Fiction & Literature

Methuselah's Children
Methuselah's Children

Review:I feel like a grain of sand reviewing a Heinlein novel! I do like his " this is the way it is" tone, but find the plot lines jolting! The future of Methuselah's Children is technologically advanced, but this leads to overly explained space flight that is tedious. If you love the unexpected, however, get ready for the bumpy ride! Read more

Two Tales of the Iron Druid Chronicles
Two Tales of the Iron Druid Chronicles

Review:Another look at the development of Atticus and Granuaile as characters. Consistent with their characters in Kevin Hearne's main stories. Love seeing how their powers work and are developed and what they are thinking. Witches should watch out when dealing with nature. Make the right choice. :) Read more

Hunted: The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 6
Hunted: The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 6

Review:I really like the Iron Druid series, but feel this book was lacking. The chase across Europe felt too "staged," Atticus's character wasn't as engaging, and Oberon's voice was almost indistinguishable from Atticus's. Don't get me wrong, the book was still enjoyable, but left me wanting more. Hopefully, book seven will see a return to what made the first books so enjoyable. Read more

A Novella in the World of the Five Gods - Penric & Desdemona
A Novella in the World of the Five Gods - Penric & Desdemona

Review:The Penric stories are quite good! There's some "nasty" violence in here, but it isn't explicitly described.
The ending is ... indicative of another story to come; not exactly a cliffhanger, but not a real ending either. Read more

The Master and Margarita [Russian Edition]
The Master and Margarita [Russian Edition]

Review:I read the Everyman's Library Glenny Translation.

This is a mixture of the bizarre and the familiar. The writing itself is a bit of both, the story subject is a bit of both and the characters are a bit of both. I thoroughly enjoyed the 'flashbacks' and almost wish the whole story was just those events, but I also enjoyed the chaotic and seemingly random way the modern part of the story developed, not that I even fully understood it all, mayhaps a second read is in order. It is not a di... Read more

Waiting for Godot
Waiting for Godot

Review:This is the worst book I have ever read. It has no point and goes nowhere. Some people would say dung thrown against a white canvas is modern art. If you are one of these such people you may love this book. I, on the other hand, see it at face value. The Emperor has no clothes. An absolute waste of 2 hours in vain frivolity. Read more

Los pilares de la Tierra [The Pillars of the Earth]
Los pilares de la Tierra [The Pillars of the Earth]

Review:Las descripciones ambientales llegan a cansar.los personajes están bien definidos pero hay referencias que reiteradamente se mencionan( color del pelo de Jackson y del nuevo rey ) que no se entiende su introducción Read more

Speaks the Nightbird
Speaks the Nightbird

Review:I love it! It's a serious 'can't put it down' book. I had no idea what I was getting into, this was my first McCammon novel, and I just happened to stumble on it. I haven't put this book series down. McCammon is an outstanding author, and I can't believe I've never heard of him before! He's instantly shot to the list of my favorite Must-Reads.
Seriously. Read it. Read more

Summer
Summer

Review:Charity Royall is a girl from a small town who spends her days face down in the grass dreaming. Enter Lucius Harney, artistic, city guy who for a few months sweeps Charity off of her feet, rescuing her from small town life in North Dormer. Charity turns out to be little more than a side dish for Harney who goes on to marry Ms Balch; Charity is left depressed, pregnant and forced to marry the middle-age man who raised her, to save her name. I love all things Wharton so I may be a bit bias... Read more

Peony: A Novel of China
Peony: A Novel of China

Review:Beautifully written. A well developed story that included several important social issues as well as wonderful character development. Would make a great book club selection because the presented issues are relevant to today's world. Timeless. Read more

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