Ok, I have been trying to write something up here about the books I have been reading. But I am way too far behind, so I am going to get a bunch out of the way in one post. I have also decided that in the future I am not going to review books I don’t like, I will just pretend like I never read them. I might make a post like this a running story like “Books of 2007″ instead of posting them to the main feed… not sure yet.
“The Winds of War” (Herman Wouk) – This was an incredible book and I can’t wait to start War and Remembrance. Its an amazing epic story set in the years before the United States joined World War II. The story centers around a naval officer who ends up in the middle of a plethora of historic events.
“The Second World War: A Complete History” (Martin Gilbert) – I have read a number of books about specific parts of WWII, but I have never read a good overall book about the war and had to put the specific books in context based on my public school education. This book was exactly what I was looking for. The book covers the war from beginning to end with a large focus on the innocent lives taken during the war and a slight british slant.
3 Augusten Burroughs books (“Running with Scissors: A Memoir”, “Dry: A Memoir” , “Sellevision: A Novel” )- I enjoyed Running with Scissors when I read it, but after reading some of the doubts about its accuracy I have kind of soured on it a little bit. I know a memoir doesn’t have to be pure fact, but its hard not to feel duped when presented with the idea that much of it could be false. The other two were readable but nothing special.
“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7)” (J. K. Rowling) – Of course I read this one, who hasn’t? It was excellent and I can’t think of anyway she could have possibly ended the series in a better way.
“The Last True Story I’ll Every Tell: An Accidental Soldier’s Account of the War in Iraq” (John Crawford) – This book was a great account of a reservist’s time in the war. It really gives you a feeling for what it must be like fighting over there and the end is heartbreaking.
“A Dirty Job: A Novel” (Christopher Moore) – This was a fun beach read for the summer. Very funny but gets a little lost at the end.
All caught up!
-James
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