DiCamillo's books leave me speechless. If I'd read this in print, I'd have sticky notes poking out of the book and quotes to post here. Instead, I lisDiCamillo's books leave me speechless. If I'd read this in print, I'd have sticky notes poking out of the book and quotes to post here. Instead, I listened to the fine audio production and am left just envious of the storytelling. Louisiana Elefante is a gem....more
I'm willing to follow Strike and Ellacott anywhere, but this one (at 650 pages) seems like it could have been written by the same person who wrote theI'm willing to follow Strike and Ellacott anywhere, but this one (at 650 pages) seems like it could have been written by the same person who wrote the last few Harry Potter books. ;) The multiple mysteries were intriguing and it all came together nicely at the end. Galbraith can definitely weave a good mystery with her many threads. But, really, we know that Cormoran's leg bothers him, that he is often in pain, and that the prosthesis is a pain, but do we have to hear about it every third paragraph? The book could have been 100 pages shorter just by cutting half of the leg mentions. I listened to this on audio and the reader is great. I'll tune in to the next one for sure....more
I'm 2/3 through the audio book and just hit another major plot twist. Shusterman, you are killing me! But apparently, (mild hint of a spoiler.....) . . .I'm 2/3 through the audio book and just hit another major plot twist. Shusterman, you are killing me! But apparently, (mild hint of a spoiler.....) . . . . . . . . . NOT killing people I thought you had...AGAIN. ;) The dog is getting lots of extra walks while I want to keep listening after my drive home! This one is just as good as Scythe. Fascinating world and plotting...and characters...and themes...
I finished this months ago, but forgot to update. Wow. Just WOW. I will eagerly await book 3 like everyone else. The audio versions of this series are phenomenal. Do listen if you have a chance. It will be a great way to refresh just before Toll publishes. ...more
This is one of my most enjoyable reads of the year. Monty was such a loveable rake. I'm eager for the fall 2018 release of the sequel that features siThis is one of my most enjoyable reads of the year. Monty was such a loveable rake. I'm eager for the fall 2018 release of the sequel that features sister Felicity, another character that I loved. Lee's turns of phrase delighted me throughout the story. I listened to this on audio and it was great fun....more
I listened to this on audio. The line that made me laugh out loud on the way to work one morning was from a mom to the main character (loosely quoted)I listened to this on audio. The line that made me laugh out loud on the way to work one morning was from a mom to the main character (loosely quoted):
I sometimes wish you were little again, and then I remember Chuckie Cheese.
I've now finished the book and believe that Green gives readers a clear look into the spiraling thoughts of someone with OCD in a work that may become as important to teens and adults as Laurie Halse Anderson’s Speak. You can read more and get some read-alike suggestions at this Bookends post.
The Florida island and bookstore setting and mystery involving rare books was fun for this librarian reader, but it wasn't my favorite Grisham by a loThe Florida island and bookstore setting and mystery involving rare books was fun for this librarian reader, but it wasn't my favorite Grisham by a long shot. ...more
It's hard for me to write coherently about Philip Pullman's books. The writing is superb, the storytelling riveting, and the ideas...powerful. I listeIt's hard for me to write coherently about Philip Pullman's books. The writing is superb, the storytelling riveting, and the ideas...powerful. I listened to this on audio during my commute (and during a few knitting sessions to keep the story rolling) so it forced me to slow down and think about the passages between each listening session. That was maddening at times, but good in the long run as I had time to really ponder and savor what I had heard/read. While I wait for book two I will read my way through the original His Dark Materials series again and reread this one. No hardship there....more
2017 Newbery Committee...thank you. I had missed reading this in 2016 and I'm so thankful it was brought to my attention. The characters and the world2017 Newbery Committee...thank you. I had missed reading this in 2016 and I'm so thankful it was brought to my attention. The characters and the world-building were fantastic and there is much to chew on in the themes and plot. Glurk, the swamp monster won my heart, but so did most of the other characters. I listened to this on audio and Christina Moore brought it all to life perfectly. I want to start back at the beginning and listen to it all again....more
Gorgeous storytelling, a moving intergenerational relationship, magical realism, and a tale that evokes laughter and tears. All the elements I love inGorgeous storytelling, a moving intergenerational relationship, magical realism, and a tale that evokes laughter and tears. All the elements I love in a book. The Brilliance Company's audio production was fabulous....more
Eager to get to book 3 when my husband is done with the audio...I'm enjoying the main characters in these books as much as the mysteries. Eager to get to book 3 when my husband is done with the audio...I'm enjoying the main characters in these books as much as the mysteries. ...more
I'm ready for book #2. Strike and Robin will be fun to follow into further adventures. I'm ready for book #2. Strike and Robin will be fun to follow into further adventures. ...more
I gave up on listening to this after only a few chapters. The narration on the audio version just didn't work for me.I gave up on listening to this after only a few chapters. The narration on the audio version just didn't work for me....more
A good introduction to multiple voice narration for upper elem, with good messages, if a little over orchestrated in delivery. The kids seemed more liA good introduction to multiple voice narration for upper elem, with good messages, if a little over orchestrated in delivery. The kids seemed more like archetypes than real kids to me, and sounded like the author speaking sometimes instead of the kid. Still, a good read-alike for Wonder fans probably. My favorite parts were the interactions with the special ed class....more
I loved this story and the weaving of WWII with the story of Ada and James. I listened to this on audio and the production was wonderful. So glad thisI loved this story and the weaving of WWII with the story of Ada and James. I listened to this on audio and the production was wonderful. So glad this won the awards it did. I'll be eager to booktalk it to my 6th graders now. Lynn Rutan has been raving about it all year and posted about it on our Bookends Blog here. http://www.booklistreader.com/2015/05/22/bookends-childrens-literature/war-that-saved-my-life-done-for-fri-522/ I'll be listening to it on audio soon!
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