A Million Little Pieces

A Million Little Pieces is a semi-fictional novel, written by James Fray. The book takes place in a rehab center in Minnesota. James is the main character who is addicted to almost everything.  He is twenty-three when his parents pick him up from the airport and drop him off at the rehab center. The book follows James through his recovery and the people he meets in the center.
            This book was ok, but defiantly not one of my favorites. It uses a lot of harsh langue, which almost gets annoying after a while. It is a book that truly lets you look into the life of a drug addict and how dirty it truly is. I wouldn’t necessarily recommend this book to anyone; it is a struggle to read because it’s so depressing. I rate this book a B.

Into Thin Air

Into Thin Air is a first hand account of the disastrous climbing season of 1996. The book was written by Jon Krakauer and is 333 pages long. Jon Krakauer also wrote Into the Wild, which has recently been made into a movie.

            Into thin Air was one of the more informative books I have ever read. It did a nice job of keeping the reader hooked, but also teaching them something along the way. The story follows Jon Krakauer and his crew as they summit Mount Everest. It tells of on the edge of your seat situations the climbers had to endure. The story itself is heart wrenching, considering it was the deadliest climbing season Everest has ever had. The gripping tale starts when a couple of the crew members reach the top and start their descent, while the rest of the crew pushes towards the top; not knowing the weather and their route is about to take a turn for the worst. To find out who returns home alive, or who simply makes it off the mountain, and is not lost to barren of snow.

            I loved this book. It was extremely informative and gave me a new respect for mountains and mountain climbing. It was a tad bit difficult to read, because of all the facts that are presented. I would recommend this book to anyone. It should be a required read in school. I rate this book an A+.

The Art of Racing in the Rain

The Art of Racing in the Rain is a novel by Garth Stein. It is 321 pages long and is a fairly easy read. The Art of Racing in the Rain perfect book for anyone who loves a heartwarming story about the relationship between human and pets.
                The book starts off with a newlywed couple buying their first place and getting their first dog, Enzo. The book is told thru the eyes of Enzo. It truly gives you a sense that dogs can understand things and are always trying new ways to express themselves. Denny, the father loves to drive race cars and is one of the best in the business, but does not make enough money at it. Eve, the mother is continually controlled by her parents. Enzo narrates through his life on the eve of his death. At times it is very sad, but overall it shows that all good things must come to an end.
                I loved this book; the first page almost made me cry. Enzo is a stunning character, who will capture heart. It showed me that there was possibly more going on inside a dogs head besides food, and sleep. This book is appropriate for all ages. I rate this book an A+.