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Funny, original, warm-hearted read by penderyn2000  Pros: Funny, original, imaginative, warm-hearted.
Cons: Could have been longer I suppose! A really great story with three characters kids are sure to love (except the knowall Bryan Brain maybe!). They live in a house full of the most fabtastic rooms (such as the Attic of Horrors) and have a whole load of madcap adventures trying to escape from a siege by an army of talking pigs! Very funny, but the relationship between Icky and Stinky is also quite poignant.
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Nov 18 '08 |
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Third book is a charm! by trc123 Pros: Easy read. Increasingly engaging storyline. Hundreds of pages to get lost in :-)
Cons: Waiting impatiently for the final book. Another fantastic fanasty by Mr. Paolini! Who doesn't love an author that can pull you into their heart and mind to give the reader such a vivid representation of a world that only exists only in their imagination? This was one of those novels where words blurred behind the minds eye and a tug was felt when I was snapped back to reality. As always a little bit of...I will say disappointment...stirred everytime I realized the amount of pages yet to be read was growing smaller and smaller. I hate it when a such a good book must come to and end.
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The only faulty thing I can say about this book is that I did not understand the authors reasons for flip flopping back and forth between Eragon's and Roran's stories...I imagine is was to impart some the trials of the Varden but that could have been done without straying so much from the main charactor. Perhaps there will be redemptions for this in the next novel? Which I am very much looking forward to! |
Nov 17 '08 |
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Battle, Battle and More Battle by alisongreene Pros: Insightful
Thoroughly researched Cons: Not a whole lot on the Late Empire Christopher Mackay's title A Military and Political History really does sum up what this book is about. Battle and politics as it relates to battle. The book doesn't spend time on what life was like for the average Roman, what the people ate, the women wore, or the children did. In fact, the book really doesn't deal with women at all. It is a military book, through and through, just as the title suggests. For readers looking for insight into battlefield operations, this is certainly an enlightening book. If you're looking for insight into military strategy, however, you may come away disappointed. The author spends a significant amount of time discussing the intentions of particular Emperors, which I found very interesting, and gives considerable coverage to the early leaders. The Late Empire, however, gets scant attention in comparison. For Roman military buffs, this will be a book they'll want to pick up. But the casual reader looking for a glimpse into military men's lives may want to try something less dense.
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Nov 16 '08 |
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Great Biography by her brother by theeduc8tor Pros: Easy to read, smart and entertaining.
Cons: A little cathartic in some parts, but not a total downer. Life with My Sister Madonna is a very well-written and entertaining biography of one of our greatest pop stars. Christopher does a really great job of not excessively whining about his life lived alongside his sister like most biographies out there. As I read this book, I was entertained by current events with his sister's separation with Guy Ritchie. This is a great read, even if you don't like Madonna.
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Nov 12 '08 |
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Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!! by elissawannabe Pros: Everything. It was perfect!
Cons: None at all. I adored this book! Cover to cover it was the best fantasy I have ever read. The main character, Elissa, is someone I would like to model myself after. She's spunky, speaks her mind, and has a magical gift. When she gets into a difficult spot, she's brave and courageous. (Most fantasy heroines just wimp out.) The other characters are great, too. Her donkey, Gertrude is a grumpy old thing, but she has a good heart. And Gertrude's "true love," Ralph the camel, is a riot. The plot moves right along. Elissa gets abducted, lost in a forest, traded for troops, promised in marriage to the hideous Khan, rescued, nearly sold as a slave, escapes into the desert where she almost dies of thirst, and last, faces down the Khan and all his troops in a massive showdown at the oasis. Wow!! I cannot wait to read the second book in the trilogy!!
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Nov 11 '08 |
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Historical Mystery With Cicero by alisongreene Pros: well-researched
great details about ancient Roman life interesting mystery Cons: none The book begins in 80 BC (sorry, I refuse to use BCE, since "common era" still refers to Christ, otherwise we'd be using different dates entirely) with the writer/orator Cicero defending a man accused of murder. This isn't just any murder, but parricide, which was punishable in ancient Rome by being tied up in a sack with three feral animals and thrown into a body of water (the Tiber). Because Cicero can't argue a case AND root out the facts, he hires a "finder" named Gordianus to determine the truth of what occured. As Gordianus goes about trying to unravel the mystery - who did it, and why - life becomes increasingly dangerous for him.
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I was pleased to see that the author relied heavily on Cicero's own writings, and was true to the historical time period. This is an author I will definitely read again. |
Nov 10 '08 |
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Opening Your Spiritual Communication Channels With Your Guides, Angels and Divine Realms by littleswallow Pros: An exciting and easily absorbed guide for spiritual communication and enlightenment.
Cons: I did not find any stumbling blocks, or demanding techniques. As we travel the waves of change, Divine Source continues to deliver
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incredible support and keys to enlightenment. Soul Communication, by Dr. and Master Sha is the epitome of these timely gifts. I felt immediate peace and inner relaxation just holding this book! The profound yet succinct, simple language delivers expansive understanding, keys to soul communication, and opening one's spiritual channels. Page by page, I was filled with Hope, Joy, and ongoing Gratitude. These overflowing partners for success come at a time, in the history of man, when communication with soul, guides, angels, the divine realms, health issues, and even pets, is a greatly needed blessing and gift. |
Nov 07 '08 |
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You will never forget it by matthew-k Pros: Everything. An amazing book involving fiction, fantasy and action mixed. It's unforgettable.
Cons: Nothing. This major book written by J.K. Rowling tells the story of a boy, Harry Potter and his sixth eyear at the Hogwarts school for young wizards. There, Harry will discover a little bit more of the past of Lord Voldemort (the bad guy). A lot of action, emotion and surprises can be found inside this wonderful book. You won't stop reading until you finish it.
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Nov 05 '08 |
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