So, recently I read 'The Winnie-the-Pooh Collection', re-reading: 'Winnie-the-Pooh and 'Now We Are Six', and reading for the first time: 'When We Were Very Young' and 'The House at Pooh Corner'; all of these are by A.A. Milne. I wrote quick reviews of all four books on Goodreads, so I thought I would do a post with all four reviews in it. Here we go:
'Winnie-the-Pooh':
I just love this book! Everything about it is wonderful! I remember the first time I read it. Being fans of Pooh Bear for years, we found the original novel in our library and borrowed it. I fell in love with the story. I've probably re-read it two or three times, and each time I remember something that I forgot since the last time I read it and I smile all over again! Not only one of my favorite children books, but one of my favorite books! I just really, really love it! The characters are so sweet and funny. The Hundred Acre Wood seems like such a peaceful, ideal place to live. Like I said, I love everything about it! 5 out of 5 stars!
'Now We Are Six':
Such a cute, quick, easy read! I really enjoyed it! I remember my brother finding an copy in our library and we bought it for $.25. We read it, but we were only interested in finding poems which included Pooh (or I was, anyway. He probably was, too). I was secretly a little disappointed because the book wasn't just about Pooh Bear. But, now that I've read it again, I really enjoyed a lot of the little poems. Definitely will be reread by me in the future! 5 stars!
'When We Were Very Young':
Really enjoyed this one. I think I like this one more then 'Now We Are Six'. Super cute poems and I have to say that my favorite one was the one about the fat teddy bear (also known as Pooh). 5 out of 5!
'The House at Pooh Corner':
Oh, my, goodness! This book was fantastic! This was the first time I read this book. I really enjoyed meeting Tigger for the first time, (well, in the books anyway), and relating all of the events in the book to events that happened in the movies. The end was bittersweet, as are all of the endings in the 'Pooh' books. Really love this one!
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
'The Secret of Pembrooke Park' - Book Review
Synopsis:
Abigail Foster fears she will end up a spinster, especially as she has little dowry to improve her charms and the one man she thought might marry her--a longtime friend--has fallen for her younger, prettier sister.
When financial problems force her family to sell their London home, a strange solicitor arrives with an astounding offer: the use of a distant manor house abandoned for eighteen years. The Fosters journey to imposing Pembrooke Park and are startled to find it entombed as it was abruptly left: tea cups encrusted with dry tea, moth-eaten clothes in wardrobes, a doll's house left mid-play . . .
The handsome local curate welcomes them, but though he and his family seem to know something about the manor's past, the only information they offer Abigail is a warning: Beware trespassers who may be drawn by rumors that Pembrooke contains a secret room filled with treasure.
Hoping to improve her family's financial situation, Abigail surreptitiously searches for the hidden room, but the arrival of anonymous letters addressed to her, with clues about the room and the past, bring discoveries even more startling. As secrets come to light, will Abigail find the treasure and love she seeks...or very real danger?
My Review:
The synopsis of this book was so interesting!
But, to be honest, I didn't finish the entire book. I just wasn't motivated to. After I'd started, I really couldn't find myself into it, devoted to the characters. But I still feel as if it's a good book, it's just not something I really like to read. I'm not much of a romance fan, so maybe that's why I just couldn't get into it. But more likely it was the time of year I tried to read it, during the 'Christ'mas when everything is so busy, and I just wasn't into reading because I wanted to really enjoy the season. So, I put it on my shelf for a while. But after it had been on my shelf for a few weeks, I just wasn't motivated to pick it up again after 'Christ'mas.
The story sounds interesting, but I felt like it's a little too slow. One hundred pages in, and really not much has happened, but it sort of has; maybe it's just me, but I find it a little hard to get into.
The writing is good. I can understand the language, the way it was written, but it has some of that old-fashioned charm to it, as well.
The characters are well thought out, as well.
I'll give 'The Secret of Pembrooke Park' 4 out of 5 stars, because I know people who are fans of this type of fiction might really enjoy it, it just wasn't for me:)
I received this book free from the publishers through 'The Bethany House Blogger Review Program'. All opinions are my own.
Abigail Foster fears she will end up a spinster, especially as she has little dowry to improve her charms and the one man she thought might marry her--a longtime friend--has fallen for her younger, prettier sister.
When financial problems force her family to sell their London home, a strange solicitor arrives with an astounding offer: the use of a distant manor house abandoned for eighteen years. The Fosters journey to imposing Pembrooke Park and are startled to find it entombed as it was abruptly left: tea cups encrusted with dry tea, moth-eaten clothes in wardrobes, a doll's house left mid-play . . .
The handsome local curate welcomes them, but though he and his family seem to know something about the manor's past, the only information they offer Abigail is a warning: Beware trespassers who may be drawn by rumors that Pembrooke contains a secret room filled with treasure.
Hoping to improve her family's financial situation, Abigail surreptitiously searches for the hidden room, but the arrival of anonymous letters addressed to her, with clues about the room and the past, bring discoveries even more startling. As secrets come to light, will Abigail find the treasure and love she seeks...or very real danger?
My Review:
The synopsis of this book was so interesting!
But, to be honest, I didn't finish the entire book. I just wasn't motivated to. After I'd started, I really couldn't find myself into it, devoted to the characters. But I still feel as if it's a good book, it's just not something I really like to read. I'm not much of a romance fan, so maybe that's why I just couldn't get into it. But more likely it was the time of year I tried to read it, during the 'Christ'mas when everything is so busy, and I just wasn't into reading because I wanted to really enjoy the season. So, I put it on my shelf for a while. But after it had been on my shelf for a few weeks, I just wasn't motivated to pick it up again after 'Christ'mas.
The story sounds interesting, but I felt like it's a little too slow. One hundred pages in, and really not much has happened, but it sort of has; maybe it's just me, but I find it a little hard to get into.
The writing is good. I can understand the language, the way it was written, but it has some of that old-fashioned charm to it, as well.
The characters are well thought out, as well.
I'll give 'The Secret of Pembrooke Park' 4 out of 5 stars, because I know people who are fans of this type of fiction might really enjoy it, it just wasn't for me:)
I received this book free from the publishers through 'The Bethany House Blogger Review Program'. All opinions are my own.
Monday, January 5, 2015
"Emissary" - Book Review
Summary: Hyam is a likeable lad who will make a fine farmer someday. But he carries a burden few can fathom. As his mother slips toward death, she implores him to return to Long Hall, where he spent five years as an apprentice. It was there that Hyam's extraordinary capacity for mastering languages came to light--and soon cast him into the shadows of suspicion. How could any human learn the forbidden tongues with such ease? When Hyam dares to seek out the Mistress of the Sorceries, her revelation tears his world asunder.
He has no choice but to set out on the foreboding path--which beckons him to either his destiny or his doom. An encounter with an enchanting stranger reminds him that he is part hero and part captive. As Hyam struggles to interpret the omens and symbols, he is swept up by a great current of possibilities--and dangers.
My thoughts: I was so excited to read this book! I really enjoy fantasy and I couldn't wait to find a new series that I would enjoy! The book started off on a really good note, with a little action thrown in there. It was really interesting, and then Christmas rolled around and I put it down for a few weeks. I picked it back up and it quickly became confusing. It's not just because I put it down for that time either, it's just a book that you have to pay very close attention to if you don't want to get lost. But, I still find myself very interested in the story. It's exciting and adventurous. I really like Hyam's character, as well. I'm giving this book 3.5 starts out of 5, because it confused me a little. But other than that, this is a really fantastic book, with a lot of magic and adventure thrown in! I really recommend this to all fantasy fans!
Note: I received this book free from the publisher through the Revell Review Program and I was not required to write a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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