Okay, here's an idea I thought of a while back, but have only just finished reading the book I wanted to review.

I thought it would be nice if we could review any books we thought were really good (or bad for that matter) so others can get ideas for what to read next (or what to avoid). So here's my first review.

The Catcher in the Rye

J. D. Salinger

Holden Caulfield has flunked school, again. He hates the place and the people in it, and dosen't want to stay til the end of term, which is a few days away. Instead he deicedes to while away the time in New York, and it is here that he tells the reader about his feelings for the wolrd.

Written in the first person, it is a honest account on a young American's views. It is far from happy, but still addictive as the story of his life gradually unfolds. The edition I read had the original American text, and this meant there were some phases that I didn't quite get, but I think the language added to the authenticity of the book.

I reckomend it - but perhaps not if you're felling low. Its not a book that will be garrenteed to put a smile on your face, but still worth while.

hmm I've never read that but I think the name rings a bell, I'll leave my reply at that at the moment until I think of a really good book to review. hmmm....

Artemis Fowl books by Eoin Colfer. All of them.

Fantastic! A blend of fantasy and futuristic fairy weaponry, with a young evil genius thrown into the mix

if you haven't read these yet, shame on you..

SHAME!!!

the first one is the best one though. Or at least i sthought so. The others wern't as good.

Um, hi.

^_^

Meh covered The Da Vinci Code if yeh like.

:D

*is covered in shame*

That's a bit of a, er, concise review, isn't it?

no, i think this is a great idea, aleana. I'll write up a quick review of the Farseer Trilogy over the next few days.

Don't put in any spoilers, i still need to read the third book.

well yes, but there are many plot twists and I wouldn't want to give them away. it's best to learn as you read, really.

she has a point lets just say there are fairies in it but they're not the typical fairies in floaty outfits sitting in flowers and that the main character person is (guess what) Artemis Fowl. I dunno if thyat helps some more or not

another book review: Fruits Basket!

A seris of manga books at roughly £7 each (unless you buy off Amazon.co.uk) but worth every penny. The thing with manga books is you can read them over and over and notice new expressions on the characters faces in the background every time!

Anyhoo, Tohru Honda is a teenage girl who is currently living in a tent because her mum died and she was living at her Grampa's house which is currently being remodelled. She's actually MEANT to be living at a friends, but she's so polite she doesn't want to impose Soon she discovers the Sohma house nearby (Sohma is the family name) and discovers a dark, yet often humourous secret of the family - whenever they are weak or hugged by a member oft he opposite sex, they transform into their respective member of the zodiac. Odd, but inconvienient when in public.

The story is great, the characters compelling and fun (and one has orange hair!) and the whole thing is enchanting but leaves you wanting to find out more about the mysteries of the Sohma family.





How's that review, TF? :P

That's fine. now i just have to get round to writing mine!

Haha, thought I would
*nyeh!*

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The Da Vinci Code – The Review.
By Dan Brown.
Published: Doubleday.

Dan Brown has most convincingly caught the attention of today’s readers. A genius work of art, very much as beautiful as the paintings created by the man whose name boldly catches your eye on the cover, Leonardo Da Vinci. The book gives off an aura of great potential, intrigue and leads directly into narrow-eyed amazement and, not least, suspense. Brown has used quite a bit of amazing, true facts in the book, including the existence of a growing sect of Catholicism, Opus Dei and the discovery of a secret society in 1975 named the Priory of Sion.

Brown depicts scenes of growing incredibility, and the reader along with the characters fail to comprehend whether they’re facing reality or lost in a dream world. The story starts off with the death of a well-respected curator of the national museum, Jacques Sauniére. His death, while being shocking and unprecedented, also becomes very grossly unrealistic. An American historian named Robert Landon who happens to be in Paris to give a few lectures then gets unceremoniously dragged into the affair to help investigate, so told by the French Judicial Police. But soon finds himself in a trap, and his escape is only provided by another agent, named Sophie Neveu. She claims a very close relationship with the deceased curator and together they manage to flee the Judicial Police.

But they aren't much better off on the run and sought shelter, which was always momentary, with the Police hot on their trail. Yet even as they fall deeper and deeper into a huge dilemma, which could have them landing in jail, they stumble upon a very crucial secret, one so big that it’s existence rooted back to ancient times. As things roll on, they find a lot more people involved, and begin to realise just how big a secret they were harbouring. After going thoroughly through the available clues, Da Vinci’s paintings start to make a much deeper impact.

Enthralling and entertaining, it doesn’t disappoint, and is most certainly an exhilarating ride. Undoubtedly carving a niche with the greats, Brown has made quite an impact with the book. The Da Vinci code is most certainly a brilliant and interesting read.

© Shyam Rajan.

All of Dan Browns books seem to be good I've read all of them but Digital Fortrass which I must finish.
They're full of random information too.

Unfortunately, this is the only oe by him, I've read.
But I still like.

^_^

i've read that one and digital fortress but none of the others.

I think I'll try and get my hands on Digital Fortress. How is it?

its quite good, I quite enjooyed it at least.

Hey- i thought i'd stick in my review of a book i just finished reading....

Class A -Robert Muchamore

Its about a group of kids who are the kid equilavent to MI5 etc and their big mission to help rid the world of a drug dealer which the police can't pin anything on as no concrete evidence...

Don't want to say too much more because it might give the whole thing away...
It's very gd book ( well by my standards.) I find these types of books easy to read and this one certainly held my attention, worked the emotions and was easy to understand... Certainly was an eye opener and made you think about the kids and their intelligence how ever different it appears to be..
If i saw another one in this 'series' then i'll definately pick it up...

Anything else to know about it? I'm afraid i go for simpleness.... :)

i didn't know about it and it doesn't really sound like my sort of book.

I'd recommend it to anyone... but it sounds like most ppl on here prefer sticking to fantasy.... and what i call much heavier reading.... i find LOTR too heavy... but like HP!. But also like crime, romance, adventure... :)

yes, i think LotR is vastly superior to HP so we obviously have different tastes.

Lord of the rings is too confusing

lol it certainly seems to require lots of concentration...

Its not really - you just have to concentrate on the Hobbits though the story.

Also read 'The Hobbit' first, and perhaps some of his other shorter books like 'Farmer Giles of Ham' and 'A Leaf By Niggle' first - it will get you used to his writting style

the hobbit was good, much shorter and not confusing (not that LotR was) I would reccommend that. If you want to read a confusing book you should try the silmarrillion

I started reading the hobit but I thought it was to boring

The similarion is not confusing IF you take into account that its basically a non linear collection of short stories and edited by the worst person to edit of all time Christoper Tolken.

Fair point. In fact, that's why i don't want to even touch the "History of Middle Earth" series!

yes, that is true GC, I think that i just struggle to remember exactly what happened in it.

It's one of those books that you can read for hours and not absorb a single word.

lol. well that is almost true. I remember most of the big events ( i thinnk) but i don't know them wel and ican't remember the smaller events much at all.