Question: How author passion is reflected in the book?

This is an exceptionally well written, well-researched book about two events that were intertwined, the Chicago World's Fair and the crimes of a serial killer in late nineteenth century Chicago. The book is rife with period detail and highly descriptive passages that give the reader a taste of what living in Chicago was like at that time.The book provides a fascinating look at the enormous work and planning that went into creating the Chicago World's Fair, making it into one that was truly remarkable for its time, given some of the problems that the architects had to overcome. It also provides a fascinating look into the lives of some of the key players involved in its creation.Meanwhile, an enterprising and charismatic killer was also at work, his story being tied into that of the creation of the Chicago World's Fair itself. His story, however, is the weaker part of the book, as it lacks the detail that is evident in the other segment of the book. Still, it provides an interesting look into the life of a serial killer who seemed to go about his grisly business with impunity, as well as a look at crime, law enforcement, and the state of criminal justice in late nineteenth century Chicago.The photographs that were included in the book are excellent and illustrative. The only problem is that there are not enough of them, as the few that are included simply make the reader desire more of them. Still, those with an appreciation of history will enjoy this work of non-fiction and look forward to reading more by this author.

Answer: appreciation of history will enjoy this work of non-fiction and look forward to reading more by this author

This is an exceptionally well written, well-researched book about two events that were intertwined, the Chicago World's Fair and the crimes of a serial killer in late nineteenth century Chicago. The book is rife with period detail and highly descriptive passages that give the reader a taste of what living in Chicago was like at that time. The book provides a fascinating look at the enormous work and planning that went into creating the Chicago World's Fair, making it into one that was truly remarkable for its time, given some of the problems that the architects had to overcome. It also provides a fascinating look into the lives of some of the key players involved in its creation. Meanwhile, an enterprising and charismatic killer was also at work, his story being tied into that of the creation of the Chicago World's Fair itself. His story, however, is the weaker part of the book, as it lacks the detail that is evident in the other segment of the book. Still, it provides an interesting look into the life of a serial killer who seemed to go about his grisly business with impunity, as well as a look at crime, law enforcement, and the state of criminal justice in late nineteenth century Chicago. The photographs that were included in the book are excellent and illustrative. The only problem is that there are not enough of them, as the few that are included simply make the reader desire more of them. <hl> Still, those with an appreciation of history will enjoy this work of non-fiction and look forward to reading more by this author . <hl>

This is an exceptionally well written, well-researched book about two events that were intertwined, the Chicago World's Fair and the crimes of a serial killer in late nineteenth century Chicago. The book is rife with period detail and highly descriptive passages that give the reader a taste of what living in Chicago was like at that time.The book provides a fascinating look at the enormous work and planning that went into creating the Chicago World's Fair, making it into one that was truly remarkable for its time, given some of the problems that the architects had to overcome. It also provides a fascinating look into the lives of some of the key players involved in its creation.Meanwhile, an enterprising and charismatic killer was also at work, his story being tied into that of the creation of the Chicago World's Fair itself. His story, however, is the weaker part of the book, as it lacks the detail that is evident in the other segment of the book. Still, it provides an interesting look into the life of a serial killer who seemed to go about his grisly business with impunity, as well as a look at crime, law enforcement, and the state of criminal justice in late nineteenth century Chicago.The photographs that were included in the book are excellent and illustrative. The only problem is that there are not enough of them, as the few that are included simply make the reader desire more of them. Still, those with an <hl> appreciation of history will enjoy this work of non-fiction and look forward to reading more by this author <hl>.

Still, those with an <hl> appreciation of history will enjoy this work of non-fiction and look forward to reading more by this author <hl> .


Question: How is story?

One orphan's story was far more interesting than the other's. The end of this book felt rushed. But I enjoyed it enough.

Answer: One orphan's story was far more interesting than the other's

<hl> One orphan's story was far more interesting than the other's . <hl> The end of this book felt rushed. But I enjoyed it enough.

<hl> One orphan's story was far more interesting than the other's <hl>. The end of this book felt rushed. But I enjoyed it enough.

<hl> One orphan's story was far more interesting than the other's <hl> .


Question: How is it dialogue?

I've ready many YA or Young Adult novels, and they always leave me less than satisfied.The characters in those other books seem immature and the story way too dramatic. This book is unbelievably good. The dialogue between the characters is very real and the story was well written and fully developed.The subject matter is a little heavy, but dealt with beautifully and realistically. This book stayed with me long after I finished it. It has to be one of my favorite books of all time (and I'm old). I would recommend this to anyone who wants a good read.

Answer: good

This book is unbelievably good .

I've ready many YA or Young Adult novels, and they always leave me less than satisfied. The characters in those other books seem immature and the story way too dramatic. <hl> This book is unbelievably good . <hl> The dialogue between the characters is very real and the story was well written and fully developed. The subject matter is a little heavy, but dealt with beautifully and realistically. This book stayed with me long after I finished it. It has to be one of my favorite books of all time (and I'm old). I would recommend this to anyone who wants a good read.

I've ready many YA or Young Adult novels, and they always leave me less than satisfied.The characters in those other books seem immature and the story way too dramatic. This book is unbelievably <hl> good <hl>. The dialogue between the characters is very real and the story was well written and fully developed.The subject matter is a little heavy, but dealt with beautifully and realistically. This book stayed with me long after I finished it. It has to be one of my favorite books of all time (and I'm old). I would recommend this to anyone who wants a good read.

This book is unbelievably <hl> good <hl> .


Question: How is book?

Fell in love with the characters and can't wait to see what happens next. Only flaw was that the book was a little shorter than I would have liked but was an enjoyable read.

Answer: the book was a little shorter

Fell in love with the characters and can't wait to see what happens next. <hl> Only flaw was that the book was a little shorter than I would have liked but was an enjoyable read. <hl>

Fell in love with the characters and can't wait to see what happens next. Only flaw was that <hl> the book was a little shorter <hl> than I would have liked but was an enjoyable read.


Question: Is this love book beautiful?

I can't even begin to explain how much I loved this book! I mean really LOVED this book! The characters were so real. The emotion was so real. The love was so real! Just when I thought I figured this story out, I was amazingly surprised with another twist. Just when you think it's over, the author reels you back in. I both laughed and cried while I read this. I love the female lead character, which I often times find that I don't in romance novels. I find that a lot of times, the lead female character is whiny and spoiled. But "Sky" is raw, funny, and lovable all at the same time. And "Holder," OH GOD Holder! I think I'm in love with him! He just has a way with words that are so completely perfect!If you are debating whether to purchase this book, don't debate any longer! BUY IT! You won't regret it! I'm going to have a hard time getting myself to read another story, as I just don't think any other will compare!

Answer: I can't even begin to explain how much I loved this book

<hl> I can't even begin to explain how much I loved this book ! <hl> I mean really LOVED this book! The characters were so real. The emotion was so real. The love was so real! Just when I thought I figured this story out, I was amazingly surprised with another twist. Just when you think it's over, the author reels you back in. I both laughed and cried while I read this. I love the female lead character, which I often times find that I don't in romance novels. I find that a lot of times, the lead female character is whiny and spoiled. But "Sky" is raw, funny, and lovable all at the same time. And "Holder," OH GOD Holder! I think I'm in love with him! He just has a way with words that are so completely perfect!If you are debating whether to purchase this book, don't debate any longer! BUY IT! You won't regret it! I'm going to have a hard time getting myself to read another story, as I just don't think any other will compare!

<hl> I can't even begin to explain how much I loved this book <hl>! I mean really LOVED this book! The characters were so real. The emotion was so real. The love was so real! Just when I thought I figured this story out, I was amazingly surprised with another twist. Just when you think it's over, the author reels you back in. I both laughed and cried while I read this. I love the female lead character, which I often times find that I don't in romance novels. I find that a lot of times, the lead female character is whiny and spoiled. But "Sky" is raw, funny, and lovable all at the same time. And "Holder," OH GOD Holder! I think I'm in love with him! He just has a way with words that are so completely perfect!If you are debating whether to purchase this book, don't debate any longer! BUY IT! You won't regret it! I'm going to have a hard time getting myself to read another story, as I just don't think any other will compare!

<hl> I can't even begin to explain how much I loved this book <hl> !


Question: How long did it take to write that movie?

I know everybody at this point has read SHATTER ME. I'm probably the 1% of the book blogging community who hasn't yet. I know, I know. I'm SO behind! I've been meaning to read this book for almost a year now. One thing or another happened and this kept getting pushed back on my TBR list. But fear not, my fellow book loving friends. I've come to my senses and have finally fallen into Juliette's world.After being kept in a prison cell for almost an entire year, Juliette is thrown into the hands of the one group of people she despises the most: the new government called The Reestablishment. Warner plans to use Juliette and her ability to kill people with a single touch for his own selfish desires and to make sure that people know their place in his domain. Juliette has no desire to kill anyone and is desperate to get out of her new confinement. Adam, the boy she sort of grew up with, is her only hope. The two of them go on a heart pounding mission to get out and stay safe.What I first noticed about this book was the writing. It was a bit weird and extremely repetitive. Sentences were crossed out and phrases, or just a single word, were repeated a couple of times in a row. I know this was to show we were truly in Juliette's mind and to allow the reader to see how much solitary confinement has affected her, but this stream of consciousness was kind of annoying. I thought it was unnecessary and happened far too often. I know she's been traumatized. Mafi's writing is so poetic, I think the novel would have still made as big an impact without the repetitiveness. Mafi has a way with words that makes you sit back and really just envision what she is writing. The way she describes the weather for example is beautiful and unique.One thing that made me start to really enjoy this book is Juliette. She goes from this fragile--even though she can literally kill someone in an instant--girl to being able to stick up for herself and not be so afraid to show everyone who she is inside. It's amazing what some sunshine and decent clothes does for her. She was so timid in her cell. Now that she is under Warner's control, she lets her feisty attitude start to peek through. She's let people run over her her entire life, she's not going to be someone's pet anymore. She's inspiring.I loved Adam and Juliette's budding romance. From the moment he stepped into the scene, Adam is this gentle and kind person who you can tell just wants to know Juliette. Yes, he may be working for Warner, but you can tell he's completely different from all of the Reestablishment crazies. Mafi did a great job with letting the reader slowly discover their history together. We get the details piece by piece which made me root for them even more. What I loved most was how Juliette reacted to him. You know she is scared because of her abilities but it's heart warming to see her open up to somebody and to learn to trust them. Adam makes her realize she isn't someone to constantly be feared.SHATTER ME, while not the most climactic, is a great start to a series I know will get better with each book. As Juliette starts to come into her own, I can only hope she learns to appreciate who she is and discover she isn't the monster everyone thinks she is.

Answer: I know everybody at this point has read SHATTER ME

<hl> I know everybody at this point has read SHATTER ME . <hl> I'm probably the 1% of the book blogging community who hasn't yet. I know, I know. I'm SO behind! I've been meaning to read this book for almost a year now. One thing or another happened and this kept getting pushed back on my TBR list. But fear not, my fellow book loving friends. I've come to my senses and have finally fallen into Juliette's world. After being kept in a prison cell for almost an entire year, Juliette is thrown into the hands of the one group of people she despises the most: the new government called The Reestablishment. Warner plans to use Juliette and her ability to kill people with a single touch for his own selfish desires and to make sure that people know their place in his domain. Juliette has no desire to kill anyone and is desperate to get out of her new confinement. Adam, the boy she sort of grew up with, is her only hope. The two of them go on a heart pounding mission to get out and stay safe. What I first noticed about this book was the writing. It was a bit weird and extremely repetitive. Sentences were crossed out and phrases, or just a single word, were repeated a couple of times in a row. I know this was to show we were truly in Juliette's mind and to allow the reader to see how much solitary confinement has affected her, but this stream of consciousness was kind of annoying. I thought it was unnecessary and happened far too often. I know she's been traumatized. Mafi's writing is so poetic, I think the novel would have still made as big an impact without the repetitiveness. Mafi has a way with words that makes you sit back and really just envision what she is writing. The way she describes the weather for example is beautiful and unique. One thing that made me start to really enjoy this book is Juliette. She goes from this fragile--even though she can literally kill someone in an instant--girl to being able to stick up for herself and not be so afraid to show everyone who she is inside. It's amazing what some sunshine and decent clothes does for her. She was so timid in her cell. Now that she is under Warner's control, she lets her feisty attitude start to peek through. She's let people run over her her entire life, she's not going to be someone's pet anymore. She's inspiring. I loved Adam and Juliette's budding romance. From the moment he stepped into the scene, Adam is this gentle and kind person who you can tell just wants to know Juliette. Yes, he may be working for Warner, but you can tell he's completely different from all of the Reestablishment crazies. Mafi did a great job with letting the reader slowly discover their history together. We get the details piece by piece which made me root for them even more. What I loved most was how Juliette reacted to him. You know she is scared because of her abilities but it's heart warming to see her open up to somebody and to learn to trust them. Adam makes her realize she isn't someone to constantly be feared. SHATTER ME, while not the most climactic, is a great start to a series I know will get better with each book. As Juliette starts to come into her own, I can only hope she learns to appreciate who she is and discover she isn't the monster everyone thinks she is.

<hl> I know everybody at this point has read SHATTER ME <hl>. I'm probably the 1% of the book blogging community who hasn't yet. I know, I know. I'm SO behind! I've been meaning to read this book for almost a year now. One thing or another happened and this kept getting pushed back on my TBR list. But fear not, my fellow book loving friends. I've come to my senses and have finally fallen into Juliette's world.After being kept in a prison cell for almost an entire year, Juliette is thrown into the hands of the one group of people she despises the most: the new government called The Reestablishment. Warner plans to use Juliette and her ability to kill people with a single touch for his own selfish desires and to make sure that people know their place in his domain. Juliette has no desire to kill anyone and is desperate to get out of her new confinement. Adam, the boy she sort of grew up with, is her only hope. The two of them go on a heart pounding mission to get out and stay safe.What I first noticed about this book was the writing. It was a bit weird and extremely repetitive. Sentences were crossed out and phrases, or just a single word, were repeated a couple of times in a row. I know this was to show we were truly in Juliette's mind and to allow the reader to see how much solitary confinement has affected her, but this stream of consciousness was kind of annoying. I thought it was unnecessary and happened far too often. I know she's been traumatized. Mafi's writing is so poetic, I think the novel would have still made as big an impact without the repetitiveness. Mafi has a way with words that makes you sit back and really just envision what she is writing. The way she describes the weather for example is beautiful and unique.One thing that made me start to really enjoy this book is Juliette. She goes from this fragile--even though she can literally kill someone in an instant--girl to being able to stick up for herself and not be so afraid to show everyone who she is inside. It's amazing what some sunshine and decent clothes does for her. She was so timid in her cell. Now that she is under Warner's control, she lets her feisty attitude start to peek through. She's let people run over her her entire life, she's not going to be someone's pet anymore. She's inspiring.I loved Adam and Juliette's budding romance. From the moment he stepped into the scene, Adam is this gentle and kind person who you can tell just wants to know Juliette. Yes, he may be working for Warner, but you can tell he's completely different from all of the Reestablishment crazies. Mafi did a great job with letting the reader slowly discover their history together. We get the details piece by piece which made me root for them even more. What I loved most was how Juliette reacted to him. You know she is scared because of her abilities but it's heart warming to see her open up to somebody and to learn to trust them. Adam makes her realize she isn't someone to constantly be feared.SHATTER ME, while not the most climactic, is a great start to a series I know will get better with each book. As Juliette starts to come into her own, I can only hope she learns to appreciate who she is and discover she isn't the monster everyone thinks she is.

<hl> I know everybody at this point has read SHATTER ME <hl> .


Question: How is the write?

I found the book very compulsive shocking reading  in the first half . Twelve year old Theo and his mother are in a bomb blas in an art gallery  and he gradually realizes over a period of hours and days that his mother is dead and not coming back.This trauma led to his dysfunctional growing up in various situations where he was basically left to his own devices living with adults who were preoccupied with their own lives.I found the book quite upsetting and wondered where Donna Tartt got the psychological understanding from.I did learn some new things about art which was interesting.I

Answer: I found the book very compulsive shocking reading  in the first half

<hl> I found the book very compulsive shocking reading in the first half . <hl> Twelve year old Theo and his mother are in a bomb blas in an art gallery and he gradually realizes over a period of hours and days that his mother is dead and not coming back. This trauma led to his dysfunctional growing up in various situations where he was basically left to his own devices living with adults who were preoccupied with their own lives. I found the book quite upsetting and wondered where Donna Tartt got the psychological understanding from. I did learn some new things about art which was interesting. I

<hl> I found the book very compulsive shocking reading in the first half <hl> . Twelve year old Theo and his mother are in a bomb blas in an art gallery and he gradually realizes over a period of hours and days that his mother is dead and not coming back.This trauma led to his dysfunctional growing up in various situations where he was basically left to his own devices living with adults who were preoccupied with their own lives.I found the book quite upsetting and wondered where Donna Tartt got the psychological understanding from.I did learn some new things about art which was interesting.I


Question: Is this story about military?

Answer: characters from all corners of life learning to live together during the war.  This book was well worth my time!  One of those stories that you really do not want to end.  Enjoy reading!

<hl> Cast during WW2, a great mix of characters from all corners of life learning to live together during the war. This book was well worth my time! One of those stories that you really do not want to end. Enjoy reading! <hl>

Cast during WW2, a great mix of <hl> characters from all corners of life learning to live together during the war. This book was well worth my time! One of those stories that you really do not want to end. Enjoy reading! <hl>


Question: What is the quality of the voice?

The frontier and the Old West have long been staples in American literature, and one of the best novels of the genre is Larry McMurtry's Pulitzer Prize-winning "Lonesome Dove."  The story follows a crew of former Texas Rangers and cowboys who drive a herd of cattle from South Texas to the sparsely settled Montana Territory in the 1870s.Augustus McCrae, Woodrow Call, and the other characters that the author introduces and develops are not stereotypes, but are complex and realistic.  The crew faces constant danger on their drive north.  The cowboys sometimes have to deal with sudden and unexpected tragedy, as well as regrets and mistakes from their pasts--and they have to get on with life the best they can after their adversities.  McMurtry explores some of the challenges that adolescent boys, young men, and middle-aged men face--some limited to the frontier, some universal.Part of what makes the novel great is that is by no means predictable--in spots you think you know who will get killed and what will happen later, but are surprised.  Knowing life, people, and human nature is a must for a novelist, but one gets the sense when reading "Lonesome Dove" that Larry McMurtry has a keener sense of them than most other novelists, which is a prime reason that the novel has attained classic status in the quarter-century since its release.

Answer: Territory in the 1870s

The frontier and the Old West have long been staples in American literature, and one of the best novels of the genre is Larry McMurtry's Pulitzer Prize-winning "Lonesome Dove." <hl> The story follows a crew of former Texas Rangers and cowboys who drive a herd of cattle from South Texas to the sparsely settled Montana Territory in the 1870s .Augustus <hl> McCrae, Woodrow Call, and the other characters that the author introduces and develops are not stereotypes, but are complex and realistic. The crew faces constant danger on their drive north. The cowboys sometimes have to deal with sudden and unexpected tragedy, as well as regrets and mistakes from their pasts--and they have to get on with life the best they can after their adversities. McMurtry explores some of the challenges that adolescent boys, young men, and middle-aged men face--some limited to the frontier, some universal. Part of what makes the novel great is that is by no means predictable--in spots you think you know who will get killed and what will happen later, but are surprised. Knowing life, people, and human nature is a must for a novelist, but one gets the sense when reading "Lonesome Dove" that Larry McMurtry has a keener sense of them than most other novelists, which is a prime reason that the novel has attained classic status in the quarter-century since its release.

The frontier and the Old West have long been staples in American literature, and one of the best novels of the genre is Larry McMurtry's Pulitzer Prize-winning "Lonesome Dove." The story follows a crew of former Texas Rangers and cowboys who drive a herd of cattle from South Texas to the sparsely settled Montana <hl> Territory in the 1870s <hl>.Augustus McCrae, Woodrow Call, and the other characters that the author introduces and develops are not stereotypes, but are complex and realistic. The crew faces constant danger on their drive north. The cowboys sometimes have to deal with sudden and unexpected tragedy, as well as regrets and mistakes from their pasts--and they have to get on with life the best they can after their adversities. McMurtry explores some of the challenges that adolescent boys, young men, and middle-aged men face--some limited to the frontier, some universal.Part of what makes the novel great is that is by no means predictable--in spots you think you know who will get killed and what will happen later, but are surprised. Knowing life, people, and human nature is a must for a novelist, but one gets the sense when reading "Lonesome Dove" that Larry McMurtry has a keener sense of them than most other novelists, which is a prime reason that the novel has attained classic status in the quarter-century since its release.

The story follows a crew of former Texas Rangers and cowboys who drive a herd of cattle from South Texas to the sparsely settled Montana <hl> Territory in the 1870s <hl> .Augustus


Question: Are the books dirty?

My 19 year old daughter recently asked what her hobbies were. I said, "Your friends are your hobbies". She looked at me like only 19 year olds can look at their mums. But it is true - her reason for being is her  interactions with other people, preferably not old(er) ones like me. Based on an informal 20 question questionnaire on page 10 of this book she is almost 100% the perfect extrovert. Me, on the other hand, I am 70% introvert, and now that I know this, it explains all sorts of things about me. Unlike my lively daughter who needs to get her batteries charged from the energy of others, I need to get my batteries charged from not being with others, from being by myself. Finally I understand now why I don't like crowds, why I don't like going to parties or gatherings where I don't know people, why I am not the world's most natural and spontaneous entertainer, why I let the phone go to voice mail, why I enjoy writing so much, why sitting at home on New Year's Eve with mushrooms on toast, a bottle of bubbles and TV makes me feel so good! And it has been done more than once.Even though this book is about whether you are one or the other, the author makes very clear at both the beginning and the end, that introversion/extroversion personality analysis is one of many tools and theories out there, and often it seems in conjunction with other theories too. So, as with all this stuff, it is all very interesting and useful and probably helpful to self understanding but not necessarily the gospel truth.The author is a self proclaimed introvert, hence her interest in the subject. Her main argument in this book is that the world we live in, ie the current Western orientation to the Cult of Personality rather than the Cult of Character of perhaps 150 years ago does not suit the more introverted personality, which could be anywhere from a third to half the population. Think back to when you were at high school - who were the popular kids? Was it the science nerds? Was it those who spent their lunch hours in the library? Was it those who played solitary or individual sports like chess or fencing or even badminton? No of course it wasn't! It was the rugby boys, the girls who swanned around after them in packs, the kids that took the risks like smoking, drinking, having sex. The ones whose style of dress the rest of us tried to follow. The cool kids. Perhaps this is seen no more clearly than in her chapter on the differences between Asian students and non Asian students at American high school and universities.The book is full of explaining all these sorts of differences and whether we are actually born with tendencies towards introvesion/extroversion; how our upbringing and early life shapes us; how survival of the fittest is not necessarily survival of the loudest or the strongest; cultural differences; the effect the Cult of Personality had on the Global Financial Crisis; how as parents we can help our children who may not be so out there as us or their siblings, and even in our relationships where we can see and be understanding of our differences. And much more.I have got so much out of this book, and it really does make me feel much more comfortable in my skin. Now I know why I used to howl my lungs out at the top of the sand dunes faced with all that ocean and noise. Why I was one of only two kids on 11 year old camp that wouldn't do the abseiling. And why I love books, reading and doing these book reviews!

Answer: the kids that took the risks like smoking, drinking, having sex

My 19 year old daughter recently asked what her hobbies were. I said, "Your friends are your hobbies". She looked at me like only 19 year olds can look at their mums. But it is true - her reason for being is her interactions with other people, preferably not old(er) ones like me. Based on an informal 20 question questionnaire on page 10 of this book she is almost 100% the perfect extrovert. Me, on the other hand, I am 70% introvert, and now that I know this, it explains all sorts of things about me. Unlike my lively daughter who needs to get her batteries charged from the energy of others, I need to get my batteries charged from not being with others, from being by myself. Finally I understand now why I don't like crowds, why I don't like going to parties or gatherings where I don't know people, why I am not the world's most natural and spontaneous entertainer, why I let the phone go to voice mail, why I enjoy writing so much, why sitting at home on New Year's Eve with mushrooms on toast, a bottle of bubbles and TV makes me feel so good! And it has been done more than once. Even though this book is about whether you are one or the other, the author makes very clear at both the beginning and the end, that introversion/extroversion personality analysis is one of many tools and theories out there, and often it seems in conjunction with other theories too. So, as with all this stuff, it is all very interesting and useful and probably helpful to self understanding but not necessarily the gospel truth. The author is a self proclaimed introvert, hence her interest in the subject. Her main argument in this book is that the world we live in, ie the current Western orientation to the Cult of Personality rather than the Cult of Character of perhaps 150 years ago does not suit the more introverted personality, which could be anywhere from a third to half the population. Think back to when you were at high school - who were the popular kids? Was it the science nerds? Was it those who spent their lunch hours in the library? Was it those who played solitary or individual sports like chess or fencing or even badminton? No of course it wasn't! <hl> It was the rugby boys, the girls who swanned around after them in packs, the kids that took the risks like smoking, drinking, having sex . <hl> The ones whose style of dress the rest of us tried to follow. The cool kids. Perhaps this is seen no more clearly than in her chapter on the differences between Asian students and non Asian students at American high school and universities. The book is full of explaining all these sorts of differences and whether we are actually born with tendencies towards introvesion/extroversion; how our upbringing and early life shapes us; how survival of the fittest is not necessarily survival of the loudest or the strongest; cultural differences; the effect the Cult of Personality had on the Global Financial Crisis; how as parents we can help our children who may not be so out there as us or their siblings, and even in our relationships where we can see and be understanding of our differences. And much more. I have got so much out of this book, and it really does make me feel much more comfortable in my skin. Now I know why I used to howl my lungs out at the top of the sand dunes faced with all that ocean and noise. Why I was one of only two kids on 11 year old camp that wouldn't do the abseiling. And why I love books, reading and doing these book reviews!

My 19 year old daughter recently asked what her hobbies were. I said, "Your friends are your hobbies". She looked at me like only 19 year olds can look at their mums. But it is true - her reason for being is her interactions with other people, preferably not old(er) ones like me. Based on an informal 20 question questionnaire on page 10 of this book she is almost 100% the perfect extrovert. Me, on the other hand, I am 70% introvert, and now that I know this, it explains all sorts of things about me. Unlike my lively daughter who needs to get her batteries charged from the energy of others, I need to get my batteries charged from not being with others, from being by myself. Finally I understand now why I don't like crowds, why I don't like going to parties or gatherings where I don't know people, why I am not the world's most natural and spontaneous entertainer, why I let the phone go to voice mail, why I enjoy writing so much, why sitting at home on New Year's Eve with mushrooms on toast, a bottle of bubbles and TV makes me feel so good! And it has been done more than once.Even though this book is about whether you are one or the other, the author makes very clear at both the beginning and the end, that introversion/extroversion personality analysis is one of many tools and theories out there, and often it seems in conjunction with other theories too. So, as with all this stuff, it is all very interesting and useful and probably helpful to self understanding but not necessarily the gospel truth.The author is a self proclaimed introvert, hence her interest in the subject. Her main argument in this book is that the world we live in, ie the current Western orientation to the Cult of Personality rather than the Cult of Character of perhaps 150 years ago does not suit the more introverted personality, which could be anywhere from a third to half the population. Think back to when you were at high school - who were the popular kids? Was it the science nerds? Was it those who spent their lunch hours in the library? Was it those who played solitary or individual sports like chess or fencing or even badminton? No of course it wasn't! It was the rugby boys, the girls who swanned around after them in packs, <hl> the kids that took the risks like smoking, drinking, having sex <hl>. The ones whose style of dress the rest of us tried to follow. The cool kids. Perhaps this is seen no more clearly than in her chapter on the differences between Asian students and non Asian students at American high school and universities.The book is full of explaining all these sorts of differences and whether we are actually born with tendencies towards introvesion/extroversion; how our upbringing and early life shapes us; how survival of the fittest is not necessarily survival of the loudest or the strongest; cultural differences; the effect the Cult of Personality had on the Global Financial Crisis; how as parents we can help our children who may not be so out there as us or their siblings, and even in our relationships where we can see and be understanding of our differences. And much more.I have got so much out of this book, and it really does make me feel much more comfortable in my skin. Now I know why I used to howl my lungs out at the top of the sand dunes faced with all that ocean and noise. Why I was one of only two kids on 11 year old camp that wouldn't do the abseiling. And why I love books, reading and doing these book reviews!

It was the rugby boys, the girls who swanned around after them in packs, <hl> the kids that took the risks like smoking, drinking, having sex <hl> .


Question: How is the meaning compared original verb?

This book is profound and offers the reader much to ponder.  Viktor Frankl's intellect is evident as well as his compassion.  The spritual nature of the work is quite moving.  This book offers an insightful view into a place and subject impossible to comprehend.  I thank Dr. Frankl for his wisdom and sharing.  Through this book, he has been able to bring deep meaning out of incredible suffering and tragedy.  This is a rare accomplishment.

Answer: This is a rare accomplishment

This is a rare accomplishment .

This book is profound and offers the reader much to ponder. Viktor Frankl's intellect is evident as well as his compassion. The spritual nature of the work is quite moving. This book offers an insightful view into a place and subject impossible to comprehend. I thank Dr. Frankl for his wisdom and sharing. Through this book, he has been able to bring deep meaning out of incredible suffering and tragedy. <hl> This is a rare accomplishment . <hl>

This book is profound and offers the reader much to ponder. Viktor Frankl's intellect is evident as well as his compassion. The spritual nature of the work is quite moving. This book offers an insightful view into a place and subject impossible to comprehend. I thank Dr. Frankl for his wisdom and sharing. Through this book, he has been able to bring deep meaning out of incredible suffering and tragedy. <hl> This is a rare accomplishment <hl>.

<hl> This is a rare accomplishment <hl> .


Question: Was the second book more exciting?

This book was just so crazy! I couldn't stop reading if you thought the first book was intriguing the you just have to read this one. It has more action and it has a total different affect on me like things I didn't expect to happen! I couldn't put this book down I highly recommend it to all and if you haven't read the first book you definitely  should.

Answer: read the first book you definitely  should

This book was just so crazy! I couldn't stop reading if you thought the first book was intriguing the you just have to read this one. It has more action and it has a total different affect on me like things I didn't expect to happen! I couldn't put this book down I highly recommend it to all <hl> and if you haven't read the first book you definitely should . <hl>

This book was just so crazy! I couldn't stop reading if you thought the first book was intriguing the you just have to read this one. It has more action and it has a total different affect on me like things I didn't expect to happen! I couldn't put this book down I highly recommend it to all and if you haven't <hl> read the first book you definitely should <hl>.

and if you haven't <hl> read the first book you definitely should <hl> .


Question: Why is write was  readable?

Unlike most of the "history" we were force-fed in school, "Guns, Germs and Steel" is at once thought-provoking, well-written, fascinating, and highly entertaining.  Jared Diamond richly deserves all the accolades (and money), which he has earned!  Hey, anyone who can make history interesting to millions of Americans raised on a thin gruel of rote memorization, boring textbooks, and self-serving propaganda (see James Loewen's "Lies My Teacher Told Me") has got to be doing something right!As far as the critics of "Guns, Germs and Steel," at least as indicated by reviews here at Amazon.com, they basically seem to be arguing that the book is flawed because it is (choose one or more): "politically correct," "left-wing," not "original," "lacking in concrete evidence," overly deterministic in its focus on natural forces/factors, and -- a related criticism - neglectful of important "human variables," particularly "culture" and "religion."OK, then, what about it, is the book "politically correct" or "left-wing"?  Well, if by "politically correct" the critics are referring to a hypersensitivity to any criticism of the "in" group(s) of the day, and/or holding the majority (or an "out" group, like white males, in some people's view) to a far tougher standard than others are held to, I don't really see how that criticism applies to "Guns, Germs, and Steel".  Reason?  Diamond is not saying that Europeans are BAD because they conquered the Indians or Africans or whoever, he's just explaining WHY Europeans conquered the Indians or Africans or whoever.  Huge difference there!  Really, it's surprising that this book is criticized as "PC", because as far as I can tell it's basically arguing "survival of the fittest" on a racial level (although not for any "inherent" or "God-given" reason, but basically for totally natural/arbitrary/accidental factors), and I thought that "survival of the fittest" was an old favorite of many conservatives, even fascists.  So, in sum, I just don't understand why this criticism is being made at all.As far as "lacking in concrete evidence," I think that's kind of a silly criticism for a book which is written specifically for a mass audience, plus it's wrong anyway.  Diamond presents PLENTY of fascinating, thought-provoking, entertaining evidence for his thesis, and if you want more you can read lots more about it all over the place!As far as "ignoring human variables" (especially "culture" and "religion"), that gets to the heart of Diamond's whole argument, and people who make this criticism either don't get Diamond's argument or just don't LIKE it (probably because it implies that THEIR "culture" and/or "religion" are not inherently any more wonderful or superior to any others, although they certainly may be more adaptive in a Darwinian "survival of the fittest" sense).The thing is, this whole question is a "chicken and egg" paradox.  In other words, is northern European Protestantism (for instance) more powerful than, let's say, Native American religions, because it is inherently "better" in some sense, or is it more that northern European Protestantism HAPPENED to win out (for all kinds of reasons not under their control, like germs, which they didn't even know about), and as the victors they got to write history (and, not surprisingly, portray themselves in the most positive light).  Just to take one powerfully intriguing example, what if Europeans had come over to America and been decimated by native American diseases instead of the other way around?  That ALONE probably would have stopped the Europeans from defeating the Indians.  Imagine if a few survivors had sailed back to Europe carrying these diseases and Europe had largely been wiped out as well.  Among many other things, I don't think too many people would be making the argument today that European civilization was superior to any other, that's for sure!Anyway, the bottom line here is that this is a great book.  So, pay no heed to the ideologues and nitpickers, read the book for yourself, and enjoy a fantastic story!

Answer: the critics

Unlike most of the "history" we were force-fed in school, "Guns, Germs and Steel" is at once thought-provoking, well-written, fascinating, and highly entertaining. Jared Diamond richly deserves all the accolades (and money), which he has earned! <hl> Hey, anyone who can make history interesting to millions of Americans raised on a thin gruel of rote memorization, boring textbooks, and self-serving propaganda (see James Loewen's "Lies My Teacher Told Me") has got to be doing something right!As far as the critics of "Guns, Germs and Steel," at least as indicated by reviews here at Amazon.com, they basically seem to be arguing that the book is flawed because it is (choose one or more): "politically correct," "left-wing," not "original," "lacking in concrete evidence," overly deterministic in its focus on natural forces/factors, and -- a related criticism - neglectful of important "human variables," particularly "culture" and "religion. <hl> "OK, then, what about it, is the book "politically correct" or "left-wing"? Well, if by "politically correct" the critics are referring to a hypersensitivity to any criticism of the "in" group(s) of the day, and/or holding the majority (or an "out" group, like white males, in some people's view) to a far tougher standard than others are held to, I don't really see how that criticism applies to "Guns, Germs, and Steel". Reason? Diamond is not saying that Europeans are BAD because they conquered the Indians or Africans or whoever, he's just explaining WHY Europeans conquered the Indians or Africans or whoever. Huge difference there! Really, it's surprising that this book is criticized as "PC", because as far as I can tell it's basically arguing "survival of the fittest" on a racial level (although not for any "inherent" or "God-given" reason, but basically for totally natural/arbitrary/accidental factors), and I thought that "survival of the fittest" was an old favorite of many conservatives, even fascists. So, in sum, I just don't understand why this criticism is being made at all. As far as "lacking in concrete evidence," I think that's kind of a silly criticism for a book which is written specifically for a mass audience, plus it's wrong anyway. Diamond presents PLENTY of fascinating, thought-provoking, entertaining evidence for his thesis, and if you want more you can read lots more about it all over the place!As far as "ignoring human variables" (especially "culture" and "religion"), that gets to the heart of Diamond's whole argument, and people who make this criticism either don't get Diamond's argument or just don't LIKE it (probably because it implies that THEIR "culture" and/or "religion" are not inherently any more wonderful or superior to any others, although they certainly may be more adaptive in a Darwinian "survival of the fittest" sense).The thing is, this whole question is a "chicken and egg" paradox. In other words, is northern European Protestantism (for instance) more powerful than, let's say, Native American religions, because it is inherently "better" in some sense, or is it more that northern European Protestantism HAPPENED to win out (for all kinds of reasons not under their control, like germs, which they didn't even know about), and as the victors they got to write history (and, not surprisingly, portray themselves in the most positive light). Just to take one powerfully intriguing example, what if Europeans had come over to America and been decimated by native American diseases instead of the other way around? That ALONE probably would have stopped the Europeans from defeating the Indians. Imagine if a few survivors had sailed back to Europe carrying these diseases and Europe had largely been wiped out as well. Among many other things, I don't think too many people would be making the argument today that European civilization was superior to any other, that's for sure!Anyway, the bottom line here is that this is a great book. So, pay no heed to the ideologues and nitpickers, read the book for yourself, and enjoy a fantastic story!

Unlike most of the "history" we were force-fed in school, "Guns, Germs and Steel" is at once thought-provoking, well-written, fascinating, and highly entertaining. Jared Diamond richly deserves all the accolades (and money), which he has earned! Hey, anyone who can make history interesting to millions of Americans raised on a thin gruel of rote memorization, boring textbooks, and self-serving propaganda (see James Loewen's "Lies My Teacher Told Me") has got to be doing something right!As far as <hl> the critics <hl> of "Guns, Germs and Steel," at least as indicated by reviews here at Amazon.com, they basically seem to be arguing that the book is flawed because it is (choose one or more): "politically correct," "left-wing," not "original," "lacking in concrete evidence," overly deterministic in its focus on natural forces/factors, and -- a related criticism - neglectful of important "human variables," particularly "culture" and "religion."OK, then, what about it, is the book "politically correct" or "left-wing"? Well, if by "politically correct" the critics are referring to a hypersensitivity to any criticism of the "in" group(s) of the day, and/or holding the majority (or an "out" group, like white males, in some people's view) to a far tougher standard than others are held to, I don't really see how that criticism applies to "Guns, Germs, and Steel". Reason? Diamond is not saying that Europeans are BAD because they conquered the Indians or Africans or whoever, he's just explaining WHY Europeans conquered the Indians or Africans or whoever. Huge difference there! Really, it's surprising that this book is criticized as "PC", because as far as I can tell it's basically arguing "survival of the fittest" on a racial level (although not for any "inherent" or "God-given" reason, but basically for totally natural/arbitrary/accidental factors), and I thought that "survival of the fittest" was an old favorite of many conservatives, even fascists. So, in sum, I just don't understand why this criticism is being made at all.As far as "lacking in concrete evidence," I think that's kind of a silly criticism for a book which is written specifically for a mass audience, plus it's wrong anyway. Diamond presents PLENTY of fascinating, thought-provoking, entertaining evidence for his thesis, and if you want more you can read lots more about it all over the place!As far as "ignoring human variables" (especially "culture" and "religion"), that gets to the heart of Diamond's whole argument, and people who make this criticism either don't get Diamond's argument or just don't LIKE it (probably because it implies that THEIR "culture" and/or "religion" are not inherently any more wonderful or superior to any others, although they certainly may be more adaptive in a Darwinian "survival of the fittest" sense).The thing is, this whole question is a "chicken and egg" paradox. In other words, is northern European Protestantism (for instance) more powerful than, let's say, Native American religions, because it is inherently "better" in some sense, or is it more that northern European Protestantism HAPPENED to win out (for all kinds of reasons not under their control, like germs, which they didn't even know about), and as the victors they got to write history (and, not surprisingly, portray themselves in the most positive light). Just to take one powerfully intriguing example, what if Europeans had come over to America and been decimated by native American diseases instead of the other way around? That ALONE probably would have stopped the Europeans from defeating the Indians. Imagine if a few survivors had sailed back to Europe carrying these diseases and Europe had largely been wiped out as well. Among many other things, I don't think too many people would be making the argument today that European civilization was superior to any other, that's for sure!Anyway, the bottom line here is that this is a great book. So, pay no heed to the ideologues and nitpickers, read the book for yourself, and enjoy a fantastic story!


Question: Does this stories has ulterior motives?

This book is incredible! I read it in 12 hours straight. While it is an incredible thriller and keeps you hooked, the book is also a great commentary on relationships and marriage. I loved how the author interweaves the mystery in the plot with a very intimate look at the relationship between the two characters. The plot line unfolds in a way that makes you want to know more, and the nuanced writing about the characters and their lives gets you invested in their story. I won't say anymore to prevent spoilers.The book also highlights the media circus surrounding events of high-interest and has a pretty satirical and interesting take on that.I highly recommend this book! Read it before it is made into a movie and ruined!

Answer: I loved how the author interweaves the mystery in the plot

This book is incredible! I read it in 12 hours straight. While it is an incredible thriller and keeps you hooked, the book is also a great commentary on relationships and marriage. <hl> I loved how the author interweaves the mystery in the plot with a very intimate look at the relationship between the two characters. <hl> The plot line unfolds in a way that makes you want to know more, and the nuanced writing about the characters and their lives gets you invested in their story. I won't say anymore to prevent spoilers. The book also highlights the media circus surrounding events of high-interest and has a pretty satirical and interesting take on that. I highly recommend this book! Read it before it is made into a movie and ruined!

This book is incredible! I read it in 12 hours straight. While it is an incredible thriller and keeps you hooked, the book is also a great commentary on relationships and marriage. <hl> I loved how the author interweaves the mystery in the plot <hl> with a very intimate look at the relationship between the two characters. The plot line unfolds in a way that makes you want to know more, and the nuanced writing about the characters and their lives gets you invested in their story. I won't say anymore to prevent spoilers.The book also highlights the media circus surrounding events of high-interest and has a pretty satirical and interesting take on that.I highly recommend this book! Read it before it is made into a movie and ruined!


Question: How is story?

This book is very enjoyable from beginning to end. It starts with a narration in the present and weaves in events from the narrators past. The style is fluid and non pretentious, engaging for its simplicity and character development. This book feels real when it presents its characters and you can't help but get entwined with the sentiments they live. I haven't seen the movie but I'm glad I read the book first. The story revolves around Jakob a retired circus vet which relates how he came to be involved in the circus world of the 30's and all he lived through while the show went on. The story depicts life through the depression, prohibition and society as a fitting background for the storyline.

Answer: revolves around Jakob a retired circus vet which

This book is very enjoyable from beginning to end. It starts with a narration in the present and weaves in events from the narrators past. The style is fluid and non pretentious, engaging for its simplicity and character development. This book feels real when it presents its characters and you can't help but get entwined with the sentiments they live. I haven't seen the movie but I'm glad I read the book first. <hl> The story revolves around Jakob a retired circus vet which relates how he came to be involved in the circus world of the 30's and all he lived through while the show went on. <hl> The story depicts life through the depression, prohibition and society as a fitting background for the storyline.

This book is very enjoyable from beginning to end. It starts with a narration in the present and weaves in events from the narrators past. The style is fluid and non pretentious, engaging for its simplicity and character development. This book feels real when it presents its characters and you can't help but get entwined with the sentiments they live. I haven't seen the movie but I'm glad I read the book first. The story <hl> revolves around Jakob a retired circus vet which <hl> relates how he came to be involved in the circus world of the 30's and all he lived through while the show went on. The story depicts life through the depression, prohibition and society as a fitting background for the storyline.


Question: How is book?

An eye-opener of a message.  The problem is this book will not be read by the people who need it the most. The audio CD version needs to be re-recorded with Mr. Friedman's energetic, knowing style rather than an actor who is just speaking the lines.  The book's message is especially important for Americans who think past glories will float them and their children effortlessly into a wonderland of the future.

Answer: book's message is especially important

An eye-opener of a message. The problem is this book will not be read by the people who need it the most. The audio CD version needs to be re-recorded with Mr. Friedman's energetic, knowing style rather than an actor who is just speaking the lines. <hl> The book's message is especially important for Americans who think past glories will float them and their children effortlessly into a wonderland of the future. <hl>

An eye-opener of a message. The problem is this book will not be read by the people who need it the most. The audio CD version needs to be re-recorded with Mr. Friedman's energetic, knowing style rather than an actor who is just speaking the lines. The <hl> book's message is especially important <hl> for Americans who think past glories will float them and their children effortlessly into a wonderland of the future.


Question: Where was there violence?

Don't want to make this seem a self serving review but I need to say it.  I was not a fantasy reader before I came across A Game of Thrones.  Closest things to it I read were some of Stephen King's horror-fantasy stuff, Harry Potter and Terry Pratchett's half-fantasy, half-satire Discworld series.  I remember finishing the latter, and looking for something a little more...serious.  Saw reviews for George R.R. Martin praising him, decided it couldn't hurt to give fantasy a shot, and picked up Game of Thrones.I read it in one sitting.  Seriously.  Since then I've read it again and again.  I recommend it to anyone who will listen to me.  Several have, and are now just as big of fans of Martin's series as I am.It's because of this book I love fantasy.  Because I tore through the first four books and wanted a fantasy fix while waiting for A Dance with Dragons, I got to discover Robert Jordan, Tad Williams, Scott Lynch, Joe Abercrombie, and Steven Erikson.But still, none of them top Martin and his Song of Ice and Fire series.  And A Game of Thrones is arguably one of the best books in the series.Why?  So many reasons.  Martin is simply a gifted writer, who grabs your attention and is great at both description and characterization.  He somehow makes EVERY character, no matter how big or small, captivating.  I was sucked into the lives of the citizens of  Westeros and its environs and never looked back.The plot is unpredictable and features huge twists.  What makes them great is they don't seem to be twists for the sake of shock value, but are deliberate and calculated on Martin's part.  When something big happens, you see the impact it has on the characters and the world.The story is told in point of view format, mostly from the perspective of members of the Stark family but also of Tyrion, an enigmatic member of the Lannisters, the Starks' rivals, and Dany, an exiled member of the former Westeros ruling dynasty both the Starks and Lannisters helped overthrow who is now with her brother in a distant desert region.  Won't say more than that.  While every reader will have their favorites and those who they may just groan at when they see their name, every character is well realized and even the 'boring' ones have their moments of awesomeness.The writing. The story and the sheer scope of the story.  The characters.  Hell, everything.  That's why this book is a great recommendation to anyone.  Add the fact that as far as fantasy goes, there aren't even that many fantastical aspects to it, and you'll be able to lure even the most leery skeptic in.

Answer: Closest things to it I read were some of Stephen King's horror

Don't want to make this seem a self serving review but I need to say it. I was not a fantasy reader before I came across A Game of Thrones. <hl> Closest things to it I read were some of Stephen King's horror -fantasy stuff, Harry Potter and Terry Pratchett's half-fantasy, half-satire Discworld series. <hl> I remember finishing the latter, and looking for something a little more...serious. Saw reviews for George R.R. Martin praising him, decided it couldn't hurt to give fantasy a shot, and picked up Game of Thrones. I read it in one sitting. Seriously. Since then I've read it again and again. I recommend it to anyone who will listen to me. Several have, and are now just as big of fans of Martin's series as I am. It's because of this book I love fantasy. Because I tore through the first four books and wanted a fantasy fix while waiting for A Dance with Dragons, I got to discover Robert Jordan, Tad Williams, Scott Lynch, Joe Abercrombie, and Steven Erikson. But still, none of them top Martin and his Song of Ice and Fire series. And A Game of Thrones is arguably one of the best books in the series. Why? So many reasons. Martin is simply a gifted writer, who grabs your attention and is great at both description and characterization. He somehow makes EVERY character, no matter how big or small, captivating. I was sucked into the lives of the citizens of Westeros and its environs and never looked back. The plot is unpredictable and features huge twists. What makes them great is they don't seem to be twists for the sake of shock value, but are deliberate and calculated on Martin's part. When something big happens, you see the impact it has on the characters and the world. The story is told in point of view format, mostly from the perspective of members of the Stark family but also of Tyrion, an enigmatic member of the Lannisters, the Starks' rivals, and Dany, an exiled member of the former Westeros ruling dynasty both the Starks and Lannisters helped overthrow who is now with her brother in a distant desert region. Won't say more than that. While every reader will have their favorites and those who they may just groan at when they see their name, every character is well realized and even the 'boring' ones have their moments of awesomeness. The writing. The story and the sheer scope of the story. The characters. Hell, everything. That's why this book is a great recommendation to anyone. Add the fact that as far as fantasy goes, there aren't even that many fantastical aspects to it, and you'll be able to lure even the most leery skeptic in.

Don't want to make this seem a self serving review but I need to say it. I was not a fantasy reader before I came across A Game of Thrones. <hl> Closest things to it I read were some of Stephen King's horror <hl>-fantasy stuff, Harry Potter and Terry Pratchett's half-fantasy, half-satire Discworld series. I remember finishing the latter, and looking for something a little more...serious. Saw reviews for George R.R. Martin praising him, decided it couldn't hurt to give fantasy a shot, and picked up Game of Thrones.I read it in one sitting. Seriously. Since then I've read it again and again. I recommend it to anyone who will listen to me. Several have, and are now just as big of fans of Martin's series as I am.It's because of this book I love fantasy. Because I tore through the first four books and wanted a fantasy fix while waiting for A Dance with Dragons, I got to discover Robert Jordan, Tad Williams, Scott Lynch, Joe Abercrombie, and Steven Erikson.But still, none of them top Martin and his Song of Ice and Fire series. And A Game of Thrones is arguably one of the best books in the series.Why? So many reasons. Martin is simply a gifted writer, who grabs your attention and is great at both description and characterization. He somehow makes EVERY character, no matter how big or small, captivating. I was sucked into the lives of the citizens of Westeros and its environs and never looked back.The plot is unpredictable and features huge twists. What makes them great is they don't seem to be twists for the sake of shock value, but are deliberate and calculated on Martin's part. When something big happens, you see the impact it has on the characters and the world.The story is told in point of view format, mostly from the perspective of members of the Stark family but also of Tyrion, an enigmatic member of the Lannisters, the Starks' rivals, and Dany, an exiled member of the former Westeros ruling dynasty both the Starks and Lannisters helped overthrow who is now with her brother in a distant desert region. Won't say more than that. While every reader will have their favorites and those who they may just groan at when they see their name, every character is well realized and even the 'boring' ones have their moments of awesomeness.The writing. The story and the sheer scope of the story. The characters. Hell, everything. That's why this book is a great recommendation to anyone. Add the fact that as far as fantasy goes, there aren't even that many fantastical aspects to it, and you'll be able to lure even the most leery skeptic in.

<hl> Closest things to it I read were some of Stephen King's horror <hl> -fantasy stuff, Harry Potter and Terry Pratchett's half-fantasy, half-satire Discworld series.


Question: How is the time?

Years ago, Grace was attacked by a starving wolf pack, and only survived because one wolf, the one with brilliant yellow eyes, protected her. Ever since then she's watched for "her" wolf each winter, caught in a longing she can't quite explain. Then one fall a boy appears on her porch, injured, with those same yellow eyes. Grace knows he is her wolf.Grace feels more connected to Sam than anyone else in her life, and Sam would do anything for her. But right from the beginning, a shadow looms over their time together. As the weather gets colder, it's harder and harder for Sam to stay human. And he's sure that this time, when he turns into a wolf, it will be for good.SHIVER is a melancholy, romantic novel with equal parts tenderness and passion. Readers will find themselves swept up in Grace and Sam's unfolding relationship as they are finally able to talk and touch, and struggle to hold on to what little time they have together. The book is filled with gorgeous imagery that comes alive in your mind, and adds to the sense of fleeting beauty.Some may find the story a little slow-moving: many of the scenes are simply Grace and Sam being together, and of the few subplots that increase the suspense, all but one are dropped with little or no resolution. But the book is well worth picking up just for the character study of a boy growing up torn between human and animal worlds, and the main characters' chemistry and frantic attempts to hold off Sam's change will keep appreciative readers glued to the page.Recommended for paranormal fans who prefer thoughtfulness and simmering emotion to action and violence.Reviewed by:  Lynn Crow

Answer: the weather gets colder

Years ago, Grace was attacked by a starving wolf pack, and only survived because one wolf, the one with brilliant yellow eyes, protected her. Ever since then she's watched for "her" wolf each winter, caught in a longing she can't quite explain. Then one fall a boy appears on her porch, injured, with those same yellow eyes. Grace knows he is her wolf. Grace feels more connected to Sam than anyone else in her life, and Sam would do anything for her. But right from the beginning, a shadow looms over their time together. <hl> As the weather gets colder , it's harder and harder for Sam to stay human. <hl> And he's sure that this time, when he turns into a wolf, it will be for good. SHIVER is a melancholy, romantic novel with equal parts tenderness and passion. Readers will find themselves swept up in Grace and Sam's unfolding relationship as they are finally able to talk and touch, and struggle to hold on to what little time they have together. The book is filled with gorgeous imagery that comes alive in your mind, and adds to the sense of fleeting beauty. Some may find the story a little slow-moving: many of the scenes are simply Grace and Sam being together, and of the few subplots that increase the suspense, all but one are dropped with little or no resolution. But the book is well worth picking up just for the character study of a boy growing up torn between human and animal worlds, and the main characters' chemistry and frantic attempts to hold off Sam's change will keep appreciative readers glued to the page. Recommended for paranormal fans who prefer thoughtfulness and simmering emotion to action and violence. Reviewed by: Lynn Crow

Years ago, Grace was attacked by a starving wolf pack, and only survived because one wolf, the one with brilliant yellow eyes, protected her. Ever since then she's watched for "her" wolf each winter, caught in a longing she can't quite explain. Then one fall a boy appears on her porch, injured, with those same yellow eyes. Grace knows he is her wolf.Grace feels more connected to Sam than anyone else in her life, and Sam would do anything for her. But right from the beginning, a shadow looms over their time together. As <hl> the weather gets colder <hl>, it's harder and harder for Sam to stay human. And he's sure that this time, when he turns into a wolf, it will be for good.SHIVER is a melancholy, romantic novel with equal parts tenderness and passion. Readers will find themselves swept up in Grace and Sam's unfolding relationship as they are finally able to talk and touch, and struggle to hold on to what little time they have together. The book is filled with gorgeous imagery that comes alive in your mind, and adds to the sense of fleeting beauty.Some may find the story a little slow-moving: many of the scenes are simply Grace and Sam being together, and of the few subplots that increase the suspense, all but one are dropped with little or no resolution. But the book is well worth picking up just for the character study of a boy growing up torn between human and animal worlds, and the main characters' chemistry and frantic attempts to hold off Sam's change will keep appreciative readers glued to the page.Recommended for paranormal fans who prefer thoughtfulness and simmering emotion to action and violence.Reviewed by: Lynn Crow

As <hl> the weather gets colder <hl> , it's harder and harder for Sam to stay human.


Question: How did you like the book?

It was just very predictable and the characters weren't very realistic or believable. They seemed immature. I doubt I would recommend to a friend.

Answer: I doubt I would recommend to a friend

I doubt I would recommend to a friend .

It was just very predictable and the characters weren't very realistic or believable. They seemed immature. <hl> I doubt I would recommend to a friend . <hl>

It was just very predictable and the characters weren't very realistic or believable. They seemed immature. <hl> I doubt I would recommend to a friend <hl>.

<hl> I doubt I would recommend to a friend <hl> .


Question: Does this story mucho better?

The story was excellent.  The foster parents, particularly Rosa, turned out to be more and better than my first impression in the beginning.  Death's comments were confusing at first until I realized his part in the story. Great book!

Answer: The story was excellent

The story was excellent .

<hl> The story was excellent . <hl> The foster parents, particularly Rosa, turned out to be more and better than my first impression in the beginning. Death's comments were confusing at first until I realized his part in the story. Great book!

<hl> The story was excellent <hl>. The foster parents, particularly Rosa, turned out to be more and better than my first impression in the beginning. Death's comments were confusing at first until I realized his part in the story. Great book!


Question: How are things at the end of this story?

4.5/5 StarsWow!! I had to wait a day or so to write this review because my head was just spinning when I put the book down (not to mention the fact that I was sobbing and needed time to catch my breath!). I think it really helped that I read all three of these books in a row because I really got to see the full arc of the story and the characters that way (without having to try to remember what it was I loved about the first two books). Plus, this way the series had momentum for me that would have been lost otherwise.The negatives:Failure to communicate.Once again, there were periods in this book where Tris and Tobias had problems based mostly on their failure to communicate. Just when I thought that they were going to really work together and face the world as a team, they would disagree over something and then pretty much not talk to each other - it made me crazy! Tris' lack of compassion also got to me sometimes (for instance, she doesn't seem to understand why Tobias might have strong feelings about his father's sentencing and then, when she does realize it's bothering him, still doesn't bother to talk to him about it). Now, to give Roth some credit, there were parts of the story where Roth did have Tris and Tobias hash out their issues (and where they made good relationship choices) - I just wish I hadn't had to suffer through their lack of communication to get to it. (Although, honestly, the relationship might not have been all that unrealistic - lack of communication is a real issue in lots of relationships!)Some people will HATE the ending.I honestly feel sorry for any author who is ending a hugely popular series like this one because it seems that there is no way to truly satisfy everyone - all these people who are waiting for their story to come to an end and might not agree with how the author does it. This is one of those cases where I can tell you right now that many people are going to hate this ending. Roth doesn't let all of our beloved characters live happily ever after in a world where all their problems have been solved - nowhere even close to that. I list this as a negative because I know many people will see this as a big negative. Most people will either love it or hate it. But I'm actually kind of on Roth's side on this one - see my note below.What I LOVED:I didn't hate the ending.Okay, that's not exactly true. In some ways I hated what happened at the end of the book. But I also felt that it made sense based on who Roth made these characters to be and the type of world they lived in. Was it painful, horrifying and gut-wrenching when certain characters we've come to know and love didn't get their happy ending? Definitely. Was it still amazing? I certainly thought so! I will not be forgetting this book any time soon - I can't stop mulling it over in my mind, and that is a sign of a fantastic story in my opinion!So many questions answered.I LOVED that this book answered all of my questions and made sense of a lot of the holes in logic from the first two books. I mean, I really didn't get why the Divergent were supposed to go out into the outside world and how they were expected to save humanity. And why was it that people in the factions had such strong tendencies toward specific behaviors? (It was explained - there was an actual reason based on genetic experimentation that was done!!) I was honestly desperately worried that the answers I would be given in Allegiant would make no sense, so I sighed a huge sigh of relief when so many things were explained in ways that made sense to me! Yay!!Tobias' struggles.I loved that we got to see half (or so) of this book from Tobias' viewpoint!! I was thrilled to see the world through his eyes and to really be able to see and sympathize with his struggles. Whereas, in the first book (and somewhat in the second), we got to see Tris' vulnerabilities and her struggles with who she was - selfless or brave - in Allegiant we got to see that Tobias, with only four fears, could still be haunted by those fears. In this book, it is Tobias who doubts who he truly is - what makes him who he is. Is it his genes, his upbringing, his choices? He struggles to come to terms with all of that and there are no easy answers. I grew to love Tobias even more in his weaknesses and was that much more behind him when he overcame them!The action.The first half of this book didn't have nearly as much action as Divergent andInsurgent, but I found myself so intrigued by learning about Tris and Tobias' world, that I actually didn't mind much. The second half of the book picked up the action quite a bit and there were enough twists and turns to keep me constantly wondering what would happen next.Allegiant gave us an explosive ending to a thrilling series! While it had a few negatives, this is not a series that I will soon forget and I'm not disappointed. I only hope that the upcoming movie does it justice!(I debated back and forth between 4 and 4.5 stars for this book, but when I compare it to other books that I rated 4 stars, I came to the conclusion that, even with its flaws, I enjoyed this book more than most.) 4.5/5 stars.

Answer: Allegiant gave us an explosive ending to a thrilling series!

4.5/5 StarsWow!! I had to wait a day or so to write this review because my head was just spinning when I put the book down (not to mention the fact that I was sobbing and needed time to catch my breath!). I think it really helped that I read all three of these books in a row because I really got to see the full arc of the story and the characters that way (without having to try to remember what it was I loved about the first two books). Plus, this way the series had momentum for me that would have been lost otherwise. The negatives:Failure to communicate. Once again, there were periods in this book where Tris and Tobias had problems based mostly on their failure to communicate. Just when I thought that they were going to really work together and face the world as a team, they would disagree over something and then pretty much not talk to each other - it made me crazy! Tris' lack of compassion also got to me sometimes (for instance, she doesn't seem to understand why Tobias might have strong feelings about his father's sentencing and then, when she does realize it's bothering him, still doesn't bother to talk to him about it). Now, to give Roth some credit, there were parts of the story where Roth did have Tris and Tobias hash out their issues (and where they made good relationship choices) - I just wish I hadn't had to suffer through their lack of communication to get to it. (Although, honestly, the relationship might not have been all that unrealistic - lack of communication is a real issue in lots of relationships!)Some people will HATE the ending. I honestly feel sorry for any author who is ending a hugely popular series like this one because it seems that there is no way to truly satisfy everyone - all these people who are waiting for their story to come to an end and might not agree with how the author does it. This is one of those cases where I can tell you right now that many people are going to hate this ending. Roth doesn't let all of our beloved characters live happily ever after in a world where all their problems have been solved - nowhere even close to that. I list this as a negative because I know many people will see this as a big negative. Most people will either love it or hate it. But I'm actually kind of on Roth's side on this one - see my note below. What I LOVED:I didn't hate the ending. Okay, that's not exactly true. In some ways I hated what happened at the end of the book. But I also felt that it made sense based on who Roth made these characters to be and the type of world they lived in. Was it painful, horrifying and gut-wrenching when certain characters we've come to know and love didn't get their happy ending? Definitely. Was it still amazing? I certainly thought so! I will not be forgetting this book any time soon - I can't stop mulling it over in my mind, and that is a sign of a fantastic story in my opinion!So many questions answered. I LOVED that this book answered all of my questions and made sense of a lot of the holes in logic from the first two books. I mean, I really didn't get why the Divergent were supposed to go out into the outside world and how they were expected to save humanity. And why was it that people in the factions had such strong tendencies toward specific behaviors? (It was explained - there was an actual reason based on genetic experimentation that was done!!) I was honestly desperately worried that the answers I would be given in Allegiant would make no sense, so I sighed a huge sigh of relief when so many things were explained in ways that made sense to me! Yay!!Tobias' struggles. I loved that we got to see half (or so) of this book from Tobias' viewpoint!! I was thrilled to see the world through his eyes and to really be able to see and sympathize with his struggles. Whereas, in the first book (and somewhat in the second), we got to see Tris' vulnerabilities and her struggles with who she was - selfless or brave - in Allegiant we got to see that Tobias, with only four fears, could still be haunted by those fears. In this book, it is Tobias who doubts who he truly is - what makes him who he is. Is it his genes, his upbringing, his choices? He struggles to come to terms with all of that and there are no easy answers. I grew to love Tobias even more in his weaknesses and was that much more behind him when he overcame them!The action. The first half of this book didn't have nearly as much action as Divergent andInsurgent, but I found myself so intrigued by learning about Tris and Tobias' world, that I actually didn't mind much. The second half of the book picked up the action quite a bit and there were enough twists and turns to keep me constantly wondering what would happen next. <hl> Allegiant gave us an explosive ending to a thrilling series! While it had a few negatives, this is not a series that I will soon forget and I'm not disappointed. <hl> I only hope that the upcoming movie does it justice!(I debated back and forth between 4 and 4.5 stars for this book, but when I compare it to other books that I rated 4 stars, I came to the conclusion that, even with its flaws, I enjoyed this book more than most.) 4.5/5 stars.

4.5/5 StarsWow!! I had to wait a day or so to write this review because my head was just spinning when I put the book down (not to mention the fact that I was sobbing and needed time to catch my breath!). I think it really helped that I read all three of these books in a row because I really got to see the full arc of the story and the characters that way (without having to try to remember what it was I loved about the first two books). Plus, this way the series had momentum for me that would have been lost otherwise.The negatives:Failure to communicate.Once again, there were periods in this book where Tris and Tobias had problems based mostly on their failure to communicate. Just when I thought that they were going to really work together and face the world as a team, they would disagree over something and then pretty much not talk to each other - it made me crazy! Tris' lack of compassion also got to me sometimes (for instance, she doesn't seem to understand why Tobias might have strong feelings about his father's sentencing and then, when she does realize it's bothering him, still doesn't bother to talk to him about it). Now, to give Roth some credit, there were parts of the story where Roth did have Tris and Tobias hash out their issues (and where they made good relationship choices) - I just wish I hadn't had to suffer through their lack of communication to get to it. (Although, honestly, the relationship might not have been all that unrealistic - lack of communication is a real issue in lots of relationships!)Some people will HATE the ending.I honestly feel sorry for any author who is ending a hugely popular series like this one because it seems that there is no way to truly satisfy everyone - all these people who are waiting for their story to come to an end and might not agree with how the author does it. This is one of those cases where I can tell you right now that many people are going to hate this ending. Roth doesn't let all of our beloved characters live happily ever after in a world where all their problems have been solved - nowhere even close to that. I list this as a negative because I know many people will see this as a big negative. Most people will either love it or hate it. But I'm actually kind of on Roth's side on this one - see my note below.What I LOVED:I didn't hate the ending.Okay, that's not exactly true. In some ways I hated what happened at the end of the book. But I also felt that it made sense based on who Roth made these characters to be and the type of world they lived in. Was it painful, horrifying and gut-wrenching when certain characters we've come to know and love didn't get their happy ending? Definitely. Was it still amazing? I certainly thought so! I will not be forgetting this book any time soon - I can't stop mulling it over in my mind, and that is a sign of a fantastic story in my opinion!So many questions answered.I LOVED that this book answered all of my questions and made sense of a lot of the holes in logic from the first two books. I mean, I really didn't get why the Divergent were supposed to go out into the outside world and how they were expected to save humanity. And why was it that people in the factions had such strong tendencies toward specific behaviors? (It was explained - there was an actual reason based on genetic experimentation that was done!!) I was honestly desperately worried that the answers I would be given in Allegiant would make no sense, so I sighed a huge sigh of relief when so many things were explained in ways that made sense to me! Yay!!Tobias' struggles.I loved that we got to see half (or so) of this book from Tobias' viewpoint!! I was thrilled to see the world through his eyes and to really be able to see and sympathize with his struggles. Whereas, in the first book (and somewhat in the second), we got to see Tris' vulnerabilities and her struggles with who she was - selfless or brave - in Allegiant we got to see that Tobias, with only four fears, could still be haunted by those fears. In this book, it is Tobias who doubts who he truly is - what makes him who he is. Is it his genes, his upbringing, his choices? He struggles to come to terms with all of that and there are no easy answers. I grew to love Tobias even more in his weaknesses and was that much more behind him when he overcame them!The action.The first half of this book didn't have nearly as much action as Divergent andInsurgent, but I found myself so intrigued by learning about Tris and Tobias' world, that I actually didn't mind much. The second half of the book picked up the action quite a bit and there were enough twists and turns to keep me constantly wondering what would happen next.<hl> Allegiant gave us an explosive ending to a thrilling series! <hl> While it had a few negatives, this is not a series that I will soon forget and I'm not disappointed. I only hope that the upcoming movie does it justice!(I debated back and forth between 4 and 4.5 stars for this book, but when I compare it to other books that I rated 4 stars, I came to the conclusion that, even with its flaws, I enjoyed this book more than most.) 4.5/5 stars.


Question: How does that youth write?

Well I've read all three books now. I KNOW the writing is horrible. In fact there are many things wrong with the writing.. which I think other reviewers did a good job explaining. The thing the bothered me the most is it is blatantly obvious that the author is not American and has the lead character drinking English breakfast tea reading English books and the geography is off.  However, if you can get past the writing the story is good and keeps you on your toes. The sex in this book is hot but gets to be unbelievable after awhile but it is still fun to read.  If you want a fun decent easy read this is for you. I really wanted to hate these books because of all the hype.  BUT it sucks you in and spits you out wanting more Ana and Christian.

Answer: I KNOW the writing is horrible

I KNOW the writing is horrible .

Well I've read all three books now. <hl> I KNOW the writing is horrible . <hl> In fact there are many things wrong with the writing.. which I think other reviewers did a good job explaining. The thing the bothered me the most is it is blatantly obvious that the author is not American and has the lead character drinking English breakfast tea reading English books and the geography is off. However, if you can get past the writing the story is good and keeps you on your toes. The sex in this book is hot but gets to be unbelievable after awhile but it is still fun to read. If you want a fun decent easy read this is for you. I really wanted to hate these books because of all the hype. BUT it sucks you in and spits you out wanting more Ana and Christian.

Well I've read all three books now. <hl> I KNOW the writing is horrible <hl>. In fact there are many things wrong with the writing.. which I think other reviewers did a good job explaining. The thing the bothered me the most is it is blatantly obvious that the author is not American and has the lead character drinking English breakfast tea reading English books and the geography is off. However, if you can get past the writing the story is good and keeps you on your toes. The sex in this book is hot but gets to be unbelievable after awhile but it is still fun to read. If you want a fun decent easy read this is for you. I really wanted to hate these books because of all the hype. BUT it sucks you in and spits you out wanting more Ana and Christian.

<hl> I KNOW the writing is horrible <hl> .


Question: How is the sense?

<I received and ARC from Netgalley in return for an honest review>5 Stars!!I am a huge Kylie Scott fan-girl. I was very excited for this book to come out. Malcolm “Mal” Ericson was a favorite character in the first book “Lick.” Mal has a great sense of humor but in some instances he uses his humor to cover up his hurt. He is a hot alpha male Rock Star. Who does not love a hot Rock Star? Along comes Anne Rollins. She has a lot of responsibilities and is overwhelmed by life. Mal is intrigued and moves right in on her. Anne is not sure of Mal’s true feelings because he covers them with his humor so we have a lot of emotional turmoil on Anne’s part.This book takes you through the gamut of emotions, love, giddiness, heartbreak, angst (a lot of it), and laughter. At several points in the book I was ready to strangle or slap Anne! I had to walk away from the kindle and regroup. Kylie provokes these emotions in you with her brilliant writing. As usual Kylie steams up the pages of your book with her love scenes.One of my favorite parts of the book is the jumping on the bed. (I won’t say anymore to ruin it) I was laughing out loud and swooning at the sweetness of the moment. There are several swoon worthy moments in this book. Read it to find out. You will love Malcolm just as much as I did. At the end I did feel it was a little rushed and would have liked to know just a hair more than what was given. I do realize we will see more of Mal and Anne throughout the other books. I am excited for this.I would recommend this book to all. You will not be disappointed in this addition of the series. It can be read as a stand-alone but if you read “Lick” first you will understand all the characters and what is going on. I am really looking forward to the next addition to the series “Lead” Jimmy’s Story.Bravo Ms Scott on another example of brilliant writing. You make me laugh. Thank you.Quotes:What was truly upsetting was the way he separated my hands from his body. They wept silently. – Anne“Life’s a song, Anne. Let’s play.” My life hadn’t been much of a song… at least not up until this point. – Anne“We’ve broken my bed,” I said, stating the obvious. “In battle, sacrifices must be made, pumpkin” – MalUpon reflection, I don’t think I’d make a very good cowgirl because my thigh muscles still hadn’t quite recovered from the ride. – Anne“Anne, my pants itch. I think I’m allergic to them. Come help me take ‘em off.” – Mal

Answer: Mal has a great sense of humor

<I received and ARC from Netgalley in return for an honest review>5 Stars!!I am a huge Kylie Scott fan-girl. I was very excited for this book to come out. <hl> Malcolm “Mal” Ericson was a favorite character in the first book “Lick.” Mal has a great sense of humor but in some instances he uses his humor to cover up his hurt. <hl> He is a hot alpha male Rock Star. Who does not love a hot Rock Star? Along comes Anne Rollins. She has a lot of responsibilities and is overwhelmed by life. Mal is intrigued and moves right in on her. Anne is not sure of Mal’s true feelings because he covers them with his humor so we have a lot of emotional turmoil on Anne’s part. This book takes you through the gamut of emotions, love, giddiness, heartbreak, angst (a lot of it), and laughter. At several points in the book I was ready to strangle or slap Anne! I had to walk away from the kindle and regroup. Kylie provokes these emotions in you with her brilliant writing. As usual Kylie steams up the pages of your book with her love scenes. One of my favorite parts of the book is the jumping on the bed. (I won’t say anymore to ruin it) I was laughing out loud and swooning at the sweetness of the moment. There are several swoon worthy moments in this book. Read it to find out. You will love Malcolm just as much as I did. At the end I did feel it was a little rushed and would have liked to know just a hair more than what was given. I do realize we will see more of Mal and Anne throughout the other books. I am excited for this. I would recommend this book to all. You will not be disappointed in this addition of the series. It can be read as a stand-alone but if you read “Lick” first you will understand all the characters and what is going on. I am really looking forward to the next addition to the series “Lead” Jimmy’s Story. Bravo Ms Scott on another example of brilliant writing. You make me laugh. Thank you. Quotes:What was truly upsetting was the way he separated my hands from his body. They wept silently. &#8211 ; Anne“Life’s a song, Anne. Let’s play.” My life hadn’t been much of a song… at least not up until this point. – Anne“We’ve broken my bed,” I said, stating the obvious. “In battle, sacrifices must be made, pumpkin” – MalUpon reflection, I don’t think I’d make a very good cowgirl because my thigh muscles still hadn’t quite recovered from the ride. – Anne“Anne, my pants itch. I think I’m allergic to them. Come help me take ‘em off.” – Mal

<I received and ARC from Netgalley in return for an honest review>5 Stars!!I am a huge Kylie Scott fan-girl. I was very excited for this book to come out. Malcolm “Mal” Ericson was a favorite character in the first book “Lick.” <hl> Mal has a great sense of humor <hl> but in some instances he uses his humor to cover up his hurt. He is a hot alpha male Rock Star. Who does not love a hot Rock Star? Along comes Anne Rollins. She has a lot of responsibilities and is overwhelmed by life. Mal is intrigued and moves right in on her. Anne is not sure of Mal’s true feelings because he covers them with his humor so we have a lot of emotional turmoil on Anne’s part.This book takes you through the gamut of emotions, love, giddiness, heartbreak, angst (a lot of it), and laughter. At several points in the book I was ready to strangle or slap Anne! I had to walk away from the kindle and regroup. Kylie provokes these emotions in you with her brilliant writing. As usual Kylie steams up the pages of your book with her love scenes.One of my favorite parts of the book is the jumping on the bed. (I won’t say anymore to ruin it) I was laughing out loud and swooning at the sweetness of the moment. There are several swoon worthy moments in this book. Read it to find out. You will love Malcolm just as much as I did. At the end I did feel it was a little rushed and would have liked to know just a hair more than what was given. I do realize we will see more of Mal and Anne throughout the other books. I am excited for this.I would recommend this book to all. You will not be disappointed in this addition of the series. It can be read as a stand-alone but if you read “Lick” first you will understand all the characters and what is going on. I am really looking forward to the next addition to the series “Lead” Jimmy’s Story.Bravo Ms Scott on another example of brilliant writing. You make me laugh. Thank you.Quotes:What was truly upsetting was the way he separated my hands from his body. They wept silently. – Anne“Life’s a song, Anne. Let’s play.” My life hadn’t been much of a song… at least not up until this point. – Anne“We’ve broken my bed,” I said, stating the obvious. “In battle, sacrifices must be made, pumpkin” – MalUpon reflection, I don’t think I’d make a very good cowgirl because my thigh muscles still hadn’t quite recovered from the ride. – Anne“Anne, my pants itch. I think I’m allergic to them. Come help me take ‘em off.” – Mal