I've Got to Read a Book

I can't imagine what's gotten into me lately. My appetite for reading has been voracious...up until about a month ago. And now I can't get myself to crack the cover of a book - any book at all. I have four or five sitting on my night stand. But there they sit...and sit...and sit. I really don't know why.

Today...to top things off, I'm not feeling great. I've had some kind of flu bug and I hurt all over. I haven't had much to eat over the last few days, so I really don't feel like writing too much. So guess what I'm doing??? I'm posting an old book review. And I'm committing to read a book this week! Or two. Because I have a goodreads goal of 54 books this year, which means I have to read ten books before the year ends! YIKES!!!

This particular review is short...but I loved this book. And I look forward to reading another Melina Marchetta since I have a particular affinity for her style and voice. This particular book is a bit confusing and deals with some very grown-up problems. Nonetheless, it was well worth the read and most certainly a favorite.

On the Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchetta

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Finally a piece of young adult fiction I can get on board with. Well written, endearing characters...dare I even say characters with depth, a plot with tension and resolution that moves forward realistically. I could go on, but I'll spare any extensive details. I think what I loved most about it was that it was smart and the lives of the people in it felt authentic and fair. Too many YA novelists turn their teenage characters into stereotypes - sex crazed, foul mouthed, drug fiends or goody-goody two shoes without backbone or substance. That isn't to say that these things don't exist in the lives of the characters because they do. But those things don't dominate the story or the characters. I think the balance Marchetta hit was near perfect. Beyond that, the writing was fantastic. Loved her style. I highly recommend.



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