Catching Fire #2

This is going to be my final reading log post for the rest of the year so perfect timing; I finished the book! I was able to read page 144 to page 271, the end of the book. This book keeps bringing in the surprises. I don't think I was ever able to relax and read a few pages without there being suspenseful action going on. The new district 13; Peeta haven been taken captive; I don't think I can handle all this. I didn't enjoy the book as much as the first one but I most defiantly will read the final of the trilogy because I need to know what happens to Peeta. I'm excited!

Catching Fire #1

I started Catching Fire, the second book to the Hunger Games sequel and I can't tell whether I'll like it or not from the gist of the first few chapters. I read page 1 to page 143, the first 14 chapters. I had no idea what Suzanne Collins would write about in this book because the games ended with both Peeta and Katniss alive and well so the new hunger games with the previous victors gave me a jolt of surprise. I don't know if I'll like it as much as the first one because this time, the capitol will make sure no more than one will come out alive and I want both Peeta and Katniss alive! I guess I'll continue and decide later.

Hunger Games #3

I finally finished the Hunger Games! I read from page 212 to page 374 for a total of 162 pages. The book I feel like was a perfect mix of action and romance. I have to say, I love Peeta and Primrose together and the intensity of the competition just adds the cherry on top. The end of the competition was my favorite part of the book; I would have never seen the berries coming. Compared to all of the vampire wizard books that are coming out after Twilight and Harry Potter, this series is original and enjoyable.  I've already started the next book, Catching Fire because I'm just so excited to see what happens next.

Hunger Games #2

I got the chance to read pages 30 to 212 in "The Hunger Games," chapter 16. The tributes have all been picked in the previous chapters and now after all their few minutes of fame, are in the battlegrounds, fighting to the finish. I just love Katniss and Peeta together and I'm connecting the similarities of the book to the movie as I read. I'm excited after Katniss makes a new friend in the ring. She seems so lonely while everyone else is traveling in packs. Rue seems like a nice kid, a smart kid. I know how the book ends because of the movie but I'm still excited to finish. I have to say though, the book is way better than the movie.

Notes 2 & 3

The Notebook (2004)

In the blockbuster classic, "The Notebook," director Nick Cassavetes captures the colorful fall scenery everyone thinks when the word autumn is involved. Opening with the orange leaves of the shedding trees glowing in front of the sunlight, the main characters Allie and Noah, seem to be in a calm, relaxed state. The still water and gracefully floating, migrating birds represent the formal, awkward conversations between the characters in the beginning of the clip. Just like how the migrating birds will return to their homes after winter, Allie is for the first time in years returning to meet Noah creating an awkward atmosphere in this scene. As the scene progresses, roaring thunders interrupt the young couple just before the rain pours down in buckets. This transition between calm and hectic parallels the change in their attitude towards each other. They become more passionate and frenzied. The peaceful setting of the fall leaves in this alteration of both scene and relationship characterize the beauty of love which foreshadows what is yet to come.  

Fall, leaves, fall
By: Emily Jane Bronte

In "Fall, leaves, fall" by Emily Bronte, the urgency for the next season winter is depicted by the speaker's want for the leaves to fall and the flowers to die away. Even though the speaker seems to be waiting for the adventures involved with  winter, the joys of fall are not ignored as "every leaf speaks bliss[fully]."  Fall is the only season where leaves are "fluttering from the autumn tree[s]," bringing color to our usually dull, bland canvas of life. Fall is the transitional season where it goes from hot to cold, light to dark. It introduces winter and the speaker just cannot wait until he will be able to "smile when wreaths of snow" appear. The demanding tone stating, "fall, leaves, fall,"  represents the need for a new season that will allow people to start afresh, clear the palate. Fall introduces a new season, a new time for change, something the speaker desires.

Caddy For Life: John Feinstein #3; Hunger Games

Finally, I have finished the book. I read from page 226 to page 300. I didn't find the end as sad as I thought it would be. The book continued on about how Bruce had continue on with his life, even with ALS. He continued to be the loving husband, dedicated caddy, and caring father. The book ended and I was still curious on Bruce Edwards life today so I ended up on the internet in front of my computer one day. I was sad to note that Edwards had died in 2004 but I still to this day look up to him. I now know the true Edwards, a free-minded soul.
I started the highly anticipated "Hunger Games" series this week too. I read the first 30 pages of the book and am excited. I watched the movie on the premiere weekend and loved the plot. It has not gotten into much detail yet but I am excited for the drawing of the names!

Exercise #3

Reviews:
1. A Bridge to the Stars
2. 21
3. A Kiss in Time

Elements/Requirements:
1. Introduction: Short biography of author. History behind the novel.
2. Summary: Introduction of main characters. Setting of the novel. What is the problem that the novel will focus on? Expostion.
3. Reflection: What do I think of the book? Why?