immabehazzie's reviews
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The Maze Runner by James Dashner

4.0

I was surprised that I liked this book as much as I did. By no means is it the best YA dystopian series out there but it is still pretty good. I watched the movie before hand and that really helped to get a better picture while I was reading the book. Some things in it are confusing but what I really liked is that it was something that I could see truly happening. I feel like that’s the mark of a truly good dystopian novel. For example, in no way shape or form could I see something like divergent happening but The Maze Runner - definitely. The government putting children in a maze as test subjects for a cure. I’m honestly surprised that the government hasn’t done that already.

The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides

3.0

Definitely not one of the best books that I have read but it kept me reading. It was like once I started I couldn’t stop. I think maybe it was because of the story itself. The entire book felt like a preface, with countless foreshadowing without the actual story starting. It just felt as if I was waiting and waiting for something, and I didn’t know what because it never happened. On top of that, I watched the movie and enjoyed it but I was left confused and so when I found out there was a book I thought I’d get some answers but I just left more confused. I’ll give it tho though - it has some amazing quotes.

Room by Emma Donoghue

5.0

I love this book so much (and the movie isn’t bad either.). I think it’s amazing when a book is sad and painful but still manages to give you hope. I read this book a while back in class and we learned about the real life case that inspired this book and the book manages to stand on its own without you even having to know that there was an actual case that inspired it. I think one of my favorite things in the book is how when the mom starts getting upset the reader starts to feel that too.

For example, her family makes a big deal about her sons long hair and the fact that he’s still breastfeeding, the mom of course doesn’t think it’s a big deal because she and her son were locked away for seven years. Long hair and breastfeeding doesn’t even clock on her radar. Anyways, this is an amazing book and you should definitely check it out if you haven’t already.

A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett

5.0

I adored the film when I was younger and I enjoyed the book just the same as an adult.its sweet and wonderful and I think that maybe if everyone was a little big like the main character, the world might be a better place. She so kind to everyone and she lives in her own imagination. Truly, a wonderful book.

Roses by Moonlight by Nicola Mar

2.0

Before I really get into the review, let me just say that I did enjoy reading this book. I adore poetry and it’s it’s hard to disappoint me with poetry. But with this book, even though I enjoyed it, it was rather simple. Almost more of a bunch of fortune cookies than a book of poetry. It’s a quick read and could be considered boring to some but I still liked it. It would be at the top of my recommendations but I still would recommend it.

Coraline by Neil Gaiman

3.0

I try to not have any expectations when I start a new book, especially when I’ve seen the movie the book is on. But I couldn’t stop myself from having high expectations when it came to Coraline. I just love the movie so much so I thought I’d feel the same about the book. I’m not saying it’s bad but it was very fast paced and certain things weren’t built up in the way that they should have. Although, I did really enjoy the ending.

A Murder Is Announced by Agatha Christie

4.0

I didn’t know what to expect going into this book. The only other book that I’ve read by Agatha Christie is And Then There Were None which happens to be my favorite book. This is the first actual detective book that I’ve read and it has left a pretty good impression. And Then There Were None is my favorite book and I was sort of expecting the same from A Murder Is Announced. Suffice to say, I was wrong. It’s more of a detective book which threw me for a loop. I still really did enjoyed it, though. At times there were so many characters to remember and exactly what was happening, but once you catch up it’s easier to follow. In my opinion, it really is a good crime/mystery novel.

Hold Your Own by Kae Tempest

4.0

This collection of poetry is inspired by the tale of the prophet Tiresias. The tale goes like this - he was born and died a man, but he spent several years as a woman. Although, he was blind he was what others couldn’t. These poems simply blew me away. It was so different and crafted so differently from so many other poems that I’ve read. It is one of my favorite poetry books so far.

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

5.0

Gone Girl is practically one of my favorite movies. Now, I didn’t know if it was because I adore the leading actress Rosamund Pike or if I actually liked the story. So I bought the book. I’ll admit it was a slow start but after the first 100 pages it picks up and I realized that I loved the story. And Amy Dunne one of the main characters is easily one of my favorite characters ever written. She’s written as a sympathetic character, not because she’s perfect but because she shows the haunting characteristics that we face and can relate to in reality.

Girl, Interrupted by Susanna Kaysen

4.0

This was another book that I bought because I loved the movie. I’ve never read a book that somehow explained what being mentally ill really feels like until I’ve read this one. In literally almost every other book that tried to describe mental illness they dress it up in pretty words but in this book it’s personal and to the point, which I really appreciate. While I did enjoy the book I didn’t love it as much as I thought I would.