I really liked the beginning. I highlighted a few passages (my kindle is at home) especially the way Birch describes the animals. The writing is interesting but the story itself isn't. I loved how Birch was saying the things she was saying...but I didn't feel compelled to read the stuff in between the passages of brilliant language. That "stuff" was filler to me, even though it was the plot. Oh well. I only made it halfway through. I assumed it was because between work, a new man, and summertime but reading these comments I guess we are all in the same boat.

I propose SciFi next. I'm still in my singularity/scifi mode from 99 days ago: http://hubski.com/pub?id=27349

I took b_b's advice and read The Man in the High Castle. Something along those lines.

I read the book and agree with what seems to be the general consensus; it was good but a bit void of character development.

I read to the point when they reach the Islands in search of the Dragon. I think I'll actually have a chance to finish it tonight. So far, I enjoy the language of the book but I agree with AnSionnachRua that it isn't exactly captivating. I recall you (kuli) having a conversation here about how the characters weren't that captivating and that you didn't have an emotional connection with them. So far, I would agree with this. From my perspective thus far, Tim is the most interesting character and this is only because he is such a little shit. Dan Rymer is starting to become more interesting as a character too. Still, I'm not terribly motivated to continue. I'll see how much I can knock out tonight.

I feel bad about it, but I didn't actually finish the book. I got six or seven chapters in and stopped because, frankly, it didn't really hold my interest. I ended up reading American Gods by Neil Gaiman instead...

I just couldn't get into it. There was a great amount of focus on the Victorian England setting and, to be honest, I started to get tired of it - that and the plot just didn't seem to be moving anywhere. But I can't speak much about it because I only read about a quarter of the book.

Sorry! I'll read the next one even if I don't like it.

I got totally caught up in a project that I did not even have a chance to read the book. My supposed month away ended up being a month in front on the computer working. :)

I have secured my copy by shoplifting (or at the library depending on who you ask).

I just finished it last night---I know way ahead of schedule, but that must say something great about the rest of the book, right? I really enjoyed her writing, it was fun and imaginative...looking forward to what you think of the rest.

briandmyers, mk, b_b, sounds_sound, winston, JakobVirgil, AnSionnachRua, lessismore, and caio, thenewgreen

I hope everyone has or is enjoying the book. I know JakobVirgil finished it and liked it, anyone else any thoughts???

I enjoyed it quite a bit too, it was just what I anticipated---a good summer adventure. Look forward to hearing what everyone else thinks.