I'm currently reading this YA
novel about an overweight teen, her dysfunctional family and their
participation in a reality show. My verdict is still out on it. While I like
her spirit and sass, there are moments that her sense of humour is a little off
for me. More stereotypical guy humour than girl. I'm also having a difficult
time with many of the descriptions of her weight. She is 5' 6", 192
lbs—not a petite girl by any means but the author paints images of morbid
obesity. Instead, I just keep driving, my elbows resting atop the rolls
of blubber that billow out from the sides below my bra like squishy armrests.
But, as much as these things jar me from the story, I will not bring my judgement gavel down until the end.
This gem is by Carolyn Jewel (See what I did there? J). I have it on my iPad Kindle and read it while on the elliptical, which is every other day. A sign that it is thoroughly enjoyable is that I am almost, I repeat almost, disappointed when my half hour is up.
One of my go-to books for writing, I pulled this back out to strengthen my description in one of the scenes I was writing. I ended up going through the whole book again. It's a terrific way to consolidate some of the learning. I should put it under my pillow and see if I can absorb some of its simple genius.
I ordered several books from this
gardener on Salt Spring Island. The first one has been tremendously helpful
with my summer gardening. I am playing with continuing through the winter. You
know, just because I can. Yep, that's a dig at you, cold Ontario.
What are you reading these days?
I love it when books are so good you almost don't want to stop exercising. I can't read on the treadmill, I get motion sick so I have to use audio books.
ReplyDeleteThe key word is definitely "almost." And, not because a book can't make the grade but because I absolutely hate sterile exercising. I'd far rather be out hiking or walking but my body needs both. :-)
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