Day 1: Best book you've read this year.
Hands down, it's Battle Royale by Koushun Takami:
I absolutely loved this book! The buzz on the internet is that The Hunger Games was based on this book, which is translated from Japanese. Since I have not yet read The Hunger Games, I cannot comment on that aspect. However, this book is not intended for Young Adults. It is extremely violent and graphic. If you are a fan of survival stories and fast-paced thrillers and are not put off by extreme violence, I highly recommend it! You won't be disappointed!
What about you? What is the best book that you have read this year? I would love to hear from you! Just leave a comment below!
I've read so many great books this year it would be so hard to pick. But if I have to absolutely narrow it down to one I'd pick Divergent by Veronica Roth.
ReplyDeleteI've heard the same thing about THG and that it's based off Battle Royale. I LOVED THG, so I think I'll probably end up reading Battle Royale one day. I'm super curious about it.
Hi, Jade! I haven't yet read Divergent, but it is high on my TBR list! I have the audiobook but just haven't had the time to listen yet.
DeleteGlad to hear that you loved THG! It's also high on my TBR list. I hope you enjoy Battle Royale as much as I did!
My favorite was definitely the Hunger Games series. I devoured it!
ReplyDeleteHi, fredamans! My nieces (aged 32 yrs and 29 yrs) both devoured the series as well! They warned me to expect that I would sacrifice some sleep because I wouldn't be able to stop reading! I hope I have a chance to read the series before year-end!
DeleteBattle Royale is like a classic in Japan. There's also a movie version you should check out! I haven't seen it yet, but from what friends have told me it's bloody. But that's nothing new in Japanese horror.
ReplyDeleteHi, Christina! I haven't seen the movie yet, but I do plan to watch it. I've also been warned that it is quite bad (lame) in comparison to the book!
Deletereally tough questions:
ReplyDeletefiction: The Forgotten Garden, by Kate Morton
non-fiction: Little Princes, by Conor Grennan.
by the way I need some help with some recommendations, if you have a minute:http://wordsandpeace.com/2012/11/02/october-2012-wrap-up/
Hi, wordsandpeace! I have heard nothing but praise for Kate Morton! Her books are also on my TBR list!
DeleteLittle Princes sounds like a very moving memoir. I'll have to add that one to my TBR list!
Thanks for leaving your link...I'm hopping over!