Not a great year for reading. I blame that on having a TV for the first time in three years. Here's to 2015 being a bit more philosophical and bit less philistine.
Life After Life by Kate Atkinson
Challenging plot; confusing timeline; Sliding Doors-esque, I think; something about Hitler; January was a long time ago. (Liked it, maybe)
Summer House with Swimming Pool by Herman Koch
Dr. Dutch Misanthrope vacations with beautiful family, yearns to commit infidelity; terrible things happen. Explicit. Medical. Descriptions. (Liked it, but had to skip some of aforementioned)
The Expats by Chris Pavone
More infidelity, this time in Luxembourg, former spy targets husband as criminal, something about killing someone important. (Liked it, maybe; again, January was a long time ago.)
A Miracle of Catfish by Larry Brown
Memorable characters live in small town Mississippi (?), eat hotdogs for every meal, discover life's tragedies and miracles (LOVED it; note: book is unfinished, as the author died whilst writing.)
American Childhood by Annie Dillard
Vignette-ish description of comfortable childhood and its typical adventures; lots of philosophical musings, little plot; no thanks. (Didn't like it.)
The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls
Here we are again, Rex keeps getting crazier, Rosemary, delusional-er, Jeannette and the kids, tougher; movie, please! (LOVE it. Seriously, JLaw, get on that movie.)
Great Expectations by Charles Dickens
Another fav, Dickens was a genius, current favorite character: Pumblechook and the advent of the adjective Pumblechookian (LOVE it. And, yes, it will be on 2015's list as well.)
The Informationalist by Taylor Stevens
Lisbeth Salander 2.0 is hired to travel to Africa and find a missing girl; plot twists ensue. (Liked it, but c'mon Taylor, you're no Stieg.)
Loving Frank by Nancy Horan
Who knew Lloyd Wright was such an a**hole? Historical fiction about his mistress. READ UNTIL THE END. (Liked the book, hated the characters)
Where Things Come Back by John Corey Whaley
Mystery in Arkansas about a teenager's search for his brother and a town's search for a bird. (Liked it, YA, FYI)
Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
Eye-opening account of POW's experiences in WWII, prison camps worse than stranded at sea; thank you veterans. (Liked it.)
Looking for Alaska by John Green
Teenybopper drama at boarding school. Melancholy and saccharine, but Green always gets a pass, Paper Towns next. (Liked it, for what it was, a tear-soaked John Green hook dangling in front of teenagers everywhere.)
