I've read a lot of books lately, but haven't written many reviews. In order to catch up a little, I thought I would challenge myself to put my thoughts succinctly. One sentence of summary, one sentence of review. We'll see how well this works. (I tend to be a wordy person. . .)
How I Killed Pluto and Why It Had It Coming by Mike Brown
| Summary: An astronomer details events that changed his life (like getting married) and changed the solar system (like discovering more planets). Review: Completely understandable, surprisingly touching - and I finally understand why Pluto shouldn't be called a planet! (Even though that still makes me a little sad.) |  |
Because I Said So!: The Myths, Tales, and Warnings Every Generation Passes Down to Its Kids by Ken Jennings
| Summary: Jennings researches sayings that you have heard and believed all your life, and discovers how true or false they are. Review: I was impressed by the amount of research he did, I learned a lot (no such thing as the five-second rule!), and I laughed at nearly every page. |  |
Death of a Red Heroine by Qiu Xiaolong
| Summary: Inspector Chen Cao discovers that a murder case is much more political than he thought - and therefore, could get him in trouble. Review: The murder investigation is rather slow-moving, but this book was a fascinating way to get a glimpse of life in modern China (or at least, China 25 years ago). |  |
The Awakening of Miss Prim by Natalia Sanmartín Fenollera
| Summary: A young woman who thinks she knows it all finds that she has a lot to learn from an unconventional teacher and his charges. Review: The atmosphere of San Ireneo de Arnois was what sold this book. I would move there in a heartbeat. (Whoops, that was two sentences.) |  |
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