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imperfectletter2008-05-01 03:46 pm
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48-50
48. How Soccer Explains the World by Franklin Foer
Although a lot of soccer/football fans I know didn't really like this book, I did. It did seem disjointed, but I think it worked for the style that Foer was going for. I enjoyed his anecdotes and the brief histories that he provided. I did think the book was lacking, but it wasn't meant to be a comprehensive look at the history of soccer. I think it's good, especially for people who aren't familiar with the sport.
49. Specials by Scott Westerfeld
I love Scott Westerfeld and I really loved this book. It's the sequel to Pretties and it's just fantastic. One thing I did that I'm glad I did was wait a week before reading this. Uglies and Pretties were such strong books with lots of depth, that I needed time to process them. So, when I finally got to Specials, I had a good handle on my feelings. I loved Specials as much as I loved the other two, and I can't wait to read Extras. Westerfeld continues to impress me.
50. Earthcore by Scott Sigler
Another Sigler audiobook. This was the first one he did, so there are a few errors, but over all, it's really fun to listen to. This one did not end quite the way I expected, but it was quite a fun thing to listen to. I want to listen to more, but it's hard because I not only feel like I'm cheating on actual hard copy books, but I want to know what happens and I can't listen right away all the time. Whereas with paper books, I can read at my own pace. But, over all, Sigler does a good job promoting audiobooks.
50 / 120 new reads. 42% read!
Although a lot of soccer/football fans I know didn't really like this book, I did. It did seem disjointed, but I think it worked for the style that Foer was going for. I enjoyed his anecdotes and the brief histories that he provided. I did think the book was lacking, but it wasn't meant to be a comprehensive look at the history of soccer. I think it's good, especially for people who aren't familiar with the sport.
49. Specials by Scott Westerfeld
I love Scott Westerfeld and I really loved this book. It's the sequel to Pretties and it's just fantastic. One thing I did that I'm glad I did was wait a week before reading this. Uglies and Pretties were such strong books with lots of depth, that I needed time to process them. So, when I finally got to Specials, I had a good handle on my feelings. I loved Specials as much as I loved the other two, and I can't wait to read Extras. Westerfeld continues to impress me.
50. Earthcore by Scott Sigler
Another Sigler audiobook. This was the first one he did, so there are a few errors, but over all, it's really fun to listen to. This one did not end quite the way I expected, but it was quite a fun thing to listen to. I want to listen to more, but it's hard because I not only feel like I'm cheating on actual hard copy books, but I want to know what happens and I can't listen right away all the time. Whereas with paper books, I can read at my own pace. But, over all, Sigler does a good job promoting audiobooks.