Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins is the much awaited final book of the Hunger Games trilogy. The rebellion takes hold in the Districts and finally takes on the Capitol. I liked it, and liked how everything was wrapped up in the end. It seemed like there was less character development in this one since Katniss spends a lot of the book being disoriented. My perception might have been caused by keeping myself slightly detached from the book because that some of the imagery felt too close. I knew I wouldn't be able to deal with Katniss's emotions as well as my own at that point. Good book, though my favorite of the three is Hunger Games.
Good Omens by Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself) and Terry Pratchett was an incredibly awesome read. Two of some of the best contemporary SF authors combining forces in this hysterical account of what might happen if you put the Apocalypse into the hands of human free will. It was a really great read complete with really great moments of pointing and laughing at real life. This is a must-read for any current fans of either of the authors. If I got a chance for either of them to sign a book, I would make sure to bring this one. (I have the white cover.) After I drop it in the bathtub, of course.
Thirteen Little Blue Envelopes by Maureen Johnson (@maureenjohnson) was my first time reading anything of hers. She is fantastic to follow on Twitter, so I figured that I just had to read something of hers. This follows seventeen year old Ginny as she wanders around Europe at the direction of letters given to her by her aunt. This book touched on so many places in Europe that I really want to visit and only one that I have actually been to (London). From the little jokes I understood from the London events, I know I'm missing a lot more of the jokes in the other places. This futher solidifies my desire to do a very similar tour of my own. I wonder if I would be able to leave technology behind me. I wonder if MJ would be able to!! On another note, does anyone know if there is any fan art of the tattoo Mari gives Ginny? Would love to see a representation of it. I couldn't picture it well in my head.
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Mockingjay: I really loved it and have read it three times already (I know, I'm ridiculous sometimes...). I can't decide if I like it or the first book better, though. I'm so glad this redeemed the middle book!
Good Omens: This is one I really want to read and our library has it on audio! I think after I finish the two I've got on my computer right now, I'm going to get that one!
13 Little Blue Envelopes: This is my favorite Johnson book so far, and the first I read. I thought she really captured the feel of traveling around, and she even commented on my review of it!! One of the members of my group blog went to college with her and led her to the review. :D
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