About This Book:
Goodreads Summary
✥Series/Trilogy/Stand-Alone, etc: Stand Alone
✥Release Date: 1982
✥Page Count: 288
✥Format: Paperback
✥Setting: Georgia
✥Genre(s): Classics, Historical Fiction, LGBT, Feminism, Adult, Cultural-African American, Literature
✥Date(s) Read: 3/18-3/25/18
✥Rating: Book: 4.5/5
My Thoughts: (Reread)
I still enjoyed the book a lot but I really don't remember it being so vulgar with the curse words and descriptive about body parts. Some parts seemed to have been left out from when I read it before. Maybe I need to find the cover I read before and/or look into different covers and see if there is a difference. Some may not realize that some books change a little with each new addition. Example, when I first read/listened to "Where the Heart Is" by Billie Letts, Novalee didn't like 5's, with the book I bought, it said 7's and I noticed that through just scanning it (even in the movie, it was 5's).
When I read the book the first time, I could have sworn Celie said that her and Mr. were actually friends now, in this one, that wasn't there. Now, maybe that was my imagination remembering that..lol...It just seemed like some things were added and taken out but because it had been so long, I can't pin point everything, that friendship part is the only thing I can recall.
Other than the things I brought up previously, I really did still enjoy the book as I stated. Not sure if it was as much as the first time though.
I reread this book this week as the reread-a-thon that too place this week (3/18-3/25). I only read this one book because I just didn't feel like reading many times.
(The cover I read the 2nd time, don't remember the first cover)
About This Book:
Goodreads Summary
✥Series/Trilogy/Stand-Alone, etc: Series #6
✥Release Date: July 16, 2005
✥Page Count: 652
✥Format: Paperback
✥Setting: England; Hogwarts
✥Genre(s): YA, Fantasy, Fiction
✥Date(s) Read: 3/2-3/18/18
✥Rating: Book: 4.5/5 Audio: 4.5/5 Narrator(s): Jim Dale
My Thoughts:
Audio:
I always love listening to Jim Dale. He tends to make Hermione (and some other characters) sound whiny though. Whether that was the intention of J.K. Rowling or not, I don't know. He is always enjoyable regardless.
Book:
What can I say about a book this far in without giving spoilers? Not very much. And I'm sure there are those out there, who, like me, haven't finished (or started) the series so, unlike some, who may have spoiled it for me, I won't give spoilers. I will just say that I really enjoyed the book and glad to finally see some things that I kind of figured would happen. It took me a while to finish because I'm still on that "I really want to do other things" kick that I've been on for at least 6 months now but I guess as long as I'm reading, that's all that matters. 😊
I'm here trying to figure out what to say about the story without giving spoilers but I can't, so, I guess I will just leave it at here. Really short, but, heck, I can't think of much else! 😂
About This Book:
Goodreads Summary✥Series/Trilogy/Stand-Alone, etc: Trilogy✥Release Date: April 15, 2014✥Page Count: 355
✥Format: Hardcover
✥Setting: Charlottesville, VA
✥Genre(s): Young Adult, Romance, Contemporary, Realistic Fiction
✥Date(s) Read: 2/23-2/28
✥Rating: Book: 3/5 Audio: 3/5 Narrator(s): Laura Knight Keating
My Thoughts:
Audio:
Well, with another audio, there really isn't a lot to say, except that she was good.
Book:
The book started off strong and I liked it a lot. Then it got to the point that it made me remember (as if I could ever forget), why I am so glad I am NOT a teenager and why I would NEVER want to go back to that age! Pettiness. Flirting with the opposite sex (or, well, depending on your sexuality, the same sex), to make the ex jealous. Causing problems and borderline fights.
Yeah, I do NOT miss that age and craziness (and I don't miss my 20's either). Only reason I'd go back to those ages is because I'd want to have a do over! In a LOT of areas!
I know, not all teenagers act like that and did what they did in this book, but there's still that teenage angst, hormones, etc I don't miss! And again, those 20 something years! Ugh!
But, I digress....
I did enjoy the book. Evidently. It just wasn't great for me. Once it hit midway through, I started becoming a little annoyed. By the end, I was a little bit more annoyed. And I figured out how the letters got sent pretty early on. I had questioned it a few times but I had that instinct that kept telling me no. Only reason I had doubts about my initial thoughts is because of situations that took place between a couple other people.
I liked Dad, Josh & most of the time, I liked Laura Jean. The little sister? Well, although I know she is a child, but sometimes, she did kind of work my nerves and was a little "too smart for her own good". Margot? I liked her well enough but I don't think she knew what she wanted. But, I guess she's young, so that is very much allowed. She is at that age to where she is still figuring things out.
I will be going on to the second book whenever I am able to buy it and in the mood to read it. I will determine whether I want to read the third one when I finish the second.
I've also read "The Summer I Turned Pretty" trilogy by Jenny Han. That's what made me want to read these. The "Burn for Burn" trilogy/series, I read the first one and wasn't fond of it. I only gave it 2/5 Stars. Doubt I will go on to the others.
