31 July 2011

Book Review: Catching Up

Time seems to slip away and somehow, despite my intentions, I have again become lax in my blogging. I have kept up on my reading but haven't found time to write about each one. So to catch up:

Catcher in the Rye
Been meaning to read this for a long time and was pleasantly surprised. It is written like a confessional blog. I recommend it but be warned it is a bit depressing.

On The Beach
A classic science fiction that ends sadly if very realistically. To depressing for my current circumstances.

Mountains Beyond Mountains
Awesome biography on Dr. Paul Farmer-a true humanitarian and force for good in the world. Highly recommended especially if you liked "Two Cups of Tea"

The Forever War
Highly recommended. Fantastic science fiction that uses the relativity of space travel to great effect.

Under Heaven
A fantasy novel about a fictionalized Tang Dynasty China. I am not really big into Chinese history but I really appreciated the imagery and characters. It is a bit long but worth a look.

Up next: Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson