The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer

My review

rating: 5 of 5 stars
I wish I would have waited for this book to come out in softcover, like I saw at Target today, but I am glad I read and purchased it none the less.

I have to admit was a bit of a skeptic when I first purchased this book. A book of letters...I was like ugh, how am I going to like this. But it was absolutly brilliant! I loved every minute of this book. Admittedly, I am not a very visual person and I could picture in my mind what Dawson, Eben, Amelia, Isola, Kit, Sidney and Juliet all looked like. I was able to imagine Guernsey Island and how it must have felt before, after and during the War.

I was so excited when Juliet finally decided to make a visit to the Island and made it much for picturesque and vivid. It gave me a great feel for what it was like during the occupation of the war. The stories were all sad, but showed the capabilities of the human spirit. I was so happy when Juliet found a voice for her book in the end.

It was great book. I'd recommend it to everyone.


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Breaking Dawn

Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer

My review

rating: 4 of 5 stars
What a difference the story makes when written from a different perspective. I absolutly loved that Ms. Meyer decided to give us readers a twist by writing a section of the book from Jacob's perspective. It made things much more clear and made me love his character even more. I am amazed at the length's he'd go for Bella, who wouldn't return the love he for her. I think that makes him a stand up guy, to step aside and let Edward have her, even though he was pining for her. I am glad to see the story end as and in a happy way as it had.




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Eclipse

Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer

My review

rating: 4 of 5 stars
I was given books 3 & 4 to read by my clinical instructor and managed to get them read before nursing school was even done! Writing this in hindsight, I would have to say that book #3 Eclipse was my favorite of the series. I enjoyed the story of Bella, Jake and Edward even more so in the book than ever. I was torn, wanting Bella to be with Jake so she could have a "normal" life and then torn even more because I wanted her to be with Edward. I can't imagine how a teenager could have such strong feeling for either guy at her age. She talked as though it was the only thing she ever knew. Definitely the most exciting of the series...if you don't have a a good few days to read the series beware, you'll be sucked in.


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Marley and Me

Marley & Me: Love and Life with the World's Worst Dog by John Grogan

My review

rating: 5 of 5 stars
I finished Marley and me in a long weekend. I loved it, I could barely put it down. What is it about having pets, that brings us such joy, anger and heart break. I felt for Marley's owner's when he did something outrageous and I cried for him when he passed away. It was a great book for all animal lovers. I would recommend it to anyone who has as ever had a good or bad dog in their life.


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New Moon

New Moon by Stephenie Meyer

My review

rating: 4 of 5 stars
The story of Bella and Edward continues...and I am sucked in. I realize that these are books for young adults, but I find them so intriguing. I will admit that the storyline is somewhat predictible and the writing is a little less than elloquent, but I still love it.

I cheer for Bella and Edward and always want them to be together.

I can't wait to read the next book.


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The Alchemist

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

My review

rating: 5 of 5 stars
I learned that I totally agree. As we age we don't listen to our hearts and we aren't aware of our own Personal Legend.

It is all chance? I am trying to figure out when I stopped listening to my heart and it was probably likely to have happened once I hit adolescence. As a teenager, other things and other people become so much more important. The need to fit in and feel accepted probably had me give up on my personal legend...although I have no idea what it was. What was it that I wanted to be when I grew up? What was it I desired to do? So sad...that I can't remember.

I recommend this book to everyone. We all need a reality check. Maybe we can discover our Personal Legends as adults... I am going to try.


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The Story of Edgar Sawtelle

The Story of Edgar Sawtelle: A Novel by David Wroblewski

My review

rating: 5 of 5 stars
I just finished this book last night. Boy was it long one...but worth it! I especially enjoyed when the author wrote from Almondine's perspective (which is a dog). Edgar's story was one that I didn't want to end. The dynamics of Claude, Trudy and Henry, kept me turning each page just to see what would happen next. I was in tears at the end of the book. It was good read, it well deserved to be on the 2008, books to read.
Having owned pets and being attached to them makes this read even better. I'd recommend this book to anyone who loves animals and anyone looking to find the truth.


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