Set in Hawaii, well, mostly.
What else can I say? Kathy Reichs is all right - good for reading a chapter a day at a time. Literary genius she may not be but she spins a good story.
In this one, there was a bit of a cross over between a CSI episode I've seen and the book's plot. I liked the parallels drawn between the war in Vietnam and that in Afghanistan. There was a lot of reference to gang warfare within the US itself, with young kids getting killed over drugs and other such nonsense.
I found it amusing - the references to Law and Order, CSI and Bones - all TV series that I watch.
I would give this book a 6/10. It held my interest, but I don't like her writing style too much. A bit too abrupt in some instances. I prefer prose I think.
Plus you can't really read this book listening to Vivaldi. That's another thing I don't like about her writing.
Friday, July 1, 2011
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Reading Lolita in Tehran by Azar Nafisi
Well I just finished reading this book today, and it was in a way an eye opener into Iranian culture and history. The treatment of women as part of the changes that took place was quite shocking.
I liked the section on Austen the best - having not read Nobokov and James and Fitzgerald, I could relate to this section the best. It was well written I thought, a little meandering in places but on the whole thought provoking.
One thing about reading views on books you've read is that different aspects come out. That is what a book club is about after all. Different people have different views, and the way they see things is from their perspective. That's why I like reading books like these - they offer a new view into something that you've already analysed - whether it be the romance between Mr Darcy and Ms Elisabeth or the historical significance of Mansfield Park.
I liked the section on Austen the best - having not read Nobokov and James and Fitzgerald, I could relate to this section the best. It was well written I thought, a little meandering in places but on the whole thought provoking.
One thing about reading views on books you've read is that different aspects come out. That is what a book club is about after all. Different people have different views, and the way they see things is from their perspective. That's why I like reading books like these - they offer a new view into something that you've already analysed - whether it be the romance between Mr Darcy and Ms Elisabeth or the historical significance of Mansfield Park.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest
This the third installment in the Steig Larsson series on the ever famous heroine and her life. Lisbeth Salander is now in hospital, recovering from her injuries. But it's not far from over for her. Her dad has pressed charges against her and the whole Swedish bureaucracy at one point appears to have it in for her.
Come to the rescue - Millennium Publications. It's a long book, I only got through it with A LOT of patience. Out of all three, I found the first the best. The rest I think I read just out of sheer curiousity of what happens to Lisbeth.
Come to the rescue - Millennium Publications. It's a long book, I only got through it with A LOT of patience. Out of all three, I found the first the best. The rest I think I read just out of sheer curiousity of what happens to Lisbeth.
Saturday, January 15, 2011
206 Bones by Kathy Reichs
Yes, I'm obsessed. I forced my little sister to get me the new Kathy Reichs that I haven't been able to find here in India.
I finished 206 Bones a few days back.
I give it 4/5. Someone is murdering grandmommies and leaving no trail behind. In fact, its taken time for the police to even identify it as the work of a serial killer.
Temperence Brennan is superb, as usual. I like the strong liberated female role.
There are in fact, 206 bones in the human body. 28 are in the skull alone.
Highly recommended for all Bones (the TV serial) and Kathy Reichs fans!!
I finished 206 Bones a few days back.
I give it 4/5. Someone is murdering grandmommies and leaving no trail behind. In fact, its taken time for the police to even identify it as the work of a serial killer.
Temperence Brennan is superb, as usual. I like the strong liberated female role.
There are in fact, 206 bones in the human body. 28 are in the skull alone.
Highly recommended for all Bones (the TV serial) and Kathy Reichs fans!!
Saturday, December 25, 2010
The Girl who played with Fire
By Steig Larsson
I first came across this series online when I saw a book club trying to get members to read the first of the series. I was curious and got an audio copy of the book from a friend, which I read. It was a bit strange to be reading a book while listening to it, but I had a lot of long car journeys at that time and it made perfect sense.
The second in the series was interesting and had you guessing till the end. Steig Larsson really has come up with the most unpredictable heroine. I really liked the book and can't wait to start the third one.
I'd bought the book for my brother - he's on the first one.
In 2008, Steig Larsson had become the 2nd best selling author in the world after Khaled Hosseini. However, he never lived to see what a sensation his books had become, because at 50 he passed away of a heart attack. Some conspiracy theories have been raised surrounding his death, but nothing concrete has emerged to suggest that it was deliberate or not natural.
I read somewhere online that at 15 Steig Larsson had witnessed a rape, and hadn't helped. However since then he abhorred all violence against women.
Awesome storyline. Kudos to the imagination.
Which is limitless...
I first came across this series online when I saw a book club trying to get members to read the first of the series. I was curious and got an audio copy of the book from a friend, which I read. It was a bit strange to be reading a book while listening to it, but I had a lot of long car journeys at that time and it made perfect sense.
The second in the series was interesting and had you guessing till the end. Steig Larsson really has come up with the most unpredictable heroine. I really liked the book and can't wait to start the third one.
I'd bought the book for my brother - he's on the first one.
In 2008, Steig Larsson had become the 2nd best selling author in the world after Khaled Hosseini. However, he never lived to see what a sensation his books had become, because at 50 he passed away of a heart attack. Some conspiracy theories have been raised surrounding his death, but nothing concrete has emerged to suggest that it was deliberate or not natural.
I read somewhere online that at 15 Steig Larsson had witnessed a rape, and hadn't helped. However since then he abhorred all violence against women.
Awesome storyline. Kudos to the imagination.
Which is limitless...
Monday, December 13, 2010
Luka and the Fire of Life by Salman Rushdie
I can't imagine why there have been no entries since July. It's not that I haven't been reading - it's just that I have been totally wrapped up in law school and the job and working and....
Well I finally finished the book though - that too in Paris!!
An odd thing though. You will never imagine where I read Haroun and the Sea of Stories?
Paris!
That was almost 10 years ago when I came across it lying at the residence of the Auntie's house who I was staying at. I read it and loved it.
The second book - written for his son Milan, is a good yarn. It keeps you interested, and there are a number of interesting things to think about.
Whether it's an amazing book, etc etc etc.... I would say no.
My hubby got it for my bday by the way. I'd wanted to read it so he bought it for me. Though I wish I'd gotten the Finkler Question instead now.
Well I finally finished the book though - that too in Paris!!
An odd thing though. You will never imagine where I read Haroun and the Sea of Stories?
Paris!
That was almost 10 years ago when I came across it lying at the residence of the Auntie's house who I was staying at. I read it and loved it.
The second book - written for his son Milan, is a good yarn. It keeps you interested, and there are a number of interesting things to think about.
Whether it's an amazing book, etc etc etc.... I would say no.
My hubby got it for my bday by the way. I'd wanted to read it so he bought it for me. Though I wish I'd gotten the Finkler Question instead now.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
Hmmmmmmm.............
Well I just finished this book - ebook in fact. One of the advantages of the Internet age I think.
Good book. Good story. Good plot.
It'll keep you enthralled and you'll want to read the other two in the trilogy.
I'm glad that it was my book for the month. In fact, I had to resist all urges to watch the movie.
And I'm glad I did. :)
Well I just finished this book - ebook in fact. One of the advantages of the Internet age I think.
Good book. Good story. Good plot.
It'll keep you enthralled and you'll want to read the other two in the trilogy.
I'm glad that it was my book for the month. In fact, I had to resist all urges to watch the movie.
And I'm glad I did. :)
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