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Nick Sing nicksing — I swear this is so much better than the Kite Runner.

Hüseyin şen huseyinsen92 — beautiful illustrations. The story is short and written in a very clipped stark nature, but portrays an abundance of emotion.

Autumn Haac autumnhaac — I felt that I still had some questions in the end; ones that I am hoping get answered in the subsequent books. I wouldn't really say it was a romance. There is some love interest, but I think it is really one-sided. I didn’t really believe the attraction between Amy and Elder. I thought it was a bit forced. Overall, I did like the book. I found myself wondering what I would do if I was stuck in space forever. The peripheral characters are interesting. Ms. Revis has built a pretty neat world aboard Godspeed I question the YA label of this book. There are some pretty detailed scenes in this book such as a near rape scene to name one. For parents wondering if it is good for under those YA under 16, I would say to use your own discretion.

Taylor Wichrowski taylorwichrowski — The only way to describe this book is "lovely." "A Guide to the Birds of East Africa" is similar in flavor to McCall-Smith's "No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency" series and "Baking Cakes in Kigali" by Gaile Parkin - books that I adore. "A Guide to the Birds of East Africa" is set in Nairobi, Kenya. The first person narrator is cunning and charming. He (the author we assume) speaks directly to the reader at times and sets a tone in which one can picture him with a wry grin on his face as he tells us the story of Mr. Malik and Rose Mbikwa in his own way and in his own time. For many years, Mr. Malik has spent his Tuesdays on bird walks led by the widow, Rose Mbikwa. He has secretly pined for her. When he finally decides to ask her to the annual Nairobi Hunt Club Ball, an old nemesis, Harry Kahn, shows up and begins to woo Rose as well. When it comes to light at the club that they both frequent that each of them wishes to ask her to the ball, a bet is arranged by members of the club: the man who sees, identifies, and records the most bird species in one week will have the honor of being the first to ask Ms. Mbikwa to the ball. Mind you, Ms. Mbikwa has no idea that any of this is going on. Author, Nicholas Drayson, succeeds in making this a page turner, despite the rather unusual subject matter. Along the way, both characters confront challenges and mishaps, and Drayson reveals several secrets about their lives. The delightful characters, the humor and warmth, and the unusual plot make this a winner! We are currently reading this book as part of my Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity class. There is much to be learned here about this East African culture, landscape, politic climate, and nature - making it an appropriate read for such a class. However, there is much that is universal here as well - about truth, honor, honesty, loyalty, the pace at which we lead our lives, love, family, etc. I highly recommend this fast, easy, delightful read! The only thing that would have made it better would have been color drawings or photos of all of the wonderful bird species discussed.