Book: The Wager by Donna Jo Napoli
Age-range: 13 and up
I still can't decide if I loved this book or not. I liked it, for sure, but there were parts that disappointed, parts that lagged, and parts that grossed me out. I'm going to have to get some distance from it before I can say whether I loved it or not.
Happy reading!
Showing posts with label Donna Jo Napoli. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Donna Jo Napoli. Show all posts
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Friday, July 30, 2010
July Book Review #12
Book: Sirena by Donna Jo Napoli
Age-range: 10 and up
Recommended: No
I've decided not to write posts on the books I don't recommend. I don't feel comfortable bashing them or trying to praise them while explaining why I don't think you should read them. So, if you need reasons then please post in the comments and I will take the time to explain. Otherwise, just leave it at the fact I don't recommend it.
Age-range: 10 and up
Recommended: No
I've decided not to write posts on the books I don't recommend. I don't feel comfortable bashing them or trying to praise them while explaining why I don't think you should read them. So, if you need reasons then please post in the comments and I will take the time to explain. Otherwise, just leave it at the fact I don't recommend it.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Book Review #21
Book: The Song of the Magdalene by Donna Jo Napoli
Age-Range: 13 and up
Recommended: No
It seems Ms. Napoli's books are becoming a hit or miss with me. This book, while there were parts so beautiful I cried, was ultimately a disappointment. This is the second book of hers that has featured rape. This one much more graphic and horrifying than the one in her book Hush.
So, although I loved some of it, I can't recommend this book in good faith.
Age-Range: 13 and up
Recommended: No
It seems Ms. Napoli's books are becoming a hit or miss with me. This book, while there were parts so beautiful I cried, was ultimately a disappointment. This is the second book of hers that has featured rape. This one much more graphic and horrifying than the one in her book Hush.
So, although I loved some of it, I can't recommend this book in good faith.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
September Book #6
Book: Beast by Donna Jo Napoli
My least favorite of her books, by far. The first 3/4 were boring, but the last quarter was beautiful and amazing and well-done.
My least favorite of her books, by far. The first 3/4 were boring, but the last quarter was beautiful and amazing and well-done.
Monday, August 3, 2009
August Book #1
Book: Daughter of Venice by Donna Jo Napoli
[Turns] a cliche and over-done plot into readable and riveting territory. Very beneficial for young girls who don't realize how far women have come.
[Turns] a cliche and over-done plot into readable and riveting territory. Very beneficial for young girls who don't realize how far women have come.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
July Book #12
Book: Stones in Water by Donna Jo Napoli
A story about WWII that I've never read before, from the perspective of an Italian boy forced into a work-camp, even though Italy and Germany were allies.
Very well-written and not as depressing as most WWII books.
A story about WWII that I've never read before, from the perspective of an Italian boy forced into a work-camp, even though Italy and Germany were allies.
Very well-written and not as depressing as most WWII books.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
July Book #11
Book: Spinners by Donna Jo Napoli and Richard Tchen
An excellent version of Rumpelstiltskin. One of the most creative I've read.
An excellent version of Rumpelstiltskin. One of the most creative I've read.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
July Book #7
Book: The Prince of the Pond by Donna Jo Napoli
Interesting and sweet, but a very sad ending that made me cry.
Interesting and sweet, but a very sad ending that made me cry.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
April Book #3
Book: Ugly by Donna Jo Napoli
An amazing re-telling of The Ugly Duckling. I loved it and plan on giving my copy to Carlye.
An amazing re-telling of The Ugly Duckling. I loved it and plan on giving my copy to Carlye.
Monday, April 6, 2009
April Book #2
Book: Hush by Donna Jo Napoli
Longer and harder to get into than her previous works. Once I got sucked in I couldn't put it down.
Longer and harder to get into than her previous works. Once I got sucked in I couldn't put it down.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
October Book #3
Book: Bound by Donna Jo Napoli
An Asian Cinderella story. Unpredictable and well-written as all Napoli's books are.
An Asian Cinderella story. Unpredictable and well-written as all Napoli's books are.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
July Book #2
Book: The Magic Circle by Donna Jo Napoli
Hansel and Gretel told from the witch's perspective.
Fascinating.
Hansel and Gretel told from the witch's perspective.
Fascinating.
Monday, May 14, 2007
May Book #3
Book: Zel by Donna Jo Napoli
Excellent expansion of the Rapunzel fairy tale with interesting twists. Very well-written. I will probably read more books by her in the future.
Excellent expansion of the Rapunzel fairy tale with interesting twists. Very well-written. I will probably read more books by her in the future.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
