Review:Everyone knows this book and most love it. When I read it 40 years ago I was too young to appreciate it. Now I appreciate it, but I also recognize some flaws in the writing and especially in the character development. Yes it's bold to criticize Somerset Maugham, but he's dead and I don't think he'll complain. Let's face it, he's a great writer, but even he had some flaws. The poor character, Phillip, wanders from life stage to life stage without learning anything from his mistakes. He's conti... Read more

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

Review:Edgar Allan Poe was remarkable in telling terrifying tales. This volume includes: The Tell-Tale Heart, The Cask of Amontillado, The Black Cat, The Masque of the Red Death, The Murders in the Rue Morgue, &The Pit and the Pendulum and even more.

His writing has enduring high standards.

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Review:Since this is the first book of a series, any rating has to be tentative. This could be a five-star series very easily but it could also plummet like a paralyzed falcon.

This is a multi-threaded work, following the actions of several characters. The world-building is excellent and the various conceits, such as the live ships, the serpents and the various geographical areas and their peoples, seem very strong.

The non-sympathetic characters are notable for their depth and interestin... Read more

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Review:Finally, finally, finally I have read this book!!!!! I now can see why it was banned when it was written. It would have been considered risqué and rebellious on so many levels. If you have never read it then make it a priority. What a beautiful book. Read more

Review:Story very heartwarming. After he is given custody of his nieces, Nick leans that being a father means your wants and needs take a backseat. After watching Nick, Anna is encouraged to overcome her fears. Read more

Review:my awesome freind recommended me this book and i fell in love!! really!
it's really flowery and nice and it will get you crying (it got me to cry hahaha)
just try it! it's short and gets to the point! this is a great book!
i loved reading it......and i dont like to read -__-" but it was great!!! so get it and read it!! ** Read more

Review:For all you classic lit readers out there. This is the best one so far (in my opinion)! It is readable, easy to understand and is an absolute page turner. Perfect for those who love drama, deceit, lies, secrets and murder(?)! Read more

Review:Classic satire of the American businessman and capitalist culture in general. As one earlier reviewer here states: "shockingly modern". I was drawn to this book after hearing Joseph Campbell quote Babbitt in the "Power of Myth" video series: "I've never done a single thing I've wanted to in my whole life!", Babbitt tells his son at the end of the novel. He's hoping that his son will be strong enough not to turn into him, and it's a quintessential moment because it's simultaneously sad and up... Read more