I have been told by several people, both adults and students, that this second book of the Hunger Games series was not as good as the first; that I woI have been told by several people, both adults and students, that this second book of the Hunger Games series was not as good as the first; that I would be disappointed. But I disagree. I think it is as good. It held my attention. Whenever I wasn't reading it, I was wondering what was happening to Katniss, as if her life and mine were moving through the same dimension of time. I returned again and again to the book as soon as I could, until I surrendered and read through until the end. I even had a nightmare about it. I admit that another Hunger Game seemed a bit gimmicky (if it worked to get our interest in the first book, why not use it again in the second?). But for whatever reason, it worked. The plot is complex and satisfying and instead of waiting to read Mockingjay in a month or two, I'm going to start it right now � even if I am supposed to be reading a dozen other books for school. ...more
A wonderful children's book full of warmth, good humor and beautiful illustrations. My only complaint would be the price: $24.95 is a wee bit high forA wonderful children's book full of warmth, good humor and beautiful illustrations. My only complaint would be the price: $24.95 is a wee bit high for a Nook / Kindle e-book. My other complaint in the e-book edition is that several pages are put onto one. I would have preferred each have its own page so that I could savor the artwork. Congratulations, Ms. Phillips! It's a wonderful book!...more
Not as much of Agatha as usual; more of her detective agency characters. Good drama but I figured it out in the first chapter (or second). Agatha's anNot as much of Agatha as usual; more of her detective agency characters. Good drama but I figured it out in the first chapter (or second). Agatha's angst has worn me out. I want more of Sir Charles and her: he keeps her honest and real. And now, at the last sentence, we have James Lacy come back to haunt her.
Entertaining. Roach's writing was as snarky as ever but I got used to it (and to the endless footnotes). I chuckled a couple of times and learned a coEntertaining. Roach's writing was as snarky as ever but I got used to it (and to the endless footnotes). I chuckled a couple of times and learned a couple of things, but I'm glad I didn't buy this one (it was a free Kindle Lending Library book). ...more
This is the 15th and best crafted of the Raisin mysteries. Agatha is still irritating, though, and it is beginning to wear thin. This is a real mysterThis is the 15th and best crafted of the Raisin mysteries. Agatha is still irritating, though, and it is beginning to wear thin. This is a real mystery with lots of clues for the readers. The men in her life are less amusing and more amused by Agatha, which is irritating, also. There are only 22 Agatha books, so I'm getting towards the end.
A word about Kindle books: the ones I have read so far (all older titles) are filled with typos. There are so many typos that I am compelled to count them. Why can't they clean this up? I have read about how Kindle books are produced, so the problem is not with Amazon. It is the publisher. ...more
This is such a great young adult book, perhaps even a middle school book, and nobody knows about it anymore. As you read it you can see television, fiThis is such a great young adult book, perhaps even a middle school book, and nobody knows about it anymore. As you read it you can see television, films and novels that it has inspired, it is even the same plot as The Hunger Games. Read it and recommend it to the children in your life.
This Amazon Kindle edition had many, many typographical errors. I wish it had been edited better....more
My first Kindle Fire book! Agatha's shortest romantic fantasy yet. I'm glad Sir Charles is back. Was Beaton going to kill him off but relented and let My first Kindle Fire book! Agatha's shortest romantic fantasy yet. I'm glad Sir Charles is back. Was Beaton going to kill him off but relented and let him live?...more
I am so disappointed in James. And doesn't Agatha realize that she is following a destructive pattern when she feels rejected by James?I am so disappointed in James. And doesn't Agatha realize that she is following a destructive pattern when she feels rejected by James?...more
Better written, more engaging, more depth and a sadder ending in the end. I hope this works out for Agatha but it won't.Better written, more engaging, more depth and a sadder ending in the end. I hope this works out for Agatha but it won't....more
A darker and more sinister Raisin mystery but once I got used to that, I enjoyed the extra depth of the plot. I hope (but know it doesn't happen) thatA darker and more sinister Raisin mystery but once I got used to that, I enjoyed the extra depth of the plot. I hope (but know it doesn't happen) that she and Lacey get back together....more
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