The Time Traveler’s Wife- continued
Well, I did finish this the first week of January but haven’t got to some final thoughts. People certainly have mixed feelings on this book. My daughter-in-law said she would have stopped reading it if it hadn’t been their book club selection. A colleague loved it. Others feel more ambivalent- like I do. I personally would have difficulty recommending it. I won’t keep my copy as I only like to own books I’ve personally loved and would like to loan to others. This isn’t one of them.
I do think the premise of the story was interesting. But I believe there were some definite inconsistencies. The characters did not seem true to themselves. I’m not sure the author knew her characters well- their internal dialogue seemed at odds with their external behaviour as she developed them. So hopefully I will be more excited about the next one. In reading other people’s reviews, I am happy to see that many of you read something worthwhile and I will make a list of hopeful reads.
I have added an e-mail widget if anyone would find it easier to read postings that way.
I also hope to review a number of Young Adult novels I’ve been reading in the next while, if anyone is interested in that category.
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I was excited to see another posting in my “Meet the Stars” folder. Way to go, Jane.
Me too! And yes, I am interested in reviews of young adult novels. Have you read The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian by Sherman Alexie - an awesome book.
No, I haven’t read it, but quite an interesting discussion came up on it at our last TL meeting. There were a number of comments about the inappropriate language/content even for a Young Adult section in our elementary libraries. I know the reviews on it have been excellent- I wonder what kind of feedback we would get from parents. I guess I’ll just have to read it myself. Any other recommends are always welcome, as well.