Let me start this out by saying, I am the hugest book nerd of all time. I hated reading until my sophomore year of college, I picked up a book on Christmas break and I haven't put one down since.
Sometimes (like now) I read 3 at a time. So I had this idea to do quick book reviews on the blog in case anyone is looking for something to read??
Please know, I am in no way an expert, and will not be analyzing metaphors or anything, just providing a general synopsis and maybe a little something extra!
I always have books on stand-by as soon as I finish one, but I'm open to suggestions if you've heard about a book and wonder how it is!
I recently finished The Carrie Diaries by Candace Bushnell
We posted about this book about a week ago, and I gave a summary about what I could determine from the first two chapters, but now I have made it all the way through...
I don't want to give anything away, but here is a little to go on:
The story takes place Carrie's senior year of high school. She is not (by choice) part of the popular crowd and has a very close group of friends. She is rebellious. She already smokes and her favorite drink is the Singapore Sling.
She meets her first love.
A few questions SATC fans have wondered get answered also, such as:
1. Where is Carrie's family?
2. Does Carrie have a mom/dad/siblings?
3. Where is Carrie from?
4. How does Carrie end up in New York?
But the best of all, and I swear I got chills and maybe a couple tears - you find out which New York friend she meets first, and how she meets her.
I can't tell anymore without ruining the book but if you're a fan of the show and have wondered any of these things, it's not a drama-filled, edge-of-your-seat book by any means, but it will answer some of your questions. I should say the book ends the summer after her senior year, so there is still a 10 year gap that is left unanswered, but I think this book is a great glimpse into why Carrie is the way she is, and answers some of those bigger questions. I really enjoyed it!
~ the Brunette
P.S. My next book will be Three Cups of Tea - I've had this for years and for some reason haven't read it yet.
YEs PLEASE start book reviews!!! I adored your guys suggestion of a Female Nomad.I even gave it to my mom for Mothers day!
ReplyDeleteLaurel, glad you liked it!! It's one of my favorites and always recommend it! Makes me want to pack a bag, leave my life and end up wherever??
ReplyDelete"The Help" by Kathryn Stockett is a great read! I missed these strong and funny women in my life when i was done with the book
ReplyDeleteElaine - I completely agree - I read that book a month or two ago and really enjoyed it - a little slow at first trying to read the dialect, but it got a lot easier the more you read!
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