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I Just Want My Pants Back by David Rosen
1.0
ugh. one of those books that you feel like you could have written yourself.
The Diamond Age: Or, a Young Lady's Illustrated Primer by Neal Stephenson
5.0
absolutely amazing sci-fi read. first 100 pages are pretty dense but smooth sailing after that. highly recommended.
The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
3.0
there were a few bumps along the way for me (mostly, the endless name-dropping of constructivist painters and classical music composers ("who?") and the main character's love of punk music and comic books, which really felt like an opportunity for the author to recite violent femmes lyrics) but aside from these it was a really interesting love story. as a nerd i especially enjoyed all of the time-travel/science/genetics speak, but overall was left wanting more. henry's "chrono displacement disorder" didn't get the reader any further than disappearing mice. really? just mice? because of this, i can't honor the novel with a "sci-fi/fantasy" label. really i would just recommend this to someone who was looking for a slightly unusual love story with a handful of sappy moments, mostly at the end.
DMZ, Vol. 1: On the Ground by Brian Wood
4.0
new york city in the middle of a civil war, anyone? the illustration style for this series is a lot different than i'm used to but the story's premise is badass. a must read for any true comic book fan.
Crooked Little Heart by Anne Lamott
4.0
a humorous and heartbreaking story of a young girl's ups and downs through adolescence following the death of her father. "bird by bird" has been recommended by a few different friends but this was a nice introduction to anne lamott. side note: ms. lamott and i share the same birthday. which is kind of cool, right?
The Harsh Cry of the Heron: The Last Tale of the Otori by Lian Hearn
5.0
an absolutely splendid ending to a wonderfully written series. the ancient otori lords would be proud.
Dancing on my Grave by Gelsey Kirkland, Greg Lawrence
3.0
this book is sort of an emotional roller coaster ride through gelsey kirkland's early-to-prime years as a principal dancer with both NYCB and ABT. it can be a little dramatic at times but the end message is clear- the ballet world can be a scary place. recommended for anyone who is interested in ballet, dance or wanting to rid themselves of an eating disorder.
30 Days of Night, Vol. 2: Dark Days by Steve Niles, Ben Templesmith
5.0
the sequel to "30 days of night" takes you from barrow, alaska to LA. if that's not any indication of how horrifying things get, i don't know what is. a fantastic read- ben templesmith's art is as gorey as always.
Global Frequency, Vol. 1: Planet Ablaze by Warren Ellis
4.0
"are you on the global frequency?" warren ellis does an amazing job with this series. can't wait to read volume 2.