Listmania!
Let's do this 2009!
By an Amazon.com customer
Peony in Love: A NovelPeony in Love: A Novel by Lisa See
Buy new: $10.08 / Used from: $0.01
Well, I listened to this on CD...I liked it at first...then I hated it for a while...in the end it was ok...not what I was expecting...
The PlagueThe Plague by Albert Camus
Buy new: $10.04 / Used from: $4.00
This was more interesting than you would think. I enjoyed this book...I read it because Camus is one of Rushdie's influences...
The Heretic's Daughter: A NovelThe Heretic's Daughter: A Novel by Kathleen Kent
Buy new: $15.74 / Used from: $2.98
I listened to this on CD as well...it's well done & held my attention. Good good good.
The Welsh GirlThe Welsh Girl by Peter Ho Davies
Buy new: $10.04 / Used from: $0.01
Umm...not the greatest book I've ever read...the writing was ok...the story didn't hold my attention...hey, I'm just being honest!
What Is the What (Vintage)What Is the What (Vintage) by Dave Eggers
Buy new: $10.85 / Used from: $5.10
I can't even think of what to say about this book. It was really, truly great.
The Jewel Trader of Pegu: A Novel (P.S.)The Jewel Trader of Pegu: A Novel (P.S.) by Jeffrey Hantover
Buy new: $11.96 / Used from: $0.74
Well...it was ok...a very quick read...good for airports.
Heart of DarknessHeart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad
Buy new: $4.99 / Used from: $2.75
I'm not sure if I should even include this-I listened to it on cd, but still did not catch what it was all about...I know it's a classic, but I was bored!
People of the Book: A NovelPeople of the Book: A Novel by Geraldine Brooks
Buy used from: $3.34
I listened to this as well, but it was fantastic! There were about 100 characters to keep track of, but really entertaining.
The Poisonwood Bible: A Novel (P.S.)The Poisonwood Bible: A Novel (P.S.) by Barbara Kingsolver
Buy new: $10.79 / Used from: $1.00
I couldn't put this book down. I really loved it. I don't even know what else to say about it...