Two for One

It's been a while since I've had time to write but I have had time to read two books, so I'll give you my review on both of them.
The first is called Girl Meets God. It was a fantastic book about a Orthodox Jewish college student who discovers Christ and becomes a Christian. As most know, there are similarities in these two religions but there is one BIG difference.
This book is a memoir by Lauren Winner and her struggles with telling her old friends that she's converted and keeping her new Christian friends. It also deals with her struggles with humanity, love, friendships and how to blend her old Jewish life with her new Christian one.
It's a great book for everyone looking for a little guidance in all things religious. I would also say that it's educational because the author talks about both Jewish and Christian traditions. GREAT BOOK!


The second book that I've read is The Reader by Bernard Schlink. Though it was a well written book with a interesting plot, I felt a little let down about "the secret" that the main character, Hanna, was carrying. It was kind of ironic because it was in a book and you have to know how to do something to be able to read (if you've read the book, you might understand this comment). But I thought that it was going to be this crazy, chaotic secret that is life shattering; it was very anti-climactic. But I do recommend reading it. The only other problem that I had was because they made a movie of it and then I read it, I could only imagine Kate Winslet as Hanna but I guess that's my own fault. I am excited to see the movie now and see what they did with the book and its "secret".

One of the Best Reads Ever!

I know it's been a while since I've put up a new book. I apologize for that; school has been quite the time hog but in between homework, work and school, I've been reading a book that is out of this world. The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson, has been one of the most amazing books that I've ever read. It was the kind of book that you want to read quickly so that you can find out what happens in the end but you also want to savor every word on the page, maybe even read a page or chapter over again just to re-live the feeling you got when you read it for the first time.
Usually, I would tell the premise of the story; what era, the characters. But I can't do that with this book. I would LOVE to but it will not let me. Plus, my words would not do the writing in this book justice. This book fits into no categories, no previous plots that I've read, no authors that I've read. The closest author that I've gotten is Chuck Palahniuk because of the dark and morbid writing but even that pales in comparison. ( no offense Chuck!) So, instead, I'll tell you what I know about the writer and background of the book.
This is Andrew Davidson's debut novel, so don't go looking for more work :( The Gargoyle was a work 7 years in the making. ( I know, right) Andrew Davidson did countless hours of research for the book; researching things like old Japanese legends and the Bible. (that might give you some insight) It doesn't look like Andrew Davidson has anything in the works right now but my research could be wrong.
This is a great read for all. Those who love a good dark novel, a religious experience, a cynical narrator or the most amazing love story that not only crosses centuries but heaven and hell. An amazing read that I plan on reading many times in the near future.