Dữ liệu người dùng, đánh giá và đề xuất cho sách
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Han Kang
This definitely should be in the unusual category. It was forced reading during one of my college lit classes however, I REALLY was intrigued by it.
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Jorge Amado
A good starting point to get you thinking about what you buy.
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Tịnh Lâm
It's been said many times, but I must reiterate that Gaiman is a master of storytelling. His ability to reference many mythologies and even spark an interest in subjects one would never have cared about before is what makes his writing so superior to others'. I love this book for what it inspires in me - a thirst for knowledge and a desire to read more. The characters, although unlikely as any godlike creature can be, are still relatable and lovable. American Gods carries the weight of world war, inner turmoil, and human compassion within a beautiful package that only Gaiman can wrap. I love, love, love it.
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Vương Diễm Nga
I actually could hardly wait to read this book because I had enjoyed Ship Breaker so much. I quickly realized, however, that this was not a sequel, but a "companion" novel - basically a completely different story set in the same conditions as the first book: a flooded future world with war and violence everywhere. This one is heavier and darker than I remember the first book being, and not the type of story I would normally enjoy. But the story-telling was great and the characters well-drawn, and once I started, I found myself sucked in to this tale of loyalty amidst strife. Can humanity still be found in a world committed to warfare? If you think Suzanne Collins has a lot to say about war in her Hunger Games trilogy, Paolo Bacigalupi certainly does also.
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Rasul Gamzatov
How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? Reading Lemony Snicket is like reading a tongue twister by Dr. Seuss. Thoroughly enjoyable, yet leaves you wondering what the hell just happened? Slightly disappointed with the thirteenth book--was hoping the last book about the Baudelaires would contain a more fortunate event for the orphans (yes, I realize I was warned at the beginning of every book that this would not be the case). Maybe in a book the fourteenth? My favorite of the series--The Grim Grotto. Wasabi anyone? How about on a submarine?
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Phạm Hồng Vương
Rachel Vincent can do no wrong. Yes, I said it and I probably mean it. Over the years I’ve undoubtedly grown as a reader and reviewer, and sometimes my increasingly high expectation as to what makes a truly great urban fantasy novel leaves me feeling unsatisfied with what I come across. Yet, not once has Rachel Vincent fallen under that increasingly high bar. In some aspects I feel as if we have grown together. You know, as much as two people who don’t know each other can, and not in a creepy sort of way. Or maybe it is simply that her own development as a writer and continued success as a story teller has influenced the ‘standard of excellence’ I hold other novels and authors up to. Who are these people? Liv Warren is a tracker, capable of finding people (unofficially) within a 300 mile radius through even the smallest drop of blood. She is one of the Skilled, a subset of people born with special skills that go largely ignored by society. With the exception of criminal syndicates and the government, of course. I’ve sat for at least ten minutes trying to think of one word that adequately describes Liv and nothing fits just right, except maybe desperate, or desolate, or confident, or defiant, or flawed, or empowered, or …see, the list goes on. She is complicated. She does what she has to in order to survive and keep her friends safe, even if they don’t realize she is doing it. Her world is full of black, white, gray, and boundary lines that were meant to be pushed up against and bent. Cam Caballero, is the one she can’t have. There is certainly more to him and their relationship, but honestly Liv carries this story on her own. Their romance is secondary, if not unremarkable to the story as a whole. What is this book even about? Bound by a blood oath taken as a young girl, Liv is forced to help a friend find and kill a man in the name of revenge. Yet, when is revenge ever a simple and straight forward task? Coerced to work with a man she loves, but believes she is a danger to, Liv Warren finds herself neck deep in a complicated ring of criminal politics that threatens to expose her own secrets with every passing hour. Trackers find people, Jammers keep Trackers from finding people. Travelers teleport through shadows and Binders can make promises a death sentence. There is an entire world of Skilled people officially ignored by society and the government, but unofficially used by both. The basic plot in itself isn’t revolutionary, it doesn’t need to be. Instead its a steady and well paced constant nestled among a rapidly shifting world and cast of characters. What did I like love about this story? The creativity. The innovation. The sense that this series would be unlike anything else I’ve read in urban fantasy so far. One of the things I enjoyed so much about Rachel Vincent’s previous Shifter series was that she didn’t just build a story resting on the back of traditional paranormal “shifter” lore, but instead created her own. She does the same with this new series, blazing a trail that is entirely hers and entirely unique to the genre. Not only is the world building creative and innovative, but it is believable. The characters, events, and dynamics of the Unbound world teeter along the line of credible possibilities in such a way that one can’t help being completely captivated. What gave me pause….? Truthfully, very little. I did find the romance subplot to be less interesting than the rest, but it certainly wasn’t badly done or in any way detrimental to the novel. It is likely my own disinterest in romance in general as of late, rather than the subplot itself. I’d like to speculate it could have been written without it, but I fear we’d lose character growth within Liv that manifested nicely because of the romantic entanglements. If you enjoy a good bit of romantic tension in your urban fantasy, this book has the perfect portion of it. Favorite Quote “But before you start officially asking me for help, you need to understand that there are certain requests I can’t carry out, and making those particular requests would be like pushing my self-destruct button. I’ll implode, like the fuckin’ Death Star.” “Um, point of fact, I believe the Death Star exploded,” Cam said, leaning back on a bar stool, his elbows propped behind him on the counter. “Twice.” “Congratulations. Your official super-nerd badge is in the mail,” Kori said, but I couldn’t get past the part about me accidentally pushing her self-destruct button. Shit. Shit, shit, shit! “Please tell me that doesn’t mean what I think it means….” Should you read this book? Yes. In fact, if you only try one new series or one new author this year, Blood Bound by Rachel Vincent should be at the top of your list.
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Nhiều tác giả
** spoiler alert ** I picked this up because I saw it on some list as being one of the best books of 2010. I liked it. It was a decent mix of a psychological crime story and a literary, character-driven book. As a result of the latter, the book's plot gets bogged down somewhat throughout the middle, but the main character's constant struggle with what he has done and whether he will get away with it -- both in the real world and in his mind -- was well written. Some of the plot lines didn't resonate with me that much. Ruby going crazy just because she senses something might be wrong? Seemed a little odd. The whole side plot with Sonny at the end? It seemed thrown together to fill space. Paul's movement toward faith and Kate's movement away seemed a bit too convenient. One thing I will say is the last few pages were great. Ruby's vision of the angel in the mirror that ends up being a squad car was a great metaphor for what Paul was struggling with throughout the whole book. The dog's name being Shep (as in shepherd) and then its actual name, which we find out in the end is Woody, was a little too overt in its symbolism for my tastes, thanks.
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Cressida Cowell
I really enjoyed this book. We read it for my AP English class, and my teacher juxtaposed our reading of this book with Candide and Siddhartha, as they all have to do with self-discovery. I certainly liked this book the best, although I was surprised that people in my class did not share my feelings. Although the events may/may not have taken place (apparently there was a huge dispute about that), it doesn't matter to me. It can be fiction and still have a huge impact. Plus, the narrator can be a bit irritating in some parts, especially the beggining before she joins the tribe of aborigines, because she is so conceited and self-centered, or at least comes off that way in her commentary. However, despite these things, i really enjoyed the book. It made me think, and I like a book like that to be included in my repitoire.
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Nhiều Tác Giả
A part of my Arthurian legend collection.
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Nguyễn Công Hoan
I enjoyed this story for the most part...I LOVED Kit, I really enjoyed him as a fun character. I had issues with Raine's back and forth struggle over his attraction to Kit, which yes I understand that's part of the conflict, but it just didn't work for as long as it went on in the story. I kinda liked that it wasn't a robot-run spaceship and people had to cook and clean. Not every sci-fi 'verse is spotlessly clean :D
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.