21 and 22, or a break from my post apocalyptic trend
I just got done reading a few books. I really enjoyed both.
I had read in an interview with Diablo Cody, the unique woman who penned the script for 'Juno'-a movie I really like, that she had written a book chronicling her year as a stripper. I have to admit I was intrigued, so I hopped on the computer, and ordered it up from the Library.
Whew, this book was good. From the first she had me with her witty prose, her scathing honesty, and ability to look at herself wryly. I was also kind of taken aback by how visceral and visual she was. I read this book and felt like I'd visually seen more of her body then I ever needed to. :) The other thing that intrigued me about this book is her journey from being intrigued and excited, to her apathy and callousness at the end. I really was impressed by this book, and by Diablo's voice. There's not many who can phrase things like her, and I wasn't disappointed.
I was surprised, however, how much I felt like I was reading Sex and the City again, by the end. The stories weren't at all a like, neither were the voices of the authors, but maybe the pathos, the spirit of both evoked in me a similar reaction, emotionally.
I'm seriously contemplating purchasing this for my library. It's ia good, somewhat quick, read despite the vocabulary being impressive, large, and multilingual. Cody has her share of pop culture references, but they are often quirky and off the beaten path, just like she is. This was an enjoyable book.
I also read this book:
It was just like listening to the show, only there was no applause. I enjoy Colbert, as he has this wonderful way of sounding just like and skewering the pundits at exactly the same time. I found out interesting things, such as the number one and number two items that are trying to turn Stephen gay are baby carrots and Clive Owen, and both are doing a very good job. I also learned that Stephen has some very intriguing plans on how to save this great nation for the rich people.
I laughed out loud, was often amused, and once had to turn the cd player down (I was listening to this on cd) when I went through the drive through and Steven was ranting about how he doesn't see race, and started ranting about affirmative action. Steven I hope you didn't get my food spat in with your tongue in cheek remarks.
All in all I liked this little getaway from the sober books I've been reading. I have a couple close to being done, and a few more I'm plowing my way through. I should have more to report on soon.
Whew, this book was good. From the first she had me with her witty prose, her scathing honesty, and ability to look at herself wryly. I was also kind of taken aback by how visceral and visual she was. I read this book and felt like I'd visually seen more of her body then I ever needed to. :) The other thing that intrigued me about this book is her journey from being intrigued and excited, to her apathy and callousness at the end. I really was impressed by this book, and by Diablo's voice. There's not many who can phrase things like her, and I wasn't disappointed.
I was surprised, however, how much I felt like I was reading Sex and the City again, by the end. The stories weren't at all a like, neither were the voices of the authors, but maybe the pathos, the spirit of both evoked in me a similar reaction, emotionally.
I'm seriously contemplating purchasing this for my library. It's ia good, somewhat quick, read despite the vocabulary being impressive, large, and multilingual. Cody has her share of pop culture references, but they are often quirky and off the beaten path, just like she is. This was an enjoyable book.
I also read this book:
It was just like listening to the show, only there was no applause. I enjoy Colbert, as he has this wonderful way of sounding just like and skewering the pundits at exactly the same time. I found out interesting things, such as the number one and number two items that are trying to turn Stephen gay are baby carrots and Clive Owen, and both are doing a very good job. I also learned that Stephen has some very intriguing plans on how to save this great nation for the rich people.
I laughed out loud, was often amused, and once had to turn the cd player down (I was listening to this on cd) when I went through the drive through and Steven was ranting about how he doesn't see race, and started ranting about affirmative action. Steven I hope you didn't get my food spat in with your tongue in cheek remarks.
All in all I liked this little getaway from the sober books I've been reading. I have a couple close to being done, and a few more I'm plowing my way through. I should have more to report on soon.
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