Opinie, recenzje, wrażenia

Jestem żoną szejka by Laila Shukri My rating: 3 of 5 stars Nie czytam takich historii, ale ktoś mi tą książkę polecił, więc poszukałam jej na Legimi. Ściągnęłam i okazało się, że to audiobook. Nie lubię, ale uznałam, że spróbuję. Udało mi się przez nią przebrnąć, ale mam mieszane uczucia. Od strony słuchacza - głos lektorki jest fajny, przyjemny dla ucha, ale ma dziwne problemy z wyrażaniem emocji, które czyta. Np. krzyk bohaterki przedstawia jako niemal erotyczne jęknięcie. Interpretacja dialogów męża bohaterki to już w ogóle dramat. Jakby ktoś udawał pana z wąsem z Misia. Jeśli chodzi o historię opowiedzianą przez autorkę, która jest jej autobiografią właściwie, to... Nie rozumiem. To znaczy rozumiem, że młoda kobieta może się zakochać w facecie, który spełnia każdą jej zachciankę. Rozumiem, że kasa zrobiła na niej wrażenie. Naprawdę wiele jestem w stanie zrozumieć, ale uderza mnie jakiś rodzaj hipokryzji, który przebija przez opowieści autorki. Z ...

Rebel Cats! Brave Tales of Feisty Felines by Kimberlie Hamilton My rating: 4 of 5 stars It's an adorable book, full of stories of cats, who were or are famous in some way. Some of the stories are quite crazy - like the ones with cats, who traveled the world on the ships or planes, often by an accident. Other cats are brave and fight not only for themselves but also for their humans. I already knew that cats are our overlords, but I didn't know so many rulers actually loved cats. Others were afraid of them, though. I must also add that I'm lucky enough to meet one of the cats mentioned in the book - Doorkins from the Southwark Cathedral in London. She was amazing - queen of the cathedral. And so soft :) Illustrations are also lovely, so big plus for that. P.S. I know it's a kids' book, so what? View all my reviews

The Magicians: Alice's Story by Lilah Sturges My rating: 2 of 5 stars Thank you, NetGalley for providing me with this book. Truth is, Alice is my least favourite character in The Magicians. I saw the show first, so that could have influenced my opinion about the book. Drawings are ok but bit simplistic. There's no magic in them. I also found it hard to look at the characters in the comic. It felt strange, as they were so much different from those in the show. Everyone was more annoying than usual. If someone saw the show - you can skip this book. If you want to read it - be prepared for the fast-forwarded history of Alice. Nothing special, really. View all my reviews

The Little Book of Sloth Philosophy by Jennifer McCartney My rating: 5 of 5 stars I think this is going to be a book, that I'll be giving as a gift to everyone :) Not that it's so deep and profound, but because it shows how to live simply. It's also funny and short. Perfect for reading in pieces or as a whole. Illustrations are super cute, too. And there's of course sloth - most adorable role model ever. He lives his life slowly, but that's the point - take your time, be good to yourself, screw what others think. So you know - live slow die whenever. Great stuff! View all my reviews

I Know Who You Are by Alice Feeney My rating: 3 of 5 stars I've waited for this book for quite a while, as I loved the first book by Alice Feeney ( Sometimes I Lie ). I've finally got the book and read it. Well, it's not bad and I have to admit I didn't see the twists coming. It's a pretty quick read (though I've had a small break in the middle), it's pretty gripping, too. It's a story about a little girl, who has grown to be an adult woman, without really losing her inner child. That child has some dark secrets and some dark thoughts invade her mind. She's thrown deep into a very twisted situation, that almost ruins her life. She's a fighter, though. I feel like something is missing in this book. Something subtle - like maybe it was hurried towards the end? I'd give it solid 3,5. View all my reviews