Gesu Ganbaatar từ Singarvadi, Tamil Nadu , India

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2018-12-17 23:31

Tủ Sách Bé Vào Lớp 1 - Vở Tập Viết Chữ Hoa Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn

Sách được viết bởi Bởi:

Rating: 10/10 I really don't know where to start talking about Amy & Roger's Epic Detour is just that; epic! I enjoyed it so, so much that I started getting sad towards the end of the book, because then the characters would be gone and I would never be able to read about them again. That is sometimes the pity with stand-alone novels. But it's always nice to read a stand-alone novel, as so many books nowadays - especially new books, that are just being written now - seem to come out in trilogies or even multi(morethan3)book series. In this book, we follow Roger and Amy while they travel through America (from the West Coast to the East Coast) in Amy's car. Amy is supposed to be driving her Mum's car from California to Connecticut, but she refuses to do the actual driving, because of the accident in which dad died. So, Amy's mum manages to rope Roger (the son of an old friend) into it, who is also supposed to be travelling east at the same time. Amy and Roger are supposed to be following a rather tight driving plan (courtesy of Amy's mother). But, of course, they decide to deviate from it and follow their own course on a once-in-a-lifetime trip across the United States. When we first meet Amy in this book, we can see that she has sort-of "put her life on pause". She's avoiding her best friend and she is living in her house all by herself, while also trying to make herself scarce while the real estate person shows potential buyers around. As the story begins, Amy has just finished school and is getting ready to join her mum in Connecticut (where her mother has decided to have a fresh start). She only gets to meet Roger for the first time (after many, many years) on the day they're starting their trip across America, which is not something she's really looking forward to (Roger or the trip). One of my favourite things about this book is the way Amy and Roger interact with other, as well as the way each of them grows up a little during this short trip. Amy is reluctant to get to know Roger at first, until she realises what a lovely, down to earth guy he is. She starts off by being confined in a small space (that she has created for herself), but Roger's being there is pivotal in helping her escape from her self-imposed prison. Though Amy is the one with the major "baggage" which she has to face (a recently deceased father and a brother who used to be as high as a kite and is now in rehab), Roger has some growing up to do, too. Another amazing thing about this book - and I admire Morgan Matson for taking all the time to do it - were the playlists Amy and Roger made during their trip. There is a huge variety of songs on those playlists and it's obvious that the author has put great thought into putting them together. I haven't tried to listen to a whole playlist yet, but I have listened to certain songs and they do seem to fit in with the whole road-trip feel! All in all, Amy and Roger's Epic Detour is a book you must definitely read! I'm pretty sure that fans of contemporary fiction are going to love it, but I also think that it will definitely appeal to people who are looking for something enjoyable, but, at the same time, not all that fluffy. And, oh my gosh, but isn't that cover just so, so pretty?? (end of gushing) Originally posted on funny wool.

2018-12-18 00:31

Khám Phá Thiên Tài Trong Bạn Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn

Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Michael J. Gelb

I have a soft spot for my biography's and I always seem to gravitate towards those actors/ singers from the early 90s. That's where the curiosity lies. Eddie Fisher is disgustingly unashamed in the way he demeans and throws around names of famous friends. He exposes many secrets and hardly holds back when it comes to old flames, ex wives including Elizabeth Taylor. But the one who really get's it is Debbie Reynolds. Poor women. Oh there are no boundaries in this bio and he lays it all on the table, but lets be honest. It's what makes the big bucks and I have to admire the guy for at least owning up to the shitty things he's done in life. Initially what intrigued me about the book was that this guy had married Elizabeth Taylor, and being a fan I hoped that I would have a more sense of familiarity with her, which I did, but not for the better. Shame. It seems that she was an amazing friend, but not much of a wife. Eddie Fisher had a huge ego while at his peak, in fact, he claims to be the best musician that ever lived. Better than Elvis, better than Sinatra. Hmm someone getting carried away don't you think? But that's not the point, the point is that all the fame really got to his head. His priorities got all messed up and resulted in him being a crappy father. Not seeing his children at times for years. I can't say that I like this man after reading his story. He was a shit father, husband and an all around pathetic excuse for a human being. Although he regrets some things, he hardly seems to care much for all that he's done, or hurt. Sometimes you get to know a person and realise, that hey, maybe they aren't a good person, and I think that's ok. He loved women and he loved making love. These were the two things that through the highs and slows of his career were consistent. Things that he could hardly live without and things that couldn't be compromised. I have to say that there's something endearing in a man laying all his cards on the table. In not attempting to make himself this good doer and just being honest about his flaws. It's brave if not foolish, but still, it's brave. He passed away last year. And although I still haven't forgiven him for the remarks he made about Marilyn Monroe *raises eyebrow* I will say that the man led a wonderful life despite the ups and downs. RIP young man. I'm sure your wife and old friends have been waiting you.

Người đọc Gesu Ganbaatar từ Singarvadi, Tamil Nadu , 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.