
I can't say that I'm smitten with it like I was with The Rosie Project, but I'm going to finish it and then share my thoughts.
I've read a couple of books in the last 3 months and would like to share my short reviews of them. :)

I read Station Eleven in January. Station Eleven is a science-fiction, post-apocalyptic novel. The novel describes life both before an epidemic wipes out a large percentage of the human population and after. This novel was a serious page turner and kept my attention from beginning to end. I highly recommend this one.
Because I liked the suspenseful qualities of Station Eleven, I decided to read Pretty Girls in February. I also picked it up because I had really enjoyed The Girl on the Train, which is a suspense/psychological thriller novel, as well. I can't recommend Pretty Girls. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time, but not in a good way. Some of the scenes were too horrific and over the top for my taste because I prefer light suspense. I had to finish it though. If I had been watching it as a movie, I would have looked away for half of it. :/

It was necessary to lighten up my reading after reading Pretty Girls. I read The Rosie Project, which is a contemporary romance novel. I read through this book very quickly because I enjoyed it so much. I laughed out loud throughout the novel. Don Tillman is a quirky, genetics professor in search of a wife. He creates a questionnaire with several, rigid preferences for his future wife. He meets Rosie, who does not meet many of his requirements. Their interactions are hilarious. This is another one I highly recommend.

Finally, I read Eleanor & Park at the beginning of the month. I loved this book so much I intend to get my yet-to-own copy of Eleanor & Park signed by Rainbow Rowell, the author, in person. I'll warn you now that, yes, it was sad as it explored domestic/child abuse and bullying themes. The unlikely romance between Eleanor, a full figured, insecure girl with red, curly hair and Park, a half Korean, also insecure adolescent, is beautifully written. I also enjoyed the novel as it was set in the eighties. (I was in elementary school in the eighties, but still). I really think you should pick this one up.
I have to get back to reading The Rosie Effect. Have you read any good novels lately? If you have, let me know in the comments. :)
P.S. I hope you'll join me in reading The Mountain Between Us in April!
I read The Rosie Project and enjoyed it, but not as much as others seem to. I had no desire to read the sequel. I read Station Eleven last year and LOVED it. And I want to read Eleanor & Park but I'm waiting for it to arrive at some point via my postal book club!
ReplyDeleteI just finished The Language of Flowers and really enjoyed it, if you are looking for you next read. :)
Thank you for the recommendation. :) I trust anyone who says they loved Station Eleven. It was excellent! I will have to to look into a postal book club. That sounds interesting!
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