Hold me closer, Necromancer by Lish McBrideThe most interesting thing about this book is the way McBride handled her narrative. The chapters switch from first person to third limited but I didn't even realize she was switching between the two until about halfway through the novel and it struck me. The main characters voice is first and the glimpses into others are in third. It was amazingly well done - you feel close to the MC but get to see/hear more as well. I don't think there are many authors who can pull this off but when they do...it works.
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The Ant and the Elephant by Vince Poscente
I loved the message in this book: all about the power of your subconscious mind.
VS.The Road by Cormac McCarthy
I have to credit McCarthy for conveying the psychological realities of a post-apocalyptic world. It was bleak and hopeless and, I suppose, that makes it the most realistic dystopian I've ever read.
VS.Tender is the night by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Scattered throughout this book are some very interesting passages that made me stop and think about people or things in my life and why I saw them the way I did.
This Weeks Winner
If you're looking for a fun, easy and interesting read I'd definitely recommend Hold me closer, Necromancer by Lish McBride. Maybe it's just me but the fact that the main character worked at a fast food joint made me relate to him in a way I've never related to another character. (Yes, I used to work at McDonalds - in case you were going to ask.)
If you're interested in reading a book written as a fable and actually teaches you about the power of your subconscious (and, consequently, yourself) then I'd say The Ant and the Elephant by Vince Poscente is a must read. It was interesting and fascinating. (Also, I tested the techniques this book illustrates to get what you want/achieve goals and it totally works! I promise!)
What have you been reading this week?
How great to have two winners. Now I want to read The Ant and the Elephant.
ReplyDeleteDude, did you seriously read 4 books this week?
ReplyDeleteI've been working on two since the end of last week. One is in JR Ward's Black Dagger Brotherhood series, and the other is Faefever in Karen Marie Moning's Fever series.
After two weeks, I finally gave up on a book I wasn't really enjoying. Instead, I dove into The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan. Inhaled it in a day. =o)
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of The Art and the Elephant, but I'm so intrigued now! Thanks for introducing it.
ReplyDeleteInteresting books- I don't think I'll ever read The Road. Just not my cup 'o tea. Probably won't watch the movie either ;p I just hate being depressed- there is way too much going on in the world to depress me. I don't want to read about it as well.
ReplyDeleteI just picked up Hold Me Closer Necromancer - can't wait to read it!
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ReplyDeleteThanks for your take!
Cool! Necromancer is on my TBR list, but I hadn't heard of the others (except for Tender is the Night ~ I rather love Fitzgerald).
ReplyDeleteThanks for the reviews!
Hold me closer, Necromancer sounds amazing. Definitely going to check it out.
ReplyDeleteTwo winners! I'm shocked - those must be good books. :-) Is it bad that I can't remember the title of my current book? Dragon something. It's gotten good, but it was hard to get into to begin with. We'll see how I feel when I finish it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a varied selection! I'm reading 'Waiting for Birdie" right now. It's funny and real, and I'm enjoying it.
ReplyDeleteWow what a twist for today! I haven't read any of these but they sound very interesting! Thanks for the literature enlightenment!
ReplyDeleteWow, you are doing amazingly well!! Keep it up! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm still on Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins... I think I'm failing miserably with this challenge ;)
What a range of books you have this week! I think if I read something like The Road, I'd have to take a break from reading anything else. I don't know how you managed to read 3 other books. Haha.
ReplyDeleteI'm curious about The Ant and the Elephant now! Thanks!
Wow, really? Four books in ONE week? I haven't managed to read that many books in a week since high school! (Ah, those were the days...or, you know, not)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your thoughts. These sound interesting. And, I too have braved the fast food world!
Is that book THE ROAD the same story as the 2009 Viggo Mortensen movie THE ROAD? I haven't watched it, but my boyfriend told me it was really good (which means the book would be even better, right?!).
ReplyDeleteThe Lish McBride book is already on my list. Glad to hear you liked it.
ReplyDeleteI was JUST having a conversation about two of those books this weekend (the ROAD and NECRO)! awesome!
ReplyDeleteLOL! The Road v. Tender is the NIght... yes, I see the dilemma. Great stuff. I'll have to check out N~ Thanks, Mel! xoxo
ReplyDeleteHold me Closer is on my shelf and waiting to be read...very soon.
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