Tuesday, February 4, 2014

OTS #8: Release of Cress

Happy Tuesday!

I haven't had that much time to read, so I apologize for the lack of book blogs. Right now I am reading Physik and Obsidian at the same time. Since I'm rereading Physik (and because it's written for a younger audience) it hasn't been holding my interest as much, so it's hard to get through it when I only have a small amount of time to read it. Obsidian is pretty good; it started off slow, but I'm beginning to like it. You can view my reading progress here

So, after finishing up The Importance of Being Ernest review, I was scrolling through the recent updates on Goodreads. I found that someone had voted on a poll that was sponsored by Cress, the third book in the Lunar Chronicles. I wasn't aware that it came out, so, curious, I looked at the release date for the book.


The book came out today. And I didn't even know it. I'm so disappointed in myself.

To make up for my ignorance, I decided to blog about it today. The cover (if you can see it in the screenshot that I took) is gorgeous!!! I really want to read Cress, but I don't think my local library will have it yet. *sigh* I guess I'll just have to wait a while. I promise that I'll try my best to find a copy of the book and review it ASAP. 

Book Blog #92: The Importance of Being Ernest by Oscar Wilde

Title: The Importance of Being Ernest
Author: Oscar Wilde
# of Pages: 54 (paperback)
Genre: Classic, Drama, Plays
Rating: ★★★★★
Synopsis: Cecily Cardew and Gwendolen Fairfax are both in love with the same mythical suitor. Jack Worthing has wooed Gwendolen as Ernest while Algernon has also posed as Ernest to win the heart of Jack's ward, Cecily. When all four arrive at Jack's country home on the same weekend—the "rivals" to fight for Ernest's undivided attention and the "Ernests" to claim their beloveds—pandemonium breaks loose.

Only a senile nursemaid and an old, discarded hand-bag can save the day!
Review: This has to be one of the funniest classics I have read so far! It's short, sweet, and satisfying.

Wilde created characters that said the most ridiculous things, making the story hilarious. The book is written like a script, therefore leaving many of the details up to the reader's imagination. However, there is a movie that is equally (if not more) enjoyable and emphasizes the comical nature of the story.

I recommend this book!