7 A's of Dementia

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The Fault in Our Stars

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
My rating: 4 of 5 stars


I’m very leery of reading in the young adult genre, due to the usual, overly fluffy topics, or the ever presence of vampires, werewolves, angels and other unworldly beings, yes I've read my share of these, I’ll be fair, but please, no more.

I waited until release date to make my purchase, to be certain no supernatural beings were involved. Nope definitely not, what we have here is a well written story about very mature teenagers dealing with a serious topic…CANCER.

Having known many adults, throughout my life who have battled this disease, some of whom have survived and others sadly not, I can’t possibly imagine the fear a parent must feel finding out their child has cancer, watching them deal with pain, knowing they cannot erase what their child is living through. What of that child? All that they have gone through? Growing up in pain, surgeries, treatments, in some cases nearing death, only to fight their way back but never truly being cancer free, living daily knowing that death is inevitable. Having considered these things I do not find it too far fetched to have characters in a novel older than their years.

I really like this book and definitely feel it deserves the four stars I’ve given it. I was thoroughly wrapped up in the emotion of this book; I laughed and cried then laughed and cried some more.

Would I re-read this book? Yes. Would I recommend this book to other readers? Most definitely.

Till next time ....

2012 ~ Book Reviews

I've challenged myself to read 40 books this year.

1. The Walking Dead ~ The Best Defense by Robert Kirkman
2. Before I Go To Sleep ~ by S. J. Watson
3. Death Comes to Pemberly by P. D. James
4. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

Death Comes To Pemberly

Death Comes To Pemberley by P.D. James
My rating: 3 of 5 stars


This is the first novel I’ve read, written by P.D. James and Pride & Prejudice has to be one of my favourite books.

Death Comes to Pemberly, was much better then the Harlequin trashy type sequels that have been printed. One thing I’ve learned from reading the sequels, if you want a Jane Austen novel then re-read one. Don’t go looking for Pride & Prejudice in another book, it just isn’t there.

I didn’t care for the retelling of P&P, to me this is a sequel to the original story, what a great opportunity for new readers to be introduced to P&P, they want to know what happened they should read it. Not only did the retelling take up a lot of time in this book but it gave a view from the Meryton townsfolk regarding Elizabeth’s capture of Mr. Darcy that I personally didn’t care for.

I wasn’t surprised that Lydia was holding a grudge, but disappointed that Charlotte Lucas was. I didn’t feel that Charlotte was upset with Elizabeth in P&P after her marriage to Mr. Collin’s so why that carried into this book was a puzzle to me.

I would have liked more interaction between the Darcy’s and when the chance came at the end for some quiet time, their discussion seemed strange to me. After six years of marriage, you would think they would have ironed out their issues already.

Regardless of the negative points mentioned above, once started I was captured, pleased to spend time with beloved Elizabeth and Fitzwilliam Darcy.

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Mockingjay

Mockingjay
by Suzanne Collins
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Finished May 18, 2011




From The Publisher


Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has survived the Hunger Games twice. But now that she''s made it out of the bloody arena alive, she''s still not safe. The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge. Who do they think should pay for the unrest? Katniss. And what''s worse, President Snow has made it clear that no one else is safe either. Not Katniss''s family, not her friends, not the people of District 12.



My Thoughts
I wasn't as happy with Mockingjay as I was with The Hunger Games and Catching Fire.  I rated them both five stars but I honestly cannot rate this book that high.

The first two books moved along quickly where as Mockingjay dragged in the fist half for me.  Then when the story picked up it seemed to pick up too quickly and the ending was rushed, emotion was missing, especially ***SPOILER ALERT*** when Finnick died, I think I was more upset then Katniss.  I know she is in the middle of a war, and trying to stay alive but I felt there just wasn't enough time to mourn his loss.

I don't like predictable books and I seemed to know what was going to happen before it happened.

Looking around at other book reviews I seem to be in the minority, others loved Mockingjay and rated it a five.

Still looking forward to the movies though.

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Catching Fire

Catching Fire
by Suzanne Collins
E-book
Finished April 26, 2011
2nd book in trilogy




From the Publisher

Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has won the annual Hunger Games with fellow district tribute Peeta Mellark. But it was a victory won by defiance of the Capitol and their harsh rules. Katniss and Peeta should be happy. After all, they have just won for themselves and their families a life of safety and plenty. But there are rumors of rebellion among the subjects, and Katniss and Peeta, to their horror, are the faces of that rebellion. The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge

My Thoughts

"The Capitol is angry.  The Capitol wants revenge."

And revenge is exactly what the Capitol dished out.  I did not expect the story to go as it did.  Fabulous, really didn't think that I would be as interested in this book as I was with The Hunger Games.  Suzanne Collins has done a fabulous job so far.

I started the third book immediately, looking forward to the movie version of this series.

Definitely a must read. I've recommended these books a few times. My husband read them first and I was hard pressed to get his full undivided attention until he was finished.

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