Sunday, May 29, 2011
Shudder Sequel
Okay this is really sad, and I was entirely disappointed. It turns out that there is no sequel. When asked if there was going to be one, the author, Jennie Hansen, answer no. She said that this is where it ended for her and that in real life, we don't always know how things work out in the end. I was internally saddened when I read this. I know that it probably doesn't matter that much to my readers...if I have any...but I really wish this book had a sequel. Well I guess that is enough of my rambling.
Shudder
I read Shudder by Jennie Hansen. This book is an LDS Covenant book. You have to know a little about what we believe in to understand why somethings in the book are such a big issue. I must admit that I am somewhat upset with the ending, but mother says that the way it ended means there is a sequel. I certainly hope there is a sequel. I really enjoyed this book.
The plot. The book is about two girls who have literally known each other from preschool; Darcy and Clare. Darcy has a big family, and Clare's father died when she was young and her mother died of a serious illness when Clare was still in high school. Clare was practically a part of Darcy's family her whole life. After they graduated, they went to college together, and then rented an apartment in Boise, Idaho together. Everything is going great until Clare starts dating Blaine. Blaine is no good. Darcy tries to warn her friend, but she is drown out by Blaine. Much to her dismay, Clare and Blaine get married in a church, instead of in a temple like she had always dreamed. Blaine had physically abused Clare since what seemed the beginning of their relationship. Darcy moved in with a invalid woman named Karlene. Things go haywire as there are attempts on Karlene's life; for what, they don't know. Darcy is student teaching at Boise High School, where she meets David. Again in this book there is a bit of a romance. Honestly I would classify this book as a romantic suspense. The plot just thickens from there. I can't tell anymore without giving away the ending.
How I felt. Like I said earlier, I was disappointed with the ending. I really hope there is a sequel. If there is, I want it. I really liked the book. It kept me on my toes the entire time I was reading. One point I got so caught up in the book that I accidentally called it a movie. I started it about 12:30 this morning and I read five chapters. I couldn't even put it down. Not even in church today. When I got home the first thing I did was change out of my dress, then I opened my book and started reading. About lunchtime I came upstairs and my dad told me to make potatoes and gravy for lunch. I did, but as you can imagine I read while I cooked, ate, and even when I had to go to the bathroom. As you can see, I just couldn't put it down. I loved the book.
My recommendation. I definitely would recommend this book to anyone who wants to read a good suspense. If you don't know much about the LDS church and their beliefs, talk to a member you may know. Some of the things in this book aren't a big deal in the worlds standards, so it might be hard to understand why they are such a big deal for the characters in the book. I really suggest you read this book. Shudder by Jennie Hansen.
The plot. The book is about two girls who have literally known each other from preschool; Darcy and Clare. Darcy has a big family, and Clare's father died when she was young and her mother died of a serious illness when Clare was still in high school. Clare was practically a part of Darcy's family her whole life. After they graduated, they went to college together, and then rented an apartment in Boise, Idaho together. Everything is going great until Clare starts dating Blaine. Blaine is no good. Darcy tries to warn her friend, but she is drown out by Blaine. Much to her dismay, Clare and Blaine get married in a church, instead of in a temple like she had always dreamed. Blaine had physically abused Clare since what seemed the beginning of their relationship. Darcy moved in with a invalid woman named Karlene. Things go haywire as there are attempts on Karlene's life; for what, they don't know. Darcy is student teaching at Boise High School, where she meets David. Again in this book there is a bit of a romance. Honestly I would classify this book as a romantic suspense. The plot just thickens from there. I can't tell anymore without giving away the ending.
How I felt. Like I said earlier, I was disappointed with the ending. I really hope there is a sequel. If there is, I want it. I really liked the book. It kept me on my toes the entire time I was reading. One point I got so caught up in the book that I accidentally called it a movie. I started it about 12:30 this morning and I read five chapters. I couldn't even put it down. Not even in church today. When I got home the first thing I did was change out of my dress, then I opened my book and started reading. About lunchtime I came upstairs and my dad told me to make potatoes and gravy for lunch. I did, but as you can imagine I read while I cooked, ate, and even when I had to go to the bathroom. As you can see, I just couldn't put it down. I loved the book.
My recommendation. I definitely would recommend this book to anyone who wants to read a good suspense. If you don't know much about the LDS church and their beliefs, talk to a member you may know. Some of the things in this book aren't a big deal in the worlds standards, so it might be hard to understand why they are such a big deal for the characters in the book. I really suggest you read this book. Shudder by Jennie Hansen.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Seasons of Salvation
I started reading this book May 26, 2011 at about midnight. I read the preface, prologue, and a couple of chapters. I finished this book May 28, 2011 at about 7:30 p.m. I just couldn't put it down.
How I came to read this book isn't a super exciting story, but it is a story nonetheless. For a while now I have seem this book on my bookshelf and have thought to myself...or aloud...that I should read this book. I know not where it came from or how it got on my bookshelf, but I decided to read it.
The book is about an orphan girl, who has been in and out of 'foster houses' as she calls them; to her they were never Homes, just houses and rooms. A couple decides to adopt her. At first she is wary to trust and care, fearing that this will be temporary, like everything else in her life had been. In the end she finds a Home with a mother and father that love her. It's a Christmas story. I will admit it is an LDS book, but it doesn't preach any. In the end the Christmas Season becomes a season of salvation. Now it does have a little teenage romance in it, but that is not what the book is about.
The book made me realize that no matter the problems I have, I can accomplish anything I set my mind to. I can wallow in self pity, or I can take my trials and learn from them. If I want to do it, I can. I also learned from the book that no matter how hard my life seems to be, usually someone else out there is worse off. There are plenty of ways I can serve people, I just have to keep my eyes open.
Finally my recommendation. Those of you who are still reading this blog, which I'm sure there are few, I recommend that you read this book. It has such a great meaning to it. I'm not going to force you to read this book or even my blog, I mean how will I know if you do or don't, but I really hope you do. The book is, Seasons of Salvation by Dennis L. Mangrum.
How I came to read this book isn't a super exciting story, but it is a story nonetheless. For a while now I have seem this book on my bookshelf and have thought to myself...or aloud...that I should read this book. I know not where it came from or how it got on my bookshelf, but I decided to read it.
The book is about an orphan girl, who has been in and out of 'foster houses' as she calls them; to her they were never Homes, just houses and rooms. A couple decides to adopt her. At first she is wary to trust and care, fearing that this will be temporary, like everything else in her life had been. In the end she finds a Home with a mother and father that love her. It's a Christmas story. I will admit it is an LDS book, but it doesn't preach any. In the end the Christmas Season becomes a season of salvation. Now it does have a little teenage romance in it, but that is not what the book is about.
The book made me realize that no matter the problems I have, I can accomplish anything I set my mind to. I can wallow in self pity, or I can take my trials and learn from them. If I want to do it, I can. I also learned from the book that no matter how hard my life seems to be, usually someone else out there is worse off. There are plenty of ways I can serve people, I just have to keep my eyes open.
Finally my recommendation. Those of you who are still reading this blog, which I'm sure there are few, I recommend that you read this book. It has such a great meaning to it. I'm not going to force you to read this book or even my blog, I mean how will I know if you do or don't, but I really hope you do. The book is, Seasons of Salvation by Dennis L. Mangrum.
My First Blog
I'm starting this blog so I have something to so this summer. What I have decided to accomplish this summer through this blog is to make this summer enjoyable and maybe I will attain some useful knowledge.
I'm going to read books and blog about them. I will provide a brief summary about the book, how the book made me feel, and my recommendation of the book.
So here I go on my new summer task. Who know? Maybe I'll end up enjoying to read...we will find out when the summer ends.
I'm going to read books and blog about them. I will provide a brief summary about the book, how the book made me feel, and my recommendation of the book.
So here I go on my new summer task. Who know? Maybe I'll end up enjoying to read...we will find out when the summer ends.
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