Member Profile
| Name : | Ricki M. |
My Reviews
This was a nice escapist piece of chick lit that has made me a fan of the author.
An amazing and original tale of how we all may be different, but we are all the same on some level.
Very engaging story with some thrilling scenes and a good mystery.
This is a dark and haunting fantasy about a girl sent to boarding school where she discovers a dark family secret. Beautifully written, chilling, and simply amazing.
A fun chick lit about sewing and finding yourself while doing it.
Wow. I can see why this is a classic sci-fi and it is so much better than the movie. The depth is just amazing and some concepts really mess with your mind.
The story Gaiman has created is both fantastical and mundane at the same time. The side stories about various gods are highly interesting - and sometimes graphic, so not for the squeamish. His ideas about old gods and new gods lends itself to wonderful discussions.
That pretty much sums it up.
This did start a little slow, but once Wade, aka Parzival, finds the first key, the action never stops. The cover reviews make a lot of comparisons to other works, but really, Cline has come up with a completely novel...novel. Gamers and 80s fans alike will find tons to love about Ready Player One.
Interesting concept, but just didn't seem realistic as events were not fleshed out enough.
I am not a Star Trek fan, but I loved this! It is funny and fast-paced - definitely a light read - but it really makes you think, too. I am not sure what I thought of the three Codas, but the main story without them is 5 stars.
Everyone has told me how awesome this book is, but for me, it was just meh. I wanted it to be more of a mindf*ck than it was. It did have a slight twist, but it really only related to the second to last chapter. Also, never once did I believe Ender was really six.
First off, the only thing I really knew about this book was that it was mentioned in Billy Joel's "We Didn't Start the Fire", so that is to say, I didn't really know anything. I was even surprised to discover that it was sci-fi when my sci-fi/fantasy book club was discussing possible selections. It is indeed sci-fi, but more than that, it is 60s, but I was only able to really get that after I switched from the paperback to the audio book. I liked it better as audio, but I still only liked the parts Jubal was in - didn't really care for any of the other characters.
I had read Jones's Dalemark Quartet and was not really impressed with it, but I absolutely loved Howl's Moving Castle. It is such a fun, whimsical read that feels like a fairytale retelling although the story is wholey original. A definite must for fans of older children's fantasies.
The writing style - going back and forth between Lincoln's first person journal entries and the author's narration - takes a little getting used to, but once you do, this is a very entertaining read. I especially liked the historical aspect and how it seemed to match up with what I know of Lincoln. Also, the ending was so better than the movie.
I can see why everyone in my book club is a fan of Discworld. This book was very funny and entertaining with very imaginative world-building. I am definitely going to read more.
This is just a fun read with an Indiana Jones type adventures...oh, and vampires.
OK, so I seem to have really known nothing about the original Frankenstein story. Turns out, there is no Igor and the monster ends up with a wonderful command of language. There is also a tremendous lack of action, so I am very glad I listened to this instead of reading it or I never would have finished. I will say, though, I now understand the beginning of the movie I, Frankenstein much better.
Imagine a world where food is the only business left. This is the premise for this highly imaginative dystopian. Foss's artwork is not exactly my thing - one of the main characters just does not look right to me - but Bourdain (yes, that Anthony Bourdain) and Rose's storyline is exciting and not too unrealistic.
I am not a fan of zombies so I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this, probably because the zombies actually never make a real appearance. Brooks does an excellent job making fiction feel like non-fiction.
This is a perfect novella. The characters are all complete, the story is well-paced, and the end is satisfying but really makes you think.
Gaiman has totally outdone himself. This shorter work creates a whole new mythology and plenty of mind-blowing thoughts. Definitely one of his best works.
With the movie coming out, I figured it was type to finally read The Hunger Games, which people have been suggesting to me for years. I am glad I finally did. This is a wonderful dystopian with plenty of twists in a world I want to learn more about. I didn't think it would be my type of book, but I was more than pleasantly surprised.
Very fun premise, and manages to tackle some tough subjects without becoming preachy. A little dated in parts, but that just adds to the fun.
This is more a series of chronological, connect short stories than a full narrative, but still a classic.
This is the most unique world I have ever encountered, and I cannot wait for the trilogy to be fully released.
Some of this seems disjointed, but some was brilliant. Definitely left me with mixed feelings.
So very 50s. Some really good parts that could have led to a great ending, rather than one that left me scratching my head.
Interesting concept with some interesting twists, but just did not keep my attention and some parts just did not make sense.
Very cool premise and very interesting story. Pacing, though, was not the fastest, and I found it slowed my reading down.
Very, very character driven, so it would make a great book club read. Really did need more ghost story, though.
This is the start of my all-time favorite fantasy series. Truly a must read.
Very unique premise with fast-paced action and one twisted ending.
Shades of steampunk a century before it existed.
Totally unlike anything I have ever read, fantasy or post-apocalyptic. Very interesting and philosophical, but some parts are rather slow.
Very interesting story, and good example of classic sci-fi, but the dialect at the beginning killed it for me. Also, while I understand the title, it could have had a much more apt one.
A little more science-y than On a Pale Horse, but still a very fun read. It does take a while to fully figure out what is really happening, but that is part of the fun.
I know Clarke is one of the best sci-fi writers and this book has won many awards, but it was just so boring. The whole book was exploring Rama and theorizing about what it was with very little action.
There were times that I was taken completely by surprised with this story. Parts were much darker than I thought they would be for an NA superhero tale. These, though, added the depth that would have otherwise been missing.
I read Stranger in a Strange Land and could barely get through it, so I was not looking forward to reading Double Star. Luckily, they almost seem like they were written by totally different people. Double Star has an engaging plot that is easy to follow and moves at a great clip - everything that Stranger in a Strange Land lacks.
A very interesting and deep world, but a little slow moving and confusing in parts.
I expected more from such a famous children's classic.
This is the best futuristic time travel novel I have ever read. The world Sullivan imagines is completely believable yet fantastic at the same time. I really appreciate how he incorporates so many weighty themes while keeping the story entertaining and fast-paced. I cannot recommend this book enough.
A perfect blend of paranormal and Southern gothic. Possibly my new favorite YA paranormal.
An interesting idea for a steampunk, but way too disjointed.
Very approachable graphic adaptation of Stoker's classic novel.
I really had no clue what to expect when I picked this up, but wow, mind blown. This is a book that keeps you on the edge the whole way through.
A very interesting and heart-breaking tale about an island the affect of selkies (although, they are never referred to as selkies but rather mermaids).
Butler's style is rather depressing, which made it very hard to get into the story.
Although this was basically two characters' backstories, I enjoyed it more than Son of a Witch.
I was not sure about this at first as it started off as a space opera, but it turned out to be a very engaging story with some pretty deep themes.
I really like the idea behind Spoonbenders, but it just needed a little extra something.
Very inventive alternate universe with a good mystery. However, the twist was lacking basis.
A wonderful, rare work of YA magical realism.
Started off slow, but really picked up halfway through. I figured there was a twist, but it caught me off guard, and ended up being more satisfying that the one I imagined.
Almost seemed liked two books - one about a demon witch who wants nothing to do with her family; and one about a new witch at school trying to be normal and fit in. The first storyline is definitely the better.
This story follows a typical children's fantasy journey format, but the interconnecting stories learned along the way add a new depth.
Now serving over 80,000 book clubs & ready to welcome yours. Join us and get the Top Book Club Picks of 2022 (so far).
Get free weekly updates on top club picks, book giveaways, author events and more
