Steven Mercado từ Poljana, Croatia

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12/22/2024

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Steven Mercado Sách lại (11)

2018-02-21 20:30

Blonote (Tặng Kèm 2 Postcard) - Phát Hành Dự Kiến 08/03/2018 Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn

Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Tablo

la debilidad es de mortales

2018-02-21 21:30

Biệt Thự Chuột Nhắt Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn

Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Karina Schaapman

The world building and alternate history in this was fantastic. I love Napoleon-era naval fiction, and while this wasn't quite the same, moving along the Aurora with Matt reminded me so much of the Hornblower books. At times it felt more like a love letter to seamanship than a novel with an ongoing plot, but that didn't bother me at all. Kate did, however. I think Matt calls her willful once, and that's a freaking understatement. This is one of those times where in trying to create an independent, awesome female for young girls to look up to, the author goes way overboard and makes her stubborn, selfish, dumb and irritating. I can't count how many times I want to reach into the book, knock her out and lock her in a room on the ship. The plot itself was decent. I expected much more from the cloud cats, but the pirate stuff was a fun read. (view spoiler) All in all, this was a fantastic look at an alternate history I totally want more of, and I love Matt Cruse. Grabbing the rest of the series when I can.

2018-02-21 22:30

Tư Duy Như Leonardo da Vinci Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn

Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Michael J. Gelb

I've been reading a lot of memoirs (or life stories with creative enhancements) lately. Most are painfully bad and commit the horrific crime of being dull. Most shocked me with an oppressive self-centeredness while miraculously dodging any act or hint of self-awareness. I mean, I'm merely writing a short review and I'm totally aware of the self-importance I'm exuding. I'm not going to pretend that I'm humble or thoughtful; I'm doing this entirely because I like writing about the VERY. IMPORTANT. STUFF I like to think about. The difference between self-indulgence and self-reflection often gets murky in a book like this one . It's a daunting challenge that I'm probably not capable of handling with any grace. Probably. Anyway, I think Dave Eggers manages this challenge with careful skill. Yes, yes, I agree that he sounds pretentious at times and overly self-congratulatory at others. There are even occasions where his attempts at authenticity lead to embarrassing revelations that felt like a kind of meta-pretense. Ultimately, I enjoyed Egger's writing style and the flights of his imagination that launched at the slightest of provocations. Quite frankly, his life isn't all that interesting. That's fine. Most of literature is about boring stuff when you think about it. I mean, Pride and Prejudice is about a bunch of spoiled, jobless aristocrats worrying about ribbons and getting married. Yawn. But, its the writing and narrative choices that made that snoozer interesting and a classic. I not suggesting that Dave Egger's book will be a classic; I'm saying that I enjoyed reading his book. It reminded me that our reactions (often over-reactions) to the simple things in life are what make every individual's life so wildly fascinating.

2018-02-21 23:30

Tư Duy Cá Mập - Suy Nghĩ Cá Vàng Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn

Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Jon Gordon

This memoir described one month in the recent past of the author, while she was in therapy and one year in her less recent past. The convention of switching back and forth between the time periods and showing the correlations between events was less confusing than I thought it would be. The musical terminology and descriptions of pieces of music were much more confusing to me. She described her feelings a lot of times in terms of certain concertos and symphonies. I don't read music at all, and I had a hard time grasping the point of what she was trying to say. I also didn't feel that the book really resolved. She went through a lot of abuse and broken relationships and her therapy was all about coming to terms with that. She described the process of that very well, but even though the book includes a 'Coda' (Epilogue) that takes place 3 years later and then the entire work was copyrighted 2 years after that, the author does not say how she now relates to her family and whether her father continues to be an abusive clergy person. I'm glad she can play the piano again, but I'd like to know how other things are going as well.... Possibly I shouldn't have attempted reading a memoir so steeped in musical theory with my lack of knowledge on the subject, but I was reading for the personal story, which I thought got lost amidst all the musical analogies. Also, I understand that this is probably a very difficult process, to write about one's childhood abuse, so I feel apologetic for judging the work rather harshly.

2018-02-22 00:30

Uống Trà Cùng Trạng Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn

Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Nguyễn Hữu Nam

Another great addition to Angie Sage's series! i'm glad we started to see the beginnings of some character growth/maturity, but by this stage I'd prefer for a bit more. It was also slightly darker, but again we're just talking baby steps here. Sage went for a more complex story this time around which very effectively incorporated some time-travel adventure which i enjoyed a lot.

2018-02-22 01:30

Diệp Thanh Hồng Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn

Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Hắc Nhan

Heyday focuses on a vibrant time in American history, industrialization and the westward migration. It is chocked full of historical tidbits and prominent figures. Consequently, if one has an interest in that period, the novel will no doubt prove fascinating. If, on the other hand, one is not interested, like me, the novel will seem tedious in the extreme. Some of the characters are fully-fleshed, but they represent an unlikely array of stereotypes clearly designed to cover the complete spectrum of the usual suspects of the period. The plot is similarly contrived to introduce readers to almost every aspect of life in mid-19th century America. The text was assigned for a class or I would certainly not have put finished it. At over 700 pages, it's a bit much for anyone who is not a real enthusiast of the era.

2018-02-22 02:30

Horrible Geography - Bờ Biển Bụi Bờ Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn

Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Anita Ganeri

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2018-02-22 03:30

Bàn Tay Khéo Léo Tự Làm Thủ Công - Cắt Dán Thật Vui! Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn

Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Jule Johansen

an excellent read only rated a three because it is a bit dated and because the (very brief) bits that touch on atmospheric chemistry are apparently not quite accurate. on the other hand, if you are 20-25 years behind on your disease lore, this book is perfect for you!

2018-02-22 04:30

HBR Guide To - Sống Sót Nơi Công Sở Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn

Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Karen Dillon

Awesome book.

2018-02-22 05:30

Kiss Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn

Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Jill Mansell

Straight-forward and even-handed account of our 40th President. The narrative moves sprightly along (no surprise given the length of the book, covering a two-term presidency), with a balanced presentation of Reagan's accomplishments (detente with the Soviets, recovering some of the people's trust in the federal gov't, especially the White House) and his failures (Iran-Contra, the malaise of the last couple of years, economic instability). I like how Reeves characterizes Reagan's hands-off style, especially compared with his predecessors. I appreciated the emphasis on the relationships between Reagan's staffers and how they fit into the Administration's policy goals. However, I would have liked some more insight into the President as a man. The occasional slivers of insight (such as the analysis of his personality changes after being shot) were more often than not a tease, shallow and fleeting.

2020-05-04 20:26

Bé Yêu Chuẩn Bị Đi Mẫu Giáo - Tớ Ăn Nhé Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn

Sách được viết bởi Bởi:

1953 Newbery Medal Winner

Người đọc Steven Mercado từ Poljana, Croatia

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.