The Invoice reminded me of The Alchemist by Paulo Coehlo because it's more of an allegory about life instead of a purely fictional story. The Invoice wasn't quite as enjoyable as the Alchemist. Why would the main character take this whole bill-for-happiness thing seriously? What happens if he doesn't pay? Although I never got satisfactory answers, I still liked this ... Read More »
Book Review: My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante
I got to the end of My Brilliant Friend and felt like I was missing something. Perhaps it was the plot. It went like this: two girls are friends/enemies, they get their periods and grow up, one gets married and he turns out to be a jerk. And this plot starts out in the most bizarre ... Read More »
Book Review: The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton
Short and Sweet Version The Secret Keeper was a unique murder mystery about Laurel delving into her mother's past to find out why her lovely mother murdered someone with a cake knife (Happy birthday! Let's cut the cake! Where's the knife? Uh.....we lost it.). This historical fiction story set during the Blitz in World War II will make you ... Read More »
Book Review: These Is My Words by Nancy E. Turner
Short and Sweet Version An epic romance on par with Gone With the Wind that features a feisty female lead. It made for a great discussion in my book club since it brought up social and women's issues. The western setting and the journal-style story telling made it an unforgettable read. Jessica Thinks Too Much Version Mild spoilers ... Read More »
Book Review: Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
Short and Sweet Version If you loved Where'd You Go, Bernadette I bet you would love Big Little Lies, too. Big Little Lies is full of quirky characters, great humor, gossip, intrigue, and mystery. It's addicting to read. And somehow, at the same time, it talks about abuse, lies, and the objectification of women in a thoughtful and ... Read More »
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My name is Jessica. I love to read Young Adult and classic literature. I’ve been a book blogger for six years and I haven’t gotten tired of it yet. I’m a very curious reader. Writing about all the questions and thoughts I had while reading a book is the best hobby ever.