Review:"Dissident Gardens" is one of the rare books that you could open on a random page and within reading a couple paragraphs get to appreciate its worth. The narration is so beautifully rich that it makes you slow down and savor it, like exquisite food or wine would. Boris Pasternak, the author of "Doctor Zhivago" and one of the most renowned Russian poets, in one of his poems mentions the "scary beauty", the awareness of which makes poets out of children. The scary beauty of "Dissident Gardens" cre... Read more

Review:I recommend H.G. Wells wholeheartedly. He is one of those authors who may not be up to date, but for the era in which these works were written, they are beautifully imaginative. It isn't to say that wells could do no wrong, i haven't read his entire catalog yet, but what i have read of his work has not been disappointing. don't expect the time machine to be anything like the newest time machine movie, and you will do fine. Wells is about taking you on an adventure. I found the island of dr.... Read more

Review:Showed up lookking great and i ready through a bit but sadly, due to my head being fuzzy from meds, I left it on top of my car and it is gone for good. I plan on reording it when I can afford it again!!! Read more

Review:I collect jokes and joke books. I save cartoons and anecdotal essays that are funny . This compendium of humor covers both the ancient standbys and many 'snappy' examples of more modern mirth.I only savor a page or two at a session so as not to become sated. Read more

Review:This book is wonderful as a comic relief for teachers. I am giving it as a gift to my cooperating teacher (I am student teaching) and I hope that he loves it as much as I do. It's a light read and very funny. Several subjects are included so you get the best of it all. Read more

Review:Have been reading Shirley Maclaine books for over 20 years. Have always enjoyed following the path she is currently on in life. Would recommend it to anyone that enjoys a fast read of possible alternative paths. Read more

Review:Loved the book. Love Chels. I get her humor and most people who know me understand why I would like her so much. the book gave a good realistic view of what it must be like to be her friend or co-worker. She loves ya, she will seriously mess with you. Read more

Review:Good read that keeps the interest. The first few chapters were cry-out-loud-potty-dance funny, then they turned into Chelsea is mean essay's. Interesting enough to to see why she gets away with the bullying. Read more

Review:What a tremendously disappointing read. If it weren't for the final story, Santaland Diaries, I would have only given this book one star, and only then because I couldn't give it less. I was not looking for a re-tread of "Me Talk Pretty One Day," but I was looking for something of comparable quality (which in "Pretty" was stellar), and this was NOT it. Meandering, pointless, humorless ramblings from someone who is capable of much better writing.
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Review:Dark and disturbing. And kind of gross at times. I was more enthralled with the writing style than I was with the story or the characters. It was interesting on some level because I knew that there was something going to happen at the end. Not for the faint of heart. Read more