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Wives of Henry VIII by sonja1211 Pros: Well written, easy to read and to follow
Cons: Sometimes repetitive in descriptions My Opinion: Having been thrilled with Philippa Gregory's "The Constant Princess" and "The Other Boleyn Girl", I couldn't wait to pick up "The Boleyn Inheritance". While this narrative did not disappoint, I must say that it wasn't as thrilling ...
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Jun 24 '08 |
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Briskly written...but TOO MANY coincidences by rmurray847 Pros: Brisk, simple, uncluttered writing style
Cons: For a "realistic" book...just too many coincidences to swallow. ISLAND OF LOST GIRLS is one of those books where just a few too many THINGS happen to be credible. I know it’s a tough balance to strike…but to me, it must be struck. If a book is clearly meant to be “incredible,” then I don’t mind ...
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Jun 24 '08 |
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Knitting anyone? by momofdaughters Pros: good character development, enjoyable read, wholesome book, knitting bonus material included
Cons: a lot of characters might be confusing I just finished Debbie Macomber’s “A Good Yarn”. I have read two of her other books titled “The Shop on Blossom Street” and “Back on Blossom Street”. I really have enjoyed them all, but can see why it might be a bit confusing to someone that hadn’t ...
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Jun 24 '08 |
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We Finally Find Out Why Yorick is the "Last Man on Earth" by JediKermit Pros: Some resolution to series-long questions, stories moving forward, new characters and situations...
Cons: None. Last year I finally discovered Brian K. Vaughan's wonderful Vertigo Comics series, "Y: The Last Man." Catching up on the series by reading trade paperbacks (sequential comic books collected in volumes), I've been impressed at the story and the ...
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Jun 24 '08 |
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Engrossing, Clear Minded Account Of Undersea Disaster by booknerd85 Pros: Level-headed, technically sounded deconstruction of a perplexing Cold War mystery.
Cons: Drags in places. Due to the disaster's nature, doesn't provide a singular solution. Introduction On the 22nd of May, 1968, at the height of the Vietnam War, the American nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Scorpion disappeared without a trace somewhere in the North Atlantic. After the Scorpion failed to arrive at ...
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Jun 24 '08 |
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Finally, a sequel that actually lives up to the originals: Old Friends and New Fancies by telynor Pros: The author catches the right nuances and voice of the time.
Cons: Alas, a few of my favourite characters do not appear in this one. In the last dozen years or so, a trend that I've noticed is the amazing revival of Jane Austen's novels into the mainstream of modern culture. Long considered the best of England's early novelists, Jane Austen had a short life (she died at the age of ...
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Jun 24 '08 |
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Living Life Large by dev-n-diva Pros: funny, honest, brings light to issues one does not enjoy
Cons: none I am not one who likes reality tv in the least. However there are a couple of programs that really caught my attention because one pertains to a struggle I have myself weight. A good portion of America is over weight either because they have gotten out ...
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Jun 24 '08 |
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Need help loving your teen more? by momofdaughters Pros: helpful in understanding teens
Cons: very little “The Five Love Languages of Teenagers” is another book in the series written by Gary Chapman. He wrote the original “The Five Love Languages” and goes more in depth to cover topics related to teens. What is a love language you ask? Well, I will tell ...
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Jun 24 '08 |
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Reader, I Buried Him by disinclined Pros: Fun, fast-paced historical mystery with Charlotte Bronte fighting crimes.
Cons: Things fall apart at the end. I hesitate to even tell you what The Secret Adventures of Charlotte Bronte is about, because honestly, it’s a lot better than it sounds. “Charlotte Bronte as crime-fighting spinster novelist” doesn’t seem like a promising beginning for a novel, but this ...
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Jun 24 '08 |
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One man's lessons for his children and the rest of the world: The Last Lecture by njchicaa Pros: contains many useful life lessons and truths, broken into short chapters, easy to read
Cons: reading the words of a dying man Although I usually stick to chick-lit and cheesy romance novels for my summer reading, I was fresh out of books and willing to grab just about anything on the latest trip to Target. My husband said that he had heard about The Last Lecture on the ...
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Jun 24 '08 |
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From Daunting to doable, Triathlon for mortals by cddull Pros: Easy to understand and accessible for the average athlete
Cons: If you are looking for hardcore science of training, keep looking There are more extensive triathlon books, and there are books with far more detailed training schedules, but there is probably no better book for regular folks wanting to complete and even compete in triathlons triathlon than Eric Harr's Initially, ...
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Jun 24 '08 |
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Let's Not Get It On by imagine_stars Pros: Entertaining, infused with truth
Cons: Hops around like a bunny with a firework inside, goes from witty to obnoxious Okay, I'm going to open this review with a book excerpt. If you are of the more conservative persuasion, disturbed by anything slightly irreverent, stop now. You will not like this book, and definitely not this excerpt. And if you're curious (or just ...
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Jun 24 '08 |
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Hammer and Nail, Paint and Paintbrush.....What Else Goes Together? by Bryan_Carey Pros: Illustrations; Teaches greetings
Cons: Some kids might be bored Certain items are natural accompaniments to each other and young children learn early on to associate specific things. One children’s book that explores this topic of going together is Busy Buddies: Silly Stuff That Goes Together, a book by ...
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Jun 24 '08 |
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A Fairy Tale for Teachers (Handsome Prince not Included) by imagine_stars Pros: Packed with great ideas, inspiration, and encouragement for teachers
Cons: Are these kids for real? Rather, is he?! Rafe Esquith teaches fifth grade in downtown Los Angeles. Most of his students are not native English speakers. Most come from backgrounds of poverty and crime. All of them, by the end of the school year, participate in a Shakespeare play, punctuated ...
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Jun 24 '08 |
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Every hour wounds, the last one kills. by bcv75 Pros: Smooth read, no uppity style of writing to get around, story moves with the exposition
Cons: The book actually ends. So many people have reviewed this, I slipped through a few to see that I would likely be writing the same review. I IMPLORE YOU I do not mean ANY offense to any religion in this review. I give everyone the right to revere, worship, and give ...
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Jun 24 '08 |
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"Stop Hurting My Feelings!" by jurgrace Pros: Friendly illustrations, Good advice for parents
Cons: Daughter #1 is still hurting #2's feelings My daughters both enjoyed Elizabeth Verdick's Pacifiers Are Not Forever, so when I saw Words Are Not For Hurting, I grabbed it right away. Would this be the end of my five year old calling her baby sister "stupid" all the time? One can only ...
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Jun 24 '08 |
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Wilde at his best, beware not to be poisoned by this book by Ravenskya Pros: Brilliant, excellent use of language
Cons: May be difficult for some to read/understand without assistance Unfortunately I made it through both high school and college without ever having been assigned this book. Over the years I have read plenty of Wilde's works, but for some reason or another, missed this one over and over. I recently sat down, and decided ...
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Jul 03 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Advice To Your Daughters From Other Girls, A Book For All Seasons & Reasons by pablothegreat Pros: Many topics, for many ages, for girls from girls
Cons: Some topics like drugs and dating a little mature for the younger girls We have read many similar books to this one lately so when my daughter saw this one, she grabbed it too. Most are geared towards older girls but you can't tell my girl that! So it has made for some interesting conversations with my little girl like she ...
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Jun 25 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Thriving with the Applewhites by quasar Pros: great characters who work individually and as a group
Cons: Jake didn't seem like the hard case he was supposed to be at the beginning I liked M
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the Robinsons the first time I saw it, but I've liked it even more on each successive viewing. One of the elements I've enjoyed the most is the quirky Robinson family. Individuality, creativity, and ...
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Jun 25 '08 |
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Vengeance in Death by owling Pros: Develops another character in the series; tense and gripping race against a serial killer
Cons: None Vengeance in Death is the sixth book in Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb's 'in death' series, starring hardass detective Eve Dallas in a futuristic (2050s and 2060s) New York. The series revels in an over-the-top, larger-than-life approach to mystery and ...
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Jun 25 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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The Bard goes after a Princess by terrid Pros: good characters and writing style
Cons: predictable Nicole de Leon has spent the past 8 years at Bledloe Abbey. Her guardian, King Stephen, sent her there to await the day that she was old enough to marry. Her father and brother were killed in battle and her older sisters were married to loyal servants ...
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Jun 25 '08 |
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Small Bear Becomes Brother Bear in The Berenstain Bears' New Baby by bilbopooh Pros: Sister Bear is introduced, great pictures
Cons: Mama sure recovers quickly... In the first Berenstain Bears book, the Bear family consists of Papa, Mama and Small Bear. In the mid-70s, Small Bear became Brother Bear, and Sister Bear joined the clan. The Berenstain Bears' New Baby captures the moment when that joyous event ...
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Jun 25 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Necromancer sequel to NiDemon by mjhollingshead Pros: a fine assemblage of likable, clever, non-stereotypical characters
Cons: none noted Nightfall is close as Ilien, Kale and Rose struggle forward in opening paragraph. The reader is drawn into the narrative immediately with the opening lines found in Necromancer . The opening pages of the work incorporate a hand drawn map, I ...
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Jun 25 '08 |
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Six Short Stories By Walter Mosley Featuring Easy Rawlins by kcfoxy Pros: Characters, dialogue, stories roll like molasses from Mosley's gifted pen.
Cons: Could have been longer! Walter Mosley is the sort of poetic modern Noir mystery writer who uses less words for more impact. Best known for his post World War II, pre-Watts' Riots Easy Rawlins novels of Los Angeles, his other two main characters, Fearless Jones, ...
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Jun 25 '08 |
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Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs by embattledspark Pros: Well written and exciting.
Cons: What happens to Mercy may upset you Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs is the 3rd book in the Mercedes Thompson series. I had read the first two books and quickly became addicted to the exciting writing style of Patrica Briggs. I had read a spoiler for the book before buying it and that ...
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Jun 25 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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