The Lost Art of Keeping Secrets is a witty story of 18 year old Penelope Wallace living in England around the end of the war. The story takes place with Penelope meeting and being friends with Charlotte in the most unlike-her sort of way.
Taking place in only a short amount of time (about 8 months) Penelope learns a lot about life. Penelope, her mother, and brother struggle with maintaining the Magna House that was left to them after her father died in the war. She learns that her brother is more grown up than she gave him credit for, and that her mother isn't exactly who Penelope always thought she was.
She goes through crushes, working, school, pop-star love, then realises she's in true love while her heart is breaking.
Charlotte, with her almost complete opposite self, gives Charlotte the ride of her life.
This is by far one of the best books I've read in a while.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Escape The Night
I was really looking forward to reading this book, as I've heard good things about the author. I have to say I wasn't that impressed.
This book follows the life (and some deaths) of "Blackjack" Carey (Grandad), Charles Carey (Dad), and Peter Carey (Son). Blackjack Carey started out in the boiler room of a publishing company and worked his way to the top. His two sons also work at the firm, when Charles has a son of his own. The first 1/3 of the book is about Peter's childhood, the rest is devoted to his life as a young adult trying to find out why he can't recall an important part of his childhood.
The part of the book following Peter's childhood is a bit confusing if you aren't paying great attention. It uses their first and last name, Peter is named after Blackjack, and Peter's mother goes by two different names. Once you get about half way through the book starts to pick up nicely. Although the end is fairly predictable, it still keeps you turning the pages. Even though this book probably isn't one I'll read again, I will defiantly be picking up another Richard North Patterson book.
This book follows the life (and some deaths) of "Blackjack" Carey (Grandad), Charles Carey (Dad), and Peter Carey (Son). Blackjack Carey started out in the boiler room of a publishing company and worked his way to the top. His two sons also work at the firm, when Charles has a son of his own. The first 1/3 of the book is about Peter's childhood, the rest is devoted to his life as a young adult trying to find out why he can't recall an important part of his childhood.
The part of the book following Peter's childhood is a bit confusing if you aren't paying great attention. It uses their first and last name, Peter is named after Blackjack, and Peter's mother goes by two different names. Once you get about half way through the book starts to pick up nicely. Although the end is fairly predictable, it still keeps you turning the pages. Even though this book probably isn't one I'll read again, I will defiantly be picking up another Richard North Patterson book.
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