KnightStudio KnightStudio KnightStudio itibaren Kochari, Karnataka 591340, Indija itibaren Kochari, Karnataka 591340, Indija

This was a very interesting book of essays that gave a lot of insight into Kingsolver's life and experiences. She wrote about biology - sex and diversity and the way life works. She wrote about global warming and other human effects on the planet. She wrote about the US post 9-11. The tragedy, the fear, the hate, the way she wishes we could all react and change and the way things are actually happening. She wrote about her experiences growing up, raising her kids, living in Kentucky vs. Arizona, reading and writing, vacations, etc... Themes: biology, the American dream and American values, peace and war, global change, personal life and values A lot of this I had gleaned from her other books (especially "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle") but it was interesting to see her perspective on a few other things besides food/biology. I agree with her on nearly everything, and I like that she has chosen to use her writing as a pedestal in some ways. Unfortunately, her convictions are so personal in her writing that I don't think it gets read by anyone beyond "the choir".

Just as good as the first if not better. Love the easy banter and sense of humor from Clara. I do have to say that even though this book gave out TONS of new insight....I am looking forward to more action in the next one.

I am reviewing the books as a series not necessarily the "box set" I have read this entire series at least 9 times. I have read individual books (4,6 & 7) at least 12 times. For those who say I've seen the movies why do I need to read the book?! I say because they are basically different series. I have come to look at them as two separate entities. If I don't then I continually get angry at the screen. You can only do so much in a movie. J.K. Rowling created an entire world, games, language, spells, and prophesies. She is unparalleled in my mind. She brings these characters to life through her books. The characters grow through the books. I would say the first 3 books are on the young adult side; book four and beyond definitely start attracting adult audiences. The first three are great books but it is easier to spot that they were written for a younger crowd. The vocabulary, the length, and the plot while complex and enough to keep you intrigued was not overly complicated. When I finished book two I realized that there was a lot more to the plot than I expected. It started to thicken and come to a point I knew the books would have to mature. Book three was one of my favorite and it was where I saw the change coming, the change in readership... I read that and was looking forward to the fourth book knowing that the parents were going to be just as excited as the kids. The fourth book was great, it was extremely intense and had some dark moments in it that foreshadowed quite a bit. The vocabulary level began to increase here and the relationships began to truly emerge and show host of possibilities. I will add more later on the rest of the books but it's 2am and I need sleep. This series is worth reading. Even if you'v never been into fantasy try it! Prior to J.K. Rowling all I ever read was James Patterson. When the fifth book in this series was release I had lost a bet and had to buy the book for a friend and read at least the first book. I bought her the book and me the first of the series. Within 3 days I had finished 1-5 and was like "when's six coming out?! I need to know what happens!" I have been a Potter freak ever since. It's a genre on it own.