To start this review off, I recommend this series HIGHLY for readers of any age.
Category: Fiction
Book Review: “Ready Player One”
Rating: 6.6 out of 10.0 Author: Ernest Cline Genre: Dystopian Review: Ugh. This book sort of makes me want to cry (for multiple reasons). Don’t judge a book by its premise, but also don’t judge a book by the low rating I give it. This book makes me want to cry because it was so… Continue reading Book Review: “Ready Player One”
Book Review: “Mockingjay”
Rating: 6.2 out of 10.0 Author: Suzanne Collins Genre: YA Dystopian About: Bursting onto the scene in 2008, The Hunger Games series has now become a global phenomenon, becoming a NY Times bestselling series. In four short years, two more books had been written and the movie adaptation of The Hunger Games was being released.… Continue reading Book Review: “Mockingjay”
Book Review: “Catching Fire”
Rating: 8.2 out of 10.0 Author: Suzanne Collins Genre: YA Dystopian About: Bursting onto the scene in 2008, The Hunger Games series has now become a global phenomenon, becoming a NY Times bestselling series. In four short years, two more books had been written and the movie adaptation of The Hunger Games was being released.… Continue reading Book Review: “Catching Fire”
Book Review: “Uncle Tom’s Cabin”
Rating: 7.5 out of 10.0 Author: Harriet Beecher Stowe Genre: Classic Literature/Historical Fiction About: Allegedly credited by Abraham Lincoln as the book that started the Civil War, Uncle Tom’s Cabin sold 300,000 copies in its first year. Stowe, a graduate of a female seminary, weaves together two themes, both of which were very necessary in… Continue reading Book Review: “Uncle Tom’s Cabin”
Book Review: “The Hunger Games”
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Why Christians Should Read ‘Harry Potter’
I grew up in conservative Baptist circles that condemned J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series as terribly evil. I have spent the past month reading the seven-part (reading the eighth installment now) series because I have come to the age where a series intended for children probably will do a relatively small amount of harm, if… Continue reading Why Christians Should Read ‘Harry Potter’
Book Review: Harry Potter
Rating: 9.6 out of 10.0 Author: J.K. Rowling I am going to once more break from my traditional style of reviewing. There are several things I must say before going too far into this review. First, it is important for you to know that this book review comes after having read all seven original works… Continue reading Book Review: Harry Potter
Book Review: The Maze Runner Trilogy
Rating: 8.9 out of 10.0 Author: James Dashner Genre: Young Adult Dystopian Review: You may note that usually I would include “About”, “Likes”, and “Dislikes” sections in this review, but as you saw with my last review, I am testing out different formats to use on this blog. Additionally, I have chosen to review this… Continue reading Book Review: The Maze Runner Trilogy
Book Review: “White”
Rating: 8.2 out of 10.0 Author: Ted Dekker Genre: Fantasy About: Again, it should be noted that this is a continuation of the series of reviews on Ted Dekker’s Circle Series and should be viewed as such rather than as an individual review. In light of this, everything that must be stated in the “About”… Continue reading Book Review: “White”
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