005/104
Crossed
Garth Ennis, Jacen Burrows
In the blink of an eye, humanity is lost, and the Crossed are upon us. Men, women, and children alike fall victim to the mystery infection that makes killers out of parents and rapists out of lovers. Now, a small band of survivors make their cautious way across a deserted America, existing in a state of constant terror. The only thing they have in common is their determination to survive…
Very disturbing. Very graphic. But also very interesting. A virus (?) turns humans into swearing, evil monsters. A bunch of survivors try to make it. Typically post apocalyptic but more violent and explicit than necessary.
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
004/104
We Need To Talk About Kevin
Lionel Shriver
This book is very good and I absolutely loved every moment of it.
It explores the question of nature vs. nurture.
Was Kevin born a psychopath or did the fact that he never bonded with his mother, because she was unable to bond with him, what turned him into a dead soul? Couldn’t she bond with him because he was already dead inside or is the fact she couldn’t bond with him what destroyed this child?
Kevin, as we know from the beginning has shot several of his high school classmates. And his mother is now addressing his father in a series of letters and slowly going through his childhood up to his young adulthood trying to understand what has happened.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
003/104
Mockingjay
The third book of the Hunger Games. Intriguing premise, still and in the third book we’re finally facing the rebellion of the districts of Panem. But by now the main character is someone I can’t stand. She’s self-absorbed, selfish, annoying and for half the book she comes across as a whining brat. Yes, she’s had a tough life. But, so did the others and no one else is going woe me all the time. There’s basically no character development and the love triangle is not only pointless but also boring. The plot is not bad, still solid and the ending, even though predictable makes sense and is neither surprising nor disappointing.
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
002/104
Catching Fire
I’m actually tempted to rate this book lower. But, I did read it in only one sitting and the premise is still excellent and the story solid. However, the main character is close to being a Mary Sue, sometimes even terribly annoying, selfish and self-absorbed. The two boys that are in love with her ressemble each other too much: both are nice, young men who love and support her and want to protect her. She on the other hand doesn’t seem to have any real feelings for both of them which makes the love triangle not only annoying but also pointless.
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
001/104
The Hunger Games
Premise: Teenagers between the age of 12-18 from 12 districts are sent to the capital city of Panem for a fight to the death on live TV, which occurs only to secure the dominance and supremacy of the Capital. The Hunger Games ensure the citizens of the districts never even think about rebelling against the regime.
The writing is mediocre. The execution solid but nothing special and definitely not surprising. The end isn’t very imaginative. The characters didn’t really have to grow, there was no character development. Of course, the idea is very intriguing and despite its flaws, Collins manages to keep the story interesting. Which is why I will read the next two books.
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
So in the year 2012 I want to do a challenge that I will most likely fail. But, I’m trying.
I, of course, could challenge myself to watch 1’000 episodes of different TV Shows and I probably would win by the time we hit the month of March (who am I kidding? By the time we hit the third week of January).
But, I’m actually trying to challenge myself.
#365films #104books #52photos
Watch me fail. Oh, I’ll do reviews. Also, I’m wondering if I should dig myself through the 250 best movies list of IMDB or take on another list.
