Ernest Cline Jumped the Shark

Ernest Cline's science fiction novel Armada is a sequel to Ready Player One. However, it is not as good as the first novel. The storyline is quite flat, the characters are not very developed, and the suspense is lacking. Moreover, the main character is quite dull. I did not really enjoy reading Armada. However, I have a quite different opinion of Ready Player One. Unlike, Armada, the suspense is there, the characters are quite developed, and the story line is full of twists and turns.

In conclusion, I would like to say that Ernest Cline jumped the shark with Armada. I sure hope he'll write a better novel next time.

Disclaimer: I received a free copy of the book from Blogging for Books in exchange for an honest review.

You Will Never Look at Rain the Same Again

Cynthia Barnett writes a fascinating story about rain and how it has played a part in nearly every culture around the world. She expertly weaves in the science, history, anthropology, sociology, psychology, and even poetry, in order to write such a compelling and enjoyable narrative.

Before, I thought that rain and rainy days were dull and bland, but after reading Barnett's book, I now have a new appreciation for rain.

Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from Blogging for Books in exchange for an honest review.