One, is that I haven't finished a book for this week, - BUT - the other one is hey- lots of recommendations for awesome things.
So here is Monthly Finds; books, movies and TV shows I have discovered this month and subsequently fallen in love with.
Firstly, books:
I started reading Wolfskin a little while ago, and my obsession with this book is unhealthy. It's interfering with my life, or, more accurately, my life is interfering with my reading. I'm only about 200 pages in with another 300 odd pages to go, but it's soo good. Beautifully written, well paced, nice, strong hero, feisty heroine and vikings - what's not to love? (One day people will write stories about my love for Juliet Marillier's books) Obviously I haven't finished it, so I can't make grand evaluations yet, but if my previous encounters with Juliet Marillier's books are anything to go by, I'm thinking, it's only going to get better.
Feisty Chick-O-Meter: 9/10
Age rating: 15+
Rating: 10/10
Book or audiobook: Book
Stand alone or series: Series
Length: 508 pages
Obsession level: HIIIIIIIIIIIGH
On to TV!:
I recently started watching Grimm, which came perfectly timed with my interest (read obsession) in the darker, original Grimm fairy tales. Grimm is set in the present day and is about a detective, who discovers he is a descendant of the original Grimm brothers, and starts seeing fantastical creatures. Intrigue abounds. It's very cleverly written, and each episode (at least so far) introduces a new creature from the original tales. I haven't gotten far enough that the overarching plot has been fully revealed, but it's building up really well. The only dubious point for me would be the special effects; I'm not entirely sure how I feel about them yet. That, however, does not overshadow the wonderful goodness that is the rest of Grimm.
Feisty Chick-O-Meter: 3/10
Age rating: 14+
Rating: 9/10
Obsession level: Yes. YES
And finally, movies:
I watched Reality Bites a few days ago, (and finished it, I might add). It's the story of Lelaina and her friends, recent university graduates, as they try to find their place in a mid-90's world. It's very raw, and honest, and while ultimately it's a happy movie, it's not afraid to portray things as they were. I also like to fact that it stays away from the standard-plot-arc-finishing-with-a-neat-happy-ending. If anything, it's a very real movie. And also well written. And funny. Can you tell I liked it?
Feisty Chick-O-Meter: 10/10
Age rating: 14+
Rating: 10/10
Length: 99 mins
Obsession level: I think this blog is making me sound like more and more of a fangirl each week
And there you have it, a new book, TV show and movie for you to go explore. You're welcome.
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