I got through about a quarter of the book and then definitely decided to give up forcing myself through it. This is saying a lot, I've read 47 books thus far this year and have not ever once felt the need to give up a book entirely. So what was so bad about the book?
I get how some people would see it as humorous, but I just felt it was trying way too hard without actually being funny. When I first started the book, I was reminded of the way Sophie Kinsella writes and had rather high hopes for the book. Unfortunately, the whole thing went downhill from there. Why is Mummy such a whiny bitch? Why does she put herself in positions that she doesn't want to be in just to then whine and complain about it to her terrifyingly piece of shit human of a husband? WHY …
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Review of 'Why Mummy Series 4 Books Collection set by Gill Sims' on 'Goodreads'
1 star
I got through about a quarter of the book and then definitely decided to give up forcing myself through it. This is saying a lot, I've read 47 books thus far this year and have not ever once felt the need to give up a book entirely. So what was so bad about the book?
I get how some people would see it as humorous, but I just felt it was trying way too hard without actually being funny. When I first started the book, I was reminded of the way Sophie Kinsella writes and had rather high hopes for the book. Unfortunately, the whole thing went downhill from there. Why is Mummy such a whiny bitch? Why does she put herself in positions that she doesn't want to be in just to then whine and complain about it to her terrifyingly piece of shit human of a husband? WHY is she still even married to this mega tosser who can't put anyone before himself and is also incredibly sexist and unsupportive of his wife, whom he CHOSE to spend his life with?? Is this what The Straights™ deal with in marriage?
This book just made me want to slap every single character in it and yell at them to shut up and make better 'bastarding' choices.
denton reviewed Carry On by Rainbow Rowell (Simon Snow, #1)
Simon Snow is the worst Chosen One who’s ever been chosen.
That’s what his roommate, …
Review of 'Carry On' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
I saw another review that said 'if you can ignore the obvious harry potter similarities...' so I wasn't expecting that much out of it and I decided to read it anyway (just for the gay). However, I was pleasantly surprised at how I didn't really think the book was like harry potter at all, other than 1) there's a big threat looming and 2) there's a 'chosen one' because come on, there's ALWAYS 1) a big threat looming and 2) a chosen one.
I really liked in particular how the spells come about, everyday phrases and such carrying meaning behind them. On to the next book in the series! (when it comes out)
denton reviewed Fat chance by Nick Spalding
Review of 'Fat chance' on 'Goodreads'
2 stars
Casually homophobic, racist and sexist.
Sometimes funny, but the casual negative comments just kinda kill the enjoyment of the book.
Glad I only paid £1 for it.
denton rated What in God's name: 4 stars
denton rated The Last Girlfriend on Earth: 4 stars
Simon Rich: The Last Girlfriend on Earth (2013, Reagan Arthur Books)
The Last Girlfriend on Earth by Simon Rich
In "Center of the Universe," God struggles to balance the demands of his career with the needs of his long-term …
denton rated Spoiled brats: 4 stars
Spoiled brats by Simon Rich
"A collection of stories culled from the front lines of the millennial culture wars. Rife with failing rock bands, student …
denton rated The Color Purple: 5 stars
The Color Purple by Alice Walker
In Meridian, Alice Walker wrote the classic novel of the civil rights movement. Her new novel goes back to the …
Becoming by Michelle Obama, Michelle Obama
IN A LIFE filled with meaning and accomplishment, Michelle Obama has emerged as one of the most iconic and compelling …
denton rated Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: 4 stars
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J. K. Rowling (Harry Potter, #3)
'Welcome to the Knight Bus, emergency transport for the stranded witch or wizard. Just stick out your wand hand, step …
denton reviewed Tipping the Velvet by Sarah Waters
Nan King, an oyster girl, is captivated by the music hall phenomenon Kitty Butler, a …
Review of 'Tipping the Velvet' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
I first read Fingersmith and thought it quite alright. Seeing this other book by Sarah Waters, I decided to give it a go as well. And I did so enjoy this book. So much more than Fingersmith! Loved it.
Jaye Robin Brown: Georgia Peaches and other forbidden fruit (2016, HarperCollins Publishers)
Joanna Gordon has been out and proud for years, but when her popular radio evangelist …
Review of 'Georgia Peaches and other forbidden fruit' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
Loved it! For some reason it very much reminded me of when I used to read loads and loads of f/f fanfics.
denton rated The Rosie Project: 4 stars
The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion
THE ART OF LOVE IS NEVER A SCIENCE
MEET DON TILLMAN, a brilliant yet socially challenged professor of genetics, who’s …