Faiz Rizal từ Culford, Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk , UK

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05/18/2024

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2019-05-30 06:30

Mr Finney Và Thế Giới Đảo Ngược Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn

Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Laurentien van Oranje

Island of Icarus, a bit of gay steampunk by Christine Danse, takes place in the 1800s and is the first GLBT (Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender) book I've read. I was unsure what to expect. Was it going to be trashy and exploitative? Have gratuitous sex or be nauseating? It was none of the above. The protagonist, Jonathan Orms went through life the same as any other healthy young male. He taught at University and was engaged to be married – both completely normal events – until he lost his arm in an accident. He was fitted with a clockwork prosthetic arm that helped him function normally, but was heavy, bulky, and clumsy. After the accident, his fiancé dumped him, as some are wont to do. Those two events, in and of themselves, would be enough to depress anyone, and Jonathan was no exception. Hoping a change of scenery would help him recover, the University sent him abroad to do botanical research. The thought that they no longer needed him depressed him even more. After many weeks at sea, he’s washed overboard during a terrible storm and wakes up on a deserted island. Deserted except for a genius doctor named Marcus who does research of his own. His most ambitious project is creating clockwork wings that will allow him to fly, hence the reference to Icarus. Marcus not only nurses Jonathan back to health, he also builds a smaller, sleeker, more responsive arm for him. Nothing untoward occurs and there is nothing to indicate the doctor is anything other than what he appears. Because he is reluctant to have his sexuality known by someone who may not approve or might harm him because of it, Marcus keeps that side of himself hidden. The friendship between Jonathan and Marcus develops like any other friendship, slowly, tentatively. Through her sensitive writing, Christine allows Jonathan to explore his deepest, darkest feelings, deny long-buried urges, despise himself for his thoughts and longings, and eventually come to terms with his newfound sexuality. His journey of self-discovery is well written, illustrating the angst that many GLBT people feel as they try to discover their own path in life. The love scenes are well written rather than going for the shock factor and there are many poignant moments throughout. The author could easily substitute a female character in Jonathan’s role and have a beautiful, sensitive love story; instead, it is the beautiful and sensitive love story of two men. Given the recent deaths of gay and lesbian students who are bullied, beaten, or intimidated until they choose suicide over a life filled with harassment, this book highlights their dilemma and handles it in a very positive way without condemnation. Book courtesy of NetGalley

2019-05-30 07:30

Làm Cha Mẹ Cũng Cần Phải Học - 7 Bài Học Dành Cho Cha Mẹ Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn

Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Trương Hoành Vũ

Quick, sensitive, positive.

2019-05-30 08:30

Captain Underpants and the Revolting Revenge of the Radioactive Robo-boxers Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn

Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Dav Pilkey

I'm actually leaning more toward a 3.5 for this, but I bumped it up because I know it will be something I will think about for a while. There is a tendency toward didacticism, which I am thinking is just Coelho's style, and I am sure there will be people who bash this for being too obvious and earnest, but it is thought provoking none the less. Its the sort of book where you dont so much question the characters as much as you question yourself, and that is bound to make some uncomfortable.

2019-05-30 09:30

Tùy Biến Giao Diện Windows XP Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn

Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Lê Khánh Vinh

Normally I'm a big Stephen King fan but I didn't get the same 'fright' with these stories as I have with his earlier short stories (Raft is one that comes to mind.) Still, it was a good read and I would recommend it.

2019-05-30 10:30

Phụ Nữ Sài Gòn - Gia Định Và Nam Bộ Trong Cuộc Tổng Tiến Công Và Nổi Dậy Xuân Mậu Thân 1968 Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn

Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Bảo tàng phụ nữ Nam Bộ

Read the book, skip the movie. Mostly I'm disapointed when I read a book first then watch the movie...

2019-05-30 11:30

Nguồn Gốc Của Sự Khôn Ngoan Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn

Sách được viết bởi Bởi:

I picked this up on the recommendation of a friend. Walls writes with a laconic style, never wallowing in pity or hate or victimization. She shows her family for what it was, warts and all, and how she and her siblings escaped, or tried to escape, from the insanity of their childhood. As I read the last few pages, tears welled up in my eyes, because here was a woman who had journeyed through Hell, yet who had built a successful life for herself. No playing the victim, no "woe is poor me!" -- only a sober recognition of what was and what had been lost, along with a reconciliation with her family.

2019-05-30 12:30

Con Đường Trở Về Tâm Đạo Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn

Sách được viết bởi Bởi:

This is a great book. I love self-deprecating autobiographical works, and Greeny does this with panache. I appreciate that he opened himself up in a meaningful way. And how he finds something meaningful in something meaningless.

2019-05-30 13:30

Thông Điệp Của Nước Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn

Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Masaru Emoto

This is why I've been so poky about posting other books this semester. It's 8 pounds of very dense material.

2019-05-30 14:30

Combo Lan Lăng Vương - Tái Bản (Bộ 2 Tập) Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn

Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Thanh Huyền

Buggeration what a fantastic read well worth the wait, Nina and Chases relationship sit there in the back whilst they plan WHEN they get the married,. whilst the Bad guys shoot at them, there friends. full of action, adventure.. Loved it bring on number four....

2019-05-30 15:30

Tình Yêu Không Phải Là Tất Cả Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn

Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Nhà Số 5

This book was a pleasant surprise! Yes, I knew it would be trashy, but I didn't realize how entertaining adolescent fiction could be... seriously. Steer clear of this book if you're a snob. Come to it with an open mind and you won't be disappointed!

2020-05-03 17:12

Tranh Truyện Lịch Sử Việt Nam - Lê Lai Liều Mình Cứu Chúa (Tái Bản 2014) Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn

Sách được viết bởi Bởi:

Una maravillosa combinación de historia, relaciones y soplado de vidrio, que siempre me ha fascinado. ¡Personajes que me gustaron y un poco de intriga!

Người đọc Faiz Rizal từ Culford, Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk , UK

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.