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Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Lương Nguyễn An Điền
I mean, how the hell can you go wrong with the Hardy Boys?
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: George Saunders
Another of my all-time favorites... :)
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Nhiều Tác Giả
Originally featured on yareads.com, reviewed by Kiona This book blew me away – probably because I wasn’t expecting to fall so thoroughly in love with it. I went in thinking it was a ghost story, due to the summary on the back cover, but I was completely wrong. It’s a fantastic blend of paranormal and science fiction, at times reminding me of elements of Harry Potter and X-Men, both of which I love. Hourglass has so many great twists, some I saw coming and some that completely blind-sided me in the best possible way. This excellently crafted book is well-organized and completely absorbing, one of those I-really-shouldn’t-stay-up-until-2-because-I-have-class-in-the-morning-but-I-can’t-stop books. But let me backtrack for a minute. Hourglass tells the story of Emerson Cole, a teenage girl who began seeing what she believes to be ghosts shortly before her parents died in a horrific accident. Since then, Emerson has spent her time at mental institutions and boarding school. But when her scholarship is pulled, she is forced to move back home with her brother and his wife. She has only one friend at home, Lily, who has stuck by Emerson throughout her entire ordeal. And then Emerson meets Michael – the handsome consultant her brother has hired – and he turns her world upside down. The first thing I like about Hourglass was that Emerson confides in her brother and he actively tries to help her. There are so many books where the protagonist feels like they have to hide their “dark secret” because no one could ever possibly understand them. I just want to shake those protagonists and tell them to give their friends and family a little more credit. Of course, Emerson does spend some time in an asylum, but that’s realistic; she’s able to handle that and come out even stronger. Her brother, Thomas, is a wonderful character. He looks out for Emerson, doesn’t think she’s crazy, and continuously tries to help her. He’s also the perfect mix of cool-older-brother and authoritarian. I love his relationship with Emerson and even his rules regarding Michael. It’s easy to see how much he cares about his sister and how seriously he takes her predicament. Emerson. One of my favorite protagonists. First of all, she has a great name (and I’m not just saying that because I go to Emerson College). She is one of the most three-dimensional characters I’ve seen in awhile. Her biting sarcasm is consistently hilarious; she can take care of herself, due to martial arts lessons; she doesn’t let anyone tell her what to do and only opens up to those she truly trusts; she gets jealous easily, is willing to put others before herself, and occasionally breaks all the rules. She has such a traumatic past and though she certainly draws strength from it, her past is also a source of pain and confusion; she hasn’t completely healed. In fact, by the end of the book she’s even further from healing than the beginning, which just allows the possibility for more growth. I love the whole science fiction aspect of this book. The idea behind the Hourglass is so innovative and I was dying to know what it was from the beginning. Each character – especially members of the Hourglass – is fleshed out and serves a purpose. Myra McEntire is clearly a master at weaving intricate plots. She includes all the elements of great story-telling, including realistic characters with depth, witty dialogue, suspense, foreshadowing, and sizzling romance. Emerson’s emotions are so strongly conveyed that I felt them right along with her: her suspicion regarding Michael, confusion over Kaleb, anger at Ava, and love for Thomas and Dru. I like that Emerson doesn’t trust people easily. She has no reason to. So when certain characters finally gain Emerson’s trust, they also gained mine, which means I was just as shocked as Emerson by some of the final twists of Hourglass. This book literally has everything and I really hope I won’t have to wait forever for a sequel. The ending is left open and there are so many questions I still have about this world and the characters. Hourglass is sure to be a hit in the YA scene and I look forward to seeing it receive the recognition it deserves.
Sách được viết bởi Bởi:
I love this series -- Juniper, Wise Child, and Colman -- but I love many of the books in this world that make herbalists, wise women, and dorans out to be ordinary people that can do special things. I want to be a doran when I grow up. This book could be excellently used with a young man who is in his coming-of-age process.
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Cảnh Hành
When I was finished, I didn't think "wow, that was a fantastic book!". However, as I was reading, I found myself thinking - "wow, he really writes well." So, I enjoyed reading it, and would recommend it as an interesting read.
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Kristan Higgins
The books is the story of a woman, Rachel, who betrays her best friend by having an affair with her fiance'. As heinous as this sounds, the author explains Rachel's side of the story in a manner where the reader can relate to the emotions she experiences as well as her justifications. The books explains the dynamics of the friendship between these two women and the role that each of them plays in the relationship. I found that I recognized those roles in many of my own relationships with women friends, both in the past and present. This book was an easy-read and was very entertaining - a good beach book.
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Khải Vệ
Two hippo who are best friends. What's not to love?
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Osho
This book has many emotions. I laughed out loud at some points, I felt sad for some characters. I'm glad I read it. Very good for a Star Trek Fan. Even better for a Voyager fan. (Not so good for a JC-only fan as Beyer still has to deal with Janeway's death.) But I loved the way Beyer handled it so it was all good.
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: The Windy
ni dia
AWFUL
Người dùng coi những cuốn sách này là thú vị nhất trong năm 2017-2018, ban biên tập của cổng thông tin "Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn" khuyến cáo rằng tất cả các độc giả sẽ làm quen với văn học này.