So, I can't wait to hear everyone's opinion on The Windup Girl. It was a very interesting book. I'm still not sure what I think about it. It was a slow read at first. I had trouble getting into the story in the beginning. There was a lot going on, and I think I had a hard time until I could sort out the characters. But then I finished the second half in a day because I wanted to know what happened. Wow, I did not see that ending coming. I especially liked the last few pages and her conversation with (I'm assuming) Gibbons.
Since we have two books to read for next week, I went ahead and started reading Boneshaker. Luckily I became interested in this one a lot quicker. I'm loving it right now. It's also a faster read than The Windup Girl. I knew about this book before, but it actually didn't sound interesting. I'm glad I had to read it.
It's great to be reading science fiction books as homework. I don't get to read much during the semester because I feel guilty and usually don't have the time anyway. Lately every time I want to put something off, I start reading for this class. It's great because I can read something interesting and justify it because it's technically schoolwork.
I was surprised by the ending as well. Things took a very different turn in just the last few pages. Despite the darker tone of the rest of the book I was hoping for a happier end for all the main characters.
ReplyDeleteI loved Boneshaker- I actually read all of the Cherie Priest over the summer. I really enjoyed all if the strange, eccentric characters.
ReplyDeleteI read Boneshaker earlier this summer and thought it was good, but the character development was a bit weak. Apparently Dreadnought's better in that respect, so I'm looking forward to reading it.
ReplyDeleteBoneshaker is definitely my favorite story this far that we have read this semester. I started it a couple of weeks ago because I don't have a lot of time to read huge chunks of story everyday. I can't wait to start Dreadnought, I hope it is as interesting as Boneshaker!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this book and can't wait to start the next one! I'm also curious where Briar and Zeke will go next. I just hope I can finish it in time.
ReplyDeleteI do enjoy the fact that if I feel guilty about slacking off too much, I can pick up a science fiction book and read for a while.
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