LIke many readers, I have a list of books that I wish to read. I also have a pile of books both at school and at home. One of the things that I look forward to when a holiday comes is some uninterrupted reading time. This winter, I am going to be diving into the Red Maple nominees. Those will take care of the school reading. For myself, I will see what is lying on my pile of books at home.
What will you be reading over this winter holiday?
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Friday, December 3, 2010
Epitaph Road pgs. 102-144
Now the story gets down to being a regular adventure. Kellen, Sunday and Tia have a quest. Of course they are pitting themselves against the authorities in a bid to save Kellen's dad, Charlie. It is quite predictable for the three kids to go up against a seemingly unbeatable foe. Along the way they meet Gunny, another loner like Charlie's dad. He will, undoubtedly, be of immeasurable help in their quest.
Predictions:
In working through the blockades placed by the government, the kids will learn some deeper truths about the Elisha Bear virus, and the realities will become public in a way that will signal radical changes in the world. Kellen will learn more about his father, and thus come into his adulthood as a man.
I liked the beginning a lot more than this part. The ideas were fresh. Right now I am just reading to see how the adventure will play out. Don't get me wrong, I like this book, but I am a bit disappointed with how it is going more mainstream at this point.
Predictions:
In working through the blockades placed by the government, the kids will learn some deeper truths about the Elisha Bear virus, and the realities will become public in a way that will signal radical changes in the world. Kellen will learn more about his father, and thus come into his adulthood as a man.
I liked the beginning a lot more than this part. The ideas were fresh. Right now I am just reading to see how the adventure will play out. Don't get me wrong, I like this book, but I am a bit disappointed with how it is going more mainstream at this point.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Epitaph Road pgs 62 -101
In keeping track of my thoughts while reading this book, I have noticed that I am able to make many connections, and think about several things.
Today I begin with the word "loners". In the context of the novel this refers to those men who have fled from the restrictive rule of women to live life by themsleves. Kellen's dad is one of these men. Interestingly, these loners tend to choose places of wilderness in which to live. What is it about the wilderness that draws men? Are these men social rejects or are they freedom fighters?
In one scene, Kellen goes into a library to sign out some books on his required reading list. He's admittedly a bit old school and likes the feel of the book in his hand. While in the library he is harassed by an over-zealous security guard. This instance of male-hating, is it supposed to make the reader think of all the times we pick on people because of their gender, race, religion...? Kellen handles it quite well, though he is happy to see some of his friends sticking up for him.
While in the library he signed out some interesting titles:
Slaughterhouse 5 by Kurt Vonnegut, Farenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich by Willaim Shirer and Silent Spring by Rachel Carson. What interesting titles. I wonder what books from today will be held in high esteem in the future?
So far, Kellen's relationship with his father has not been fully explored. He yearns to spend time with his dad, but is unable to do so as he is under the control of his mother. Still, Kellen dreams of the reunion he will have with his father. This will obviously lead to such a reunion, but will the reality match Kellen's dreams?
There is a crisis approaching. After eavesdropping on his mother, and some digging by his new friend Tia, Kellen sees conspiracy surrounding him. Was the Elisha Bear virus an accident, or a planned attack? Now, he's got an idea, but how will he be able to prove it?
I am having fun with this book. Too bad I don't have the time I would like to sit down and really dig into it.
Today I begin with the word "loners". In the context of the novel this refers to those men who have fled from the restrictive rule of women to live life by themsleves. Kellen's dad is one of these men. Interestingly, these loners tend to choose places of wilderness in which to live. What is it about the wilderness that draws men? Are these men social rejects or are they freedom fighters?
In one scene, Kellen goes into a library to sign out some books on his required reading list. He's admittedly a bit old school and likes the feel of the book in his hand. While in the library he is harassed by an over-zealous security guard. This instance of male-hating, is it supposed to make the reader think of all the times we pick on people because of their gender, race, religion...? Kellen handles it quite well, though he is happy to see some of his friends sticking up for him.
While in the library he signed out some interesting titles:
Slaughterhouse 5 by Kurt Vonnegut, Farenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich by Willaim Shirer and Silent Spring by Rachel Carson. What interesting titles. I wonder what books from today will be held in high esteem in the future?
So far, Kellen's relationship with his father has not been fully explored. He yearns to spend time with his dad, but is unable to do so as he is under the control of his mother. Still, Kellen dreams of the reunion he will have with his father. This will obviously lead to such a reunion, but will the reality match Kellen's dreams?
There is a crisis approaching. After eavesdropping on his mother, and some digging by his new friend Tia, Kellen sees conspiracy surrounding him. Was the Elisha Bear virus an accident, or a planned attack? Now, he's got an idea, but how will he be able to prove it?
I am having fun with this book. Too bad I don't have the time I would like to sit down and really dig into it.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Trying something new
It's been a while since my last entry. I, once more, apologize for that. I had a couple of ideas about new posts, and I will still write them, but right now, I want to try something I haven't done before.
It's easy to rave on about a great book that we've read, but what about as it is being read?
Today I began the novel, "Epitaph Road"
I would like to blog about this while I am reading the novel instead of afterwards.
Pages 1 - 62
First things is this book was on the list of dystopian novels that I referenced in an earlier post. In this case, 97% of the world's men have been killed by a plague. The women have been left unscathed. Jump ahead 30 years, and the world is now governed by women, no wars, little crime, money to spend on health care, the environment, education....Sounds too good to be true. With no men around the women have rebounded and created a world vastly different from the one when men were dominant.
Kellen is a boy living in a world of women and girls. Males have their lives strictly regulated and only a small percentage of baby boys are allowed to be born.
How can he not feel strangled, and imprisoned by this?
This reminds me of a book I read in University where the women were the controlling gender.
It all sounds good, but there has to be a catch. Something has to happen to Kellen to pit him against the ruling women. I have a feeling he will need to leave his home.
It's easy to rave on about a great book that we've read, but what about as it is being read?
Today I began the novel, "Epitaph Road"
I would like to blog about this while I am reading the novel instead of afterwards.
Pages 1 - 62
First things is this book was on the list of dystopian novels that I referenced in an earlier post. In this case, 97% of the world's men have been killed by a plague. The women have been left unscathed. Jump ahead 30 years, and the world is now governed by women, no wars, little crime, money to spend on health care, the environment, education....Sounds too good to be true. With no men around the women have rebounded and created a world vastly different from the one when men were dominant.
Kellen is a boy living in a world of women and girls. Males have their lives strictly regulated and only a small percentage of baby boys are allowed to be born.
How can he not feel strangled, and imprisoned by this?
This reminds me of a book I read in University where the women were the controlling gender.
It all sounds good, but there has to be a catch. Something has to happen to Kellen to pit him against the ruling women. I have a feeling he will need to leave his home.
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