The list author says: "2008 and 2009 were pretty sad in terms of reading, due to things such as more difficult coursework in school and less time during breaks. So, on the whole I was reading a lot more than I usually did, just not the sort of things which I generally count toward this sort of thing. At least I still managed to read a few interesting books ^_^"
"This could have been a good book, but I felt that it went on for way too long. By the time I was about halfway through, I was just ready for it to be done. I'm surprised I actually finished it."
"This one ties Ursula, Under for my favorite book of the year. One day, I just got a sudden urge to read it, and I'm glad I did. It's beautifully written, and manages to avoid being confusing."
"This one had a lot of potential, but it fell short of my expectations. It just felt as if it wasn't going anywhere- a change of scenery, but the same story over and over."
"This book was amazing- the stories were intricate. You would often get a story within a story within a story within a story. Valente's writing was beautiful as well."
"I read this after seeing the movie. I really don't have much to say about it, other than it was good. I have Day Watch, which I plan on reading eventually."
"I didn't finish this book until late October- I have no idea how I managed to avoid spoilers. I have very mixed feelings about the series- it's a love-hate relationship. I liked how it wasn't what we expected, but at times it could be a bit tedious to read."
"Basically 3 books in 1. I thought it was fascinating... I really grew attached to the characters, and I look forward to visiting the universe again sometime in the future."
"I picked this up mostly because of Jaida Jones' involvement with the Shoebox Project, but I wasn't disappointed- it was a very enjoyable read. My one complaint is that something about the writing made it hard for me to finish it- I just couldn't read big chunks at a time."
