After the Twilight page-turning frenzy, I had no patience for the overly clinical, monotonously descriptive Déjà Dead and have since abandoned the books that inspired my beloved Bones. I’m willing to bet that the absence of David Boreanaz’s quick wit and undeniable adorableness played a large part in my inability to lose myself in the first book. Even more so, on the television show there’s more explanation of the technical terms, usually with quite a bit of humor similar to Scully’s over-the-head explanations to Mulder on the X-Files. Maybe I'm a bit dim, but I think that anyone lacking an above-average aptitude for interpreting forensics would quickly grow tired and give up as I did. I decided to throw in the towel at page 75, especially since it took me over a week to get there.
I then turned my attention to a book highly recommended by my best friend: Snow Falling on Cedars by David Guterson. I started reading it Friday night and well before the 50th page I was hooked.
I haven’t seen the movie but I think I’ll want to. Most films nominated for an Oscar for Best Cinematography are worth seeing, even if only for the scenery. From what I’ve read so far, I assume the movie is visually breathtaking.
It’s so hard to come off of a series of books that you can’t stop reading but you don’t want to end. When they do, it’s such a letdown to have to try to find something else just as entertaining. So far, Snow Falling on Cedars piques my interest. But what next? Any suggestions?
The following is a list of books that I’ve accumulated either from friends or family. If you’ve read any of them and have an opinion, please share! Of course, all suggestions are welcome. For reference, my favorite book is probably White Oleander by Janet Fitch.
• Second Glance by Jodi Picoult: Picoult’s books get such mixed reviews, I just haven’t been able to bring myself to try one yet.
• Mirror Mirror by Gregory Maguire: Maguire’s Wicked is one of my favorite books, but I struggled with some of his others, like LOST for instance.
• Infidel by Ayaan Hirsi Ali: Kerry and my dad loved this one, but I just haven’t been able to delve back into the politics of the Middle East after reading My Life as a Traitor. I know I’ll read this one some day, I just don’t know how soon that day will come.
• Life of Pi by Yann Martel
• The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski
• Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris
• Merle's Door by Ted Kerasote
• Magic Time by Doug Marlette
1 comment:
Life of Pi is great - I highly recommend it.
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