Boys,
Since a blog is a place for YOU to state your opinion, please use this space to comment on your book. This should be purely an opinion- and it should be your opinion. I recently finished a novel by Val McDermid entitled A Darker Domain. This mystery was riveting and it held my attention from page one all the way through the final page. One aspect of McDermid's writing that I enjoy most is her complex plot. McDermid is constantly weaving in twists and turns and just when you think you know "who done it", there is another surprise that totally throws you off. Although I generally do not like reading mysteries, much less murder mysteries, McDermid's focus on the story rather than the gory details of the crime hold my attention. In addition, McDermid brings in rich scientific and forensic analysis, by way of compelling minor characters that add to the tale. Another wonderful aspect in all of McDermid's novels are her attention to detail in establishing a setting. I love reading about England or Scotland- locations I may never visit in person, but love to read about in ficiton!
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The book I read, "Ender's Shadow" was a great read. What I especially like about this book is it gives me a new perspective to the book "Ender's Game." Also it gave me a new perspective on Ender.
ReplyDeleteUnlike Mrs. Tsuna, I often read mysteries, and I don’t even mind a little blood and gore. I just finished reading Water Like a Stone by Deborah Crombie. This is part of a series by Crombie which has two main characters—Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James. Kincaid and James both work for law enforcement in England. Although the mystery takes center stage, Crombie has built up her characters and their lives. I now read the story to find out what is happening to the main characters as well as to enjoy a good mystery. What I find especially riveting is the ever expanding cast of characters that must interact. With each installment in the series we find out more about the lives of the characters and meet more people such as their family, friends, and co-workers. The lives of these additional characters often have a significant role in the mystery as well. In Water Like a Stone, Crombie delved into family dynamics and problems such as divorce and illness. It is amazing how one little lie can build up into a huge problem and eventually lead to murder. This is one of my favorite aspects of mysteries. Even though the side stories seem to be unrelated, everything is a piece of the puzzle and putting it together at the end is always fun.
ReplyDeleteThis blog was posted by Dr. Kennon, intrepid reader and fellow blogger.
i am reading deception point - by dan brown
ReplyDeleteI read Hitchhikers guide to the galaxy and i have to say i really enjoyed reading this book and i am one of those people who never really liked reading. This book has a great adventure and is easy/fun to read!! i suggest this to those who don't like reading!!
ReplyDeletewow Mrs. Tsuna, once again you did it. I was confused as to what to read for your class, in an instance you found me a book that had me reading for hours, i just couldn't put it down you know exactly what kind of books i like.
ReplyDeleteI read the novel A Wrinkle in Time. this book is about Meg a girl who goes on an adventure through time trying to rescue her father a prisoner on a different planet called, Camazots. very interesting book you will not want to put it down durring the action scenes i promise.
I also enjoy reading books.They allow me to experience a situation from a different perspective, away from my own life it is like an out of body experience, and it brings me away from all the stress of life.
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