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Adam Burgess
Reviews: The Earlies, Part 13
The Unthinkable Thoughts of Jacob Green
Such a good, relaxed read. Very, very funny. And also very moving.
Wuthering Heights
One of the best British Victorian novels.. or any novel.. of all time. I absolutely loved this book. The Bronte sisters are incredible.
Jane Eyre
Beautiful. Beautiful. Beautiful.
The Color Purple
Very beautiful story about the life of two black sisters in the 1950’s. Takes place in southern U.S.A.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
Awesome! Simultaneously hilarious and haunting.
Robinson Crusoe
A classic… but ‘meh.’
The Death of Ivan Ilych
Beautiful commentary on living “the good life.” Highly recommended.
Reviews: The Earlies, Part 12
I Am the Cheese
Awesome book. Wonderfully mind-bending. Definitely my favorite young-adult fiction thriller.
Brothers: Life, Death, Truth
Very touching. Short and sweet.
Angels & Demons
Best mystery/thriller I’ve ever read. Even better than Brown’s famous ‘Da Vinci Code.’
Frankenstein
The epitome of Romantic (capital R).
A Million Little Pieces
Would have been terrifying if it weren’t so obviously self-centered and contrived.
The Bell Jar
Sad. Beautiful. Great. Horrible. Read it.
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close
Really great book about a boy learning of his ancestry and history. Definitely recommended.
That Eye, The Sky
Interesting. Not much to the story, but the writing is certainly creative. I suppose I’m glad to have read it because it’s just.. ‘different.’
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde by R.L. Stevenson
Typical Romanticism. Comparable to ‘Frankenstein.’
A Prayer for the Dying
Scary and sad.
Reviews: The Earlies, Part 18
A Child Called It
Amazing book. Sad, disturbing, heart-breaking, and maddening.
Tears of Rage
Incredibly sad story (true story) about a child’s kidnap and murder. Tear-jerking and intense. Very good book.
Lord of the Flies
So awesome. (I warned you that some of these reviews were simplistic! I must have been in my “minimalist” period.)
The Catcher in the Rye
Best book ever. Well, maybe not, but it’s certainly a favorite of mine.
And Then There Were None
I read this book in seventh grade, and it is what first got me interested in reading for fun. Until that point, I had only picked up the stray Goosebumps or Choose Your Own Adventure book. I’ve read this book three times and will probably read it again.
Moby Dick
Stunning. One of the most – no, the most elaborately detailed book I have ever read. Not the most exciting plot, not the easiest language, not too many exciting sub-layers to the story. But definitely, positively one of the best books ever written. It took me 7 months to get through (and I’m an insanely fast reader) but it was well worth it.
The Pearl
Beautiful story about the evils of wealth and greed.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Amazing finale to an incredible series. Well done, Ms. Rowling. Well done.
Reviews: The Earlies, Part 17
The Sword of Bedwyr (Crimson Shadow Series, Book 1)
One of the best fantasy novels I’ve ever read – turned me on to R.A. Salvatore.
The Death and Life of Charlie St. Cloud
I love this book and I will probably read it again. I’ve recommended it to many friends.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
Beautiful story about an autistic boy who embarks on a journey of discover, only to learn much more than he could have ever imagined. Very highly recommended.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Best book ever. No, seriously. I can’t say enough about the realistic beauty of this book – the characterization is masterful, the plot simple yet moving, the language and prose, hauntingly beautiful. I will read this one many, many times – and have passed it on to all the “Wallflowers” and readers that I know.
A Clockwork Orange
Awesome book.. incredibly inventive and scary. Brilliant social commentary, though possibly not my favorite of Anthony Burgess’s work.
33 Snowfish
Interesting. Short book.. worth the read.
Where the Red Fern Grows
Probably my favorite young adult book – after the Harry Potter
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