Jennie-Leigh

• Rated 5 stars

“Informative and side-splittingly funny!”

Jennie-Leigh wrote this review Saturday, September 26 2009. ( reply | permalink )

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• Rated 4 stars

“Very informative... intensely eye opening, although at times it is a bit partisan”

Jennie-Leigh wrote this review Saturday, September 26 2009. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 3 stars

“Not a bad little book. A good start for a series, although it doesn't beg for a sequel. Some readers [those with a higher than 12th grade reading level] may find it simple, but then it IS written for the Young Adult market. To we adults it is simple, but not painfully so. I knew going in that it was a YA novel and bought it for that simplicity. I needed an interesting, yet non-engrossing book to carry along when taking my kids to the park. Sorry I digressed… back to “Twilight”. If you are not an overly discerning AKA “too picky for your own good” reader you will enjoy this timeless story of age-defying love, social commentary, and philosophy. ”

Jennie-Leigh wrote this review Monday, August 25 2008. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 4 stars

“I loved this book! I still of course could NOT stand Lyra, but the addition of Will whom is richly drawn made this book enjoyable. I found myself caring about him and wanting him to find his father.
Philip Pullman has a wonderful imagination and is building an intriguing 'verse here. The addition of Darkmatter into the equation adds another complete dimention to "Dust". And this sequal gives the open-minded reader a lot to contemplate, although it has yet to make me re-think my faith.
The only drawback to this book was that Pullman takes for granted that the reader HAS read 'Northern Lights/'Golden Compass' and WILL read 'Amber Spyglass'. This book can not stand on its own. There are too many unexplained hold overs from book one and too many open threads leading into book three. But I would like to say, if 'Northern Lights/'Golden Compass' kinda bored you, hang on into book two, it will be well worth your time.”

Jennie-Leigh wrote this review Wednesday, March 5 2008. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 4 stars

“What can a person say about a book which has caused so much controversay?

Well first off, I decided to read this book, mainly based on the face that I was being told NOT to read it. Forbidden fruit always tastes sweeter until of course you actually get around to tasting it. I am reminded of my own experience with "The DaVinci Code" In this case, the fruit was as sweet as I had hoped.

The meat of the plot was fantastically written, IMO. The characters were richly drawn, giving the reader (myself) many different wagons to hitch myself to, although I really did not find myself caring about the main character so much. Lyra was not very likable from my point fo few, but I will continue on with the trilogy just to follow Pan's adventure and see what other theological and social points Philip Pullman can manage to illuminate. As far as the contraversy goes, to me it was a red herring.

IMO, The book is about absolute power corruping and how zealous passion can lead to the ruin of everything you should care about. I tried to see where the Catholic league could be so insulted by this book. I couldn't find a thing. There is NOTHING I could find in this book that insulted or negated the belifs of the Catholic Church; of any Chisitan Church for that matter.The only people who should be upset with what Pullman wrote are those who think his FICTIONAL Majesterium and its FICTIONAL Church of Geneva have the right and responsibility to oppress the people in the name of God. And if that is so... well, I don't have to say anything do I”

Jennie-Leigh wrote this review Thursday, January 3 2008. ( reply | view 1 replies | permalink )

• Rated 4 stars

“A good continuation to yet another Brooks Trilogy. I must admit that I was getting slightly bored with the repetativeness that was the Shannara Series. I am glad that I took a isk and continued reading with this novel.
Brooks addition of science fiction to his fantasy realm has rejuvenated my interest in The Four Lands and where they go from here and where they have been as well. f you too have become bored with Shannara, give the Voyage trilogy a change, you won't be dissapointed.”

Jennie-Leigh wrote this review Friday, December 21 2007. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 5 stars

“A perfect way to end the series! Twists and turns galore, enough to keep you flipping pages. Not as action packed as the others until the near the end. A much more intellectual book than the previous ones. ”

Jennie-Leigh wrote this review Tuesday, December 11 2007. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 4 stars

“Not my favortie episode in the "Outlander" series.

The writing was up to par, but the story was slow and because of the dark nature of the story line the descriptions of violence was emotionally draining for me. I would definatly recommend that the reader new to the series start further back in the storyline as this episode doesn't have as much character development. ”

Jennie-Leigh wrote this review Friday, October 26 2007. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 4 stars

“Possibly my favorite "serious" science fiction read. It is the story of what can become of man-kind if the technology of nano-tech was took to its most extreme... What would happen if humans could play God, creating anything and everything down to the molecular?

It begins rather oddly and feels for a while as if you are reading two unrelated stories... but hang on with it, they will merge into one in a brilliant way at just the right time in the charater development. "Bohr Maker" is a eerie look at how science and technology can enhance both the evils and blessings of human existance.”

Jennie-Leigh wrote this review Friday, October 26 2007. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 5 stars

“A sci-fi series that doesn't take itsself too seriously, while still making excellent social and religious points concerning the human experience. In my opinion, it is a MUST READ for everyone.

The "Hitchhikers" series is a modern masterpiece. ”

Jennie-Leigh wrote this review Friday, October 26 2007. ( reply | permalink )