You might wonder what Angelology means or if there is a spelling mistake. Well everything is explained in Danielle Trussoni's recent thriller book: Angelology.
I have just finished reading it last night and I wanted more! According to her website, she is working on a sequel (and a movie is being talked of).
This is the story of a young nun, Angeline who finds intriguing post war letters between a nun from the convent and Mrs Rockefeller. This the start of a fast paced story about angelologists (group of scholars who study angels) and biblical history, all intertwined with Angeline's past.
Well written and full of historical details (real of fictional), which is something I enjoy reading, this is a book I highly recommend.
It reminded me of Angel & Demons or Da Vinci Code, stories very much in vogue those days.
Here is Danielle Trussoni's website: http://www.danielletrussoni.org/
Happy reading!
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Friday, September 10, 2010
A Short Tale of Two Mockingbirds
Ok, I know. For someone who has just started a blog, with lots of initial enthusiasm, I haven't done very well (with this being only my second entry). Well, my excuse is that I have been busy reading!
Over the last few weeks I have re-read 'To Kill a Mockingbird' the classic novel about honesty, integrity, prejudice and class by Harper Lee and 'Mockingjay' the 3rd and final instalment in the 'Hunger Games' trilogy by Suzanne Collins.
Both of these novels use the mockingbird as a metaphor, but give the reader a totally different reading experience and are written in completely different styles.
'To Kill a Mockingbird' is a must read for anyone who has not read it. If you haven't, it is here, as are any of my books, to borrow. A beautifully written novel that just grabs you from the very start, and keeps you turning the pages all night.
For those who may not know the story, here is a brief description:
'Shoot all the Bluejays you want, if you can hit 'em, but remember it's a sin to kill a Mockingbird.' A lawyer's advice to his children as he defends the real mockingbird of Harper Lee's classic novel - a black man charged with the rape of a white girl. Through the young eyes of Scout and Jem Finch, Harper Lee explores with exuberant humour the irrationality of adult attitudes to race and class in the Deep South of the thirties. The conscience of a town steeped in prejudice, violence and hypocrisy is pricked by the stamina of one man's struggle for justice. But the weight of history will only tolerate so much...’
Over the last few weeks I have re-read 'To Kill a Mockingbird' the classic novel about honesty, integrity, prejudice and class by Harper Lee and 'Mockingjay' the 3rd and final instalment in the 'Hunger Games' trilogy by Suzanne Collins.
Both of these novels use the mockingbird as a metaphor, but give the reader a totally different reading experience and are written in completely different styles.
'To Kill a Mockingbird' is a must read for anyone who has not read it. If you haven't, it is here, as are any of my books, to borrow. A beautifully written novel that just grabs you from the very start, and keeps you turning the pages all night.
For those who may not know the story, here is a brief description:
'Shoot all the Bluejays you want, if you can hit 'em, but remember it's a sin to kill a Mockingbird.' A lawyer's advice to his children as he defends the real mockingbird of Harper Lee's classic novel - a black man charged with the rape of a white girl. Through the young eyes of Scout and Jem Finch, Harper Lee explores with exuberant humour the irrationality of adult attitudes to race and class in the Deep South of the thirties. The conscience of a town steeped in prejudice, violence and hypocrisy is pricked by the stamina of one man's struggle for justice. But the weight of history will only tolerate so much...’
Within hours of ending my Mockingbird journey, I picked up my well anticipated finale to the 'Hunger Games'- 'Mockingjay'. I absolutely loved this trilogy. Written for young adults, just like the 'Twilight' Saga, and 'Wolves of Mercy Falls' trilogy 'Shiver', 'Linger' and yet unpublished 'Forever', I found it impossible to put down. I am not going to explain the series as it would take me another hour at least, all I can say is that if you enjoyed the Twilight series (and want to get away from vampire novels) you must read this trilogy. It's one that I could pick up and start again tomorrow (if I didn't have 62 more books to read....)
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