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The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager
4.0
This was pretty gripping, and I really thought I figured it out until the truth unraveled. I'm pretty bad with mystery solving, but I was still impressed.
Beginning felt a little slow, but overall excellent book.
Beginning felt a little slow, but overall excellent book.
The Woman in Me by Britney Spears
I liked what another reader wrote about not giving a rating, because I agree. This isn't a piece of literature or a story that I feel like I have any right to rate on a 5 star scale.
As far as content of the book, I was devastated for Britney throughout. I was a kid when Baby One More Time dropped, and my only knowledge of Britney was unfortunately driven from the media. I never thought twice to question people, and this book was a great reminder that none of us know what is happening in another person's world.
It took a lot of strength to be open and candid about the many hardships of her life. In some places, I could absolutely relate. But hers is a life so tragic to me, that I couldn't imagine persevering the way she did. I'm so sad she lost so much time and freedom.
Reading-wise, it's a very easy read, albeit a bit confusing at times. There were chapters I had to start over because I couldn't tell who was in the anecdote, and some variations in voice that threw me off. Nothing that ruined the book for me though.
I do recommend it as a piece of history, though, and an important reminder about the dark side of humanity.
As far as content of the book, I was devastated for Britney throughout. I was a kid when Baby One More Time dropped, and my only knowledge of Britney was unfortunately driven from the media. I never thought twice to question people, and this book was a great reminder that none of us know what is happening in another person's world.
It took a lot of strength to be open and candid about the many hardships of her life. In some places, I could absolutely relate. But hers is a life so tragic to me, that I couldn't imagine persevering the way she did. I'm so sad she lost so much time and freedom.
Reading-wise, it's a very easy read, albeit a bit confusing at times. There were chapters I had to start over because I couldn't tell who was in the anecdote, and some variations in voice that threw me off. Nothing that ruined the book for me though.
I do recommend it as a piece of history, though, and an important reminder about the dark side of humanity.
Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton
4.0
For some reason, this book took forever for me to finish. It did feel repetitive, but that might be because I saw the film first. I was told to expect it to be way darker than the film, but maybe I just expected more death. Am I macabre? Sure.
But it was worth it! Beautifully written, appears well researched regarding the actual science that inspired the science fiction, and gives a feeling of dread all along the way. Also, good grief don't invite kids to anything ever.
But it was worth it! Beautifully written, appears well researched regarding the actual science that inspired the science fiction, and gives a feeling of dread all along the way. Also, good grief don't invite kids to anything ever.
Pomegranate by Helen Elaine Lee
3.0
The themes in this novel are well thought out and executed. The story is beautiful, but I had a really hard time maintaining interest. The writing style felt slow to me, and I caught myself having to re-read many pages because my mind drifted into la-la-land.