Q. Why did you choose these books?
A. Another blogger's review piqued my interest.
Q. Did you like the story?
A. Yes. After reading Jim the Boy, I was glad to move right on to The Blue Star, which is a sequel.
Q. Were the characters believable?
A. Yes, in a Waltons kind of a way.
Q. Did you like the writing style?
A. It was like the characters: sturdy, simple, not inclined to draw attention to itself.
Q. Did you think about the books when you were doing other things?
A. No. I had no trouble sticking with these books, but they weren't the kind of stories that grab hold of the reader and won't let go.
Q. Was there anything about the books that drove you nuts?
A. No, they were pleasant reading.
Q. How did you feel when you finished the books?
A. Perhaps a little bit jaded. These were nice stories, and I enjoyed both of them, but I think I've gotten used to reading books that are a little edgier. If these books were pizza, there'd be an occasional slice of pepperoni on top, but no mushrooms, no peppers, no onion.
Q. Will you keep the books to reread later?
A. No, I'll pass them along to a kinder, gentler person.
Q. Any final thoughts about the book?
A. Good night, Jim-Boy.
Saturday, May 31, 2008
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3 comments:
Sorry you didn't like the books more.
I guess my problem is that so much of what's supposed to be "edgy" these days is just dumb, manipulative, or exploitative. That's why I found these books refreshing.
Peace.
Quakerdave, I'm sorry, too. I agree with practically every single word you write on your blog, so I felt sure I'd like these books. The stories were sweet and pure, and I'm kind of disappointed in myself to realize I've become addicted to the "hard stuff."
Yes, I found these books to be rather refreshing. Perhaps compared to a lazy and hazy North Carolina afternoon.
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