Little Brother 1/2
Seventeen year old Marcus is somewhat of an expert hacker. At least he's good enough to easily hack his high schools system. Unfortunately, while skipping school, Marcus and his friends are caught in the middle of a terrorist attack in San Francisco. Due to his unlucky placement near the incident, he and his friends are taken by the Department of Homeland Security and interrogated. Once he gets back, he find the city under deep surveillance.
like this book a lot so far - although it is somewhat unrealistic. A seventeen year old hacker hero? seems unlikely. An evil DHS? I don't thinks so. However, it is entertaining, so I am excited to see how it all ends. There will be a very exciting ending, no doubt. I would recommend this book to anyone in the class that is looking for a fun, entertaining two week book.
Monday, April 28, 2014
Sunday, April 20, 2014
Reading Blog
Spooky Campfire Tales
It might sound like a children's book, but it is actually two-hundred pages of about thirty short, scary stories. I found it in my room, read the back, and decided to give it a try. Some of the stories weren't actually that scary, just kind of weird and supernatural; while others were more like long descriptions of a host or monster encounter rather than a story. However, some of them built suspense - and were scary as I read them. The best ones had good, twist endings that tied the story together - sort of like a punchline of a joke. I enjoyed parts of the book, although it's definitely not for everyone - given the content (everything from demons to werewolves to witches to ghosts). Because this book didn't have one continuos story and long lasting characters, it was a little weird to read. However, if you like short stories and or scary stories, perhaps you could give this a try.
It might sound like a children's book, but it is actually two-hundred pages of about thirty short, scary stories. I found it in my room, read the back, and decided to give it a try. Some of the stories weren't actually that scary, just kind of weird and supernatural; while others were more like long descriptions of a host or monster encounter rather than a story. However, some of them built suspense - and were scary as I read them. The best ones had good, twist endings that tied the story together - sort of like a punchline of a joke. I enjoyed parts of the book, although it's definitely not for everyone - given the content (everything from demons to werewolves to witches to ghosts). Because this book didn't have one continuos story and long lasting characters, it was a little weird to read. However, if you like short stories and or scary stories, perhaps you could give this a try.
Monday, April 14, 2014
White Sands Red Menace
If you have not read "Green Glass Sea" and think you might, do not read further into my review of "White Sands, Red Menace"(the sequel) Because it will spoil the story.
WWII has ended due to the atomic bombs that were dropped on Japan, the bombs that Dewey Kerrigan's parents helped create. The family moves to a small New Mexico town, which Dewey and her sister Suze are forced to adapt to. Their parents are now involved in the construction of a rocket that (hopefully) will go to the moon, and are also involved in anti-bomb efforts. After knowledge of the bomb goes public, people begin to panic at the thought of the destruction an atomic bomb can bring.
I din't realize that "White Sands Red Menace" was the sequel, so as I started reading I was really confused. However, I did eventually figure out what was happening. I enjoyed the book, because it had several problems that the characters faced, which were very different from one another. The characters were good, and the writing was good. It was definitely not my favorite book, but I liked it.
WWII has ended due to the atomic bombs that were dropped on Japan, the bombs that Dewey Kerrigan's parents helped create. The family moves to a small New Mexico town, which Dewey and her sister Suze are forced to adapt to. Their parents are now involved in the construction of a rocket that (hopefully) will go to the moon, and are also involved in anti-bomb efforts. After knowledge of the bomb goes public, people begin to panic at the thought of the destruction an atomic bomb can bring.
I din't realize that "White Sands Red Menace" was the sequel, so as I started reading I was really confused. However, I did eventually figure out what was happening. I enjoyed the book, because it had several problems that the characters faced, which were very different from one another. The characters were good, and the writing was good. It was definitely not my favorite book, but I liked it.
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Monster
Steve Harmon is a sixteen year old African American who lives in Harlem. He is being tried for his role in a drug store robbery that ended in murder. Because of his love and talent for film making (he enjoyed making amateur films before the robbery) he decides to write a story of himself - except as a script (with dialogue, camera angles, etc.). Throughout the book, Steve walks us through his conversations, and the trial itself and the events surrounding it through script form.
My brother recommended this book to me, and I am very glad he did. Although I would have liked to have a book with more descriptions, this one was great. It had a very interesting and intense story, toped with a unique format of story telling. I also enjoyed the underlying plot line in the book - Steve's inner turmoil about whether or not he is a "Monster" like he has been accused of. This book is an easy, exciting and intense read - and I really enjoyed it.
My brother recommended this book to me, and I am very glad he did. Although I would have liked to have a book with more descriptions, this one was great. It had a very interesting and intense story, toped with a unique format of story telling. I also enjoyed the underlying plot line in the book - Steve's inner turmoil about whether or not he is a "Monster" like he has been accused of. This book is an easy, exciting and intense read - and I really enjoyed it.
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