Book Review - how not to write...

Finished two bad books in one weekend. They do not write good books anymore do they? I'm trying to remember all the good books and stories I have read (like the Gift of the Magi or classics like To kill a mocking bird), just to remind myself that good books still exist.

A long way down - Nick Hornby

The author has taken every random thought that filled his mind over the past year and filled 352 pages of the book (what a waste of rain forests). The story line is simple - four strangers end up meeting on top of 10 story building in London, all intent on killing themselves. They end up not doing so and form a weird support group. There is nothing redeeming about the end of the book - three of the four characters' lives are a lot more screwed up than what it was when they decided to jump off the building. How depressing!

PS: I checked out the reviews for this on amazon.com. Most of the reviews were favorable. I still stand by what i say, i prefer simple books that have a real story.

Trump - Think like a billionaire - everything you need to know about success, real estate, and life - Donald Trump

Hubris. Egotism...add any other words you can think of here. Even the title is silly - does Trump really think he has the authority to tell the reader everything they need to know about life? Is life made up of the apprentice and saturday night live (two shows that i have never ever seen even once).

Instead of teaching you "everything you need to know about success, real estate, and life", you get Trump's two cents on everything from why the UN is failing as a peace organization (because they did not have the good sense to award Trump some New York renovation project) to what kind of pet you need to have (pitbulls - no, trophy wives- most certainly yes).

Stick to your copy of how to make friends and influence people . . . you may well be on your way to getting a raise, paying your mortgage and marrying your college sweetheart. Who needs billions?!