Synopsis: A young girl is bored with her life at home, finds a whole different world through a door in a room in her flat that is rarely used. Frightening consequences accompany it.
This is one of those rare events in which I enjoyed the movie far more than the book, though the book went into greater detail. It was an insanely easy read, taking less than two hours of reading time.
Overall: 2.5 out of 5 bookmarks
Kids?: Yes. It's a kids book.
Recommend?: If you're looking for a good, creepy kids book.
Where to find?: Wherever books are sold.
05 April, 2011
02 April, 2011
The Anthem by Ayn Rand
Synopsis: A man journeys through life, feeling that something is missing. He's grown up in a world where everybody works for the good of his brothers and sisters, where men and women are not allowed to look upon one another, much less speak to one another.
I honestly do not know if I understood the book completely. I have to say, I had to "read" it with the text-to-speech feature turned on, so I could hear it as well, because the language which Rand uses in her writing is difficult, to say the least. I did enjoy it, and I read the entirety of it (it's very short) in less than a day.
Overall rating: 4 of 5 bookmarks
Would I recommend?: Yes, if you're looking for a challenge.
Safe for kids?: Sex is mentioned a couple times, but not explicitly, so I would say that an adolescent would probably be okay reading it. Also, there are a lot of essay contests based around her books for younger readers.
Where to find?: Where ever books are sold.
I honestly do not know if I understood the book completely. I have to say, I had to "read" it with the text-to-speech feature turned on, so I could hear it as well, because the language which Rand uses in her writing is difficult, to say the least. I did enjoy it, and I read the entirety of it (it's very short) in less than a day.
Overall rating: 4 of 5 bookmarks
Would I recommend?: Yes, if you're looking for a challenge.
Safe for kids?: Sex is mentioned a couple times, but not explicitly, so I would say that an adolescent would probably be okay reading it. Also, there are a lot of essay contests based around her books for younger readers.
Where to find?: Where ever books are sold.
Madness: A Bipolar Life by Marya Hornbacher
Synopsis: Hornbacher once again brings readers into her life as she tells, in stunning and sometimes horrifying detail, about her diagnosis and the things she struggles with because of her illness. She brings the reader through multiple hospitalizations, a divorce, a marriage, and to rock bottom and back again.
I have to say, right now, I am biased. I am a huge fan of Marya Hornbacher's work, having read and reread her book Wasted: A Memoir of Anorexia and Bulimia enough times that I have it memorized. Completely. Cover to cover. That being said, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, even though it was, at times, not easy to read. The truth is not easy to read, neither is someone's pain. I honestly think that everyone should read this book.
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 bookmarks
Would I recommend?: Absolutely and whole-heartedly
Safe for children?: I would probably allow someone as young as 13 to read it. Parental discretion encouraged.
Where can you find it?: I downloaded this one from the Amazon Kindle store. But I've been told it is also available at Barnes and Noble and at Borders.
I have to say, right now, I am biased. I am a huge fan of Marya Hornbacher's work, having read and reread her book Wasted: A Memoir of Anorexia and Bulimia enough times that I have it memorized. Completely. Cover to cover. That being said, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, even though it was, at times, not easy to read. The truth is not easy to read, neither is someone's pain. I honestly think that everyone should read this book.
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 bookmarks
Would I recommend?: Absolutely and whole-heartedly
Safe for children?: I would probably allow someone as young as 13 to read it. Parental discretion encouraged.
Where can you find it?: I downloaded this one from the Amazon Kindle store. But I've been told it is also available at Barnes and Noble and at Borders.
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