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oashackelford's Reviews (353)
I am not entirely sure that I understood this book. I think that it was beautifully written, and the descriptions were interesting, but I don't think that I "got it".
I did like the wrap up of the book, but even then one of the murders is not clearly explained, and I would have liked it explained better. I also wanted to know more about the old lady's illness, and was it diabetes, or kidney dysfunction.
I did like the wrap up of the book, but even then one of the murders is not clearly explained, and I would have liked it explained better. I also wanted to know more about the old lady's illness, and was it diabetes, or kidney dysfunction.
I thought that this one was a lot more fun than the third one and I was so happy that Finlay was finally getting to do some things for herself.
I think that the mystery in this book was more cohesive and that the plot was more dynamic. I also liked that she was putting Steven in his place a little bit. Although I would have liked her to have yelled at him for telling her quasi boyfriend that they were trying to put their marriage back together when she had no interest in doing that. But I am glad that Steven had to step up and take some responsibility for his kids, and some for his actions.
I just heard that she is writing a fifth book that will be out next year, and I can't wait!
I think that the mystery in this book was more cohesive and that the plot was more dynamic. I also liked that she was putting Steven in his place a little bit. Although I would have liked her to have yelled at him for telling her quasi boyfriend that they were trying to put their marriage back together when she had no interest in doing that. But I am glad that Steven had to step up and take some responsibility for his kids, and some for his actions.
I just heard that she is writing a fifth book that will be out next year, and I can't wait!
Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World: The Extraordinary True Story of Shackleton and the Endurance
Ernest Shackelton, a man famous for his treks across the Antarctic was on his way to traverse the length of the continent when he and his crew were shipwrecked. This book covers the amazing tale of his bravery and leadership as he did everything he could to get himself and his men back to safety.
I knew some details of this story because last year they found the remnants of the endurance, but I had no idea how many close calls the crew had, or how many things had to go right in order for them to survive their ordeal. I thought that this book was well written and engaging and pretty inspiring.
I knew some details of this story because last year they found the remnants of the endurance, but I had no idea how many close calls the crew had, or how many things had to go right in order for them to survive their ordeal. I thought that this book was well written and engaging and pretty inspiring.
Comedian Richard Ayoade has written an entire book treating 2003s mediocre A View from the Top as a cinematic masterpiece. Interwoven with stories from Ayoade's own childhood, and thoughts about other related films, Ayoade breaks down the rom com in detail, making small, dry jokes along the way.
I thought that this book was really funny. I do think that it is best listened to in small segments though (and I would recommend listening to it over reading it, because then you get Richard Ayoade reading it in his unique cadence). When I tried listening to it in longer segments, occasionally Ayoade's diatribes about small aspects of the film were lost on me, because I had zoned out.
One thing that I enjoyed a lot about this book though is that to Ayoade, no detail is too small to be mocked, and he makes some really good points about the way things happen in movies, vs. how it would have actually happened. (e.g. if you are hot you can be the very best flight attendant there is, but if you are overweight or a bit ugly, then they will put you in the back, or more off camera.)
I thought that this book was really funny. I do think that it is best listened to in small segments though (and I would recommend listening to it over reading it, because then you get Richard Ayoade reading it in his unique cadence). When I tried listening to it in longer segments, occasionally Ayoade's diatribes about small aspects of the film were lost on me, because I had zoned out.
One thing that I enjoyed a lot about this book though is that to Ayoade, no detail is too small to be mocked, and he makes some really good points about the way things happen in movies, vs. how it would have actually happened. (e.g. if you are hot you can be the very best flight attendant there is, but if you are overweight or a bit ugly, then they will put you in the back, or more off camera.)
I still thought that the mystery was good, but the book felt like it was drawing to a close three different times and then it kept going. I think making the mystery more succinct would have been better for the overall book, because after the third or fourth false accusation I was losing interest and it got harder to finish the book.
This book was well written but it made me so sad to read how fictional Archie treated her.
I had heard about this book and I had an inkling of what it was about but I was still surprised out how creeped out it made me feel. I feel like books written more than 100 years ago are usually less gruesome because the sensibilities of the public were different, but even though the disturbing scenes were written in a more sterile way, it was still creepy and you were never really sure if Prendick was safe or if he would ever be able to return to society after what he saw on the island.
I thought it was really cool and I am glad that I read it.
I thought it was really cool and I am glad that I read it.
I am putting this at a two because the story was set up really well, but I feel like the ending fell flat.
The set up is really great. Galatea is in a mental facility because she wasn't behaving the way her creator/husband wants her to behave and she is doing all she can to think of a way to get out.
And then she does get out and the ending is not satisfying. I am glad she gets a little bit of revenge, but I felt like life could have held more for her if she had chosen to run instead of what she chose. I think that I would have liked this more as a full book with a whole adventure thrown in, but as it stands it is not for me.
The set up is really great. Galatea is in a mental facility because she wasn't behaving the way her creator/husband wants her to behave and she is doing all she can to think of a way to get out.
And then she does get out and the ending is not satisfying. I am glad she gets a little bit of revenge, but I felt like life could have held more for her if she had chosen to run instead of what she chose. I think that I would have liked this more as a full book with a whole adventure thrown in, but as it stands it is not for me.
This book reads so fast and it is so fun trying to figure out Evie and her life. This book does give flashbacks into her past jobs to give you an idea of Evie as a person, and it is really fun trying to piece together her current job with the new information that you get.
I thought that this was really carefully written. You get enough information to try and piece together the mystery for yourself, but not so much that you can completely figure out where the plot is going to go.
I thought that this was really carefully written. You get enough information to try and piece together the mystery for yourself, but not so much that you can completely figure out where the plot is going to go.