Alejandro Barrantes từ Nua Hata, Odisha, India

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11/22/2024

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Alejandro Barrantes Sách lại (10)

2020-01-19 18:30

Bộ Túi Chuẩn Bị Cho Bé Vào Lớp Một (10 Quyển) Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn

Sách được viết bởi Bởi:

** spoiler alert ** The usual caveats apply with regards to my review and rating of this book (see my profile), but overall I didn't enjoy Sula because it made me profoundly uncomfortable. I distinctly remember feeling depressed and disheartened by the premise put forth by the novel that in order for a woman to be truly free, she had to behave like Sula--whose behavior I found quirky at best and reprehensible at worst. What's more, even Sula with all her freedom didn't seem to be truly happy--there were still too many external constraints. It seemed like the best that could be said was that she was as free as she could be. I guess in some ways that's a truth about life, that none of us are completely free, only as free as we can be, but having it described to me in black-and-white in such a naked way made me feel alternately angry and despairing. As for the behavior that I refer to as "reprehensible," I feel strongly that there are certain things that, no matter what, you just don't do to the women you love. Top amongst those things is sleeping with their husbands. To me it doesn't matter that Sula's best friend's husband was a lousy husband in the first place, sleeping with him wasn't the appropriate way to draw that to the attention of her friend (whose name I can no longer remember). But while I found it hard to forgive Sula for that act, I found it even harder to forgive her best friend, who ultimately realized that it was not her husband for whome she pined, but Sula and effectively forgave Sula for her thoughtless indiscretion. I am much older now than I was when I read "Sula," and I better understand now that life and relationships are far more complicated than I ever imagined as a teen-ager. What's more, I can't in all honesty or good conscience claim that I have never done anything with regards to love or sex that I really shouldn't have or that I regret; I am not above reproach. But it was her *best friend*'s husband, and that to me makes a big difference. All that said, I will agree that Morrison's writing style is lyrical, elegant and haunting. But in this case, I simply cannot overcome the content, which I find to be distressing, to fully relish the beauty and richness of her language. However, the final little song Sula sings to herself, "I have sung all the songs there are to sing," stays with me to this day.

2020-01-19 19:30

Tự Đột Phá Mình Bí Quyết Tư Duy Của Những Người Thành Đạt Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn

Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Zeng Hua

I originally finished this in 2007 and picked it up again for book club. I remembered almost nothing except for shady stuff the French "count" did with the servants, which says a lot about me, not about the book. It follows three generations (perhaps four, including Nivea) of women, Clara, Blanca, and Alba, sometimes narrated by their husband, father, and grandfather, respectively. This is a story of women subverting the patriarchy of their family and eventually their country (presumably Chile). But it's more than that: a rambling, beautiful story, soap opera, fantasy, historical fiction, and saga. Its scale doesn't make for light reading, as I had to mentally prepare every time I picked it up. But if I somehow forget this book again in another nine years, that's ok because this is worth rereading.

2020-01-19 20:30

Tháng Ngày Có Quay Lại Bao Giờ Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn

Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Nhiều tác giả

This is a great way to read the 911 report. The graphics make the story easier to follow, and you get the main points of the report without having to slog through the whole thing. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who hasn't yet read the 911 report, or even to those who have.

2020-01-19 21:30

Để Trở Thành Chàng Trai Hoàn Hảo Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn

Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Bùi Thị Thiên Thai

I have to say, this was a very enjoyable book to read. The concept is altogether intruging and unique, what with the whole Tradition thing going on. Of course, there was a little culture gap (the Book referred to the story of Rapunzel as "Lodderlocks" and drove me ballistic), but was altogether a good spin. The downside of the story is that Lackey seems to wander off-track half the time; there are huge sections of the book that seriously DO NOT NEED TO BE IN THERE! The part where she goes through her godmother's initiation, the whole scene with Alexander after his release as a donkey, and many other small scenes here and there. Another fault I fond was definitely Alexander's abrupt mood change. More than half the time the reader knows him, Alexander is stubborn. Lackey never explains in depth how he suddenly did a total 180 after meeting the Wild Fae, and the question is thrown up into the air. All in all, though, the book was amusing and interesting, and I have to say that I absolutely adore the ending. What a nice way to sum up the story!

2020-01-19 22:30

Hãy Là Thỏi Nam Châm Tích Cực Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn

Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Walter Marin

i picked up this book by mistake... i thought it was a new book by amitav ghosh, i am quite fond of his writing. almost thought of returning it... but thank god i did not! i still have a few pages left in the book, but its quite nice. very lucidly written... though doesnt have much of a story, but the events it describes are very heartfelt. its about life in patna... all that goes on with the politics and social life there, the hypocrisy, the psuedo-modernism of the characters. a lot of people will be able to relate to the protagonist, those who come from small towns and then settle in the city. pick it up... it will not dissappoint you!

2020-01-19 23:30

Chuyện Kể Về Các Loài Vật (Tái Bản 2016) Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn

Sách được viết bởi Bởi:

Pretty good historical fiction by Gregory set (mostly) during the reign of Mary Tudor. Offers a lot of insight into the troubles of Jews in Europe following the Spanish Inquisition. Ultimately, though, not the strongest follow-up to The Other Boleyn Girl, although pretty good as a stand-alone novel.

2020-01-20 00:30

Combo Rồng Kokosnuss Phiêu Lưu Kí (Bộ 5 Cuốn) Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn

Sách được viết bởi Bởi:

The eleven stories here are very good and provide much to think about. In each story, a character (usually a man) is aging or approaching death, and not one is both satisfied with his life and ready to accept the inevitability of dying. In each story, the main character inspires sympathy and understanding, except perhaps for Silence, the last story. My sole complaint about them is that there are very few three-dimensional, sympathetic female characters. Most of the women are less fleshed out and often seem like stereotypical mean and stuck-up old ladies. The Fruit Cage was particularly disappointing on this front and, as it’s the second to last story in the book, I was already hypersensitive to the problem by the time I read it. Knowing French is an outstanding exception and is my favorite story in the collection. It’s written as a series of letters from a woman, Sylvia Winstanley, who has moved into what she calls an “old folkery” and read one of Barnes’ novels. Sylvia is smart, sharp-tongued, and a wonderful character. The story is particularly effective because it lets Sylvia’s voice in her letters stand alone, without commentary. Even Barnes’ return letters are not included, allowing Sylvia to capably carry the story. The most memorable message came from the story Bark The main character is an ascetic, hoping to live longer enough to collect a large sum of money. The lesson is encompassed in an image-evoking bit of prose: "We make the laws but the bees swarm anyway, the rabbit seeks a different warren, the pigeon flies to another's dovecote." Another favorite is The Story of Mats Israelson. Two people, both married, fall in love and pine away for each other for decades as they remain faithful to their spouses. The story speaks to the ways that missed opportunities and miscommunication can impact lives profoundly, without being over the top. Themes: death, aging, suffering artists, marital strife, control, hindsight, endings, men

2020-01-20 01:30

Salad Quên Đi & Soup Nhớ Về Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn

Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Nhà Số 5

** spoiler alert ** I'd like to know if others think he dies out there at the end, or gets rescued. A very strong case can be made either way, for the helicopter pilot's "We will not forget you" and Richard's final line meaning. Most moving final line of recent memory -- whether he meant "not even my imminent death can sever my love for you [Ben]" or "even though I haven't been and won't always be physically there for you, yet I am in mind and spirit" -- and what an onrushing apocalyptic ending -- I already expect the image of the Ferris wheel to haunt me for some time to come. Some of her turns of phrase capture LA better than anything else I've ever read. Unexpected bursts of humor, both narratively ("one of those balloon men who dance by the side of the road on account of having a fan blowing up his ass") and in Richard's blithe out-of-touch (particularly so as a longtime resident of LA -- emphasizes his disconnection, I guess) cluelessness about celebrities/famous people (the Fords).

2020-01-20 02:30

Tổng Tập Đề Thi Olympic 30/4 Hoá 11 Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn

Sách được viết bởi Bởi:

I thought this was amazing. I sat and read the whole story on my computer in a few hours. I love seeing the flip side of the twilight novel. It said on Stephanie Meyer's website that she had this story on hold indefinitely and I was not happy. Then it said that she is working on it and wants a hard bound copy to sit by Breaking Dawn, I feel the same way. At this moment I feel that I enjoyed Midnight Sun more than twilight but it could just be because it's new. I do feel that I relate to Edward more than Bella, not the monster stuff but the over thinking everything. So that's part. I just can't wait for the whole story. I want to see how he feels when he is apart from Bella as she travels to Phoenix. I enjoyed the glimpses into his time alone with Emmett and the justice for the guy in the alley. He's a good soul.

2020-01-20 03:30

Đã Đến Thời Của Chúng Ta Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn

Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Nhiều Tác Giả

This is a wonderfully sweet little folk tale by the "author" of the Princess Bride (if you haven't read TPB and aren't familiar with Goldman, I'm sure my quotes make no sense to you). Lovingly written and uplifting--enjoyable for both children and adults.

Người đọc Alejandro Barrantes từ Nua Hata, Odisha, India

Người dùng coi những cuốn sách này là thú vị nhất trong năm 2017-2018, ban biên tập của cổng thông tin "Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn" khuyến cáo rằng tất cả các độc giả sẽ làm quen với văn học này.