The language, and setting, of this collection of stories and poems go hand in hand as icy, visceral storytelling from a female‘s perspective. 10/10, absolutely fantastic.

The best book I read in 2018. Having watched the film first, I came into this story knowing what to expect but it ultimately lead me down a much more carnal route. 10/10, will definitely read again.

Words are hard to stitch together for this modge podge of pro-capitalist fangirling, genuine self help advice, and what the fuck stories. One minute in reading about developing self confidence and then reading about how the author refused to get his earless son a hearing aid, or special schooling, as he decided his son simply wouldn‘t be deaf; through some weird twist of fate he did gain hearing (allegedly). Weird and of a generation passed, 7/10

Not bad overall. The plot is predictable and any romantic plot line is just a forced blurb to give the main character dimension instead of furthering character development. The story was otherwise charming and an easy read. 6/10

Read this entire book in one sitting, only breaking for food and moping. I felt this was my "Catcher in the Rye" moment. Until Ester became fixated with suicide, I thought Plath had consulted frequently with the little lady in my head as she wrote this. Ruined my day in the best, contemplative way

Finally starting this classic with cherries and iced green tea ☺️♥️

A classic hit with a classic message. It's hard to give this book anything but a four-star review for its impact and message, but it was not my favorite book. Still, it deserves the respect its due and still a must-read for any young adult with a social conscious.

I was so anticipated for this book because of how I satisfying the last two were that I think my excitement ruined it for me. I think I read this purely out of commitment (or justification for the money I spend buying it in hardcover) once I realized it's the same as the previous two installments.

Overall another meh. I think that Odd's story should have been wrapped up by this point. I feel Koontz is dragging it out just to sell more books as this one lacks the wit and joy I craved from Odd's narrative. It's not a complete bust, but I feel that the continual denial of resolution is losing me

Not the best in the Odd Thomas series in my opinion. I felt it was quite repetitive and overall just dragging out the series. I felt compelled to drop the series several times during this book, but I didn't solely due to outside recommendations that I finish it.

A just-as-exciting companion to the first in the series, Forever Odd has all of the wit and eerie-ness the first book held. Though Odd himself has some quite in-human abilities, I found that this book emphasized just how human he is as he has to take on his next challenge alone.

Though I am a fan of the horror genre as a whole, this book stands out as the most terrifying thing I have ever read. For fans of the films, this book amplifies the gruesomeness of the dinosaurs and kept me in full suspense as the characters felt so much more real to me. READ WITH CAUTION BEFORE BED

One of the few books that's made me snicker out loud. Truly witty and funny, but handles the dark subjects of death, genocide, and violence tastefully. I wish I could unread it and then retread it again. Fitting for young and older readers and keeps you on your toes at ALL times!

Sitting at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Here in Orlando, Florida makes me wonder if the book is as good as this movie...

Having a butter beer here at Universal Studios really makes me want to retread these amazing books

I had high hopes for this book and really wanted to like it, but I just didn't. I think it doesn't correlate with my sense of humor. The only parts that entertained me were the sheer random occurrences. I felt that the lack of a plot made me question why I felt the need to read until the back cover.

What an incredible piece of literature! It unscrews all of the screws the film pushes into your head. Written with the weight of a wizened philosopher's hand, this book is a must for all Kubrick-heads and thought-thinkers.

Quite a good read for anyone interested in the content matter. Even if Africana history isn't of interest to you, the emotional story and tugging pathos should be enough to keep you lured in. The foreign wording took some work getting used to, but hardly a burden once you do.

My trip through Savannah, Georgia 100% has me wanting to read Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

Regardless of its grandiose and vivid imagery, this story is ultimately a timeless and class-less story at its base. Truly one of the best works of the early 20th century. The characters are all realistic in their flaws and woes, and realistically cope with them. Wonderful read for anyone!

I found this book to be an utter waste of time and paper. Completely dull and meaningless and full of self-pity. I put it down and have no intentions of looking back.

Amazing novella that would easily make my top 10 novels of the 19th century, it is understandable why it has stood the test of time. With tasty imagery and relatable, realistic characters thrown into a unrelatable, unrealistic situation, I'd recommend it to anyone who craves sensory writing.

This novel was not a favorite of mine. Though I am a fan of mysteries, this one wasn't able to pull me in. The ending was not predictable and the writing was wryly coercive, but I think this would cater more to young readers.

One of the only books I regret allotting time into. I found it to be a complete waste of time and several hundred pages in a much-ado-about-nothing narrative of frivolous content.

A short page turner with feminine, destructive pathos. In a way, the imagery presented by Flynn is comparable somewhat to that of Sylvia Plath. Though the plot was predictable and the heroine utterly unrelatable and frustrating, it wasn't a poor book.

A great tale with unpredictable turns and heartbreak, but full of light. Such a skill of mixing the two is one seldom found. The book was written in a simplistic style that would cater to younger audiences but managed to keep an older reader's interest. The simple writing would be it's only downfall

A classic made for anyone who likes a lingual challenge. One of the first books I fell in love with that wasn't some YA novel popular at school. It also opened a door to me into filmography, as it sparked my interest in Kubrick and his works as well.

A personal favorite of mine, but I can understand it isn't for everyone. It's one of the few books that was written for people that struggle with self-aggression. I'd recommend it to anyone who has looked for validation in wrong places.

Another lovely textured quilt of pure pathos and nostalgia from Nabokov. This wouldn't be the ONE novel I would recommend for anyone to read by him, nor their first, but it would make the list. For me, this book brings thoughts of washing dishes in a dark kitchen with the saddest sink light on.