What it doesn't say in the title or description (which read something like "a prequel to the Song of Fire and Ice series), is that this is a comic book. NOT an "Archie and the Gang" comic book, but an adult comic book. I had never read an adult comic before, and although the experience was mildly annoying and not what I expected, I'm glad I spent an afternoon in the car, waiting for volleyball practice to be over reading this instead of another magazine that would point out how unthoroughly my house is dressed for autumn. I wasn't looking for a comic, but who needs guilt either?
Verdict? It's a comic, but...
Not for the kids.
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!
Friday, October 7, 2011
A Storm of Swords by George RR Martin ( Book #3 )
Still caught up in the lengthy, delicious, violent saga of the Lannisters and Starks, Baratheons and Tyrells. This series is crazy addictive and seriously deranged. I'm having a blast.
Still, not for the kiddies.
There is a reason it is a series on HBO. And, if you could have an HBO of books in the library this series would be there too.
Brave it if you dare to get completely sucked in and spit out craving the next book, but look elsewhere for fantasy for young adults.
Still, not for the kiddies.
There is a reason it is a series on HBO. And, if you could have an HBO of books in the library this series would be there too.
Brave it if you dare to get completely sucked in and spit out craving the next book, but look elsewhere for fantasy for young adults.
Summer Sisters by Judy Blume
Way back when, when Judy Blume was renowned for her writing aimed at kids and early teens, she was edgy in a "still kid friendly" way, she attacked previously un-noveled themes like getting your period and bullying. Then, she came out with a novel about teen sex, and then an adult novel about adult sex, and all of the sudden Judy Blume was not so easily put in the juvenile section of the library.
In Summer Sisters, she continues in the adult novel arena, with a novel about girls who grow up together, spending summers on Martha's Vineyard, and the sex, crazed devotion, betrayals, upheavals etc. of your typical old money, ex-hippie, divorced, chemically imbalanced family of the Vineyard. It is an easy read, beach book.
What was most amazing to me about this book, because although I read it through the end- it is junk food, was the "Readers Guide" section at the end of the book. Since when did Judy Blume become Thoreau instead of Collins? Do we really need guidance, book club groupies and readers alike, to understand the complexities of this book? Really?
So, sisters of summer and year-long, if you want a slice of cheesecake, this book is worth a pull from the shelf. But not for your kids. UGH. They can do better! And Book Clubs....please tell me you aren't this desperate.
In Summer Sisters, she continues in the adult novel arena, with a novel about girls who grow up together, spending summers on Martha's Vineyard, and the sex, crazed devotion, betrayals, upheavals etc. of your typical old money, ex-hippie, divorced, chemically imbalanced family of the Vineyard. It is an easy read, beach book.
What was most amazing to me about this book, because although I read it through the end- it is junk food, was the "Readers Guide" section at the end of the book. Since when did Judy Blume become Thoreau instead of Collins? Do we really need guidance, book club groupies and readers alike, to understand the complexities of this book? Really?
So, sisters of summer and year-long, if you want a slice of cheesecake, this book is worth a pull from the shelf. But not for your kids. UGH. They can do better! And Book Clubs....please tell me you aren't this desperate.