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Monday, February 20, 2012

In The Neighborhood: The Search for Community on an American Street, One Sleepover at a Time Review

In The Neighborhood: The Search for Community on an American Street, One Sleepover at a Time
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Reminds me of all the times I've walked down a street and wondered about who's in there. And they are us. Woven in Mr. Lovenheim's descriptions of his neighbors is how we, as selves and families, age and adapt to the present. It's a kindly warning: fruitful life opportunities, perhaps only to be articulated later, in someone else's musings, can be lost. It made me wonder:What do I do to know anyone well? And how do I let other people know me? It is a kind book that leaves questions, and gently encourages us towards intimacy in our own lives. I loved the book.


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Saturday, February 18, 2012

Jane Review

Jane
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I adored Jane Eyre, so this story done with a washed up rock star as Mr. Rochester seemed a natural for me. Of course, just like the original this one had me in tears in several parts, but I like a book that makes you feel some sort of emotion. I always think the author has done an exceptional job if they can create emotions with their written word. The story follows the original plot of Jane Eyre with a few modern twists. Jane is still fiercely independent and trying to overcome the horrors of her childhood.
I thought the recasting of Mr. Rochester as a rock star was a stroke of genius. I mean who else can convey the moodiness of a current character better than a rock star. There is no questioning why Nico Rathburn is almost bipolar than to make him a musical artist. Jane comes off vulnerable, yet still strong and develops in a way that she does become Nico's true love. She doesn't fall into the trap of Rock Star Groupie, but becomes something more. There are elements of drug abuse and sexual relations so this one is best suited for older teens. Another rock star romance that I can really recommend!


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