Review:I kind of enjoyed reading this book but it gets so silly and over the top by the middle half of the book. Like another reviewer said it feels like the last half of the book is written by a different person. Anyway, if you liked the Forrest in the movie a lot you might not enjoy the book. In the book Forrest is a bit of a pervert. He's also a very large man in the book. Also the line from the movie, "Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get." is not in the book... Read more

Review:This book definitely makes you think about the things we take for granted. It makes me think again before complaining about anything and reminded me that no matter how bad things may be, there is always a silver lining. Read more

Review:Found the CD audiobook at my local library, pleasantly surprised to find that Jesse Eisenberg is the narrator of this creative and entertaining story of a high-school nerd who battles bullies, mean girls and peer pressure with the help of a black market computer program. Fictional story, but could be true someday if technology continues to advance the way it has the last few years. Great story and best audiobook I've heard in a while, highly recommend. (Too bad Jesse Eisenberg has become a big... Read more

Review:I've heard one too many times "it's no Ella". I believe everyone who said that is right. This is better than Ella.
This is Aza. Aza was abandoned in an inn when she was a baby. Ever since she was born she has had the most beautiful voice -- and ugliest face -- in Ayortha. Many have commented that she looks like a troll, ogre, or gnome. She is ashamed of her face, and most often tries to hide it.
One day while cleaning, Aza discovers a new trick to use while singing. Illusing. It is her abi... Read more

Review:Very good story of one woman's life. I really enjoyed it and it is well written. The only reason I gave four stars is because the ending could have been tighter. I feel like some of it could have been removed without effecting the story at all. Still the history outweighs the slow wind up. It's worth your time! Read more

Review:A Gathering of Old Men is a good book to read if you like reading an entire book on one single day. I found the book pretty boring. I feel you only need about three chapters to write about one day. The book was long and drawn out. The only thing that made it somewhat interesting was the descriptions of the people and using different narrators. It does a great job of giving reference to southern racism and problems with land, money, and people. The way the book is written you can't tell i... Read more

Review:I really enjoyed this, although now I'm upset that I finished it so quickly. I wish the last bit of the book had been a little bit longer. However, really loved the book. In parts it was funny and in other parts much more serious. Very different from what I expected, but in a good way. Very well written, as I'd expect from Quinn. Read more

Review:Quinn is a good writer, when it comes to narrative she is one of the few romance writers whose sentences never strike me as awkward or unnatural. This story was a bit predictable but a fun read. It also sets up the plot for her next book, characters that were more memorable than these. Definitely worth the read if you want to laugh and curl your toes! Read more

Review:Interesting concept but the three sections are definitely uneven. Wondering who wrote each section? The answer can be found at the top of the left-hand pages. The first and last chapters are not attributed, but Chapter 1 reads like Julia Quinn. Quinn's section (the story of Gwendolyn and Alec) shines with her signature whimsy and deft characterization. Connie Brockway's story (Katherine and Neill) is less engaging but still merits a "4". The final section by Eloise James (Georgina and Hugh... Read more

Review:I'm not sure if it is Marc Levy or his translator but one of them seems to think that all Americans speak like they are in a 1950s detective movie. The dialog was just strange. Too many other things were wrong with this book and I had a hard time suspending my disbelief. Read more