I am almost half way through this book http://www.memorykeepersdaughter.com/ by Kim Edwards... but feel absolutely no desire to finish it. I am not one to quit reading a book to start another, but I just can't bring myself to finish it.
When I'd first heard people talking about it I was compelled to pick it up. Now I am compelled to put it down and never look back. I cannot seem to pinpoint what it is that's lacking, but it just is not doing it for me. I thought I was alone in my dissatisfaction of this book until last night. I attended a small dinner party and decided to ask my cousin for her input. She then told me that her sentiments towards the book were the same! She's made it half way through then given up.
Hmmmmm... Any suggestions for a good read?
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I've never heard of that book before but I am like you. I can't stand to not finish a book but it's hard sometimes when the book is just boring. One of my favorite books is For One More Day by Mitch Albom, although you might've already heard about it. It somewhat gained popularity
i've never not finished a book, which is why i almost never buy books anymore, just cause i would hate to buy a boring one and get all disappointed.
i recommend:
"the passage" by Connie Willis
"life expectancy" by Dean Koontz
both are page turners, i simply couldn't stop reading them, and hoped pages would multiply as i approached the end.
Thank you guys so much! I haven't read any of them which is great! I love hearing about what other people are reading... I am still deciding whether or not to finish the book, but I'm leaning more towards not!
I never finished it myself.
It was a gift last christmas and it is one of the few books I have "almost" read.
I recommend:
"Seven Types of Ambiguity" Elliot Perlman
"The Boy Detective Failed" Joe Meno
&
"Dry" Augusten Burroughs
Ar... I'd recommend "Life Expectancy" as well, and if you're into thrillers, then you must read "The Shining" - Stephen King...
Oh, and if you haven't read "A Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy", then you have to grab a copy...
Just look into my favorite books sections... you'll find absolutely amazing books...
I am thankful to hear that I am not the only person to leave this book unfinished!
I received a number of gift certificates for book stores over the holidays and therefore, your suggestions will go to good use!
I can't wait to get my hands on some new books...
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