God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater / Kurt Vonnegut

I don't think I can rank a novel as large as this. I can definitely believe it when critics call God Bless You, Mr Rosewater Vonnegut's richest novel. Vonnegut critiques many themes of society and money with unwavering humor and entertaining metaphors.

Rosewater is overflowing with material that calls to be analyzed, but if analyzing literature isn't your cup of tea, Vonnegut's spot-on irony and humorous tone are enough to keep you reading. Serious literature lovers and recreational readers alike are both just as likely to be as intrigued by God Bless You, Mr Rosewater as I am; don't be afraid to dive in and explore all it has to offer. Let Vonnegut intimidate you no longer!

Con Academy / Joe Schreiber

3.5/5

Con Academy is a quick read. It's lighthearted and enjoyable, and I would recommend it to those looking for a fast little fiction novel. It was perfect for me, because I haven't read in a few (or rather several) weeks, and this was just the picker-upper I needed to get me back into reading shape.

Schreiber weaves a fun tale about con artists and separate storylines. The novel has interesting characters, who have their own personalities and perspectives, which I love. Because Con Academy is so brief, not all characters are fully explored, but I definitely appreciate the hints of depth. 

The twist at the end is definitely cool, but would have packed more of a punch if there had been more hints and clues of it throughout the story. Nevertheless, Con Academy more than meets the expectations of fun entertainment that I had, and I would suggest those seeking a quick break from their busy days to pick up this novel.