Akazora 293 Report post Posted December 12, 2014 All I know is that there's a... Kayak. I think someone of some importance dies. And I think it had to do with a town? O.o Meh, that probably did nothing to jump-start your memory. I only vaguely recall something of a twist ending, but that's honestly about it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenzi 146 Report post Posted December 17, 2014 welp, I just finished The Great Gatsby. It wasn't a bad book since the Fitzgerald obviously put a lot of effort into the symbolism and did a good job portraying the American dream. It just didn't appeal to me and I almost feel stupid for not understanding why people like this book so much. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moonlit Flower 12 Report post Posted December 17, 2014 Well, I did read a story from my English literature book "To Build a Fire" by Jack London. I was really into it. I remember the first Jack London book I read was "White Fang", back in my middle school days. I loved it soo much. I also recall reading "Call of the wild". Novels that are involved with animals always seem to interest me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kirsch 95 Report post Posted December 17, 2014 I finished the Giver a few days ago. I will never look at "2 hour early release" in the same way again. Well, I did read a story from my English literature book "To Build a Fire" by Jack London. I was really into it. I remember the first Jack London book I read was "White Fang", back in my middle school days. I loved it soo much. I also recall reading "Call of the wild". Novels that are involved with animals always seem to interest me. Jack London is amazing. In 5th Grade, we had to read "Call of the Wild" for Literature Circles, and I actually enjoyed it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akazora 293 Report post Posted December 17, 2014 welp, I just finished The Great Gatsby. It wasn't a bad book since the Fitzgerald obviously put a lot of effort into the symbolism and did a good job portraying the American dream. It just didn't appeal to me and I almost feel stupid for not understanding why people like this book so much. Same, which is why I didn't even bother to check out the recent movie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phantomlady1101 59 Report post Posted December 18, 2014 I finished the Giver a few days ago. I will never look at "2 hour early release" in the same way again. Jack London is amazing. In 5th Grade, we had to read "Call of the Wild" for Literature Circles, and I actually enjoyed it. Same, which is why I didn't even bother to check out the recent movie. O.O Such a coincidence I'm about to read The Great Gatsby too ^^ Ah, if I were in my home country, I would study Call of the Wild in Feb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knpce 19 Report post Posted December 27, 2014 The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anonymously anonymous 34 Report post Posted December 28, 2014 Reading Divergent right now... its definitely amazing, I am not even halfway through it yet! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kirsch 95 Report post Posted December 30, 2014 Reading Divergent right now... its definitely amazing, I am not even halfway through it yet! *claps* Great read! I didn't like the end though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anonymously anonymous 34 Report post Posted December 31, 2014 *claps* Great read! I didn't like the end though. I finished Divergent now I am reading insurgent, its really amazing and I definitely heard your comment about it alot before :| Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kirsch 95 Report post Posted December 31, 2014 I finished Divergent now I am reading insurgent, its really amazing and I definitely heard your comment about it alot before :| Divergent was amazing, Insurgent was so-so, and Allegiance was the only one you really had to read but also the one that blew it for me :/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldJustal 36 Report post Posted January 7, 2015 Finished A Game of Thrones today , the book was a lot more slow paced comparec to the series. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kirsch 95 Report post Posted January 8, 2015 Problems with Death It's a nonfiction book that shows opposing viewpoints in topics such as abortion, suicide, euthanasia, and capital punishment, debating whether or not they're ethical, and if they should be supported or banned by law. It's the first nonfiction I've read and liked in a really long time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A L 217 Report post Posted January 13, 2015 Life and Laughing: My Story - Michael McIntyre Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akazora 293 Report post Posted January 14, 2015 Heart of Darkness . . . Just joking, this book is terrible. I know I shouldn't be judging only 16 or so pages in, but you'll know what I mean when you start reading it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryo 73 Report post Posted January 14, 2015 Heart of Darkness . . . Just joking, this book is terrible. I know I shouldn't be judging only 16 or so pages in, but you'll know what I mean when you start reading it. Had to read that in HS. Not a fan at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akazora 293 Report post Posted January 14, 2015 Had to read that in HS. Not a fan at all. Ugh, and I have to take Cornell notes on it... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moonlit Flower 12 Report post Posted January 17, 2015 Well, I've re-read The Naturals, and started reading the second book in the series "Killer Instinct". I'm glad I decided to re-read the first book, since I would've never discovered the second book sitting on the shelf. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moon Kid 16 Report post Posted January 18, 2015 Goosebumps- The Ghost Next Door Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akazora 293 Report post Posted January 18, 2015 Goosebumps- The Ghost Next Door Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kitty Paw 34 Report post Posted January 18, 2015 Dead City Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moon Kid 16 Report post Posted January 23, 2015 Secret Admirer - R.L. Stine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akazora 293 Report post Posted January 24, 2015 I know I previously said "Heart of Darkness" was terrible, but I had spoken too soon. The first third was a mess of exposition, but the middle part was awesome and the ending was decent, too. Overall not bad, but the beginning nearly ruined it for me. Wouldn't recommend it, but I've read worse *ahem* A Farewell to Arms *ahem*. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryo 73 Report post Posted January 24, 2015 I know I previously said "Heart of Darkness" was terrible, but I had spoken too soon. The first third was a mess of exposition, but the middle part was awesome and the ending was decent, too. Overall not bad, but the beginning nearly ruined it for me. Wouldn't recommend it, but I've read worse *ahem* A Farewell to Arms *ahem*. Racism in that book that I'm not a fan of. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moon Kid 16 Report post Posted January 24, 2015 R.L. Stine - stepsister Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites