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Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell
2.0
Outliers: The Story of Success was a good idea executed in a poor manner. I mean let's be honest, who wouldn't want to know the secret to how the Beatles conquered the music industry in their time, or how Bill Gates' childhood events led to him becoming the wealthiest man alive? However, the way that Gladwell portrays his ideas just falls short of being something that you can really pull information from or learn about in a consistent manner.
The evidence that he uses to support his claims could have worked, but at some points in the book it feels as though Gladwell is grasping at straws in hopes of making something click.
The evidence that he uses to support his claims could have worked, but at some points in the book it feels as though Gladwell is grasping at straws in hopes of making something click.
All Around the Zodiac: Exploring Astrology's Twelve Signs by Bil Tierney
2.0
This is a good book to get into astrology, but it does lose the appeal after Part 1 of the book. Even though it is mainly a guide to astrology’s basics and how the zodiac functions, a bit more livelihood in the writing would have spiced up the content. Overall, not bad.
Sundays at Tiffany's by James Patterson
3.0
Honestly, this story was an interesting idea that became a pretty good novel in the long run. I loved the gradual acceleration of their relationship, and the ending was pretty surprising.
However, I did find it a little awkward at some parts, where I had questions about Michael, who he was, what he was doing, and they couldn't be answered because there just wasn't an answer in the first place.
But overall, good story.
However, I did find it a little awkward at some parts, where I had questions about Michael, who he was, what he was doing, and they couldn't be answered because there just wasn't an answer in the first place.
But overall, good story.
Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green, David Levithan
4.0
This story had elements of a novel that I didn't even know I wanted; the use of profanity really didn't bother me (it really enhanced the "high school" feel of it, to be honest), and the characters were ones that, although it took some time for me to warm up to them, managed to stick with me throughout the book.
Following the journey with both Will Grayson and Will Grayson was so entertaining for me. At the very beginning of the book, the only thing I would critique would be how it is slightly slow/dragging at the start; however, both Green and Levithan managed to introduce the characters in sufficient and well thought-out manner.
The ending of the story was honestly the best part, and although I will not spoil it here, I just wanted to say that John Green and David Levithan managed to do a nice job with their book.
Following the journey with both Will Grayson and Will Grayson was so entertaining for me. At the very beginning of the book, the only thing I would critique would be how it is slightly slow/dragging at the start; however, both Green and Levithan managed to introduce the characters in sufficient and well thought-out manner.
The ending of the story was honestly the best part, and although I will not spoil it here, I just wanted to say that John Green and David Levithan managed to do a nice job with their book.
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs
4.0
The story was compelling, had interesting characters, and kept my attention throughout the whole story. Would definitely read again!