Books 32 through 36
December 31, 2011It’s December 31st. The likelihood of me finishing all of my 2011 book reviews? Slim to nil. I will try, however. And to make it easier, I’m grouping the reviews in batches of 4 5. It’s not like I’m a master of the in-depth review. Really, this is a way for me to record what I read, whether I liked it, and whether I recommend it. Go find someone who can actually write about books if you require depth.
Book #32: The Distant Hours
I like this author, and was not disappointed by this book. Haunting, and perhaps a bit too sad, it was still very good.
Book #33: A Hollywood Ending
Total fluff. The fact that the main character became a totally different person by moving to Britain did not impress me. So not believable.
Book #34: The Weight of Silene
This was a very heavy book, with some rather depressing happenings and themes. However, it was very well written, and I would definitely recommend it.
Book #35: Pulse
Sometimes, I’m not in the mood for a full novel, so I pick up a book of short stories. This one was especially excellent – the people seemed real, with their flaws and problems on display. Read it.
Book #36: Popular Crime: Reflections on the Celebration of Violence
This was a good read, full of interesting stories, and why we are obsessed with crime stories. However, the author’s self-congratulatory, “I am SOOO much smarter than the average criminal (and YOU, the reader)” attitude soured me after a few chapters. Still, if you can stand the ego, it’s a good read.
