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I LOVED this book- it was funny and endearing. Definitely a story that I see myself craving. Who wouldn't love a story based around a quick sarcastic book lover- it's a recipe for success in my book! "I wonder how the book got to Guernsey? Perhaps there is some secret sort of homing instinct in books that brings them to their perfect readers." "Because there is nothing I would rather do than rummage through bookshops, I went at once to Hastings & Sons upon receiving your letter. I have gone to them for years, always finding the one book I wanted- and then three more I hadn't known I wanted." "That's what I love about reading: one tiny thing will interest you in a book, and that tiny thing will lead you onto another book and another bit there will lead you onto a third book. It's geometrically progressive- all with no end in sight, and for no other reason than sheer enjoyment." "I love seeing the bookshops and meeting the booksellers- booksellers really are a special breed. No one in their right mind would take up clerking in a bookstore for the salary, and no one in his right mind would want to own one- the margin of profit is too small. So, it has to be a love of readers and reading that makes them do it- along with first dibs on the new books."
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Dr. Seuss
i know this is total chick lit, but for light reading it's absolutely fantastic. the writing is smart, funny and the main character is completely relatable. i completely recommend it.
WAY too much information - hard to read writing style.
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Băng Ba
I gave this 4 stars mainly because it inspired such an interesting, enthusiastic discussion at book club. There are lots of dysfunctional, well-developed characters, plus some hilarious happenings and points of view. Less sad, yet similar to The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls. It was easy to read. Another good Russo book about a bumbling middle-aged guy. Wonder if he's a fan of Saul Bellow?
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: John Van Auken
The first story was Dread. I quite liked this one. It begins with a student and teacher, Quaid and Cheryl, discussing emotions like fear and dread. When Cheryl says she can’t feel fear, Quaid manages to prove her wrong. This part is shown as Quaid’s guest, Steve, is browsing through Quaid’s collection of photographs. In this part of the story, Quaid recollects how he imprisoned Cheryl with only a piece of steak to eat. (She’s a vegetarian.) The way Clive Barker describes this is very effective. His writing is very straightforward in order to paint shocking images of a woman being driven insane by her tormentor. He manages to dive into the psyche of each individual character, showing their thoughts and progresses the descent into insanity. For example, take this terrifying excerpt: “But nobody came to interrupt him, as he made friends with the axe. First he smiled at it. The curve of the blade of the axe smiled back. Then he touched it. The axe seemed to like being touched.” Barker’s use of point-of-view and personification is very effective and very well done. Hell’s Event is a mildly interesting story about Hell trying to claim new victims during some sort of big race. It packs some good suspense when Cameron accidently finds a passageway and begins his decent into Hell, Dante’s interpretation. The minions of Hell also try to chase down another person named Joel and attempt to claim him as well. Like I’ve said before, there are some minor scares, but I felt like this story had much more potential than that which was given. Jacqueline Ess: Her Will and Testament reminded me a lot of Carrie. It involves a girl who discovers her frightening power akin to that of telekinesis. With this power, she kills many people who she feels have wronged her. There are three moments when the story shifts to a man named Vassi, who, for some reason, is madly in love with Jacqueline. So madly in love, it would be as understatement not to call it obsession. While I felt this story was a bit too long-winded for its own good, I was entertained by it. The ending was somewhat of a twist, but it certainly wasn’t anything too shocking, unlike In the Hills, the Cities. The Skins of the Fathers starts off to an exciting start. Davidson gets attacked by some sort of creature. However, I felt like I didn’t need to read details about how Davidson soiled his pants out of fear or that then creature’s genitals were erect. Gross. There’s even a part later in the story where he gets an erection while being consumed by the ground. Really Barker? I think you’re taking this way too far. Anyways, the story involves the town curiously named Welcome being attacked by demons. I felt it hard to keep my attention by this point. There were several characters trying to fight off monsters and this story certainly seemed less unique or engaging compared to the first novel. New Murders in the Rue Morgue is a very bizarre story, which shouldn’t be too surprising, considering the abnormality of the previous tales. This one involves a man named Philippe who murdered an innocent young girl. However, there is a mysterious man (Is it really a man?) found in his apartment. This story read very quickly, but like previous tales, didn’t feel wholly captivating. Out of all the previous stories, this one is quite reminiscent of Pig Blood Blues in that it has a mystery involving a creature and an ending that feels very familiar. I give this story commendation for not being as long-winded as some of the others, but it still feels lacking of the necessary hook or scare that the first book had. Another major complaint I had about this book was the misogyny. How often does the reader have to read about a woman being called a whore? (Perhaps it’s just me overreacting but) Clive Barker really seems to enjoy objectifying women? The reader is oftentimes subjected to read about the woman’s breasts or long passages about sex. (Geez Clive, getting a bit too excited there?) At this moment, I find it hard to recall just how many times I’ve read the word “whore,” but it’s just about everywhere here. The passages about sex and body parts are sometimes just disturbing, particularly in the last story. All in all, the first book was a strong collection of short horror stories, including some of the most interesting ones I’ve read. (Keep in mind, I haven’t read much, but I certainly recommend Douglas Clegg.) This novel was decent, but certainly not as good. The best story in this would definetly be Dread, since it was the only one that was suspenseful, disturbing and throughoughly entertaining throughout. However, this installment failed to keep up with the first.
i a going in to sixth grade ad i am loving all of nicholas sparks's books. this book is sorta like the movie and at the same time nothing like the movie. i would reccomend this book to all sith seventh and eight graders.
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Ban Biên Soạn Chuyên Từ Điển: New Era
I had such a love-hate relationship with this book. For the first half (at least), I really didn't like Aron Ralston. He came off as cocky and selfish...someone who cared way too much about the adulation all of his death-defying escapades would get him. I couldn't count the number of times I looked up from my book saying "this guy is an idiot" to my husband. But for some reason, I kept going back and couldn't put it down. The relentless retelling of all his excursions became seriously tedious, and it got to a point where I was saying "just cut your damn arm off already," but in the end, he grew on me. I think he learned some serious spiritual lessons from his ordeal and is now, quite obviously, a different person than he was in his youth. I have to admit that had he not put himself in so many horrendous situations prior to his entrapment in the canyon, I really don't think that he would have survived. I don't think that the average person could have survived for even a fraction of the time he did. There is something definately special about this guy. I kind of became obsessed with his story, searching the web for more info, and watching the Dateline special on him. What he experienced was nothing short of miraculous. Definately a recommended read.
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Quỳnh Lê
Hooked me right away and kept me through the end, where I cried (in a good way).
Barracuda was a great read. I'm sure it would also make a compelling movie. I love to read mysteries and thrillers that take place in places I haven't visited, and Barracuda didn't let me down. The interesting mix of cultures at Bikini Atoll and descriptions of the islands were fascinating along with the action and the complex recovery of a New York cop from emotional and physical trauma. Barracuda will make a great read for scuba divers, thriller readers, and travelers.
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Nguyễn Du
Miniseries: Men of the West Category: Heart & Home News Update!: Life, love and family. Starting with April titles, Silhouette Special Edition books will be published as Harlequin Special Edition.
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.