Like all Nicholas Sparks books, I really enjoyed this book. The story is about a woman, Erin, who is married to a very controlling man who beats her. She tries to run away a couple of times, but has to come back, as she has no money. Finally, Erin steals enough money from her husband and gets far away. At first she is constantly looking over her shoulder and keeps her distance from everyone, but of course, like all Sparks' books, she falls for someone. The story is a bit predictable, but very enjoyable. If you are a Sparks fan you should read this one.
Friday, February 28, 2014
Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks
Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks
Like all Nicholas Sparks books, I really enjoyed this book. The story is about a woman, Erin, who is married to a very controlling man who beats her. She tries to run away a couple of times, but has to come back, as she has no money. Finally, Erin steals enough money from her husband and gets far away. At first she is constantly looking over her shoulder and keeps her distance from everyone, but of course, like all Sparks' books, she falls for someone. The story is a bit predictable, but very enjoyable. If you are a Sparks fan you should read this one.
Like all Nicholas Sparks books, I really enjoyed this book. The story is about a woman, Erin, who is married to a very controlling man who beats her. She tries to run away a couple of times, but has to come back, as she has no money. Finally, Erin steals enough money from her husband and gets far away. At first she is constantly looking over her shoulder and keeps her distance from everyone, but of course, like all Sparks' books, she falls for someone. The story is a bit predictable, but very enjoyable. If you are a Sparks fan you should read this one.
An Abundance of Katherines by John Green
An abundance of katherines by John Green
SUMMARY
An Abundance of Katherines is about a prodigy teen, named Colin, that has only dated girls named Katherine. Upon graduation, Katherine XIX dumps him. He is a misfit because of his intelligence and he has a Muslim friend, Hassan, that is also a bit strange. They decide to go on a roadtrip to heal Leo's heart. They fall upon a small town in Tennessee and wind up staying awhile and working there. While there, they both learn a lot about themselves, love, and life.
MY THOUGHTS...
Although this book deals with kids who do not necessarily feel they fit in, it does so in a humorous way. I honestly laughed out loud during many parts of the book. John Green took a child that is working on trying to be the next genius and made it into a comical story. He does go into detail that at times seems a little much, but it helps to give depth to his prodigy character, Colin. I believe high school students would enjoy this book and probably relate to many of the issues Leo and Hassan deal with.
An Abundance of Katherines is about a prodigy teen, named Colin, that has only dated girls named Katherine. Upon graduation, Katherine XIX dumps him. He is a misfit because of his intelligence and he has a Muslim friend, Hassan, that is also a bit strange. They decide to go on a roadtrip to heal Leo's heart. They fall upon a small town in Tennessee and wind up staying awhile and working there. While there, they both learn a lot about themselves, love, and life.
MY THOUGHTS...
Although this book deals with kids who do not necessarily feel they fit in, it does so in a humorous way. I honestly laughed out loud during many parts of the book. John Green took a child that is working on trying to be the next genius and made it into a comical story. He does go into detail that at times seems a little much, but it helps to give depth to his prodigy character, Colin. I believe high school students would enjoy this book and probably relate to many of the issues Leo and Hassan deal with.
Postcards from No Man's Land by Aidan Chambers
Jacob is the grandson of that English soldier, who goes to Amsterdam to visit his grandfather's grave. The story evolves and incorporates Geertrui and Jacob's connection, where Geertrui's grandson Daan and Jacob become friends.
This is a beautiful story of love, friendship, and finding out about oneselve.
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