This book is incredibly good, and I don't watch The Daily Show to be biased by Noah's fame/celebrity. Eye-opening and insightful in all the right waysThis book is incredibly good, and I don't watch The Daily Show to be biased by Noah's fame/celebrity. Eye-opening and insightful in all the right ways....more
Definitely on my "top 5 books I've read this year" list. Richly layered with wonderful characters in what seems like a coming of age tale but is so muDefinitely on my "top 5 books I've read this year" list. Richly layered with wonderful characters in what seems like a coming of age tale but is so much more. Fans of East of Eden, Mad Men, and Mr. Penumbra's 24 Hour Bookstore will love this one. ...more
Wow! This was a marathon read. I love, love, love this book. I thought some parts in the middle dragged on a bit, but you really need to read all of iWow! This was a marathon read. I love, love, love this book. I thought some parts in the middle dragged on a bit, but you really need to read all of it to get the full effect. Edmond Dantes / The Count of Monte Cristo is a fantastic character, and I loved the mystery of the plot....more
June '10: I just finished re-reading this book—the first time I've read it in four years—and while I loved it, I'm not sure I loved it as much as I thJune '10: I just finished re-reading this book—the first time I've read it in four years—and while I loved it, I'm not sure I loved it as much as I thought I did. The elements I loved so much the first time didn't stand out to me this time around.
The theme of 'thou mayest' will still be the strongest driving force in my overall outlook on life, though....more