Tag: novel
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Cinder by Marissa Meyer
I LOVE FAIRY TALES. I LOVE DYSTOPIAN WORLDS. And I’m pretty pumped that this version of Cinderella delves deeper than evil sisters and Prince Charming. (So does my friend Kendra, and she actually writes hilarious reviews.)
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1982 by Jian Ghomeshi
In light of recent discoveries, I’d say that Jian Ghomeshi’s memoir probably could have dug a little deeper than the year he discovered new wave music and eyeliner.
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The Cat’s Table by Michael Ondaatje
There is a musicality with which Ondaatje writes. Beautiful novel.
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Fifty Shades Darker by E.L. James
I hate myself for saying it, but it’s really hard to put down. Like a train wreck. James skips around through plot lines and genres just as quickly as Ana skips back to bed.
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Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James
Ironically enough, the page opposite this monstrosity in my book journal reads: “Great literature is simply language charged with meaning to the utmost possible degree.” —Ezra Pound. HA!
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Room by Emma Donoghue
Amazing and disturbing. While I found it easy to sympathize with both Jack and Ma, it made me uncomfortable to realize that they both annoyed me, despite the fact that they were literally fighting for their lives. I’m a terrible person, but this is a good book.
Being Tori 