The Goose Girl

Shannon Hale Rocks! Everytime I read her books I am so inspired by her writing that I want to write. The Goose Girl is a wonderful story full of the wonderful elements that Hale brings to her writing. Her characters are unique. I love Enna and the other workers. I appreciate her imagination and the cool way in which the goose girl is able to speak to Falada. Just beautiful. I also loved the gifts that Hale gave Ani, her ability to talk to the birds and the wind (which was part of the origingal fairy tale). It's interesting because I knew how the book would end (it is a fairy tale), but I didn't care. I loved every minute of the ride and was surprised by some of the ways Hale told the story. I can honestly say I loved the book and will read it again. First, I need to read Enna Burning and River Secrets which are about two characters she created in The Goose Girl, Enna and Razo. I am debating between reading the second book of the Dark Tower series or Enna Burning. I think I choose Enna. Shhhh.

Now reading: Don Quixote (for the second time)

The Gunslinger

After much hassling from my husband and brother, I have read The Gunslinger, the first book in the Dark Tower series. It is the first book I have read by Stephen King, and I am impressed by his writing style. He doesn't waste any words which I am impressed with because I like to ramble. It is a great quest story, and I am excited that all of the series is out in print. I don't have to wait for any more of the story. If I wanted and if I didn't have anything else to do, I could listen to the books one right after another. There are so many complexities in the story. I feel like I am missing a lot, but I am enjoying the ride so far. Now I can at least understand some of the inside jokes between C & D like the significance of the number 19. Anyway, long days and pleasant nights.

Now reading -- Don Quixote again (for class officially), The Goose Girl
Still waiting impatiently to be finished -- Eragon, Vanity Fair and I Capture the Castle