Room

I’ve been looking forward to reading Room by Emma Donoghue since the moment it was released. Told from the perspective of a five-year-old boy who has never stepped outside of the shed in which he was born, and never interacted with anyone but his mother the story asks, what if?

The book made me think, and on some level I think that is all we can ask of art.

The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet’s Nest

I’ve now finished all three books in the Millennium series by Stieg Larsson. The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet’s Nest is last, and by far the best of the three. Unlike the others it was extremely fast paced, and conveyed excitement from the first page to the last.

I don’t know if it would be as enjoyable a book if one did not read the previous books first as the backstory is very detailed, and possibly necessary for a full appreciation of the characters.

Sandman Slim

A book with heavy religious overtones, I enjoyed reading Sandman Slim by Richard Kadrey. It was an easy and quick read, but not for those bothered by violence, or offended by non-serious religious perspectives.

It questions, who is more fun, who is better to be around, God or Satan? It seems that Sandman Slim is just a bit of both.

The Girl Who Played With Fire

Early this morning I finished The Girl Who Played With Fire by Stieg Larsson. This is book two in the Millennium Series.

It was a slow read and seemed to be a simple story that was needlessly drawn out. Despite that fact, it was also oddly compelling. I didn't read it quickly, but I was attracted to it and continued to pick it up until I was finished.

I do recommend it, but if pressed, I'd have to admit that I'm not quite certain why.

Endurance by Jack Kilborn

I've finished Endurance by Jack Kilborn (J.A. Konrath.) It was a very quick and exciting read from the 'sick and twisted horror department.' Great fun, and at under three bucks can't be beat for those who enjoy the wonders of horror.

Sony

Dystopian Longings distribution continues to expand, it is now available from Sony.

The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo

I've just finished The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson. This book was all the rage some months ago but I held off reading it due to the mixed reviews I had received. It seemed that some folks loved it, others hated it and I didn't want to waste my time on something that I didn't know I would enjoy.

I saw the movie, subtitles and all, and from that point knew that it would be a good read. I was not disappointed.

It is true that the book seems to have lost something in its translation. It is a bit 'clunky' in places and some jumps in the story do not flow well. That aside, the story and the characters are spectacular. Both elements are strong enough that faults are easily forgotten as the reader moves through the book.

I highly recommend it.