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Alright, this is my Book-Meme (The 20 Day-Version)
Day 01A book series you wish would just freaking end already 
 456  7.1 I read the first book and I quite liked it. An I thought it didn't need a sequel. Then I managed to finish the second book after beginning anew about 3 times. And it wasn't too bad after all. But then there was another sequel which I bought but didn't read yet. And I heard there is supposed to be a forth part. It's not that the books are bad but one is still enough.
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 Day 02A book or series you wish more people were reading and talking about 
15 9 This is one of my favourite books because it deals with very delicate topics but manages to rivet you and enjoy it to the last page. It's upsetting but that is exactly why more people should face up to it.
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 Day 03The best book you've read in the last 12 months 
778 8 We read this in Class relating to our topic of "Individual VS Society". And this book really impressed me. I couldn't stop reading and I was kind of sad when it was over. A very interesting novel with an unexpected turn of events and the abilty to let the reader feel with the characters. All the worse was the film we saw in comparison afterwards. (Although I had intended not to watch it.)
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Day 04Your favourite book or series ever 
28 8.3 Yeah, yeah I know: everyone likes Harry Potter somehow.
But I can't help it, I grew up with them. Always waiting for the next part to get released and then finishing it in an unusually fast time. I love the way J.K. Rowling puts so much love for detail in her books and really makes this world of magic something special. Many deal with similar topics but she did one of the best jobs one can do. Kami-chan's rating:
Day 05A book or series you hate/dislike 
798 7 I dislike these because I think they are simply boring.
I thought the first one was an average piece of work, but after I had read the second (that took me a long time) I stopped to read the Twilight Series. I find the story to repetitive and tiring after some time. The charatcers didn't appeal to me from the beginning and I don't like the fact that Stephenie Meyer lets too much of her personal views and values slip in. So I lost interest in it, there are certainly way better books that deal with the topic of Vampires/Werewolves. I don't understaaaaand where that hype's coming from? o.O Day 06Your favourite book of all time 
9 7.8 As grotesque as it may be, I was fascinated after finishing it. I can't even explain why, it's just such a "different" book. The style it's written in is unique and there's so much hidden between the lines that lets you smirk but also be shocked sometimes.
It is a very disgusting book but it's nontheless thrilling and full of dark humour. Kami-chan's rating:
 Day 07Least favourite plot device employed by way too many books you actually enjoyed otherwise 
49 8.5 That's for example a thing about Bret Easton Ellis' books.
He's my favourite author and every of his books that I read I actually liked. But he's using the plot of (young) adults living a way of debauchery very often or probably always. But still the story turns out differently every time so it's still fine. Kami-chan's rating:
 Day 08A book everyone should read at least once 
555 7.4 It's a classic, I guess. Very exciting book with shocking things going on that let one think about the ways of life. It left a big impact on me and I really enjoyed reading it. I also like the huge amount of symbolism.
Makes one ponder over several aspects even more. Kami-chan's rating:
Day 09Best scene ever 
19 8.8 This was a very hard thing to pick since I couldn't remember anything. But this scene probably left the most lasting impression on me. It is dark and distinct, beautifully written and uncompliacted. And still kind of mysterious and obscure. (Gah, paradox!) Just typical for Edgar Allen Poe.
Love it. :D Kami-chan's rating:
Day 10A book you thought you wouldn’t like but ended up loving/liking 
43 7.4 It did seem interesting but very depressing and I didn't know if I could take that. But in the end I read it and it was beautiful. Yes, also very sad but it was written in a way that let it seem less aggrieving than expected.
After that I didn't even dare to think about watching the film. o__o Kami-chan's rating:
Day 11A book that disappointed you 
19 8.6 I began reading it and just didn't make any progress. I WANT to finish it but it's just so uninteresting. All the actions seem so insignifant and there's no progress in the story. Maybe it gets much better after the first quarter but I just can't get myself to continue.
I thought it would be a cool book because it kinda sounded like a video game... (who knew there would actually be a video game released some time later!) Day 12Favourite childhood book 
7 8.3 As a child I loved animal stories and the story of Silverwing was very well told. Interesting, thrilling, emphatic. And the sequels that followed were also a great addition but still I think the first story of the young bat really moved me the most and I can't even remember how many times I lent it from the library.
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Day 13Favourite character in a book 
3 9 Othello is also one of my favourite books. And of course from the first moment I "fell in love" with the villain.
Iago is just so brilliant though in a completely evil way, it's hard not to like him and his incredible wits. (Well, either you adore him or you completely hate him I guess.) Kami-chan's rating:
Day 14Favourite poem or collection of poetry 
5 8 Does this count? It's poetry in its own way.
Well anyways, it's a delighting and entertaining little book that always manages to draw a smirk from me. And a nice step to make the world a better place. ;) Kami-chan's rating:
Day 15Most annoying character ever 
4 5 Frikkin Blanche.
Never have I seen such a nuisance of a protagonist. She's conceited and acting submissive and weak in the wrong moments. When she's acting all tough and snobby she's getting on my nerves and I know she hasn't had it easy and she represents some qualities that might be interesting to talk about but in my opinion she shouldn't have bothered her sister at all and come up with another idea with that oh-so-clever head of hers. I know I'm quite unfair but she was just sooo annoying I couldn't stand it. Sorry, Blanche-Supporters. :/ Day 16Best quote from a novel 
26 7.7 Favourite Book Villain from Favourite Book let loose these words:
O! beware, my lord, of jealousy; It is the green-ey'd monster which doth mock The meat it feeds on. O Iago, I love thee. :) Day 17Any five books from your "to be read" stack 
3 6 I want to read everything wrtitten by my favourite author.
Unfortunately we only have the german version here. So I'll have to go look for the original before starting. 
25 9.1 Got that for my birthday or something..? Or was it x-mas?
Well whatever. It was a present and I read Kite Runner which I greatly enjoyed so I expect only good from this work of Hosseini. 
18 8 Always heard about it, never read it. I think now it's time to go form a view on it.
1 0 King Lear. In German.
I always need to read Shakespeare in my mother tongue first. Just to make sure I understand everything. Then I go read the original. And I'm currently in a "Shakespeare Phase" so yeah, looking forward to it. Day 18Most irritating book ending 
131 8 The story was very creative in the first place and once could think the ending was obvious to be inventive as well. But it was an open ending and as we read this in class it initiated a lot of discussions. The reader can not be sure what to believe and is left with deciding on his own. Well, that's the point of a turnover. But to make a decision turned out to be very hard/depressing.
I think I will have to re-read it after all. Kami-chan's rating:
Day 19If a book contains ______, you will always read it (and a book or books that contain it)! 
261 8.1 the ability to completely draw me in and letting me feel with the characters
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Day 20What book are you reading right now? 
41 7.9 Now it's finally holiday time so I can make some progress with this book. ♥
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I'm about to do my own book meme soon, so I'll be borrowing a couple of your categories. ;)
can i use it in my version?