Wyrd Sisters

Oh I had so much fun with this book.  I didn't think I would like it, but it was just pure unadulterated fun.  And Terry Pratchett is one of the most clever people I have read.  The witches in this book are such great characters, and the magic of his world is awesome.  It almost seems like a frivolous book until you really think about some of the themes on the written word and drama, subtle nods to Shakespeare, and more.  I will definitely pick him up again.  Definitely worth 4 Stars.

The Weird Sisters

I thoroughly enjoyed this book!   I loved how different the sisters are and how real they were portrayed, both the beautiful and the ugly pieces of their characters.  I was totally hooked and engaged - ready to follow them on their journey and find out how it would turn out for each of them.  I found pieces of myself in each one of them.  The family dynamic is so unique and I love how they all have Shakespeare references for everything going on in their lives and is how they interact with each other.  The author is also extremely creative in using a chorus of the sisters as the narrator - the "we" totally works once you get used to it.  Fabulous novel all around.

Outliers

Rating: 4 stars

I read this book back in July 2011, and cannot believe I forgot to write about it on here.  It was a fantastic read, and I plan to read all of Gladwell's work at some point.  I love how he sees things - he overlays seemingly typical situations with his unique viewpoint and turns them upside down and sideways.  It certainly changed the way I looked at success, how it can be created, and what factors are involved....and they were rather unexpected.  It was easy to read and he has a really unique way of making his ideas easy to understand, even when they are not always simple.  I highly recommend!