The Walking Dead Volume 2: Miles Behind Us

Read Volume 1, then READ THIS!!!

4 and 1/2 stars out of 5

The Walking Dead Volume 1: Days Gone Bye

READ IT!!!

4 and 1/2 stars out of 5

Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything

Very interesting look at some bizarre questions, like why do drug dealers live at home?  Though it can sometimes get statistical in an uninteresting fashion, it does put some numerical data to great effect, dispelling myths we've come to accept.  Compelling enough to warrant a sequel, as well as an easy and entertaining to listen to podcast.

4 stars out of 5

Shutter Island

Grips you quickly and keeps you along for the mysterious ride. Even though one of the major plot twists can be seen from a mile away (like, a Sixth Sense amount away) it still interests you in the psychological aspects of it all. The illustrations are stark and well suited to the subject matter, as they sit saturated and somewhat dreamlike. Makes you want to read more, watch more, which is a testament to how well it works.


4 stars out of 5

Coraline

This being the third medium for me to soak up this material, i have to say i wasn't overly impressed, but still lovingly enjoyed this retelling of Gaiman's book. It reminded me of the source material and regrounded it for me, even though i absolutely LOVE the film version and appreciate all the changes that were made for the movie. A decent reminder of the original material, with some good illustrations to bring the memory of both the book and the film back to life.


4 stars out of 5

Punk Rock Dad

Truly thought that this would be better and not so vanilla.  There are some great passages of what it must be like to be a "Punk Rock Dad" and when Lindberg isn't worried about contradicting himself, he goes to some great lengths that produce equal parts big laugh and great insight.  It's a shame that it seems disjointed and unconnected throughout, with waaay too much typical parenting jokes and stories.  Goes to show you that lack of sleep, establishing your authoritarian discipline and bedtime routines are absolutely a universal parenting experience.

3 stars out of 5

Harvey

There's something about the melancholy illustrations and the youthful innocence, anger and fear that permeates this odd ball of a book, which gives it a certain charm.  From racing toothpicks in the flow of freshly thawed gutter runoff to negotiating with grown up problems as a confused pre-teen, Harvey tackles all the joys and heartache of childhood through clever text and illustrations.  Very quick read...C and i read it in about 15 minutes.

5 stars out of 5