Ah, I cried a bit... So much for my heart of stone...

I finished The Kite Runner yesterday before rehearsal. I cried, even though I knew what was coming in the last chapter. It was so nicely written. Very clean and clear. Hosseini merely told the story. Yes, there were passages where the narrator was reflecting and emotional, but the style of writing was uncluttered, which I loved. I was ambivalent before I read it because there seem to be a lot of those kinds of books out there which have received acclaim and I have found the historical story more interesting than the personal story (eg. What the Body Remembers) but this was not the case with The Kite Runner. I also am suspicious of any book that has received tonnes of hype. That may be why I never picked it up before. Glad I did.

I am picking now for the next read. I'll let you know.

Moving On...

I finished up Atonement. Interesting. A good read once I got into it. The construction of the story was interesting but I feel cheated the way I did with Life of Pi. Can't say more or I'd give it away.

I am now reading The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. It is another book I am reading in anticipation of a movie release. What can I say? I like to read the book first.

Inspired by Movie?

I finished up Cornwell's Book of the Dead. More mythology of the world and less compelling murder to solve so it was strictly for the die-hard Scarpetta fan.

I picked up Atonement by Ian McEwan and I have started reading that since I have seen the movie advertised so much. It is likely going to be nominated for an Oscar if the buzz is correct so I thought I would check it out in print first. I am likely going to pick up I am Legend in print now that I have seen the movie. So, there is something good that comes from movie adaptations of novel. Some people actually use that to motivate reading the book. That's why I read The Hours...

Been a little while....

Okay, I have been remiss in updating this. I read Peter Robinson's latest Alan Banks book, Friend of the Devil. It was good. It tied into a previous book and I could actually remember enough of that story to connect to this one. There are some interesting character developments for the ongoing cast. I quite liked it.

I also read Carol O'Connell's Find Me. This is the latest in the Mallory series which I love. I always find those to be the kind of books that you can't stop reading, but you wish it were longer.

Now I have started the latest Patricia Cornwell. It is a Scarpetta book called Book of the Dead. So far so good, but I am not that far in. Benton is acting strange, as is Marino. What will happen? I don't know, but you can bet it will have lots of death.

For Christmas I got Mark the Steven Colbert book I am America (and so can you!). I have started a bit of this and it is funny. Best read imagining Steven Colbert's voice and attitude saying everything in it.

Being sick has allowed for more reading time so I am catching up. We are also on hiatus from rehearsal so that helps...

Oh yeah, Controversy.... Gotta love it!

The Golden Compass is on it's way... The religious right are in an uproar, it's all good. Bet none of them have even read the book! Bring it on!

Cold Weather slows down reading?

I finished up Exit Music (Ian Rankin). It was good for those of you who read the Rebus books. You also get the feeling that just because Rebus has retired he is not done... Yay!

I started another Mystery/Police Procedural. I am reading Peter Robinson's latest in the Alan Banks series - Friend of the Devil. There is something about reading a book from a series you are familiar with. You can sink into it and be comforted that you already know the major players and then you can just enjoy the ride.

The Title

Ian Rankin - Exit Music. I guess Rebus is retiring. Awww.