Book Review: Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar

I have finished reading "Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar," and can say with 100% certainty that it has both changed my perception of "us," (humans, the universe) and yet it has also made it so much more complex. Although it is an extremely well written book, I have to say that I am slightly disappointed in the end.

The book did an excellent job in teaching the concepts behind philosophy such as idealism and empiricism but it never there was no evidence behind these concepts. I understand that the book was not trying to be bias in it's influence on the reader's personal view, but I think that it would have adequate to include evidence such as scientific evidence behind concepts such as the question of whether or not there is a god. I feel that this would help the reader in their pursuit of finding their own personal philosophy if there was evidence. As for me, I think there will have to be much more reading on the subject in order to fully come to a conclusion on where I stand.

All in all, this is an excellent book for anyone that is willing to do a little extra thinking while reading.

Crank: A Midway Review

*SPOILERS
I have recently reached the midway point, or climax of Crank by Ellen Hopkins and . So far, Kristina has become fully familiar and adequate of the benefits of meth. However, when sober she realizes what horrible mess she's gotten herself into and regrets her actions. Ironically, it seems to me that she is anxious for more of Bree and crank. After promising Adam, who cheated on his girlfriend to be with Kristina, to return back to her father's hometown, Kristina leaves and visits her mother. However, her addiction continues with Meth in Nevada where she begins to date another boy named Chase.

After reading well into the book, I can say that this is one of my favorite brutal, gory, and remarkable drug addicting books thus far. The story has an interesting flow due to the poem-shaped writing causing the reader the turn the pages quickly. Although at times, the writing can be vague and tedious, the story quickly picks up again through fast and exhilarating dialogue. Overall, I think the book is extremely well written and proves to be an aspiring winner of any young-adult medals.