that. I began this book and thought I would love it <hl>. During Part One, Pi Patel is a character describing his life. I enjoyed it. Thinking Part Two would be the same, I eagerly awaited what Martel had in store for us next. However, I thought the story began to drag. It was almost two hundred pages with next to no dialogue. You are placed in Pi's head, having him narrate the story as he experienced it. It was hard to push through those two hundred pages. It got old after a while.Currently a high school junior, I got to the end of this book with one thought. Huh? I found it confusing. I am not sure if that is because I do not understand the deeper significance, but I found it hard to comprehend. I am unsure of all the praise this book has gotten, because I don't understand what people found so great about it. I thought it was good, but not praiseworthy. Although I enjoyed the ending, I thought it was very anti-climactic. It was a good book and the writing was very good, but it was just not the book for me.

<hl> Life of Pi is good, there is no debating that. I began this book and thought I would love it <hl> .


Question: Why do they hide a secret?

I FINALLY FOUND IT!!!!This is the book I have been searching for!!!!!!  I wanted something that gave me the same feeling I had when I read FSoG or Crossfire Series......not the same story but the same feeling.  If I wanted the same story, I would have just reread FSoG or Crossfire Series.  I've been craving something hot, irresistible, sexy, controlling alpha male, and dark but with a fabulous story and even more fabulous writing.  I simply want to fall in love with the guy and the story.  Is that too much to ask for?????Well, I certainly found my WINNER.  Admit it - if you are a FSoG or Crossfire fan, then you use those as a benchmark for all others.  It's okay, admit it, I won't tell anyone.  (Psst).... I'll tell you a secret..... I freely (and proudly) admit that's what I do. There's a reason publishers put those stickers on books that make comparisons to FSoG.  Whatever the reason........ it sure as hell helped my choose Release Me!This captured my attention right out of the gate.  I didn't have to give it time or let it grow on me at all.  It was very engrossing.  The anticipation & build up throughout were amazing.  I was on the edge of my seat.The writing is polished with a wonderful flow.  The writing style is more sophisticated and intelligent with great dialogue!!!  The chemistry between Damien and Nikki is off the elemental charts!  OMG.  The hotness started off blistering in the limo and only continued from there. The sex scenes were beautiful, sensual, and erotic.Damien is the powerful, magnetic, beautiful, and seductive billionaire ex-tennis star that is used getting what he wants - and, that includes women.  The word `no' does not factor in to his vocabulary unless it's coming from him.  He's very possessive with the need to control everything and everyone around him.  Damien harbors dark secrets and is very good at keeping them just that - secrets.  He's one big mystery, revealing just enough to keep you wanting.  I'm dying to know what he's hiding.  The brief glimpses we do get of his vulnerability and his thoughtful gestures make him very likeable and real.  I even think I saw a bit of his heart peak through that stiff and hard exterior.Nikki is the beautiful ex- pageant girl with sass, smarts, and attitude to boot.  But, Nikki has her own secrets and demons - painful and dark secrets.  She's broken on the inside just as much as much on the outside although no one can tell.  Nikki uses her attitude as armor to protect herself.  Her strong attitude is refreshing, and her witty sarcasm had me laughing out loud.  It's nice to see a heroine that stands on her own two feet and isn't afraid to show her strong side.Damien and Nikki meet at a party and the attraction is instant.  Damien decides that Nikki's next on his list of acquisitions.  Nikki is more than attracted to Damien, but she isn't THAT kind of girl.  She does things on her terms and this presents a challenge for him.  Damien is relentless in his pursuit, and he soon becomes too much to resist.  Nikki wants this, but is this just a game to Damien???  Because to Nikki it certainly is not; it's very very real and terrifying .  If she pursues this is she ready for her past to come front and center?  Is she ready to give up control and let Damien possess her?It's very easy to ruin the story by saying too much more here.  I will say that their story is very passionate, and they very much understand one another.  Secrets, skeletons, insecurities, doubt, and second guessing run rampant, but there are touching and heart felt moments that make these bad elements fade into the background.  And, it's not all about the sex.  HALLELUJAH!!!  There was a nice balance between the sex and the story.  Sex was part of the story, but it never became THE story.  Nikki and Damien have a relationship, and that's what we get to see first and foremost.  I love this couple because they are both strong and smart with a vulnerable side.After all this you're still probably thinking been there done that, rich billionaire alpha male goes after a young, beautiful, nave woman.  THAT'S where you're wrong!!!  By no means is Nikki nave.  She's confident, smart, and doesn't allow anyone to make decisions for her, it's all on her terms.  And, that is why this is different.I know a lot of people hate cliffhangers or waiting for follow up books, but I'm glad this is a trilogy.  I'm loving this couple so much that it would have been a shame if Ms. Kenner tried to force their story to fit into a stand-alone book.  Their story is too involved and complicated not to run this over multiple books.Nikki and Damien's story isn't very heavy into BDSM if that's what you're looking for.  Yes, it's hot, erotic, and passionate with some kinky elements, but I wouldn't classify this as a BDSM or even light BDSM........ but, Release Me does give FSoG and the Crossfire Series a run for their money.I simply loved this book.  At times, I think I was purposely reading slow just so it wouldn't end.  There are certain books that I re-read occasionally just because I love the feeling I get from the intense feeling the characters have for one another.  Release Me is going into that pile!  I'm anxiously awaiting the next installment of Damien and Nikki!!!!!

Answer: There's a reason publishers put those stickers on books that make comparisons to FSoG.  Whatever the reason........ it sure as hell helped my choose Release Me!This captured my attention right out of the gate

I FINALLY FOUND IT!!!!This is the book I have been searching for!!!!!! I wanted something that gave me the same feeling I had when I read FSoG or Crossfire Series......not the same story but the same feeling. If I wanted the same story, I would have just reread FSoG or Crossfire Series. I've been craving something hot, irresistible, sexy, controlling alpha male, and dark but with a fabulous story and even more fabulous writing. I simply want to fall in love with the guy and the story. Is that too much to ask for?????Well, I certainly found my WINNER. Admit it - if you are a FSoG or Crossfire fan, then you use those as a benchmark for all others. It's okay, admit it, I won't tell anyone. (Psst).... I'll tell you a secret..... I freely (and proudly) admit that's what I do. <hl> There's a reason publishers put those stickers on books that make comparisons to FSoG. Whatever the reason........ it sure as hell helped my choose Release Me!This captured my attention right out of the gate . <hl> I didn't have to give it time or let it grow on me at all. It was very engrossing. The anticipation & build up throughout were amazing. I was on the edge of my seat. The writing is polished with a wonderful flow. The writing style is more sophisticated and intelligent with great dialogue!!! The chemistry between Damien and Nikki is off the elemental charts! OMG. The hotness started off blistering in the limo and only continued from there. The sex scenes were beautiful, sensual, and erotic. Damien is the powerful, magnetic, beautiful, and seductive billionaire ex-tennis star that is used getting what he wants - and, that includes women. The word `no' does not factor in to his vocabulary unless it's coming from him. He's very possessive with the need to control everything and everyone around him. Damien harbors dark secrets and is very good at keeping them just that - secrets. He's one big mystery, revealing just enough to keep you wanting. I'm dying to know what he's hiding. The brief glimpses we do get of his vulnerability and his thoughtful gestures make him very likeable and real. I even think I saw a bit of his heart peak through that stiff and hard exterior. Nikki is the beautiful ex- pageant girl with sass, smarts, and attitude to boot. But, Nikki has her own secrets and demons - painful and dark secrets. She's broken on the inside just as much as much on the outside although no one can tell. Nikki uses her attitude as armor to protect herself. Her strong attitude is refreshing, and her witty sarcasm had me laughing out loud. It's nice to see a heroine that stands on her own two feet and isn't afraid to show her strong side. Damien and Nikki meet at a party and the attraction is instant. Damien decides that Nikki's next on his list of acquisitions. Nikki is more than attracted to Damien, but she isn't THAT kind of girl. She does things on her terms and this presents a challenge for him. Damien is relentless in his pursuit, and he soon becomes too much to resist. Nikki wants this, but is this just a game to Damien??? Because to Nikki it certainly is not; it's very very real and terrifying . If she pursues this is she ready for her past to come front and center? Is she ready to give up control and let Damien possess her?It's very easy to ruin the story by saying too much more here. I will say that their story is very passionate, and they very much understand one another. Secrets, skeletons, insecurities, doubt, and second guessing run rampant, but there are touching and heart felt moments that make these bad elements fade into the background. And, it's not all about the sex. HALLELUJAH!!! There was a nice balance between the sex and the story. Sex was part of the story, but it never became THE story. Nikki and Damien have a relationship, and that's what we get to see first and foremost. I love this couple because they are both strong and smart with a vulnerable side. After all this you're still probably thinking been there done that, rich billionaire alpha male goes after a young, beautiful, nave woman. THAT'S where you're wrong!!! By no means is Nikki nave. She's confident, smart, and doesn't allow anyone to make decisions for her, it's all on her terms. And, that is why this is different. I know a lot of people hate cliffhangers or waiting for follow up books, but I'm glad this is a trilogy. I'm loving this couple so much that it would have been a shame if Ms. Kenner tried to force their story to fit into a stand-alone book. Their story is too involved and complicated not to run this over multiple books. Nikki and Damien's story isn't very heavy into BDSM if that's what you're looking for. Yes, it's hot, erotic, and passionate with some kinky elements, but I wouldn't classify this as a BDSM or even light BDSM........ but, Release Me does give FSoG and the Crossfire Series a run for their money. I simply loved this book. At times, I think I was purposely reading slow just so it wouldn't end. There are certain books that I re-read occasionally just because I love the feeling I get from the intense feeling the characters have for one another. Release Me is going into that pile! I'm anxiously awaiting the next installment of Damien and Nikki!!!!!

I FINALLY FOUND IT!!!!This is the book I have been searching for!!!!!! I wanted something that gave me the same feeling I had when I read FSoG or Crossfire Series......not the same story but the same feeling. If I wanted the same story, I would have just reread FSoG or Crossfire Series. I've been craving something hot, irresistible, sexy, controlling alpha male, and dark but with a fabulous story and even more fabulous writing. I simply want to fall in love with the guy and the story. Is that too much to ask for?????Well, I certainly found my WINNER. Admit it - if you are a FSoG or Crossfire fan, then you use those as a benchmark for all others. It's okay, admit it, I won't tell anyone. (Psst).... I'll tell you a secret..... I freely (and proudly) admit that's what I do. <hl> There's a reason publishers put those stickers on books that make comparisons to FSoG. Whatever the reason........ it sure as hell helped my choose Release Me!This captured my attention right out of the gate <hl>. I didn't have to give it time or let it grow on me at all. It was very engrossing. The anticipation & build up throughout were amazing. I was on the edge of my seat.The writing is polished with a wonderful flow. The writing style is more sophisticated and intelligent with great dialogue!!! The chemistry between Damien and Nikki is off the elemental charts! OMG. The hotness started off blistering in the limo and only continued from there. The sex scenes were beautiful, sensual, and erotic.Damien is the powerful, magnetic, beautiful, and seductive billionaire ex-tennis star that is used getting what he wants - and, that includes women. The word `no' does not factor in to his vocabulary unless it's coming from him. He's very possessive with the need to control everything and everyone around him. Damien harbors dark secrets and is very good at keeping them just that - secrets. He's one big mystery, revealing just enough to keep you wanting. I'm dying to know what he's hiding. The brief glimpses we do get of his vulnerability and his thoughtful gestures make him very likeable and real. I even think I saw a bit of his heart peak through that stiff and hard exterior.Nikki is the beautiful ex- pageant girl with sass, smarts, and attitude to boot. But, Nikki has her own secrets and demons - painful and dark secrets. She's broken on the inside just as much as much on the outside although no one can tell. Nikki uses her attitude as armor to protect herself. Her strong attitude is refreshing, and her witty sarcasm had me laughing out loud. It's nice to see a heroine that stands on her own two feet and isn't afraid to show her strong side.Damien and Nikki meet at a party and the attraction is instant. Damien decides that Nikki's next on his list of acquisitions. Nikki is more than attracted to Damien, but she isn't THAT kind of girl. She does things on her terms and this presents a challenge for him. Damien is relentless in his pursuit, and he soon becomes too much to resist. Nikki wants this, but is this just a game to Damien??? Because to Nikki it certainly is not; it's very very real and terrifying . If she pursues this is she ready for her past to come front and center? Is she ready to give up control and let Damien possess her?It's very easy to ruin the story by saying too much more here. I will say that their story is very passionate, and they very much understand one another. Secrets, skeletons, insecurities, doubt, and second guessing run rampant, but there are touching and heart felt moments that make these bad elements fade into the background. And, it's not all about the sex. HALLELUJAH!!! There was a nice balance between the sex and the story. Sex was part of the story, but it never became THE story. Nikki and Damien have a relationship, and that's what we get to see first and foremost. I love this couple because they are both strong and smart with a vulnerable side.After all this you're still probably thinking been there done that, rich billionaire alpha male goes after a young, beautiful, nave woman. THAT'S where you're wrong!!! By no means is Nikki nave. She's confident, smart, and doesn't allow anyone to make decisions for her, it's all on her terms. And, that is why this is different.I know a lot of people hate cliffhangers or waiting for follow up books, but I'm glad this is a trilogy. I'm loving this couple so much that it would have been a shame if Ms. Kenner tried to force their story to fit into a stand-alone book. Their story is too involved and complicated not to run this over multiple books.Nikki and Damien's story isn't very heavy into BDSM if that's what you're looking for. Yes, it's hot, erotic, and passionate with some kinky elements, but I wouldn't classify this as a BDSM or even light BDSM........ but, Release Me does give FSoG and the Crossfire Series a run for their money.I simply loved this book. At times, I think I was purposely reading slow just so it wouldn't end. There are certain books that I re-read occasionally just because I love the feeling I get from the intense feeling the characters have for one another. Release Me is going into that pile! I'm anxiously awaiting the next installment of Damien and Nikki!!!!!

<hl> There's a reason publishers put those stickers on books that make comparisons to FSoG. Whatever the reason........ it sure as hell helped my choose Release Me!This captured my attention right out of the gate <hl> .


Question: Is thi book a fantasy one?

When I first started reading Gone Girl, I almost stopped after discovering it is a dual narrative. To put this in perspective, the last book I had finished was Allegiant, of the Divergent series, and had it been an actual paper book I was reading rather than the kindle app on my iPad, I would have set it on fire. It was the worst experience I've ever had as far as books go, and a large part of that was due to the dual narrative.I am so glad I didn't stop reading because let me tell you, HOMEGIRL ROCKED THE DUAL NARRATIVE.It was like an illness. I COULD NOT STOP. I kid you not, I called in sick for work one day because I reached an especially exciting point in the book the night before, and couldn't bear waiting another 8 hours before continuing.And then I thought I would crap myself once the second part started.And then the third part started and I was just slack-jawed at the insanity exhibited by these two.It's a horrifying tale of "if I can't have you nobody can" wrapped up with some soul-crushing dependence, all told through a who-dun-it type of story. I will read this again and again, that is for dang sure.

Answer: Divergent series

When I first started reading Gone Girl, I almost stopped after discovering it is a dual narrative. <hl> To put this in perspective, the last book I had finished was Allegiant, of the Divergent series , and had it been an actual paper book I was reading rather than the kindle app on my iPad, I would have set it on fire. <hl> It was the worst experience I've ever had as far as books go, and a large part of that was due to the dual narrative. I am so glad I didn't stop reading because let me tell you, HOMEGIRL ROCKED THE DUAL NARRATIVE.It was like an illness. I COULD NOT STOP. I kid you not, I called in sick for work one day because I reached an especially exciting point in the book the night before, and couldn't bear waiting another 8 hours before continuing. And then I thought I would crap myself once the second part started. And then the third part started and I was just slack-jawed at the insanity exhibited by these two. It's a horrifying tale of "if I can't have you nobody can" wrapped up with some soul-crushing dependence, all told through a who-dun-it type of story. I will read this again and again, that is for dang sure.

When I first started reading Gone Girl, I almost stopped after discovering it is a dual narrative. To put this in perspective, the last book I had finished was Allegiant, of the <hl> Divergent series <hl>, and had it been an actual paper book I was reading rather than the kindle app on my iPad, I would have set it on fire. It was the worst experience I've ever had as far as books go, and a large part of that was due to the dual narrative.I am so glad I didn't stop reading because let me tell you, HOMEGIRL ROCKED THE DUAL NARRATIVE.It was like an illness. I COULD NOT STOP. I kid you not, I called in sick for work one day because I reached an especially exciting point in the book the night before, and couldn't bear waiting another 8 hours before continuing.And then I thought I would crap myself once the second part started.And then the third part started and I was just slack-jawed at the insanity exhibited by these two.It's a horrifying tale of "if I can't have you nobody can" wrapped up with some soul-crushing dependence, all told through a who-dun-it type of story. I will read this again and again, that is for dang sure.

To put this in perspective, the last book I had finished was Allegiant, of the <hl> Divergent series <hl> , and had it been an actual paper book I was reading rather than the kindle app on my iPad, I would have set it on fire.


Question: How is your evaluation for the book?

Ever since Fifty Shades of Grey and Bared to You I have been reading a LOT of books in the genre. Most left me luke warm, they were predictable and very short ( not to mention not very well written). I'm not going to name names. Suffice to say I came upon Naked and I didn't know what to expect.  Once I started reading I could not put it down until I finished it. I told my husband to fend for himself for dinner, and got immersed in the Blackstone Affair. The characters are well defined and very engaging. There is a good flow to the story. And it's steamy hot. Yeah, very HOT. And that is what I was looking for. A well written, interesting, sexy story. And Raine Miller delivered in spades. The only thing that frustrated me was that now I have to wait for books 2 and 3. But as Mr. Grey taught us, anticipation can be very rewarding. I definitely recommend this trilogy (second book is due out soon), if you're looking for a good love story sans the BDSM, but with a dash of "control".

Answer: I definitely recommend this trilogy (second book is due out soon), if you're looking for a good love story sans the BDSM, but with a dash of "control"

Ever since Fifty Shades of Grey and Bared to You I have been reading a LOT of books in the genre. Most left me luke warm, they were predictable and very short ( not to mention not very well written). I'm not going to name names. Suffice to say I came upon Naked and I didn't know what to expect. Once I started reading I could not put it down until I finished it. I told my husband to fend for himself for dinner, and got immersed in the Blackstone Affair. The characters are well defined and very engaging. There is a good flow to the story. And it's steamy hot. Yeah, very HOT. And that is what I was looking for. A well written, interesting, sexy story. And Raine Miller delivered in spades. The only thing that frustrated me was that now I have to wait for books 2 and 3. But as Mr. Grey taught us, anticipation can be very rewarding. <hl> I definitely recommend this trilogy (second book is due out soon), if you're looking for a good love story sans the BDSM, but with a dash of "control" . <hl>

Ever since Fifty Shades of Grey and Bared to You I have been reading a LOT of books in the genre. Most left me luke warm, they were predictable and very short ( not to mention not very well written). I'm not going to name names. Suffice to say I came upon Naked and I didn't know what to expect. Once I started reading I could not put it down until I finished it. I told my husband to fend for himself for dinner, and got immersed in the Blackstone Affair. The characters are well defined and very engaging. There is a good flow to the story. And it's steamy hot. Yeah, very HOT. And that is what I was looking for. A well written, interesting, sexy story. And Raine Miller delivered in spades. The only thing that frustrated me was that now I have to wait for books 2 and 3. But as Mr. Grey taught us, anticipation can be very rewarding. <hl> I definitely recommend this trilogy (second book is due out soon), if you're looking for a good love story sans the BDSM, but with a dash of "control" <hl>.

<hl> I definitely recommend this trilogy (second book is due out soon), if you're looking for a good love story sans the BDSM, but with a dash of "control" <hl> .


Question: How is the write?

Donna Tartt's novel is a bildungsroman with a modern edge to it.  A frame narrative,  the story follows Theo Decker beginning with an all-too-common modern tragedy.  The novel is, however, so much more than this.  The author creates remarkable characters and situations with often cascading sentences and phrases that are a delight.  In addition, there is even another layer that uses the painting of the goldfinch, an integral part of the plot itself, as the means to bring forth the purpose of art in all its forms.  Theo, the writer, speaks of "...a rainbow edge where beauty comes into being, where two very different surfaces mingle and blur to provide what life does not:  and this is the space where all art exists..."  This is beautifully expessed by Donna Tartt and beautifully demonstrated in her novel.

Answer: writer

Donna Tartt's novel is a bildungsroman with a modern edge to it. A frame narrative, the story follows Theo Decker beginning with an all-too-common modern tragedy. The novel is, however, so much more than this. The author creates remarkable characters and situations with often cascading sentences and phrases that are a delight. In addition, there is even another layer that uses the painting of the goldfinch, an integral part of the plot itself, as the means to bring forth the purpose of art in all its forms. <hl> Theo, the writer , speaks of "...a rainbow edge where beauty comes into being, where two very different surfaces mingle and blur to provide what life does not: and this is the space where all art exists..." This is beautifully expessed by Donna Tartt and beautifully demonstrated in her novel. <hl>

Donna Tartt's novel is a bildungsroman with a modern edge to it. A frame narrative, the story follows Theo Decker beginning with an all-too-common modern tragedy. The novel is, however, so much more than this. The author creates remarkable characters and situations with often cascading sentences and phrases that are a delight. In addition, there is even another layer that uses the painting of the goldfinch, an integral part of the plot itself, as the means to bring forth the purpose of art in all its forms. Theo, the <hl> writer <hl>, speaks of "...a rainbow edge where beauty comes into being, where two very different surfaces mingle and blur to provide what life does not: and this is the space where all art exists..." This is beautifully expessed by Donna Tartt and beautifully demonstrated in her novel.

Theo, the <hl> writer <hl> , speaks of "...a rainbow edge where beauty comes into being, where two very different surfaces mingle and blur to provide what life does not: and this is the space where all art exists..." This is beautifully expessed by Donna Tartt and beautifully demonstrated in her novel.


Question: What is the hero character like in this book?

First of all I never give a five star rating hardly ever. If I could give it more I would!!  This book takes you on a rollercoaster ride with art and art history like you wouldn't believe. It gives you such a visual you actually feel you are right there in the middle of it all. The twists and turns blew me away. I found myself talking out loud to myself in disbelief at certain points. The characters were so believable and easy to follow I had a very hard time putting this book down. I even tried to slow down my reading to make the book last longer. Seldom do I come across a book that I think about before I go to bed and again when I wake up. Usually when I finish a book I just download another one and start reading again; but I think I'll wait for awhile and just enjoy the residuals of this epic book. Read it....you won't be disappointed!!!!!

Answer: The characters were so believable and easy to follow

First of all I never give a five star rating hardly ever. If I could give it more I would!! This book takes you on a rollercoaster ride with art and art history like you wouldn't believe. It gives you such a visual you actually feel you are right there in the middle of it all. The twists and turns blew me away. I found myself talking out loud to myself in disbelief at certain points. <hl> The characters were so believable and easy to follow I had a very hard time putting this book down. <hl> I even tried to slow down my reading to make the book last longer. Seldom do I come across a book that I think about before I go to bed and again when I wake up. Usually when I finish a book I just download another one and start reading again; but I think I'll wait for awhile and just enjoy the residuals of this epic book. Read it....you won't be disappointed!!!!!

First of all I never give a five star rating hardly ever. If I could give it more I would!! This book takes you on a rollercoaster ride with art and art history like you wouldn't believe. It gives you such a visual you actually feel you are right there in the middle of it all. The twists and turns blew me away. I found myself talking out loud to myself in disbelief at certain points. <hl> The characters were so believable and easy to follow <hl> I had a very hard time putting this book down. I even tried to slow down my reading to make the book last longer. Seldom do I come across a book that I think about before I go to bed and again when I wake up. Usually when I finish a book I just download another one and start reading again; but I think I'll wait for awhile and just enjoy the residuals of this epic book. Read it....you won't be disappointed!!!!!


Question: How is scene?

This was such a sexy, funny and cute story!!!  I was worried it was going to be a cliff hanger since it shows it a series but it had a great ending!  I even found myself reading part of the story to my husband as Drew has some great lines, points and perspective! Can't wait to read another book from this author :)

Answer: This was such a sexy, funny and cute story

<hl> This was such a sexy, funny and cute story !!! <hl> I was worried it was going to be a cliff hanger since it shows it a series but it had a great ending! I even found myself reading part of the story to my husband as Drew has some great lines, points and perspective! Can't wait to read another book from this author :)

<hl> This was such a sexy, funny and cute story <hl>!!! I was worried it was going to be a cliff hanger since it shows it a series but it had a great ending! I even found myself reading part of the story to my husband as Drew has some great lines, points and perspective! Can't wait to read another book from this author :)

<hl> This was such a sexy, funny and cute story <hl> !!!


Question: How is the storyline?

I really struggled with the first two books. They were very hard for me to get into, just because they were so confusing. I felt like if I understood everything that was happening along with all of the terminology being used, then I would be enjoying it. I could tell it was interesting, but I honestly wanted to quit out of pure frustration. Thankfully, this book had been recommended to me by a friend whose opinion I trust implicitly, so I decided to keep going. And whoa! Was I in for a treat! By the middle of the third and definitely by the end, I could NOT put this book down! I was so desperate to find out what happened with every character and to figure out all the mysteries within the story.  I was not disappointed. At the end of the fifth book I understood the significance and importance of the first two books. They laid a very solid foundation that set the rest of the story beautifully in motion. And  one plus, I don't feel like anything was left unanswered.  I have a new favorite author. Thank you Mr. Howey for such a great story!

Answer: the rest of the story beautifully in motion

I really struggled with the first two books. They were very hard for me to get into, just because they were so confusing. I felt like if I understood everything that was happening along with all of the terminology being used, then I would be enjoying it. I could tell it was interesting, but I honestly wanted to quit out of pure frustration. Thankfully, this book had been recommended to me by a friend whose opinion I trust implicitly, so I decided to keep going. And whoa! Was I in for a treat! By the middle of the third and definitely by the end, I could NOT put this book down! I was so desperate to find out what happened with every character and to figure out all the mysteries within the story. I was not disappointed. At the end of the fifth book I understood the significance and importance of the first two books. <hl> They laid a very solid foundation that set the rest of the story beautifully in motion . <hl> And one plus, I don't feel like anything was left unanswered. I have a new favorite author. Thank you Mr. Howey for such a great story!

I really struggled with the first two books. They were very hard for me to get into, just because they were so confusing. I felt like if I understood everything that was happening along with all of the terminology being used, then I would be enjoying it. I could tell it was interesting, but I honestly wanted to quit out of pure frustration. Thankfully, this book had been recommended to me by a friend whose opinion I trust implicitly, so I decided to keep going. And whoa! Was I in for a treat! By the middle of the third and definitely by the end, I could NOT put this book down! I was so desperate to find out what happened with every character and to figure out all the mysteries within the story. I was not disappointed. At the end of the fifth book I understood the significance and importance of the first two books. They laid a very solid foundation that set <hl> the rest of the story beautifully in motion <hl>. And one plus, I don't feel like anything was left unanswered. I have a new favorite author. Thank you Mr. Howey for such a great story!

They laid a very solid foundation that set <hl> the rest of the story beautifully in motion <hl> .


Question: How would you rate the quality of the book?

I usually choose my yearly 100th book to read based on it meaning something to me, but this year I couldn't come up with anything, but then I remembered this book. I have a few friends, one in particular (hi, Lisa!), who have been hounding me to read these for a while. Honestly, it's YA, it's somewhat SciFi and the description just didn't seem to grab me. But I decided that my 100th book would be a nod to my friends and family that are always telling me "Oh, you HAVE to read this book". So, then...I got about 5% into the book and was completely disgusted. I think I may have called Lisa a very bad name. You see, I could NOT PUT THE BOOK DOWN. It was darn well nearly physically attached to my hand. I lost sleep, I gasped in certain places, I yelled "no!" a few times, I was, in short, insane for the day it took me to read this one.The author completely sucks you into this world of the future. Of kids dying as sacrifices to the capital. Of a love triangle. Of family bonds. Of humanity. There is so much going on in the book that it seems like it would be confusing, but in reality, you are so caught up in the entire story that it doesn't matter. It's all-encompassing. It's all-consuming. It's, as Lisa told me, un-put-down-able.There are scenes that rip your heart out in this book. I had to remind myself when I was done that it was YA (Young Adult) because I enjoyed it immensely. Most YA material I can take or leave but this had me hitting the "buy" button for the next in the series within 2 minutes of finishing it.This one makes my must-read list for 2010. I also do not know how to recommend this for, I simply cannot come up with anyone that might not enjoy it. I am not sure I would let my 7-year-old read it, but my 10-year-old would probably enjoy it just as much as my mother or my 70-year-old grandmother would. Read it. Seriously.

Answer: book and was completely disgusted

I usually choose my yearly 100th book to read based on it meaning something to me, but this year I couldn't come up with anything, but then I remembered this book. I have a few friends, one in particular (hi, Lisa!), who have been hounding me to read these for a while. Honestly, it's YA, it's somewhat SciFi and the description just didn't seem to grab me. But I decided that my 100th book would be a nod to my friends and family that are always telling me "Oh, you HAVE to read this book". <hl> So, then...I got about 5% into the book and was completely disgusted . <hl> I think I may have called Lisa a very bad name. You see, I could NOT PUT THE BOOK DOWN. It was darn well nearly physically attached to my hand. I lost sleep, I gasped in certain places, I yelled "no!" a few times, I was, in short, insane for the day it took me to read this one. The author completely sucks you into this world of the future. Of kids dying as sacrifices to the capital. Of a love triangle. Of family bonds. Of humanity. There is so much going on in the book that it seems like it would be confusing, but in reality, you are so caught up in the entire story that it doesn't matter. It's all-encompassing. It's all-consuming. It's, as Lisa told me, un-put-down-able. There are scenes that rip your heart out in this book. I had to remind myself when I was done that it was YA (Young Adult) because I enjoyed it immensely. Most YA material I can take or leave but this had me hitting the "buy" button for the next in the series within 2 minutes of finishing it. This one makes my must-read list for 2010. I also do not know how to recommend this for, I simply cannot come up with anyone that might not enjoy it. I am not sure I would let my 7-year-old read it, but my 10-year-old would probably enjoy it just as much as my mother or my 70-year-old grandmother would. Read it. Seriously.

I usually choose my yearly 100th book to read based on it meaning something to me, but this year I couldn't come up with anything, but then I remembered this book. I have a few friends, one in particular (hi, Lisa!), who have been hounding me to read these for a while. Honestly, it's YA, it's somewhat SciFi and the description just didn't seem to grab me. But I decided that my 100th book would be a nod to my friends and family that are always telling me "Oh, you HAVE to read this book". So, then...I got about 5% into the <hl> book and was completely disgusted <hl>. I think I may have called Lisa a very bad name. You see, I could NOT PUT THE BOOK DOWN. It was darn well nearly physically attached to my hand. I lost sleep, I gasped in certain places, I yelled "no!" a few times, I was, in short, insane for the day it took me to read this one.The author completely sucks you into this world of the future. Of kids dying as sacrifices to the capital. Of a love triangle. Of family bonds. Of humanity. There is so much going on in the book that it seems like it would be confusing, but in reality, you are so caught up in the entire story that it doesn't matter. It's all-encompassing. It's all-consuming. It's, as Lisa told me, un-put-down-able.There are scenes that rip your heart out in this book. I had to remind myself when I was done that it was YA (Young Adult) because I enjoyed it immensely. Most YA material I can take or leave but this had me hitting the "buy" button for the next in the series within 2 minutes of finishing it.This one makes my must-read list for 2010. I also do not know how to recommend this for, I simply cannot come up with anyone that might not enjoy it. I am not sure I would let my 7-year-old read it, but my 10-year-old would probably enjoy it just as much as my mother or my 70-year-old grandmother would. Read it. Seriously.

So, then...I got about 5% into the <hl> book and was completely disgusted <hl> .


Question: Does the book have a good start?

I was anxious to read The Host because i wanted to try a Stephanie Meyer book that wasn't Twilight related. I thought the book started out good and interesting but it definately slowed down in the middle to the end. I was worried i wasn't going to finish it but i did and i am glad. First off it did not feel like a romance novel i'm pretty sure she didn't try to write it that way. I like Wander side alot more then melanie to. The characters did get confusing at times. This book wasn't terrible but i didn't fall in love with it.

Answer: I thought the book started out good and interesting but it definately slowed down in the middle to the end

I was anxious to read The Host because i wanted to try a Stephanie Meyer book that wasn't Twilight related. <hl> I thought the book started out good and interesting but it definately slowed down in the middle to the end . <hl> I was worried i wasn't going to finish it but i did and i am glad. First off it did not feel like a romance novel i'm pretty sure she didn't try to write it that way. I like Wander side alot more then melanie to. The characters did get confusing at times. This book wasn't terrible but i didn't fall in love with it.

I was anxious to read The Host because i wanted to try a Stephanie Meyer book that wasn't Twilight related. <hl> I thought the book started out good and interesting but it definately slowed down in the middle to the end <hl>. I was worried i wasn't going to finish it but i did and i am glad. First off it did not feel like a romance novel i'm pretty sure she didn't try to write it that way. I like Wander side alot more then melanie to. The characters did get confusing at times. This book wasn't terrible but i didn't fall in love with it.

<hl> I thought the book started out good and interesting but it definately slowed down in the middle to the end <hl> .


Question: How is the book?

I must admit that I take issue with some of the messages that are sent out by this series (other reviewers have already discussed Edward's stalker behavior and how Bella's a bad role model for girls, so I won't repeat their points). Also, the writing isn't the best, but honestly, I've read way worse. Parts of this book were slow and boring to me, but parts were interesting and made me want to keep reading. If you look at this book for sociological messages sent to today's youth, you'll be enraged. If you just look at it as a teenager romance novel that's not to be taken too seriously, it's not that bad. It just depends on how you look at it.

Answer: book

I must admit that I take issue with some of the messages that are sent out by this series (other reviewers have already discussed Edward's stalker behavior and how Bella's a bad role model for girls, so I won't repeat their points). Also, the writing isn't the best, but honestly, I've read way worse. <hl> Parts of this book were slow and boring to me, but parts were interesting and made me want to keep reading. <hl> If you look at this book for sociological messages sent to today's youth, you'll be enraged. If you just look at it as a teenager romance novel that's not to be taken too seriously, it's not that bad. It just depends on how you look at it.

I must admit that I take issue with some of the messages that are sent out by this series (other reviewers have already discussed Edward's stalker behavior and how Bella's a bad role model for girls, so I won't repeat their points). Also, the writing isn't the best, but honestly, I've read way worse. Parts of this <hl> book <hl> were slow and boring to me, but parts were interesting and made me want to keep reading. If you look at this book for sociological messages sent to today's youth, you'll be enraged. If you just look at it as a teenager romance novel that's not to be taken too seriously, it's not that bad. It just depends on how you look at it.