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Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Nhiều Tác Giả (Trần Thu Trang tuyển chọn và giới thiệu)
THE FAERYS VIEW The Faerie Ring by Kiki Hamilton is one of my very favorite books of all time. I’ve read it a total of 4 times and I think the reason that The Faerie Ring stole my heart was that it literally transports me to another time and place. By this I mean the entire book is literally a Faerie Tale combined with a wonderful historical setting that is just so easy to get lost in-it's better than the bath salts that say "TAKE ME AWAY", for that it does! Enmeshing myself in The Faerie Ring is quite easy to do; I can picture myself in Tiki and Riekers world, it is escapism at its absolute finest. The Faerie Ring held me captivated by the enchanting world that Kiki created, the charismatic characters so vividly portrayed by Kiki, all of whom I soon came to care about and the Faery Folklore that is such a refreshing view using old time wisdom and insight. I fell in love with The Faerie Ring and it has taken me over a year to write a review because I felt there was no way I could do it justice! For this I am deeply ashamed because Kiki Hamilton and The Faerie Ring deserved much better from me. The story is set in 1871 Victorian London and it revolves around Tiki, a teenage orphan who along with 4 other children of various ages live in a gritty almost Dickenson like setting. The get by, barely, by picking pockets and stealing but together they are family in their little hideaway in Charing Cross. When Tiki happens across the Queens ring by accident she can’t believe her good fortune after only a moment’s hesitation she takes it-weighing the options-Newgate Prison or Security/Food/Shelter/Medication for her ragtag family. Tiki’s family’s needs win in the end but Tiki gets so much more than she bargained for; she gets caught in the middle of a truce between the Royal Family and the Fae to keep humanity safe and she becomes a pawn to the Fae that will do anything to get their hands on ‘The Faerie Ring’ for their own nefarious purposes. Tiki is considered one of the best pickpockets and is rivaled only by Rieker; Rieker is suddenly very interested in Tiki, and Tiki can’t help but to be both flattered and suspicious of his motives-flattered because he is one of the better looking ‘blokes’ and Tiki’s heart beats a little faster when he’s nearby and suspicious because he’s never really paid her much attention before. Tiki has a plan for the ring, a plan that will ensure comfort and security for her and her family but sometimes things don’t always work out the way you planned. When a mysteriously beautiful woman appears in both Tiki’s life and Rieker’s-Tiki has seen them together once-more trouble ensues! Rieker is a mystery, indeed! "Rieker's gaze was incredulous, searching, as if trying to see into her very thoughts. She couldn't help but notice how long his dark lashes were, framing his smokey eyes. A strange nervousness started to flutter in the pit of her stomach...pg. 17 He always seems to be there when Tiki is in trouble and she isn’t sure just what to make of him and neither did I most of the time but he is an enigma and a handsome one at that! Rieker talking to Tiki "And I have to say that you were certainly the most beautiful and interesting girl at [withheld spoiler]. Enough so to make Leo drop is glass of wine, which I can assure you has never happened before." pg.222 So many wonderful things happen in The Faerie Ring, one of my favorites is the Ball but you’ll need to read it to find out about this magical event but bad things happen in The Faerie Ring, too. Reading ‘The Faerie Ring’ is one sure way to soothe your questions and to introduce yourself to one of the best books The Book Faery has ever had the pleasure to read! Out of the mouth of one of my favorite secondary characters, Mamie, who was a Lady in Waiting for the Queen and great entertainment to the Princes came this bit of sparkling wisdom: Dear [withheld spoiler], I don't believe faeries are real. I know they are." pg. 198 Kiki writes The Faerie Ring as if she lived and breathed it; her imaginative writing skills making it a extraordinary get away for the reader. Kiki skillfully weaves a magical setting along with Dickensonian-like characters set in Victorian England in such a way that every page is not only a joy to read, it is pure enchantment. The historical setting, the nods to Dickens himself and the faerie lore is seamless and authentic, as only Kiki Hamilton can be. The Faerie Ring is the first book to get my unique One-Sit-Read which is the highest honor this reviewer can give. THE FAERY SAYS THE FAERIE RING BY KIKI HAMILTON ROCKED MY WINGS !!!
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Kazuki Takahashi
Saya suka dengan penyudahnya. Pada awalnya saya bimbang bila hampir menamatkan buku ini, kerana saya tak suka dengan 'sad ending'.
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Jacob Grimm
Physics for mere mortals. "A Briefer History of Time" is a popular-science book from the English physicist Stephen Hawking and the American physicist Leonard Mlodinow. It is an update and rewrite of Hawking's 1988 "A Brief History of Time". I read the original long time ago and had great difficulty to grasp the subject despite my relatively strong background in Physics. My objective of reading the "Briefer" version was to learn where we are at in understanding our Universe today and the background behind the "String Theory" that emerged in mid eighties, I am happy to say that the book served my expectations well. I also recommend you to get hold of and watch Brian Greene's "The Elegant Universe" digital video recording series after reading this book.
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Nhiều Tác Giả
Had to read it for a research paper...
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Alan Crosbie
Another great book in this wonderful series. It is the perfect balance of romance and family drama with a good dose of the tight knit community thrown in!
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Ngô Tất Tố
I found this a nice read, but nothing substantial.
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: KS. Phạm Quang Huy
Sumerian jazz poetry. Wow. I saw Cass Dalglish read from her interpretations of the poems of Enheduanna, the first author ever (!) to sign her work, and I was entranced. This book takes my breath away.
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Hoài Anh
This book frustrated me. Too much like real life, always being at the bottom of the ladder, doing meanial things for not so nice people.
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Pippa Curnick
Another fave. Hard to explain, but once you check it out you'll get it. I think this girl is my long lost twin. Just read it.
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Nguyễn Ngọc Hải
Loved it! especially the first half, where it felt like a constant AHA of self-awareness, and the writer is so great here because she makes sure you know, as the reader, that she's guilty of these behaviors too. It impacted how I live my day-to-day life, and how I look at the world around me. Its in my top 5 books that I would love to discuss at a book club (my #1 non-fiction, no doubt). Just read it already!
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本书中有一个基于Tori Amos的树若虫字符(也许只是一棵树?)。 有什么更好的办法吗?
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.