Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Catching Fire

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins.

Catching Fire

Summary
The second book following The Hunger Games picks up after Katniss Everdeen wins The Hunger Games. She now has to deal with the consequences of winning and inciting rebellions.

Source
I was lucky to be able to read Catching Fire right after finishing The Hunger Games. Unfortunately, I am #164 waiting for the final book, Mockingjay, at the library.

My thoughts
I didn't think this was engrossing as The Hunger Games but it does draw you in. I don't want to say too much but I didn't expect to be pulled back in a second time. This one definitely ends in a cliffhanger, leaving you desperately wanting to read Mockingjay.

Saturday, November 6, 2010

The Hunger Games

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.

The Hunger Games

Summary
The heroine Katniss Everdeen, a modern day Theseus (I only found that out once my boyfriend A explained pointed it out), finds herself in The Hunger Games in which to win, she must be the sole survivor. The Hunger Games is an annual televised game held by The Capitol, as a reminder to the 12 districts that they lost their rebellion. Katniss must struggle against players 23 other players, including a potential lover.

Source
My sister was reading it while I was visiting although I suspect she heard about it from Lainey.

My thoughts
The book is so fast paced I could not put it down; I read the book in two days. I particularly liked the world that Suzanne Collins built. I could vividly imagine the different worlds she built: Katniss' District 12 specializing in coal production, the evil and futuristic Capitol and the arena where The Hunger Games are held. If you're looking for an engrossing read in which you get to live in another world and consider the role of government, this is the book for you.

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Life on the Refrigerator Door

Life on the Refrigerator Door by Alice Kuipers.

Life on the Refrigerator Door

Summary
Claire and her mother are both very busy. They exchange notes on the refrigerator door while going through the mother's struggle with breast cancer and a teenage daughter-mother relationship.

Source
I had heard about this novel and its novel premise for a long time. It's always been on the back of my mind. Trivia: Alice Kuipers is married to Yann Martel, who wrote one of my favourite books, Life of Pi.

My thoughts
I read the book quite quickly because of its short format. I was very impressed that a whole story could be incorporated in such an innovative way. At the same time, I just wanted to scream at the two main characters to stop leaving notes on the refrigerator door at such a crucial time in their lives and spend a significant amount of time together.

Monday, November 1, 2010

Miss.Adventure Reading: First Post

Unlike my other blog, Miss.Adventure at Home, which I write to share recipes and restaurant reviews, this is a personal blog on books I've read.

The Format
* Each post will be the book title. Therefore, I will post as frequently as I read.
* I've already jotted down notes from the last couple books I've read. I will include these, dated before this post. Any future books will appear after this post.
* Posts are not supposed to be book reviews. I may try to summarize it in a couple sentences.
* I will include why I wanted to read the book in the first place/ the source.
* I'll write down my thoughts on them. Simple as that. I'm not a very "deep" person when it comes to literature and I don't want to feel bad for not going deeper. I want to make my intent clear from the get go if anyone is reading.

My Goals for this Blog:
* My main goal is to keep an up-to-date list of books I've read and that I want to read.
* My secondary goal is that I'll end up reading more because of this blog.
* Finally, I hope to become a more active reader.