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Favorite Books 10 months, 4 weeks ago I just read GONE GIRL and DEFENDING JACOB over vacation this past week and both novels were incredibly addicting!
First I would love to discuss my impression of GONE GIRL.
GONE GIRL had so many twist and turns that the reader will be left surprised by how it ends. It never fails to make the reader wonder what really happened, and by the end of the book you will crave a second installment of the story. The elements of darkness, disturbance, and mystery are within every aspect of the plot leaving the reader to wonder what happened, why it happened, and what WILL happen to the characters following the ending of the book. I found it to be a very enjoyable read, and would recommend it to any book lover who enjoys a suspense!
DEFENDING JACOB, on the other hand, was again another addictive novel. The story begins as a murder mystery to a 14 year old boy and throughout the novel the reader is wondering again why it happened, and who did it. The ending, however, leaves the reader bewildered, shocked, and the ending events were unpredictable. The way that William Landay wrote this book was enjoyable to read by the word choice he selected as well as the damning events that lead to a grand finale!
All I got to say is, there really is nothing better than reading a great novel! They remain to be the best form of escapist entertainment out there!
I won GONE GIRL from the publisher but have yet to receive it. When I do, I’ll read it right away. I can hardly wait.
I read DEFENDING JACOB a couple months ago. I enjoyed it, too, and thought the ending, while unexpected, wasn’t really surprising. I’ve been surprised by a lot of readers’ reviews of that book because so many just didn’t get it.
I have to agree with you on DEFENDING JACOB. Honestly, I was kinda annoyed by the ending. It was a great story that had me drawn in up until the end of the trial. It’s hard for me not to give the ending away to other people who will see our post back in forth but I have to: I knew he did it. Although William Landay didn’t come out and say it, it was blatantly obvious. The story with the girl at the end though? Honestly? It was just a little much. If I was William Landay, I would’ve ended the story with Jacob getting off for the murder but than hinting at a darker subsequent event to follow than write a sequel and discuss more in depth about what happened to that girl at the beach and then go into the fate of Jacob. I really hated that the mom was responsible for killing him, and that William Landay didn’t even go into that! That could’ve been a story all on it’s own! There was actually a Law and Order episode a couple years back, I think, where a mother killed her child because of how much he was already hurting the world, and what she knew would lead to this fate because of his father. It was a great episode, yet the mother got convicted. Again, DEFENDING JACOB could’ve stretched out for even a trilogy if William Landay would’ve kept going. I think it would’ve been better than what he did with just one book. What do you think?
First, I think you should edit your comment with ”SPOILER” above your discussion, so people who haven’t read the book don’t have it spoiled by our discussion.
SPOILER,SPOILER,SPOILER,SPOILER,SPOILER,SPOILER
I’m glasd to discuss this with you because you got it.Too many readers are discussing whether or not he did it, even after the episode with the girl.
I felt that the episode with the girl after the trial was good, though. That should have made it clear to anyone who had doubts. But I think the purpose of that episode was to show the consequences.
The ending with the mother was appropriate. I didn’t like it, either, but I think that’s because I hated to see such a good book end.
I’d have to completely agree with you on that! Have you read any of Jodi Picoult’s work? As you can probably tell, she is my favorite author!
No, never read Jodi Picoult. Her books sound drippy, to me. The movie’s I’ve seen that were based on her books just confirms this. They’re all right but not what I’d want to spend much time with. Maybe I’m too old?
I don’t think I believe that–she’s really good at what she does. She writes great fictional stories based on hardships different people have had to face, mostly rare occurrences, but still. However, I understand some people find her to be a bit drippy, or commercial. The movies were never good portrayals of her stories.
Yes, movies are almost always disappointments if you’ve read the book
Hi Passion! So between the two books, which one did you like best. Has anyone read Heather Gudenkauf’s books? She’s also a favorite author of mine, but I’ve not read her newest book. But A Year of Fog was awesome. If you have not read it, you should. Angel
Hi! Out of both of those, I’d have to say they are very, very different so its hard to compare. I liked them both for very different reasons! Gone Girl had me more engaged with the story, however the way that William Landay wrote Defending Jacob made me want to read the entire thing in one sitting just to find out what really happened! I haven’t read any of Heather Gudenkauf’s book but her new book ONE BREATH AWAY is out in stores and I’m sure it will be great! I should definitely read a year of fog, I will certainly look into it!
I just checked into it, and A year of fog wasn’t written by Heather Gudenkauf. Her books are ONE BREATH AWAY, THE WEIGHT OF SILENCE, and THOSE THINGS HIDDEN.
THE YEAR OF FOG is a book written by Michelle Richmond, but I was unable to find A YEAR OF FOG!