What better way to relax over the summer than to read a good book? Or ten.
What I Finished:
Zeroes by Scott Westerfeld
One phrase description:
Quote:
“It was amazing what humans could do.”
My general thoughts:
At first I thought I’d take forever to finish the novel because I’m a slow reader. It’s longer than I anticipated as well. But since I liked the characters and the pacing of the story, I got through the book pretty quickly by my standards. Even though the teenagers each had a unique power, there was also a downside or weakness to their abilities. I’m all for diversity, flawed human beings, and different people coming together for a common cause.
Joyland by Stephen King
One phrase description:
Quote:
“But the mind defend itself as long as it can.”
My general thoughts:
King is king. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. King is king. I found myself falling in love with the story more and more. I desperately needed an escape from the real world while reading Joyland, and Stephen King didn’t let me down. I made a guess at who the murderer was, but guess what? I was way off. No surprise there. I didn’t see the ending coming. Not by a mile. And I’m perfectly okay with that.
Hollow City by Ransom Riggs
One phrase description:
Quote:
“But eventually, if I lived through this, I would have to face up to the decision I had made and the pain I had caused.”
My general thoughts:
I still love the characters, even more so the second time around. I felt like I got to know everyone better. That said I also enjoyed the new characters (humans and animals) that were introduced, even if they did have a minor role. The photographs didn’t disappoint either. Neither did the paper that the book was printed on. I like good quality paper. Let me be.
What I Want To Read Next Month:
The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith
Why:
I’ve never read anything by J.K. Rowling, so it’s about time I did.
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Herminia Chow 
I have to read J.K. Rowling’s books other than the Harry Potter series.
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I’ll let you know how it goes. 🙂
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I am currently finishing SONG OF SUSANNAH, Book 6 in King’s DARK TOWER. You are right King is king. I have been working on this series since 1980’s–ha! His sons are both excellent writers as well. The one who writes in the horror genre is great, and the other son’s DOUBLE FEATURE is rather revealing of his relationship with his famous father, all disguised, of course. In the novel, the father is a famous actor, not a famous novelist.
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I need to read more of his books. I feel behind because he’s published so many. Oh, I didn’t know that. I’ll have to check out their work as well. Mm sounds interesting. I like the concept. Thanks for sharing!
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