ApparentParadox finished reading Simple Path to Wealth by J. L. Collins
I just skimmed a lot of the book, because it was quite repetitive.
Reviews and Comments
GWM living in Oregon.I used to love books that would really stretch me, but lately I've needed more solace from the books that I read.
My ratings are as follows: * 5 stars: it's truly a great book, and I'll want to re-read it again and again. * 4 stars: it's a good book, and I enjoyed reading it. I'll probably re-read it. * 3 stars: It's a fine book, just not special. I may re-read it if I'm looking to just relax and not have to think, but I would probably pick up a new book instead. * 2 stars: I finished it, but might have given up if I were in a different mood. * 1 star: I didn't enjoy the book and probably didn't finish it. I wouldn't blanketly recommend against it, because it might speak to someone else.
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ApparentParadox reviewed Simple Path to Wealth by J. L. Collins
OK, but not a lot there
2 stars
It really feels like the guy gets paid by Vanguard, although he claims that he doesn't. There is a lot of repetition in this book. Maybe some people need to hear the same thing multiple times to have it sink in, but I just found it annoying. I also think that by focusing on reducing spending he misses the point that paying for experiences that will give you good memories is also important. You can end up in assisted living with lots of money and no good memories of trips or attending concerts, etc. You might also die young. Focusing solely on some distant future isn't right.
It really feels like the guy gets paid by Vanguard, although he claims that he doesn't. There is a lot of repetition in this book. Maybe some people need to hear the same thing multiple times to have it sink in, but I just found it annoying. I also think that by focusing on reducing spending he misses the point that paying for experiences that will give you good memories is also important. You can end up in assisted living with lots of money and no good memories of trips or attending concerts, etc. You might also die young. Focusing solely on some distant future isn't right.
ApparentParadox started reading The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side by Agatha Christie
E-book exclusive extras:1) Christie biographer Charles Osborne's essay on The Mirror Crack'd from Side to …
Might as well do the other Craddock novel
Somewhat entertaining look into flying in the 50s
3 stars
This isn't the kind of book you're going to re-read, but it does give an entertaining look into what international flying was like in the days before jets.
This isn't the kind of book you're going to re-read, but it does give an entertaining look into what international flying was like in the days before jets.
ApparentParadox finished reading Alistair's Extraordinaries by Louisa Masters
Quick read, but fun
ApparentParadox started reading A Murder Is Announced by Agatha Christie (Miss Marple, #4)
A Murder Is Announced is a work of detective fiction by Agatha Christie, first published …
Having just re-read “The 4:50 from Paddington”, I feel like re-reading another Dermot Craddock story.
ApparentParadox stopped reading Sawyer by Fel Fern (Pecan Pines, #2)
Obviously I'm not going to finish this! Just never got into it.
Obviously I'm not going to finish this! Just never got into it.
ApparentParadox started reading Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Since its immediate success in 1813, Pride and Prejudice has remained one of the most …
I've read this several times before, but felt like revisiting it.
I've read this several times before, but felt like revisiting it.
ApparentParadox stopped reading A Wolf's Secret by C.G. Rayne (Southern Shifter Clans, #1)
Too dark for me right now.
ApparentParadox reviewed The Blackout Murders by Anna Elliott (The Homefront Sleuths Cozy Mystery Series, #1)
Good cozy mystery
4 stars
I had a hard time deciding on the rating. I definitely enjoyed reading this book, but I’m not sure if I would re-read it. I do like the characters and how they come together as a team. The conclusion of the case is a bit abrupt, but not enough to make me unhappy.
ApparentParadox finished reading The Blackout Murders by Anna Elliott (The Homefront Sleuths Cozy Mystery Series, #1)
Enjoyable characters. A bit too “pull a rabbit out of a hat” ending, but still fun.
ApparentParadox rated Wolf Lost: 4 stars
ApparentParadox reviewed A Very English Murder by Verity Bright (A Lady Eleanor Swift Mystery, #1)
Ok, but no interest in reading more in the series
3 stars
This was an OK book. I liked the main characters, but the plot was only so so, and the relationship with her uncle wasn’t very satisfying. I doubt I’ll read any more in the series.
ApparentParadox reviewed A Mage's Guide to Wicky by AJ Sherwood (R'iyah Family Archives, #3)
Fine, but not as good as the others in the series
3 stars
This is a fine book. I just like the others in the series much better. I probably re-read the others multiple times before coming back to this one.
ApparentParadox stopped reading The Pryce of Conceit by Kari Bovee (The Pryce of Murder, #1)
DNF. Not into the main character. Barely made it a couple of chapters. Maybe it gets better, but I'm not going to put in the time.
DNF. Not into the main character. Barely made it a couple of chapters. Maybe it gets better, but I'm not going to put in the time.