Review: Dragonhaven

Dragonhaven by Robin McKinley
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I love Robin McKinley, but something about this didn't quite work. Still liked it. An original dystopian idea about how humans might discover the existence of dragons in our world and find a way to peacefully coexist. However, the format of the narration hampered the "storytelling" element, I think. It came across as one long journal entry, where you're mostly getting HINDSIGHT thoughts of the main character but without the chronology, the rise and fall of drama, the intensity of specific moments, the pacing and development of the story. McKinley's a good storyteller and kept me just interested enough. But I don't think anyone's ever going to be jazzed about the story.

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Review: The Prisoner of Cell 25

The Prisoner of Cell 25 by Richard Paul Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Yes. I can see why this book is bestseller. Intriguing story and characters. The paranormal twist here is an electrical mutation that has affected a few rare, unsuspecting kids throughout the country.

What can these gifted kids do? Do they do more harm than good to other "normal" people? Who is the adult villain who wants to use them? How will the innocent enthusiasm of youth triumph over the cynicism of deadened adult minds???

It's just fun. A simple, easy read. And you can't stop till you reach the end. And even then you can't stop because the series goes on...

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Review: The Prisoner of Cell 25

The Prisoner of Cell 25 by Richard Paul Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Yes. I can see why this book is bestseller. Intriguing story and characters. Simple, easy read. And you can't stop till you reach the end. And even then you can't stop because the series goes on...

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