Books #2-4

I am very pleased to announce that I have gotten back into my long loved hobby of reading. Since August, I've read 5 books (decently sized too). I will give my review of books 2-4 here and will start a new post for 5 and 6 because I would like to spend more time reviewing those. 

Book #2 - The Crystal Shard by R.A. Salvatore

This book was as good as the first two. Drizzt is still struggling with the prejudices that the world places upon him, but because of his helpful nature, he is gaining a few friends. I've come to enjoy Salvatore's long battle scenes; after reading a few, it becomes easier to envision what is really going on. I wish I could say more, but it has been quite a while since I have read this one. I do know that I am ready for the next one!

Book #3 - City of Bones by Cassandra Clare

I had a really hard time getting into this one, but by the middle or a little later, I was getting anxious to see how it would end. This is a teen novel, and as such I really didn't enjoy the teen drama, but I never do. The book was good for what it was, but I prefer to read books about people who are my age or older. I do believe this one is a pretty popular book, as they are making a movie (or maybe they already have, I don't pay attention.) 

As far as analyzing this novel goes, it does include a good lesson on perspective. You only see what you want to see, and if you look hard enough, you just may see something magical. I think a lot could be done with the fact that the main character, at first, couldn't see the glamours that the non humans used to hide themselves and their lives, but later is able to see through the glamours; but I didn't care enough, and I've read too many books since to flesh an analysis out into details. 

Book #4 Year of the Black Rainbow by Claudio Sanchez (with Peter David)

I'm usually not into these kinds of books, it was a little syfiey for my taste, but by the end of it, I'm really glad I read it. It was very enjoyable. 

I wanted to read this novel because I'm a fan of the band Coheed and Cambria. This was the first time I heard that the lead singer is also a writer, and his books coincide with his music. This book was written in novel form, while his others are graphic novels. They are all known as The Amory Wars. I would like to go back and read about all that has happened during these mage wars.