Spoiler free even if you haven't read the first book in this series. The first thing that stands out about Midnight in Austenland is the writing. Shannon's vocabulary choices give it a Jane Austen feel, but it flows so well and is a joy to read. Midnight in Austenland is not really a sequel. The main ... Read More »
Book Review: Austenland by Shannon Hale
A clever mix of escapist fan fiction and a modern re-telling of Jane Austen. When I found out that Stephenie Meyer was making this book into a movie, I HAD to read it. My first thoughts were that (1) there is no conflict in this novel and (2) that this novel is purely escapist. As ... Read More »
Book Review: Resurrection by Leo Tolstoy
A good introduction to Tolstoy if you don't want to take on War and Peace, but it's definitely not as good. The ending felt unfinished and a little vague and the characters were not as interesting as the ones in his more famous works. He seems to have a woman with a mustache in every ... Read More »
Book Review: Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke
Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell has the style of Charles Dickens mixed with the social comedy of Jane Austen with a little bit of magic sprinkled on top. Deliciously sarcastic, witty, mysterious and entertaining the whole way through. Magic is handled in a way that was so refreshing and unique. It flows beautifully and isn't ... Read More »
Book Review: Les Miserables by Victor Hugo
I read Les Miserables unabridged. I read it because I wanted to know what really happens at the end since this 1400 + page book is usually abridged. Call it the rebel in me, but why should I let someone else choose what I should read out of this book? Oh, you don't think I ... 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.