DNF at 60%. I thought this would be more engaging, but I’ve been slogging along in this for over a month. For some reason I also assumed it would be aDNF at 60%. I thought this would be more engaging, but I’ve been slogging along in this for over a month. For some reason I also assumed it would be a little cleaner of a read than what it’s been. Meh. ...more
I loved the first two chapters of this book. Absolutely loved them. I was grabbing paper and pens to scribble down notes and quotes. However, by the tI loved the first two chapters of this book. Absolutely loved them. I was grabbing paper and pens to scribble down notes and quotes. However, by the time I got to chapter four, I felt like the authors tone switched gears, and her tone became very smug and condescending. I listened to chapter five and have decided to label it with a DNF. I know why people love and adore this book, and I’m so glad it’s helped many people, but I personally felt like the author was judging people when they homeschool differently than how her family does it. That’s the beauty of homeschooling. It will look different for each family. There isn’t one way to do it, and it will look different from year to year, and thats okay. I think if your approach to homeschooling has more of an “unschooling” style, then this will be an amazing book for you. ...more
Although I found the narration very well done, I struggled with this as an audio book. I was often confused on when the story was taking place. BetweeAlthough I found the narration very well done, I struggled with this as an audio book. I was often confused on when the story was taking place. Between the past stories, past letters, and present story, I was often at a loss. Since this was an audio that I loaned from my library, and someone has placed a hold on it, I am going to abandon the story at 60%. So far, it has been a clean read, which I appreciate. There is nothing particularly alarming about the story that I don’t like, but I must admit; I am bored. I’m trying to find a deeper plot line that will pull this story along for several more hours, but it’s just not grabbing my attention....more
I quit listening to this book at 18%. I’m sure the author has the best of intentions with sharing his stories, but his sense of humor and how he spokeI quit listening to this book at 18%. I’m sure the author has the best of intentions with sharing his stories, but his sense of humor and how he spoke of God sometimes felt odd or disrespectuful to me. ...more
I’ve decided to abandon this book at 37%. I don’t hate it, and I can see why some people really like it, but I feel like I am forcing myself to read iI’ve decided to abandon this book at 37%. I don’t hate it, and I can see why some people really like it, but I feel like I am forcing myself to read it. I think the author has a warm tone to her writing style, but no matter how hard I try, I just can’t see what she is describing. I need more of a personal connection with the writing for me to really connect and be engaged, and I’m just not feeling it. ...more
I’m going to politely set this book aside and not finish it. I’ve read 75% of the story and I’m just not engaged enough to finish. I like that the booI’m going to politely set this book aside and not finish it. I’ve read 75% of the story and I’m just not engaged enough to finish. I like that the book is a clean read for children and that it does have a unique sounding plot, but this middle grade novel just isn’t delivering enough plot advancement or character development to hold my attention. I do think that this could be a really fun book for younger elementary aged kids though. Also, I want to mention that this is a six book series and all six books may need to be read if one desires to unravel the mysteries developed within this book. ...more
I’ve been looking forward to the release of this book for months, unfortunately though it did not live up to my expectations. At the beginning I enjoyI’ve been looking forward to the release of this book for months, unfortunately though it did not live up to my expectations. At the beginning I enjoyed the discussions on Austen’s various novels, but the longer I listened the less engaged I felt. The plot felt slow and lack luster, and the characters fell flat for me. For those who are curious about language or content, there are a few chapters with some strong language and profanity. It’s not in every chapter, but when it was used, it rubbed me the wrong way and it made me care for the characters less and less as the story went on. There was also an attempted rape scene and it was just not necessary. Meh. I wanted to like it, but it just wasn’t my cup of tea. The audio was done really well though, so if you are interested in checking this book out, I would recommend listening to it. ...more
DNF. There is too much language and worldly living going on for my personal enjoyment. Maybe the ending would have resolved some of the issues I have DNF. There is too much language and worldly living going on for my personal enjoyment. Maybe the ending would have resolved some of the issues I have with it, but I don't have the patience to find out....more
I quit listening to this book at about 25%. I didn't care for the language, content, humor, nor the characters themselves. I quit listening to this book at about 25%. I didn't care for the language, content, humor, nor the characters themselves. ...more
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