Review: The Lightning Thief

The Gods are brought back to life, as Rick Riordan gives Greek Mythology a makeover.

Percy Jackson keeps having problems at school, mainly caused by his ADHD and dyslexia. Little does he know that his life is about to change -- taking a turn for the worst -- as his mother is attacked by a creature and Percy forced to shelter at Camp Half-Blood where he is declared a Demi-God. He will now have to take on the task of hero and accept a quest to find Zeus' missing lightning bolt. 

Well-written and plotted, The Lightning Thief knows no boundaries when it comes to action. Percy is strong, wise for his age, and yet grows as a character before our eyes. But what makes the book impossible to put down are the magical scenes including Centaurs and The Fates. 

Glad to see the movie doesn't deviate too much from the book.

Caught my arrow #25

Caught my Arrow is a meme similar to In my mailbox and  Stalking the Shelves featuring books that were purchased, borrowed or received that week.

Believe it or not, it snowed in Montreal last night, officially making Winter present in the town. Maybe it's time to start writing down my Christmas list. Until then, here are the goodies I received this week.

Received from Author
(Thank you very much!!)



The Boy from the Woods


Bought

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Hard Luck

Borrowed from Library

The Lover's Dictionary (Came highly recommended from a Nanowrimo )

What are you reading this week?

Top Ten Tuesday: Coup de Coeur

 

Hosted by The Broke and the Bookish

TOP SEQUELS I DESIRE

You finish a book only to find out it ends in a cliffhanger! Thus begins the agonizing wait for the sequel. Here are the top books that have me restless with anticipation.

 

Please do tell what is driving you wild!

Review: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

Every child should be given the same opportunities in life. 

Junior grew up on the rez with his parents, sister and best friend Rowdy. He was contented with his life until a teacher convinced him to switch to a town school. Not only is the community turning against him now, but Rowdy no longer speaks to him, his sister gets the impulse to wed, and the kids at the new school aren't eager to accept him. 

The Absolute True Diary of a Part-Time Indian is based on Sherman Alexie's life, and he doesn't spare us the details of the injustices the kids on the rez suffer: healthcare once a year, no bus to and from the city. And worse, the opportunities they have compared to the city community. 

Although, there is very little romance in the book, subjects like child abuse, alcoholism, and racism take over and make it worth the read. 

November Welcomes Nanowrimo

50,000 words in 30 days.

A challenge many are willing to take this month for a creative writing project called Nanowrimo. Started in 1999, Nano encourages writers all over the world to unite, and write for the love of words. Authors like Rainbow Rowell and Sara Gruen wrote their masterpieces during Nano with great results.

Yours truly is participating this month , and attended a start-up party in Montreal for advice. Here are the top three:

1) To keep you from editing while you write -- keep a notebook -- you will have time to go back later on and will thus avoid unnecessary changes. 

2) Participate in Word Wars/ Sprints. Joining other Nanowrimos via the regional website or facebook and giving yourself time challenges, like 10 minutes writing non-stop, will keep you going and entertained. 

3) Relax. Type the words as they come to you without pressure. Remember you also need to enjoy the experience.