As the year 2010 comes to an end, so too does my journey through Richard Paul Evans' epic (in my opinion) novel, "Promise Me!" I'll not spoil the ending. Instead, I will simply say "It is finished." (Please indulge my sacrilegious use of this quote, but it was appropriate!) I can hardly wait until April of the coming year for the next installment in Evans' current series. "Miles to Go: Book 2 in The Walk series" is due out in April 2011! Until then, I will be content to try to appease my literary appetite by feasting on Suzanne Collins' "The Hunger Games: Book 1!"
Friday, December 31, 2010
2010 Ends with "Promise," & 2011 Begins With "Hunger!"
I plan to finish off 2010 with a bang by reading the last few chapters of Richard Paul Evans most recent novel, "Promise Me"! What does that mean for 2011? The first book I read in 2011 will be the sci-fi novel my cousin gave me for Christmas (Thanks, LaTisa!) "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins promises to be another page-turning journey!
In a not-too-distant future, the United States of America has collapsed, weakened by drought, fire, famine, and war, to be replaced by Panem, a country divided into the Capitol and 12 districts. Each year, two young representatives from each district are selected by lottery to participate in The Hunger Games. Part entertainment, part brutal intimidation of the subjugated districts, the televised games are broadcasted throughout Panem as the 24 participants are forced to eliminate their competitors, literally, with all citizens required to watch. When 16-year-old Katniss's young sister, Prim, is selected as the mining district's female representative, Katniss volunteers to take her place. She and her male counterpart, Peeta, the son of the town baker who seems to have all the fighting skills of a lump of bread dough, will be pitted against bigger, stronger representatives who have trained for this their whole lives. CollinsÆs characters are completely realistic and sympathetic as they form alliances and friendships in the face of overwhelming odds; the plot is tense, dramatic, and engrossing. This book will definitely resonate with the generation raised on reality shows like "Survivor" and "American Gladiator."
In a not-too-distant future, the United States of America has collapsed, weakened by drought, fire, famine, and war, to be replaced by Panem, a country divided into the Capitol and 12 districts. Each year, two young representatives from each district are selected by lottery to participate in The Hunger Games. Part entertainment, part brutal intimidation of the subjugated districts, the televised games are broadcasted throughout Panem as the 24 participants are forced to eliminate their competitors, literally, with all citizens required to watch. When 16-year-old Katniss's young sister, Prim, is selected as the mining district's female representative, Katniss volunteers to take her place. She and her male counterpart, Peeta, the son of the town baker who seems to have all the fighting skills of a lump of bread dough, will be pitted against bigger, stronger representatives who have trained for this their whole lives. CollinsÆs characters are completely realistic and sympathetic as they form alliances and friendships in the face of overwhelming odds; the plot is tense, dramatic, and engrossing. This book will definitely resonate with the generation raised on reality shows like "Survivor" and "American Gladiator."
2010 Ends With "Promise", 2011 Starts Off With "Hunger!"
I am hoping to finish off "Promise Me" by Richard Paul Evans before 2010 runs out! I will ring in 2011 with "Hunger Games" (Thanks, Tisa!)by Suzanne Collins.
Twenty-four are forced to enter. Only the winner survives.
In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. Each year, the districts are forced by the Capitol to send one boy and one girl between the ages of twelve and eighteen to participate in the Hunger Games, a brutal and terrifying fight to the death – televised for all of Panem to see.
As much as I am enjoying "Promise Me," I am equally as eager to appease my "Hunger!"
Twenty-four are forced to enter. Only the winner survives.
In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. Each year, the districts are forced by the Capitol to send one boy and one girl between the ages of twelve and eighteen to participate in the Hunger Games, a brutal and terrifying fight to the death – televised for all of Panem to see.
As much as I am enjoying "Promise Me," I am equally as eager to appease my "Hunger!"
Monday, December 27, 2010
Promise of Love?
I'm still working on "Promise Me" by Richard Paul Evans. It's getting real interesting!Beth's husband develops pancreatic cancer and dies. But not before confessing that he engaged in numerous extramarital affairs. After Matthew, whom Beth meets in the 7-11 on Christmas Day, makes the diagnosis that the doctors missed and informs Beth that her daughter Charlotte has celiac sprue (an allergic reaction to gluten), she begins to date him and inevitably falls in love with him. All goes well until she thinks he's taken off with her life savings! However, this misunderstanding will lead to the revelation of the truth of who Matthew really is and what part he will play in the lives of Beth and her daughter in the future.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
The Journey Is Off To A "Promise"-ing Start!
Even though I am only slightly more than halfway through with "Promise Me," by Richard Paul Evans, I can proclaim with absolute certainty that he has created another page-turner! After Beth's husband passes away from cancer, she is determined to make the following Christmas especially special for her daughter, Charlotte, who is still suffering from a mysterious ailment. In the spirit of this effort, she runs to the convenience store to get some buttermilk for breakfast. It is there that she encounters mystery man Matthew. After a few more run-ins, Matthew is introduced to Charlotte, and is able to diagnose the mystery ailment as celiac sprue, an allergic reaction to gluten. So, while I can't be sure, it looks like Charlotte will survive! Yay!!!!!!!!!!!
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