Title: The Tombs of Atuan
Author: Ursula K. Le Guin
Rating: Four Guitars
Sizzilin' Summary:
When Tenar is young, she is picked the High Priestess of the Nameless Powers. She is taken from her home, and is renamed Arha, the Eaten One. She falls into power as she grows up, and becomes accustomed to her underground domain of darkness.
But when the wizard Sparrowhawk, AKA Ged, comes along, Arha/Tenar is going to learn of the evil of the Nameless Ones and more...
Rockin' Review:
I liked this one better than the first one. It was a good story, and very well-written. But I didn't care for how it ended. It was kind of sad and pitiful, and a little on the confusing side, just because I don't usually read endings like this. But I think it's very human. You know... it's how a person would really act under the circumstances.
I wouldn't say whether or not you should get this. If you want an Earthsea classic not like the first book, go ahead and get it! This was honestly not my favorite, and I probably won't read it again. But if you read the first one, and want a change in pace from the "history-book-like" reading, get this book! It's much more like a normal book you would find in the fiction sections.
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
The Invention of Hugo Cabret
Title: The Invention of Hugo Cabret
Author: Brian Selnick
Rating: Two and a Half Guitars
Sizzilin' Summary:
Hugo Cabret is an orphan clock keeper who hides in the walls of a train station. He steals to survive, avoiding getting caught and sent somewhere else. He also steals from a toy booth to get machine parts for an automaton hidden in his quarters... an automaton his father had been working on fixing when he was killed! But when the toy booth's owner finally catches him, things begin to both unravel and click into place. Secrets are discovered... and there is more than meets the eye with the toy-booth owner.
Rockin' Review:
Pictures done in movie-like sequence: very well done.
Written story: okay. (how well the story was written; reason for half-guitar)
Bad?
The not-so-well-filled expectations.
During the whole book, I was expecting it to get sci-fi, or at least steampunk! But that was not how it happened. I even had an expectation for what the toy-booth owner really was, but it turned out totally different, and not in a really fulfilling way.
I would not suggest reading and/or getting this book.
Author: Brian Selnick
Rating: Two and a Half Guitars
Sizzilin' Summary:
Hugo Cabret is an orphan clock keeper who hides in the walls of a train station. He steals to survive, avoiding getting caught and sent somewhere else. He also steals from a toy booth to get machine parts for an automaton hidden in his quarters... an automaton his father had been working on fixing when he was killed! But when the toy booth's owner finally catches him, things begin to both unravel and click into place. Secrets are discovered... and there is more than meets the eye with the toy-booth owner.
Rockin' Review:
Pictures done in movie-like sequence: very well done.
Written story: okay. (how well the story was written; reason for half-guitar)
Bad?
The not-so-well-filled expectations.
During the whole book, I was expecting it to get sci-fi, or at least steampunk! But that was not how it happened. I even had an expectation for what the toy-booth owner really was, but it turned out totally different, and not in a really fulfilling way.
I would not suggest reading and/or getting this book.
Daniel X: Demons and Druids
Tile: Daniel X: Demons and Druids
Author: James Patterson
Rating: Five Guitars
Sizzilin' Summary:
Now the Alien Hunter is in Jolly Ol' England, hunting number 2 on the List: Phosphorius Beta, an alien made of fire. But Daniel quickly finds out that Beta is too powerful for him to handle, and has been on Earth for a very long time.
The Alien Hunter's getting new powers, but will that be enough to fight a living inferno?
Rockin' Review:
This book was great! The story was very good, and the action kept you in. James Patterson did a very good job here.
Get this book; it's totally rockin'!
Author: James Patterson
Rating: Five Guitars
Sizzilin' Summary:
Now the Alien Hunter is in Jolly Ol' England, hunting number 2 on the List: Phosphorius Beta, an alien made of fire. But Daniel quickly finds out that Beta is too powerful for him to handle, and has been on Earth for a very long time.
The Alien Hunter's getting new powers, but will that be enough to fight a living inferno?
Rockin' Review:
This book was great! The story was very good, and the action kept you in. James Patterson did a very good job here.
Get this book; it's totally rockin'!
Sunday, October 23, 2011
The Tower of Geburah
Title: The Tower of Geburah
Author: John White
Rating: Four Guitars
Sizzilin' Summary:
This time, it's John's family's turn! When John's nephews and niece go into John's attic, they find four TVs that begin to act strangely. Too soon, they are transported to Anthropos. There, they have a major journey, and a major mission, to do! They must help the true king of Anthropos to regain his land. But they must first learn about Gaal... and they are only children...
And it doesn't help it's a evil magician on the throne now!
Rockin' Review:
Again, it was a well-written book, but it leaned toward a more relaxing read. It needed something extra... but don't ask me what! I have no idea! But the action parts were pretty good as well.
It was a good book, and I suggest picking it up.
Author: John White
Rating: Four Guitars
Sizzilin' Summary:
This time, it's John's family's turn! When John's nephews and niece go into John's attic, they find four TVs that begin to act strangely. Too soon, they are transported to Anthropos. There, they have a major journey, and a major mission, to do! They must help the true king of Anthropos to regain his land. But they must first learn about Gaal... and they are only children...
And it doesn't help it's a evil magician on the throne now!
Rockin' Review:
Again, it was a well-written book, but it leaned toward a more relaxing read. It needed something extra... but don't ask me what! I have no idea! But the action parts were pretty good as well.
It was a good book, and I suggest picking it up.
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Doomsday
Title: Doomsday
Author: Jack McKinney
Rating: Three and a Half Guitars
Sizzilin' Summary:
It has been two years since Dolza's attack, and the Earth is finally recovering, and the humans and the Zentraedi are getting along peacefully...
We all wish.
Some Zentraedi are getting upset with the peaceful life, and leaving, and not peacefully all the time. Rick Hunter and Lisa Hayes also have their own problems, mainly, their relationships. To make matters worse, Khyron's back, and he wants revenge! Now with an army, Khyron is getting ready...
Will the human race make it out this time?
Rockin' Review:
The problem here was the story. The book itself was well written, but I didn't overly enjoy the story. Now, part of it may be that I didn't care for the part of the TV series this book covered either, but this was not one I recommend for reading. If you want to, I'm not stopping you. But this was my least favorite of the Robotech books.
Author: Jack McKinney
Rating: Three and a Half Guitars
Sizzilin' Summary:
It has been two years since Dolza's attack, and the Earth is finally recovering, and the humans and the Zentraedi are getting along peacefully...
We all wish.
Some Zentraedi are getting upset with the peaceful life, and leaving, and not peacefully all the time. Rick Hunter and Lisa Hayes also have their own problems, mainly, their relationships. To make matters worse, Khyron's back, and he wants revenge! Now with an army, Khyron is getting ready...
Will the human race make it out this time?
Rockin' Review:
The problem here was the story. The book itself was well written, but I didn't overly enjoy the story. Now, part of it may be that I didn't care for the part of the TV series this book covered either, but this was not one I recommend for reading. If you want to, I'm not stopping you. But this was my least favorite of the Robotech books.
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Title: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Author: James Luceno
Rating: Three Guitars
Sizzilin' Summary:
After a few decades, Indy's back! First he's kidnapped, and taken to Hanger 51, where he discovers that the Russian Spalko has a evil plan. It requires a certain crystal skull and a lost city. He soon meets Mutt, and discovers that some old friends are in trouble.
But there's secrets to be found out, and this new threat is unlike one Indy has ever faced before...
Rockin' Review:
Okay, this wasn't the greatest book. Some parts were five-guitar material (mainly action scenes), but most of the book was three-guitar. Now part of it may lie in the fact I started the youth novel without knowing it.
This book leaned more toward the boring side, but you're reading this from someone who seen and liked the movie. Not a great book to read after the movie.
Author: James Luceno
Rating: Three Guitars
Sizzilin' Summary:
After a few decades, Indy's back! First he's kidnapped, and taken to Hanger 51, where he discovers that the Russian Spalko has a evil plan. It requires a certain crystal skull and a lost city. He soon meets Mutt, and discovers that some old friends are in trouble.
But there's secrets to be found out, and this new threat is unlike one Indy has ever faced before...
Rockin' Review:
Okay, this wasn't the greatest book. Some parts were five-guitar material (mainly action scenes), but most of the book was three-guitar. Now part of it may lie in the fact I started the youth novel without knowing it.
This book leaned more toward the boring side, but you're reading this from someone who seen and liked the movie. Not a great book to read after the movie.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
The Last Guardian
Title: The Last Guardian
Author: Jeff Grubb
Rating: Five Stars
Sizzilin' Summary:
Khadgar, a young mage, is picked as the apprentice to the mysterious Medvih... the most powerful mage in all of Azeroth! But there are secrets all around, and lessons to be learned. But one of these secrets may endanger not only Khadgar, but all of Azeroth itself!
Rockin' Review:
This was an extremely well-written book. It leaned more toward a relaxing read, but there were still good doses of action, especially near the end. I enjoyed this book, and I suggest it!
Author: Jeff Grubb
Rating: Five Stars
Sizzilin' Summary:
Khadgar, a young mage, is picked as the apprentice to the mysterious Medvih... the most powerful mage in all of Azeroth! But there are secrets all around, and lessons to be learned. But one of these secrets may endanger not only Khadgar, but all of Azeroth itself!
Rockin' Review:
This was an extremely well-written book. It leaned more toward a relaxing read, but there were still good doses of action, especially near the end. I enjoyed this book, and I suggest it!
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