The Catcher in the Rye - J. D. Salinger

Ok, so this book is a classic? One of the most censored and one of the most studied pieces of literature?

2/5

The repetitive colloquial opinionated prose of this book just irritated me.

I persevered and learnt very little, I suppose, if we studied it back at Leonard's with Mrs GB I might have enjoyed it once we got into depths of metaphors and such but on a basic reading it was quite pathetic and definitely wont be one I recommend.


EDIT: I can't believe how dismissive I was, I will read it again I promise and I just hope second time round I'll feel more like the other Nerdfighters. I stand by my first impression atm though.

The Hunger Games - Suzanne Collins

I should have written this review two weeks ago when I actually finished this fantastic book.

I powered through this one, it was great and I cannot wait to read the sequels.

5/5

There was just something so very compelling about the characters of Katniss and Peeta and even small characters like Rue.

It was one of those books that you pick up and don't want to stop reading because it just gripped your attention and barbs of plot caught and kept you considering even when you were busy doing something entirely different.

I shall read this again I'm sure, at some point.

Looking For Alaska - John Green

This is the third time I've read this. It was the first of John's books I read and even though I shouldn't have favourites, this is probable the one I like least...

Actually, that's a lie, I love them all and the first two times I read this book it made me cry buckets.
I finished this one this morning though and didn't.

I adore John's writing but having JUST read Paper Towns the similarities between Margo and Alaska stand out. Both with their mysterious ability to not be understood complexly (Margo) and fully (Alaska).

They leave both the guys (Q and Pudge) searching, completing mysteries and solving clues.

I adore this book.

4/5

I'm going to start the Hunger Games!

:D