Tag: take it or leave it
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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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The Wars by Timothy Findley
Definitely wouldn’t have read it if it hadn’t been part of my syllabus in university, but it wasn’t terrible. Worth the read if you’re into military novels.
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Summer in the Land of Skin by Jody Gehrman
A slow page-turner, but compelling nonetheless. Learned about luthiers, which was cool.
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All or Nothing by Claire Cross
Chick lit. Totally forgot about it, but my book journal says I devoured it, so…
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The Help by Kathryn Stockett
Saw the movie first and loved it. The book was too slow-moving for me after that, though I wish I’d powered through. Should have read it first.
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The Scent of Rain and Lightning by Nancy Pickard
Unbalanced. The entire novel was spent leading up to an ending that was wrapped up far too quickly and neatly.
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Miss Wyoming by Douglas Coupland
Not my favourite, but still quite good. Like Girlfriend in a Coma, it’s an odd love story.
Being Tori 