I’ve finished a couple of books recently that I wanted to tell you about and also pass along.
First up is The Amnesiac by Sam Taylor. When I first heard about this book I thought it was going to be a straightforward mystery but although it has some mystery elements, this is really more of a character study and the journey into memory and amnesia.
The main character, James suffers a fall and while at home recuperating he begins to think. He becomes obsessed with the three years of his past that he cannot recall.
The book is complex and I found it a bit slow going but I did enjoy a lot of aspects about it. If you want to read a bit more about the book, here is my full review.
The other book which I’ve finished is Sucks to be Me by Kimberly Pauley. Yes, another YA Vampire novel is on the scene. This one is more lighthearted than the Stephenie Meyer books but it still very enjoyable.
Mina Hamilton’s parents have told her that she has to decide if she wants to become a vampire like them or not. The poor teen not only has to suffer through high school, but she also attend vampire classes.
I found myself laughing a couple of times and although I’m not sure if the author has a sequel planned I think there’s definitely room for that and I’d certainly read a follow-up book. Here is my full review. For those of you participating in the R.I.P. Challenge, this could be a good choice.
Now for the giveaways. Both of these were sent to me by the publishers and I’d love to share these so if you are interested in any of the books leave me a comment and let me know. I’ll do the drawing and announce the winner over the weekend.
I am glad you have enjoyed The Amnesiac. It’s in my pile but I have yet to come round to it. The blurb associate my thoughts to Camus and Kafka, which bespeaks some serious reading.
I’d love to read Sucks to be Me. count me in for that one!!! ( i will keep my fingers crossed 🙂
Hi! I’d love to get a copy of Suck to be Me, if you accept international entries! 🙂
Oops, I was too quick, I meant Sucks to be Me of course, what I wrote kinda gives a strange impression!
I’m glad you enjoyed the books, Iliana! They sound like good reads to me. Please add my name to the draw if you do not mind sending overseas. 🙂
I’d love to be entered for both of them (but especially Sucks to Be Me).
As tempted as I am–no need to add me to the drawing (am trying to do my end of the year catch up), but The Amnesiac sounds good–I can’t remember the author, but I read one with a similar theme about a woman who lost her memory and only slowly it came back and of course terrible things had happened to her (I want to say it was See Jane Run maybe).
Hey Guys – I’m sorry I forgot to add but YES, you can enter if you are overseas. Luckily these books aren’t too heavy 🙂
I’d love to read “It Sucks to Be Me” and “The Insomniac” both!! If I had to choose one, I would go for the it sucks book!
By the way – I’m a lurker, love your blog 🙂
The Amnesiac never really got to me. I felt like the potential was there though. Glad you had some success with it.
You can leave me out of The Amnesiac but Sucks to Be Me sounds like fun.
I’m curious about The Amnesiac! The premise reminds me of the movie Memento a bit. Could you enter my name please?
I want to play too. They both sound great. Please enter me too. Thanks.
I’m taking everyone’s name 🙂
Becky – Thanks for delurking! 🙂
Nymeth – Yes – Memento! I think Chris also mentioned that in her review. Definitely has that feel to it in some ways.
Well you know I’m interested in The Amnesiac from my recent Friday Finds. Can I be greedy and add my name to the hat?
tanabata – when it comes to books we are all greedy and it’s perfectly ok 🙂