Second Quarter Blogging Reflection

This quarter there were tons of changes that occurred while blogging. Luckily I had the chance to do a variety of blogging assignments. I liked this because I found that as I had the chance to do different types of blogs, my blogs were less boring, and a lot more detailed. The best part of blogging this quarter was commenting on my follower's blogs. I liked to see how other people wrote their blogs, and by reading them, I also received some great book suggestions.The best moment of independent reading this quarter is right now, seeing as I am reading The Lovely Bones.

For the next quarter, I wish to read four or more compelling, and complex books. As a blogger I want to write more insightful, and detailed blogs, which give a better understanding of the books I read. I also want to read at a faster pace, and read a wider range of genres. My entries are quite interesting and detailed, when I like the book, and I am often interested in my reflecctions on a book. I think I would become further involved and excited in blogging if I pick a totally amazing book.

Book Review on Keeping Faith by Jodi Picoult

While reading a book review on Keeping Faith by Jodi Picoult, I found myself agreeing and disagreeing with many of the things it stated.

I disagreed with the review from the beginning. Unlike the author of the review, I was captivated while reading in the very beginning. Right in the first chapter Jodi Picoult stated the interesting issues that made me want to keep on reading. I also disagreed with the review when the author stated that the characters were very bland. It was quite easy to portray Mariah, Faith, Ian, and Collin as I was reading the text, and I felt as if they were almost alive. I enjoyed seeing how all of the characters developed as the storyline was carried out. The author the review was neutral on who should get custody of Faith. Unlike the author of the review, I really wanted Mariah to get custody, because I did not think Collin was worthy of having Faith, seeing as he cheated on Mariah.

Despite everything I disagreed with, I did agree with many of the author's points. Reading this book, it does not matter if you believe in god or not, but if you believe Faith, and the story she is telling. Also neither of us knew what the outcome of the story would be, and that made the book even more addicting to read. Like the author of the review, I skipped over the spiritual quotes in between each chapter, because I wanted to see where the story was going.

Book Review Link: http://www.dooyoo.co.uk/printed-books/keeping-faith-jodi-picoult/103128o/