The Shattering - Book Review

I wasn't really expecting to like this book - but I did! :D

 4.5 out of 5 stars!

It's really unique, and thrilling without being cliche! It's set in New Zealand, so that was an interesting setting change, and they actually use cultural references! (They have a glossary at the end).

It's a well written story about a town where nothing bad seems to happen, no rain, no snow, no drugs. Anyway, the only thing bad that happens is that teenage boys, always the oldest and one every year, kill themselves during the winter - and it's been going on for ten plus years.

Then three teens meet each other and decide that it's not a coincidence, and set out to find the killer :)

Really good! I recommend it!! :D

Frank Sinatra

For some odd reason I'm on a Frank Sinatra kick right now. Watching his movies, listening to his music.

I'm watching 'The Man With The Golden Arm' right now, and I'll tell you how that goes :) It's pretty good so far - even though it's in black and white and the sounds a little fizzy.

This movie is supposed to be pretty dark and gritty, and I really want to see how it plays out :) Frank himself said that he thought he should have gotten an award for this movie, and a lot of people say that he deserved it. It's been hailed the best performance of his career! :D

I watched 'Guys and Dolls' quite some time a go - and I have to say that I enjoyed it. I found Frank's character adorable, SQUEE! :D

On top of that - he's got (or had) an amazing voice. Anyway - you should look him up - and check out one of his movies!! :D

That's an order!! ;)

The picture below is from 'Man With A Golden Arm'