For parents who are looking for book reviews written with Teens and Preteens in mind. My kids read a LOT, and not all books(or movies, TV shows, video games etc.)are appropriate for children. I don't do much of the others, but I can read!
Monday, June 28, 2010
Ilustrado by Miguel Syjuco
Unusual for me, I was lost after the prologue on this book. I believe I got this on an NPR list of what to read, and it didn't take long to realize the reviewer and I are of disparate opinions. This book, it seems is about a Philippino man who was an author, and who may or may not of been writing a book that may or may not have been upsetting to the politics of the Phillipines, and may or may not have been killed/committed suicide. In any case he is dead. I think it is non- fiction. But, after 30 pages, I just didn't care. So, on to the next. I would have said "too many fish in the sea" but after BP's contribution, I'll just say, too many books on the nightstand.
Reading The Help this week, (Kathryn Stockett), and will let your readers see my opinion (if you don't mind) when I am done.
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I am also reading "The Help" this week! Going well so far.....
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