Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Book 64: Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

The finale of the Hunger Games trilogy. I guess when you set up a big oppressive government for the people to hate, you have to get around to addressing the issue. I didn't think this was as strong as the other two, but it's where the story had to go, I suppose. The characters that you care about are either mangled or they turn into whiners and they get harder to root for. I could see myself rereading either of the first two books someday, but I need to remember to pass on this one.

Book 63: Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

I wasn't sure where she would go with this book, but she surprised me with another edition of the Hunger Games. I would say this one was just as good aa the first.

Book 62: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

After not reading much for six months, I burned through this entire trilogy in a little over a week. Very easy reading. This book does the world building and does it well. I was invested in seeing how the games would end.

Book 61: To Green Angel Tower by Tad Williams

Resolution of the Memory, Sorrow and Thorn trilogy. This is one of my favorite fantasy series of all time. It may be a little stock but it's done well and you get engaged with most of the characters. I'll reread this again in a few years because it's in my top ten books.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Book 60: 61 Hours by Lee Child

Typical Jack Reacher.  Set in a snow storm, he has to protect a witness when the local police can't do it.  Of course, there is a secret military base that needs investigating and all the bad guys that need vanquishing. Quick and solid reading.

Book 59: Little Brother by Cory Doctoro



Youth fights back against the oppressive government after a terrorist attack.  Pretty interesting stuff, especially with the disapproval the regular folks seem to be feeling towards those in charge nowadays. Read it via Daily Lit.

Book 61: Full Dark, No Stars by Stephen King

4 novellas.  Some brutal stuff here.  Murders and rape and revenge.  Finished it quickly.