Even though I don't have a lot of time to read, I'm always on the lookout for a great book. I e-mail friends seeking recommendations. I ask strangers standing by the book section at Target for suggestions. I check out "People" magazine to see which new books are getting four-star-ratings.
So for many, many months I've been told by many, many people to read "My Sister's Keeper," by Jodi Picoult. I put it off because I know that Picoult's writing typically ventures into disturbing, real-life topics that will leave me, not uplifted, but upset and sad. My friend finally got me to start the book because the movie is coming out and she insisted I read it before we go see the story on the big screen.
Here's what I discovered: I didn't like the book and I'm not going to see the movie!!!!
I love Hollywood endings and that book definitely did not have a Hollywood ending. Yesterday, I sat in the big red chair in my family room and bawled as I finished "My Sister's Keeper." Let me tell you this: every day I read real news that is depressing and sad. I don't need any help worrying about what happens in the world. I do that on my own. A lot. Ask my husband.
I also figure that if I want cry, I'll do that in the privacy of my own home and not in some crowded movie theatre where everyone will need a tissue. So I told my friend that she's going to have to go to the movies with someone else.
Don't get my wrong. Piccoult is an amazing writer, weaving through storylines and creating memorable characters but I don't think I want to read any more of her books right now.
I think I'll just stick with my "beach" book or what I call "light" reading. i.e. trashy novel. All kidding aside, I do love a trashy novel once in a while but I mostly enjoy women's fiction that deals with relationships. If you have any suggestions, please pass them along. :)
Happy reading!
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Nancy, It doesnt sound like this is the type of reading your into but 2 of my favorite authors are Clive Cussler which writes action adventure dealing with maritime settings. There is some romantics scenes in them. The other author i think you may really enjoy is Elizabeth Moon. She minly writes science fiction but all her main characters are heriones. She did some writing with Anne Mcafery as well. She has an autistic son which motivated her to write a onderful book called "The speed of Dark" Its an intresting read set in the future with autistics working on some very complex projects but the edning was puzzling to me. Take care and maybe youll like 1 or both of these authors. The movie Sahara was based on a Clive Cussler novel of same nake.
Ken Tieber
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