I just finished Allegiant, by Veronica Roth, yesterday. I've heard a lot of people say they were disappointed by the ending of the Divergent series or that they felt it was too much a rip-off of the last Hunger Games book. I felt, however, that Ms. Roth retained her own voice and story to the end and did a very good job with the book. My only major issue with the book, honestly, is that there is as lack of differentiation between the inner "voices" of Tris and Tobias-sometimes I'd have to pay careful attention or I'd lose track of whose chapter it was, then get a little confused by something because I'd think I was reading about the other one, then something would be said or done that would fox that impression. Otherwise, if you're into fast-paced, gripping teen reads, you could definitely do worse than the Divergent trilogy. Read it before the movie hits theaters this spring.
So today I started Raising my Rainbow, by Lori Duron. I'm about a fifth of the way through already. I'm trying not to judge, but I'm wincing a lot right now at some of the "compromises" they're making. I'm just getting to the part where, and I'm sure this is not much of a spoiler since if you want to read the book you'll do enough research to find this much out first anyway, the author starts her blog. I'm sure from the little bit I've read so far that the Durons are great parents who have only become more accepting over time. Also, Duron is a great name. It sounds like Klingon nobility. Seriously.
Oh, OK, so I'm doing my part to keep Orange is the New Black on the bestseller list, too. I'm not even sure what to say about that one, except forget everything you watched on Netflix and prepare for a real, intensely personal look at real women in the real federal prison system. Very worth your time. Also learn how to make prison cheesecake!
Happy November,
Jack
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