This book was a compelling read for me. The writing pulled me into the character's environment and feelings. When I first finished it, I did not like the ending. After a few days, I am not sure I like it, but I understand it more. Overall it was enjoyable and thought provoking.
The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ
Clever but predictable. lamb is better, more entertaining and not so bitter.
Messenger (Readers Circle)
The most interesting part was the links which were woven into The Giver and Gathering Blue. Thought provoking, but I wanted a little more depth to those characters. I had to depend on what I knew of them from the prior books, as if they had not grown or changed a lot since then. It seemed a little bit too neat and tidy.
Drift: The Unmooring of American Military Power
Reading this in an election year is very scary!!! Also, it seriously makes me want to walk up to everyone in a military uniform and thank them.
Special Topics in Calamity Physics
This book has its ups and downs. There were stretches where I thought I would not make it through, but slogged on. There were other parts that were a thrill ride and I could not put it down. I am still digesting the ending, still not sure if it is satisfying or not.