Chapel Hill Public Library
A department of the Town of Chapel Hill
Book Reviews
Recently Reviewed Books
- Breaking Dawn
Spoiler free review: The fourth book in the twilight saga. After the long expected marriage between Edward and Bella, the two go away on a honeymoon. As they spend their honeymoon together, Bella becomes pregnant. The supposed "Immortal Child" is seen by a passing vampire outside of the Cullens, calling upon the Volturi to destroy it. The book was great, but a sequel is greatly needed as it needs to fulfill the questions and cliff hangers left at the end of the book.
Reviewed by Cody, age 15
Submitted December 4th, 2009- Naruto Series
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A highly criticized series mainly because of the great number of people who obsess about it. Also commonly deemed "childish" because many people start reading at the beginning of middle school. The truth is, it is a well written manga series with great art, and action scenes. The only problem is it goes on a lot about friendship and love, which can annoy readers sometimes. In comparison, it is alot better that the show, so try not to judge by that alone. Beware of filler chapters and volume cliff hangers (cliff hangers at the end of volume).
Reviewed by Cody, age 15
Submitted December 4th, 2009 - Rurouni Kenshin (Vol 1.)
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When i picked this up at the library, i had never even heard of it, but due to my loyalty to "Shonen Jump", i was compelled to read. It turned out to be a great series, with plenty of action scenes, a great story, and great art. the main character is Himura Kenshin, a Rirouni, or wandering swordsman, who used to be an assassin during the great japanese war. he has now shed his violent past and travels for an attempted life of peace, vowing to never kill again.
Reviewed by cody, age 15
Submitted December 4th, 2009 - The Demon Thief
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Kernel Fleck has been able to see patches of light his whole life. One night, the patches connect and form a window into the demon plane. He then reawakens holding his new brother, Art. As shocked as the parents are, they see no missing child alert for Art and decide to keep him. When another window forms Art is stolen from Kernel. He then follows the demon through the window where he meets Beranabus, a magician searching for the ultimate weapon, the kah-gash. A great read for teenagers. the second in the Demonata series.
Reviewed by Cody, age 15
Submitted December 4th, 2009 - The Gunslinger
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A great book by Stephen King. The first in his famous "Dark Tower" series. While it does contain violence and bad language as well as "mature" references, it is still a great book for teenagers and adults alike. A bit of a slow read for the first fifty pages, alot like the "Harry Potter" series, but gets you hooked soon after.
Reviewed by cody, age 15
Submitted December 4th, 2009
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