Fahrenheit 451 | Ray Bradbury
I loved the opening chapter for this novel. The imagery is wonderful and so powerful, but the middle seemed to tail off and it was difficult to decipher what was actually happening. It wasn’t until the last few chapters that the message of the book really hit home and the message of the importance of reading are extremely relevant in today’s world. Bradbury’s book is a cautionary tale, it’s disturbing to think we may already be living in a world that chooses to fill it’s ears with the same kind of mindless entertainment that Montag’s wife chooses to in the book. I will say that this book may not be for everyone, but as one of the classics I’d say give it a go, re-read and think on it.
Highly recommended reading from me and I’m literally jumping around waiting for the sequel!
13 Little Blue Envelopes | Maureen Johnson
After catching up on the Shades of London series I started what is now a bit of a Maureen Johnson binge #Oops. 13 Little Blue Envelopes is the story of Ginny (or Virginia, but don’t call her Virginia) on the adventure of a lifetime. Her recently deceased, mad, free spirit Aunt Peg left her a little gift: 13 little blue envelopes, each to be opened in order and each contain a task for Ginny to perform. But these tasks won’t confine her to her comfort zone in her cosy American small town. Nope these are taking her over the Atlantic Ocean and across the whole Europe on a trip that will challenge her, scare her and dare her to travel off the beaten track. Her first stop, little ol’ London town, where the journey will take her? Only the envelopes hold the answer to that one.
This was a lovely little YA read, Ginny’s unusual circumstances can feel ridiculous and insane at times, but suspend belief long enough to give this one a chance! The characters she meets, the places she visits and Aunt Peg’s even crazier tasks make this one a fun and fast paced read. Ginny is hapless but in an endearing way and the story will have you wanting to grab the next train ride to anywhere.