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star blanket river child

star blanket river child

I'm 19. 1st year uni student, creative writing minor, major in... anthropology? psychology? who knows.
My life revolves around words.
I zine, I write novels in November, I scribble poetry during class, and I read on the bus.
I drool over travel books and carried 14 novels across Europe.
I'm running out of shelf space, which I... more »
  • Halifax, NS, Canada
  • member since October 11 2009

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  • TJ P

    TJ P says

    Haha, well I will probably read it too then, I read almost anything as well, when I have the chance.. Thanks :D

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Maggie M

    Maggie M says

    Don't read Old Man and the Sea, it's painful. Grade 10 English...auuugh. But The Book of Negroes is so brilliant.

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • TJ P

    TJ P says

    Hi, I saw you had asked about the Cirque Du Freak series and as I was doing the same.. I see it on your shelf but not whether you decided to read it or not.. What kind of responses did you get I was wondering? Also, I see your planning to read "The Giver". I think you definitely should, I read it a LONG time ago, but I think it would be a quick read if I remember right, and I think it was a very good book with some interesting concepts. Hope to hear from ya : )

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Jill I

    Jill I says

    I tried to answer your question about "Go Ask Alice", but something went wrong. Anyhow, if you liked "A Million Little Pieces", I think you'll like "Go Ask Alice". The review that you wrote for "A Million Little Pieces" could apply for "Go Ask Alice" as well -- powerful stuff, not for kids, really well written.

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • sysadm

    sysadm says

    [re:should you read: A Child Called "It": One Child's Courage to Survive?]

    You're welcome.

    I'd say a worthwhile time to read this one might be when you're ready to have kids. If you keep looking for meaning in things, you might read more deeply into them as you come across them. That's what mellows you out, makes you understand this world a bit better. I found this book painful, to be honest, and it made me a tad more cynical. Plus, knowing or not knowing something doesn't change said thing, but only your perception of said thing. This book might worry you, but it will also make you more understanding of the pain that people might have faced. Read it if you think you're ready, that is all I'd say.

    And believe me, books are way better than the movies made out of them, with very few exceptions if IMHO.

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  • Ben G

    Ben G says

    Suck my own thumb

    Like a boss

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  • Ben G

    Ben G says

    Yes how would you make tea without them?
    Or pet cats?

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  • Ben G

    Ben G says

    I like opposable thumbs most

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  • Ben G

    Ben G says

    You like hands?

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  • Annie F

    Annie F says

    I also recomend a child called "it" because it is a heartbreaking story but it makes you feel so lucky to be in the posistion you are and not this poor little kid!

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  • Annie F

    Annie F says

    YES i loved that book! It deffinitly taught me alot about drugs and what they can do to your physical and emotional apperance! I loved this book! i recomend this book to whoever is willing to read it! Hope you love it!

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  • Daryl N

    Daryl N says

    You won't know for sure until you try it, of course ;D

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  • Kathy C

    Kathy C says

    sorry I didn't give a reason for 'yes' to 'go ask alice.' It is not a 'twilight' book. It is a journal of a girl who becomes a drug addict and it is a great cautionary tale to read.

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  • J

    J says

    Thank you sooo much =)

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  • sysadm

    sysadm says

    [re:should you read: A Child Called "It": One Child's Courage to Survive?] If you're worried that this is going to keep you up at night feeling awful, I'd say no. However, if you're ready to face one person's sour truth, and see how he gave himself hope, then you should. My take: Wait a couple years before you read this one.

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  • Maggie M

    Maggie M says

    of course i'd join! nothing better than showing off books :) yay book friends

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  • Kristel

    Kristel says

    Welcome to 1001 books. You can keep track of the books you have read from the book, 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die, join in the discussions on the books we are reading for the month (BOTM) or you can debate the merits of the list as some enjoy doing. We hope you will want to join in the choosing of BOTM and the discussions. The current books are pinned to the top for that month. There are older discussions that can be found by searching discussions. If there is any way the group administrator can help further feel free to ask one of us. If you don’t own the book the list can be found at the top in the group description or at http://www.listology.com/content_show.cfm?content_id=22845. A downloadable list of the second edition is available at http://johnandsheena.co.uk/books/?

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • kairilily

    kairilily says

    Hi there! I'm just dropping by to welcome you to The 100+ Book Challenge. The idea of the group is pretty much self explanatory - try to read 100 or more books in a one year period. If you do have any questions, please feel free to send a message to me or Tenia. In the meantime, good luck reaching your goal!

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Gleek

    Gleek says

    Ohh you poor girl. I wish I could donate some of my English classes to you, they're incredible. Not that they're completely empty of people who make me want to hit my head against the wall, but the less-than-stellar ones are definitely in the minority.
    And we still had to read Yellow Wallpaper. sd';sf.
    What else are you looking at in that class?

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Gleek

    Gleek says

    Ohh boy, Yellow Wallpaper... what to say.
    It's one of those stories where I respect and acknowledge it from a historical viewpoint more than a literary one - that is, I didn't like it, and I wouldn't want to read it again unless I had to, but I understand its merits (especially when looking at it from a feminist/psychological/gothic perspective) and agree that it had a large impact for a reason. It's interesting to pick apart and analyse; it's not fun to read for the hell of it, especially since I find that when I try to remove it from context and just enjoy it, it feels preachy.

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )


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