Melissa
I've just begun to explore the graphic novel genre, so I'm picking up one every once in a while from the library. This one looked interesting, so I took it home.
I can't say that I'm in love with the genre or anything, but I did like the message the author was trying to convey in this story. It was an interesting read!
This was exactly what I was looking for, a quick, yet detailed introduction to hormones. It's not exactly light reading, but it isn't overloaded with medical jargon either, although there is some, to be sure.
I noticed my library has other books in this “little introduction” series and now that I've read this one, I believe I'll give some of the others a try!
I listened to the audio version of this book on Audible, and I can't imagine enjoying this book without the wonderful narrator, which really made this story come alive for me! Normally, I would have skipped over all of the scientific talk because I wouldn't have been able to follow it. But somehow, the narrator managed to make those parts all the more interesting to listen to! He was the perfect choice for this book.
But anyways, enough about the narrator, onto the author! I give Andy major props for putting together such a believable science fiction story. I am seriously impressed with the level of research he must have done for this book.
I was hooked on the storyline from the very first chapter. I don't remember ever rooting for a main character as intensely as I did Mark Watney. Such a likable guy, from the get-go! And a beautiful ending, with a beautiful message for us humans: Yes, there are jerks in the world, but they are the exception. We are full of compassion, empathy, and self-sacrifice when it really comes down to it.
I don't think I've ever read a book that explains economics better than this one! So simple my 12 year old probably knows more about how money, inflation, recessions and depressions work than the average grownup! I highly recommend this especially if you have kids, but even if you'd just like to learn more for yourself from a “teacher” (author) who can break it down to a child's level of understanding!
I just.... This book..... This series.... Just...wow. One of the most profound book series I've read in a while. So much to think about, so clever and well put together... So different from other stories I've read about war, love, fear, power, peace, and ‘other'.
In case you haven't caught it yet, I highly recommend this series. Start with the first. Good luck trying to not finish all 3 books in one setting. ;-)
This was a great book, and I can't believe I hadn't even heard of it until now. I read this book to my kids. I had such a similar experience in school, it was eerie to read of another girl's experience with the same teasing of a classmate, and feeling guilty for not doing the right thing and standing up for them. It was a great book to show my kids that it doesn't feel good to belittle someone else.
Finally finished this book! We tried to read it when my daughter was younger, but she was too scared. I have to admit, it is kind of scary for younger kids, and some of the pictures are really creepy. I actually didn't even show the pics to the kids. But my kids were cheering at the end of the book!
I just can't read any more books like this. It does nothing for the human race, especially womankind to write a book with a female main character whose solution to low self-esteem and emotional issues is found in an unrealistic, all-powerful God-like love interest who constantly tells her she's pretty, fights every battle for her, and draws all of her attention to him.
These types of books send the wrong message. When my daughter is older, if she insists on reading books like this, there will be much discussion in this house on what kind of example these characters are.... Who we do NOT want to be.