History & Criticism

Dust: A Richard Jury Mystery
Dust: A Richard Jury Mystery

Review:I promised myself that after her last book "The Old Wine Shades", I would never again buy one of Ms. Grimes books until they were available at a bargain price. Did I listen to myself? No! And the result is that I am still frustrated at the continuing change in the characters I loved in the earlier books. Come on. Do the faithful readers of this series really believe that Richard Jury is as sex crazed as Ms. Grimes has written here? Why Ms Grimes? Do you think this will sell more books? May... Read more

Our Man in Havana
Our Man in Havana

Review:Heard so much about Graham Greene since school days that eventually I bought the book from Amazon to satisfy my curiosity. It was a letdown.

Every character seems to be drinking and drinking on every conceivable occasion. Probably because of the alcohol, the dialogues are fuzzy and meandering. The story is supposed to be hilarious, with the British intelligence chiefs going gaga over the design of a vacuum cleaner that they thought represents some secret device. And when the hero (the vac... Read more

Lord John and the Brotherhood of the Blade - A Novel (Lord John Grey)
Lord John and the Brotherhood of the Blade - A Novel (Lord John Grey)

Review:This book was Not my favorite. Personally, I don't enjoy reading about gay love. But i'll read anything Diana Gabaldon writes, she is a truly gifted storyteller. Gabaldon's descriptions are unexpected and often hilarious. Her writing style is superb. Read more

and Written in My Own Heart's Blood (Outlander) - The Companion to The Fiery Cross
and Written in My Own Heart's Blood (Outlander) - The Companion to The Fiery Cross

Review:I love anything by Diana Gabaldon, and have been waiting for volume two of the Companion to come out. It gives the background and connections to the storylines in the last few books she has written since the volume one was published. Love, love, love it!!! Read more

Three Kingdoms: A Historical Novel
Three Kingdoms: A Historical Novel

Review:This is what I was promised: Condition: New
BRAND NEW,GOOD QUALITY AND FAST DELIVERY. ALL HAVE FREE TRACKING NUMBER WITH REGISTERED.

What I really get is a broken case, and two of the volumes are not in a good condition. Still the inside is good and the product is what I asked for.

So the books are apparently not new, or the delivery is of a very bad quality. Also I had some problems with the delivery at first, but the communication with the seller is really good, and he solved ... Read more

A Raisin in the Sun and The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window
A Raisin in the Sun and The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window

Review:Just what the rancher needed. Rancher Matthew Clay was as solid as an oak, unmovable as granit. Until temporary housekeeper Jaimie Greene came to the Double C. She was the queen of calanity, riskier than a Wyoming winter. And feisty redhead's tempting innocence and sassy rebukes drove Matthew to distraction. But experience had taught him that a tenderhearted city gal didn't belong on a remote cattle ranch and she woildn't stay. Still he'd never met a woman so determined to prove herself. ... Read more

Paradise Lost
Paradise Lost

Review:tHIS IS mILTON'S CONTINUATION OF pARADISE lOST. pARADISE IS REGAINED UPON cHRIST'S ENTRANCE ON THE EARTH. iT BEGINS WITH cHRIST;S BAPTISM wHERE sATAN IS PRESENT AND WHO FOLLOWS cHRIST INTO THE DESERT AND TEMPTS HIM TO SHOW HIS POWER BY TURNING THE STONES INTO BREAD. i USED IT IN CONNECTION WITH THE SEASON OF LENT AND THE FORTY DAYS Christ fasted in the desert. Read more

Paradise Lost and Paradise Regained (Signet Classics)
Paradise Lost and Paradise Regained (Signet Classics)

Review:tHIS IS mILTON'S CONTINUATION OF pARADISE lOST. pARADISE IS REGAINED UPON cHRIST'S ENTRANCE ON THE EARTH. iT BEGINS WITH cHRIST;S BAPTISM wHERE sATAN IS PRESENT AND WHO FOLLOWS cHRIST INTO THE DESERT AND TEMPTS HIM TO SHOW HIS POWER BY TURNING THE STONES INTO BREAD. i USED IT IN CONNECTION WITH THE SEASON OF LENT AND THE FORTY DAYS Christ fasted in the desert. Read more

The Opposite of Loneliness: Essays and Stories
The Opposite of Loneliness: Essays and Stories

Review:She is and would have been a phenomenal author! A couple of the essays were a bit boring for my taste but Marina was so very talented. It's just so horrible she died so young and so tragically. May her family take comfort in that we are now all able to enjoy and appreciate her talented work. Read more

How to Become a Grown-up in 535 Easy(ish) Steps
How to Become a Grown-up in 535 Easy(ish) Steps

Review:I was expecting a comedy book about failings at becoming an adult - and that was in this book - but there were also really helpful tips for young adults setting out on their own. Kelly did an excellent job of mixing the two. Read more

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