Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Rating: 1 out of 10
Summary: Guy Montag is a fireman. He lives in a society without books. In fact if any are found he is the one who is to burn them. Guy soon becomes curious about what is in the books and takes one. Guy's wife, Millie, is apposed to this and would rather watch the "family" in the parlor like most in the world.
Review: This book was so boring. I was shocked when I read it. I thought it would be good. It is about a world were people freely give into their own destruction. How could you mess that up? You can just ask Bradbury. He shows how to do it. He throws in one to many metaphors, really more like a 100. He takes away from the concept of the book and delivers a very dry read that makes you want to burn the book.
Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
Rating: 9 out of 10
Summary: Mare Barrow's world is divided by blood—those with common, Red blood serve the Silver- blooded elite, who are gifted with superhuman abilities. Mare is a Red, scraping by as a thief in a poor, rural village, until a twist of fate throws her in front of the Silver court. Before the king, princes, and all the nobles, she discovers she has an ability of her own. To cover up this impossibility, the king forces her to play the role of a lost Silver princess and betroths her to one of his own sons. As Mare is drawn further into the Silver world, she risks everything and uses her new position to help the Scarlet Guard—a growing Red rebellion—even as her heart tugs her in an impossible direction. One wrong move can lead to her death, but in the dangerous game she plays, the only certainty is betrayal.
Review: I really liked this book. It followed through with its concept. It had an idea and was presented well. The characters are interesting and have substance. They aren't so boring you sit there and wonder when they will die. The book also shocked me, but in a good way. There is a huge twist that scared me and broke my heart. This is a really good read. I read it in 2 days because I was hooked on it.
Rating: 1 out of 10
Summary: Guy Montag is a fireman. He lives in a society without books. In fact if any are found he is the one who is to burn them. Guy soon becomes curious about what is in the books and takes one. Guy's wife, Millie, is apposed to this and would rather watch the "family" in the parlor like most in the world.
Review: This book was so boring. I was shocked when I read it. I thought it would be good. It is about a world were people freely give into their own destruction. How could you mess that up? You can just ask Bradbury. He shows how to do it. He throws in one to many metaphors, really more like a 100. He takes away from the concept of the book and delivers a very dry read that makes you want to burn the book.
Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
Rating: 9 out of 10
Summary: Mare Barrow's world is divided by blood—those with common, Red blood serve the Silver- blooded elite, who are gifted with superhuman abilities. Mare is a Red, scraping by as a thief in a poor, rural village, until a twist of fate throws her in front of the Silver court. Before the king, princes, and all the nobles, she discovers she has an ability of her own. To cover up this impossibility, the king forces her to play the role of a lost Silver princess and betroths her to one of his own sons. As Mare is drawn further into the Silver world, she risks everything and uses her new position to help the Scarlet Guard—a growing Red rebellion—even as her heart tugs her in an impossible direction. One wrong move can lead to her death, but in the dangerous game she plays, the only certainty is betrayal.
Review: I really liked this book. It followed through with its concept. It had an idea and was presented well. The characters are interesting and have substance. They aren't so boring you sit there and wonder when they will die. The book also shocked me, but in a good way. There is a huge twist that scared me and broke my heart. This is a really good read. I read it in 2 days because I was hooked on it.