seaglanz's reviews
173 reviews

JD Vance's life story and perspective of America's white working class and the issues they face with upward mobility is well explained in this book. I think it's an important world to understand as one part of America's broken system today. 

This definitely isn't the sole root, or only problem America is facing today, but it's part of the bigger picture. Especially after the 2016 election, parts of our country's makeup that are failing us need to be better examined. 

It's well written, relevant and not overwhelmingly long. I'd definitely recommend it!

I wanted to like this book, I really did. I've read other Bill Bryson books and have enjoyed his humor and commentary, but this book bore me. It felt more like a log of his daily actions, rather than a travel diary filled with stories of people, historical tid-bits, and emotional connections to places he's been. It started promising in theory, but 1/4 through it I started to struggle. I read it all, but by the end was definitely not enjoying it any longer.

Loved this book! Three different perspectives on WW2 from three vastly different women, whose world's become intertwined. It's captivating, educational, well-written and heart-wrenching. Would definitely recommend.

This book is sprinkled throughout with lessons and motivational messages, which I connected with and enjoyed. The idea of pursuing ones Personal Legend is something we need not to forget as we drift farther and farther away from our dreams for various reasons. It's a quick, uplifting read that I recommend for all.

This story was totally captivating. With it's very raw, real characters and plot, you go from being optimistic about love and family to disturbed by it over and over again. I enjoyed the jump of perspectives in each chapter. Would recommend.

This was an enjoyable read, didn't blow me out of the water and I didn't finish it begging for more, but I did like it. The story was catchy and the characters had engaging elements.

This book is a fantastic story, and an eye opening perspective on the prison and judicial systems in Bolivia. It's not the best written book, but the story is captivating and I was definitely entertained. If you like Hotel K and other international prisoner stories, you'll enjoy this one too.

Murakami is easily becoming one of my favorite writers. My second full length novel by him, and I was quickly whirled up into the weaving stories and imaginative characters in it. It's deeply thought provoking and hard to put down.