Tuesday, October 19, 2010

First Book Review: Still House Pond

Still House PondStill House Pond by Jan Watson

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Jan Watson's Still House Pond was phenomenal. It was a little tricky to get into, but part of that might have been because I started it in a loud dining hall. Lol! However, once started, she threw many twists and turns at the reader. I was always wondering what would happen next.

One part of this book that not everyone likes, I've learned from reading other reviews, is that fact that the chapters alternate between the three main female character: Copper (the mom), Lilly (Copper's daughter), and Manda (Copper's "working girl"). I, however, thought after getting the hang of it and really figuring out the characters that this was a very smart way to write this book. Each of these women are very different, so it was nice to see the different perspectives. It made it a bit confusing in the beginning, but as I said once you get a firm grip of who each of the characters are and their relationships, it makes for a very entertaining read.

I will most definitely be looking into Jan's other books. I would highly recommend this to anyone!!

Here you go!! You all wanted book reviews, so here's book review number one! Please check this out, you will absolutely not be disappointed, I guarantee it.

Hannah

10 comments:

  1. Great review, Hannah! I love the cover of this book -- it strikes me as mysterious. Would you classify this book as a romance?

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  2. I, too, love the cover of this book and have been skimming reviews of it since you brought it to my attention. I'm going to have to add it to my wish list! As I said elsewhere today, if only I were paid for reading instead of teaching . . . sigh . . .

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  3. Thanks Kav! I take that very highly coming from you - Queen of Book Reviews!! *wink*

    Yes, I would classify it as romance probably. There is romance in it. Some of the moments between Copper and her husband were surprising to me actually. For the time period, they were very...romantically involved! LoL! But it was nice to see how in love they are.
    Hannah

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  4. Great Renee!
    You should definitely pick it up! I really enjoyed it, and it will be a fast read too.

    Oh man, I know right!? I wish I could get payed to read...heck! I wish I could be paid in TIME to read *wink*
    Hannah

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  5. Sounds an interesting and intriguing book Hannah. I enjoyed reading your great review. I will look out for it.
    Lindsay

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  6. Hi Lindsay,
    I am SOOOO sorry that I still haven't emailed you back *bad Hannah* I definitely will still get on that!! I promise : )

    And you should look for it. I have a feeling you'd like it. Plus it might be a good book for Jess too! There's one part that might be a little iffy, I can tell you about it in an email if you're interested, otherwise, I think it'd be a great read for both of you!
    Talk to you soon,
    Hannah

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  7. The cover of this one is striking--a little moody--nice! Thanks for the review, Hannah!

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  8. YAY Hannah! Great first review! I read a book by this author before and gotta admit it wasn't my fave but since you liked this so much I might need to give it a try! Thank you for posting the review. :-)

    XOXO~ Renee

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  9. Nice review Hannah! You might want to include a summary of the book as well! I learned that having a separate page for a list of book reviews are very helpful for followers & readers to find! Just a suggestion!

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  10. Great review!! I'm going to stick around a bit longer on this one. ;)

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