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alwaysange

alwaysange

"When I get a little money I buy books; and if any is left I buy food and clothes." ~ Erasmus

I'm a new age girl with an old soul. I currently work as an advertising consultant to afford my lust for books. I was born and raised in Montana and I reside in the Magic City. In 2001, I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication and... more »
  • MT, USA
  • member since July 1 2007

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  • The Bright Forever: A Novel
    • Rated 4 stars

    The disappearance of a 9-year-old girl is investigated from multiple points of view in the novel The Bright Forever. I read this novel in less than a day...I just couldn't wait to find out the truth, which appeared to be slightly different for each character and only made sense after connecting all the stories. Very nice mosaic.

    alwaysange wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Highest Tide
    • Rated 4 stars

    A coming of age story meets the natural wonders of the ocean tides and an abundant cove where ocean meets earth. Philosophy and science woven together by a 13-year-old narrator.

    alwaysange wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink )
  • The New York Regional Mormon Singles Halloween Dance
    • Rated 4 stars

    Elna Baker is a twenty-something Mormon in New York City. Every year she feels the pull to attend The New York Regional Mormon Singles Halloween Dance. This memoir explores the span of years that bring her from plus-sized cutie to kiss-'n-tell beauty. Baker's wit shines throughout the novel and whether you're Mormon or not, you should be able to appreciate the humor (I am a former Mormon myself, so I know both sides of the coin).

    alwaysange wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink )
  • Shutter Island
    • Rated 5 stars

    A dark, gripping psychological thriller set in the 1950's at a mental instituiton on an island off the coast of Massachusetts. It kept me on the edge of my seat and I cannot wait to see the movie!

    alwaysange wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Road
    • Rated 3 stars

    A post-apocalyptic novel that tells the tale of a father and son on "the road."

    alwaysange wrote this review Wednesday, November 11 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • Angel Time
    • Rated 4 stars

    Anne Rice dips into the realm of angels and in doing so, explores historical points of great religious turmoil. In Angel Time, hit man Toby O'Dare has lost his way after the devastating loss of his family. He is visited by a seraph named Malchiah who sends him on a mission outside the boundaries of time in what is known as "angel time." Toby travels to medieval London to mediate a potentially explosive investigation between Christians and Jews in the hopes of preventing the calamities of religious persecution. Author Rice intends for this to be the first in a new series of angelic proportions.

    alwaysange wrote this review Sunday, November 8 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • Her Fearful Symmetry
    • Rated 3 stars

    The gothic premise of this novel is much more attractive than the actual reading. Identical twins Julia & Valentina discover that they've inherited a flat and fortune in London England after an aunt they have never known passes away. The flat is located next the infamous Highgate Cemetary, whose history is threaded into the novel. But more disappointing is the ghost story that seems to take over once you've adjusted to the characters. I had hoped to love this book, but the storyline got weird (and I typically do like weird). After reading this and The Time Traveler's Wife, I've come to the conclusion that I really wanted to like Audrey Niffenegger's writing, but I never quite got there.

    alwaysange wrote this review Saturday, October 24 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Lost Symbol
    • Rated 3 stars

    I don't want to give away any big surprises, so I'll steer clear of mentioning any specific plot details. I also want to convey the generals and let you, the reader make your own decision as to whether or not this book is worth your time & money. So without further ado....

    Robert Langdon is back and this time he finds himself on an adventure in Washington D.C. Langdon's advanced work in symbology aids him on his quest to save a friend and maintain some semblance of national security. Throughout the journey, secrets steeped in history which bridge science & religion are unveiled.

    I was personally riveted by Angels & Demons, intrigued and enlightened by The DaVinci Code and I'll say that I enjoyed The Lost Symbol. However, (and this is a totally personal preference) I much preferred the settings in Europe to the story being set on American soil. While I was invested in the characters, interested in the history behind the storyline and the fast-paced suspense kept me turning pages, I can't help but feel that the writing was mediocre at best. Dan Brown has proven to me that he is a master of research but The Lost Symbol fell short of perfection. For all the research and intellect in the world cannot teach a man to write.

    Finally, while the discoveries in the book may be controversial and cutting-edge for some, I felt that the thematic content was a bit too rudimentary to appeal to my level of sophistication. I do not doubt that Brown's themes will generate a mass awareness on Google, Twitter & Wikis around the world. Despite all that, overall in sheer entertainment value, I found the novel worthwhile. I think that most Robert Langdon fans will appreciate the romp and there will be a lot of buzz about this book for quite some time.

    alwaysange wrote this review Sunday, September 27 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Sister
    • Rated 3 stars

    I read this book because The New York Times's review had stated that "The Sister is powered by the same sort of confidently rendered literary suspense that propelled Donna Tartt's The Secret History onto bestseller lists." The Detroit News stated that the book was "Deliciously creepy...Reminds us of A.S. Byatt, Kate Atkinson and Stephen King having a house party."

    I was disappointed because I had read the above authors and generally loved their respective gothic works of suspense. This book fell short. The first half of the book was a beast for me and the last half left me feeling empty. Lepidopterist introverts may find this book fascinating but as for the majority of readers out there, I'd skip it.

    alwaysange wrote this review Sunday, September 13 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • What the Bleep Do We Know!?
    • Rated 4 stars

    If you're searching for something that bridges spirituality & science and blows your mind, why not give this one a whirl?

    alwaysange wrote this review Monday, August 10 2009. ( reply | permalink )
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