Previous Total: 3,775

Captain Blood by Rafael Sabatini — 354

If Peter Blood ever really lived –I confess I know not — then he lived the cliche life. The one pleasing aspect: his name.

The Mayor of Casterbridge: The Life and Death of a Man of Character by Thomas Hardy — 316

Oh. My. Gracious. Goodness. This book was…wow. Before I read it when people told me it was about a guy who sold his wife and kid to a sailor in a drunken fit I thought that was the main plot, not the little event that happens in the first two chapters and is the event that sets off a book’s worth of other crazy events. One thing sure does leads to another.

Yes, I didn’t like it. The story bothered me, or rather, the actions of the characters that made the story bothered me. They were all conceited liars. Except Elizabeth-Jane (pretty name) and Frafrae but they weren’t developed or anything and I wasn’t made to like them all that much. I probably could have liked Newson, too, if I’d been given a little help. The main character what’s-his-name bothered me, he was too agressive and unnerving.

The truth sets you free, you stupid characters, just tell her that she’s not your daughter and it’ll save you a whole ton of heartache! I guess they were all just too keen on Thomas Hardy keeping his job.

Running Total: 4,445

The Diamond of Darkhold (a.k.a. the forth and final book of Ember), by Jeanne DuPrau: 285 pgs.

TOTAL: 4,352

Review: It being the final book, it’s kind of sad to say “goodbye” to the characters. I feel like the author could have written at least 10 more books filled with adventures. But, I think the author was ready to say “goodbye” and move on. Oh well… the book in itself was great, BUT, the end was kind of… pathetic? I can’t think of a good word to use. I fell like it ended too abruptly. But, besides that, I think it made a good final book (even though many more books could have been written).

Previous Total: 4,445

Right Ho, Jeeves by P. G. Wodehouse — 261

I never read Wodehouse before and expected it to be funnier. I don’t think I really laughed once but there were a few witty lines. So, Wodehouse mostly failed in the humor but it was interesting and fun to read.

“The Bassett announced our engagement, and Angela kissed her and said she hoped she would be very, very happy, and the Bassett kissed her and said she hoped she would be very, very happy with Gussie, and Angela said she she was sure he would, because Augustus was such a dear, and the Bassett kissed her again, and Angela kissed her again, and, in a word, the whole thing got so bally feminine that I was glad to edge away.”

Running Total: 4,706

Ark Angel by Anthony Horowitz, 323 pages

Running Total: 10,442 pages

If You’re Reading This, It’s Too Late, by Pseudonymous Bosch: 373 pgs.

Review: Reminds me of A Series of Unfortunate Events, but slightly corny. This book has a really strange plot, so it is more meant for people who have a… strong imagination. The book is good, but I have read better. 3-4 stars.

TOTAL: 5,367

The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien, 278 pages

Running Total: 2,359 pages