Review:It was nice to refresh my memory on the early books, as I always forget what happened in what book. I bought the Kindle Fire version and my only wish, was that it had page numbers and a chapter index so I could pop back and forth easily. I enjoyed the questions and answers and opinions Diana Gabaldon provides throughout. Now, on to the second Outlandish Companion book for the remaining books. Read more

Review:This book is brilliantly written from its very first paragraph to its last sentence. Its intricate storytelling and a profound study into the human condition. It will grab your heart, your psyche, and your spirit. It will make you cry, laugh, rejoice. It is one of the top best novels I have read, besides, Memoirs of A Geisha. Itnovel that relates to all women of all cultures. Read more

Review:I read this book for a environmental literature class, and although it is a classic, after reading it I do not know what's so good about it. I really disliked it. I did not find it interesting. It was also unsatisfying. Read more

Review:This iconic book by Truman Capote, whose other work I have loved, was such a disappointment. The characters were not fully developed, Holly was a one trick wonder, and the plot line just dwindled into a strange ending that was completely unsatisfying. How sad that this movie character became one of Audrey Hepburn's trademark roles. Read more

Review:I bought this for a 20th C. philosophy in the wake of Nietzche class and found it an awkward read. Much declamation and lots of "THEE" and "THOU"'s. I found the Hollingdale 1961 so much more readable and easy to understand. I plan to reread the work in the Hollingdale translation since I don't think this translation made the work very enjoyable. Read more

Review:The book was in okay condition overall. The binding was secure, etc. However, I was surprised that Amazon would sell a used book with water damage. I can expect wear, a few bent earmarks on pages, may a stray pencil marks here and there; water damage is a little different. Many booksellers consider books with any water damage whatsoever to have no retail value and will not deal with them... Read more

Review:What a joy to re-read this book again after over 40 years. The last time I read it was back in college as part of an American Lit assignment and it was not one of my favorites. Now, having lived in the same area where the narrative takes place, and having hiked in and around the Lake George/Adirondack Mountains, as well as having spent some time at Cooperstown, the tale has become much more real to me. The archaic language takes some getting used to, but, like a fine old wine, it just gets be... Read more

Review:This has to be the best translation of this book out there. It reads exquisitely and the kindle version is particularly well optimized. Definitely worth the money, especially when compared to the free versions floating around on Amazon. Just do it and you'll enjoy it even more! Read more

Review:Uh, I think I was expecting something different, but maybe not since it turned out it's exactly what the title promises, which is basically how to suck out all the joy from reading a book for pleasure and capturing a book's insights from that pleasure and not because you're looking for ways to fulfill your own ideological agenda as someone lucky enough to have a job for life. It did sort of make me recall how a lot of professors rip al the fun out of a book when they start deconstructing it. An... Read more

Review:I have long admired Ms. Angelou and this anthology of her poems did not disappoint. All her writing is so very personal that you feel you really know a large part of her personally. I recomment this volume highly to anyone who has only read her prose. Read more