Reviews about Books

sandra2140 says "a child called it what is happening to the world" about A Child Called "It"

sandra2140 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:10:27 GMT

the book a child called it was touching, emotional, and heart wrenching no child should have to go through what mr pelzer went through. this was a well written book that went straight to the heart. i cried the whole way through the book. but after i cried i said there must be something that we can do to prevent this from happening to our children . they are our most precious assets.anyone that does anything to hurt a child need to be put away for good. a child need to be cuddled and hugged not beaten and slugged.if you haven't read this book please do so.

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rsilva says "Creepy tales with memorable characters and great descriptions." about Setting Suns

rsilva — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:56:28 GMT

This collection of horror and SF short stories opens with a bang: "Sisyphus" is a time travel story that manages to be horrifying and brilliantly clever at the same time. It delivers a Twilight-Zone style punch that grabs the reader immediately, and it's a nice lead-in to the claustrophobia of "Deep Breathing" and the suburban creepiness of "Silent" and "Jesus Loves Me".

Elizabeth Donald delivers very strong characters and realistic situations, and plays to a wide range of fears from the moment-by-moment terror of a campus sniper attack to the global apocalypse of the stories from her alien-invasion series, "Sanctuary".

There are three Sanctuary stories here. "Our Turn" is a twist on Shirley Jackson's classic "The Lottery" involving a rather nasty arrangement that one village has made with the alien conquerors. "Gauntlet" is basically a running gunbattle and brawl that's good old-fashioned fun to read. My favorite of these, though, was "Memoir", which features a fascinating AI character...

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reinier says "One of J.K>Rowling best books" about Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

reinier — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:27:54 GMT

Harry becomes suspicious of his rival Draco Malfoy, after overhearing several of his conversations, and when Katie Bell is almost killed while attempting to deliver a cursed necklace under the influence of the Imperius Curse. Meanwhile, Ron is displeased with his younger sister Ginny dating anybody, forcing Harry to ignore his attraction. After an argument with Ginny in which Ron's dating inexperience is made clear, Ron takes up with Lavender creating a divide between him and Hermione. This rift is only mended when he accidentally consumes a love potion attracting him to Romilda vane, and then poisoned meadwhich almost kills him.

This is one of J.K.Rowling best books ever written. Since Harry Potter and the Goblet of fire there was a long waiting for a book like this. The book is really good, or better and excellent book and it have a lot of action through it. I love it just as much as I love this saga and I have even read it more than 3 times. I really recommend it to people who love...

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ananova55 says "A good story with great drawings" about Naruto

ananova55 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:50:00 GMT

This is a graphic novel series, known as a manga, that originated in Japan. It has been adapted into two televison series, known as anime, and several movies. It is a great story about ninjas. It follows the protagonist as he grows and learns, making friends and defeating powerful enemies. It is a long series, at last count there were over 45 volumes available. I would reccommend for any one who likes to read action packed manga/graphic novels. The only bad point is that it sometimes focuses on characters that can be irritating and the action can drag at points.

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ananova55 says "The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia is a must have for fans" about The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia

ananova55 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:33:59 GMT

This is a great product and a must have for Star Wars fans. It is the most comprehensive guide to Star Wars and its characters. Easily look up your favorite characters. Learn about characters and places you don't know much about. This is a great reference for serious fans of the franchise. The pictures and descriptions are of great quality. I would recommend this item to any Star Wars fans who are really serious about the series, especially those who are collectors. The only downside is that the price is expensive.

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xoxurbanoxo says "Impulse will really get you hooked!" about Impulse

xoxurbanoxo — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:28:46 GMT

Ellen Hopkins, good author or bad? In my opinion, she is one of the best authors I've heard of. Her books are amazing, self-help books that really catch your eye and make you want to read them. Impulse is the sequel to her book Burned. It is from the perspective of three different teenagers, a gay boy, a depressed girl, and a athletic boy. Three very different people all come together in an institution. The book makes you hooked until the end. And the poetic written book is very entertaining. I would recommend this to everyone who loves self-help teen books. While I read that book it made me think differently about how I thought and it made me a better person. If this book, Impulse, can do that to me, imagine what it can do for other people. This book made an impact in my life and i want it to help other people. Ellen Hopkins is a great author and she never fails to put out an awesome book, and this book is exactly the credit she deserves.

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yogabba says "very entertaining" about The Wheels on the Bus - Classic Book with Holes

yogabba — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:15:00 GMT

the wheels on the bus go round and round....this story is a classic for all children. I started reading it to my baby before she was even born. all my other children learned it through the song in grade school. it teaches children about buses, and what they do. the wheels go round, the wipers go woosh, the babies go wah. They laugh at all the different aspects of this story and they like to add there own parts to it. They have read this story so much, they have it completely memorized. It is a bedtime ritual for each of my children, from one year old, to the five year old. they all laugh and clap at the wheels on the bus.. I think all parents should have this book in the personal library and should make it a night time ritual. It teaches a lot while still entertaining. Anyone who has learned the son, the wheels on the bus, will appreciate this wonderful book and enjoy reading it to their children.

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ChrisJarmick says "Warm, honest, engrossing, look inside King's mind & heart." about On Writing

ChrisJarmick — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:04:47 GMT

Drink and be filled up - Stephen King

On Writing is part memoir, part autobiography and part how to. King had about half this book finished on that fateful day on June 19th, 1999 when he went out for one of his customary walks in Maine near his home and was hit by a Van and nearly killed. He talks about this briefly toward the end of the book.

You probably noticed I wrote; 'he talks about this..." This is what King does in ON WRITING. He writes in an almost conversational voice, it is warm, genuine, and honest. The book is short and if you take your time you'll be finished in a bout 6 to 8 hours max. It's like having a very long leisurely cup of coffee with Stephen King as he reminisces about his past, shares some ideas and thoughts he has about writing including his life as a writer and his teaching of new writers.

If you've curious about how King's mind work, some of his personal struggles, his thoughts on what he does for a living and what he was reading...

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nicksmama says "The Best Love Story Ever!" about The Notebook

nicksmama — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:22:41 GMT

I love to read and I have read many books in my lifetime, but The Notebook has got to be one of the best books I've ever read. It is such a wonderful love story. I think that even the guys out there who wouldn't normally read something like this would find it a good read.

It is one of those books that you can't put down. You are always wondering what is going to happen next with Allie and Noah. There are times when you are reading the book and you really don't like what you are reading, but you just keep reading along hoping that it will turn out the way you want it to.

Not only is it a great read, but it gives hope I think. To read about two people who are so in love, yet separated by social differences and aren't allowed to be together but stay in love is really neat. It makes you realize that love is real and no matter what if you love someone enough and they love you back you can be together. The ending is rather amazing I think. Most people never experience a love that true so...

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starkspet says "Cradle and All was an absolute mind bender." about James Patterson - Cradle and All Books

starkspet — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:16:52 GMT

This was the first of Patterson's books that I read and it turned me into an instant fan. Even if his other books turn into repetitive series, this one never disappoints and it's one of those works where every time you re-read it you pick up on something new. It follows two virgins who find themselves pregnant, one in America and one in Ireland. The one from America gets all this attention paid to her from an ex-nun and the priest she left the service for. A cardinal asks the ex-nun, who has become a private investigator or something. The girl from Ireland is only followed by a priest sent directly from the Vatican. It's an interesting dichotomy because of the way the two are treated and who ends up having the Satan spawn. There is a huge surprise at the end, though, so don't think I've put all the cards on the table. The only frustrating thing about this book is that Patterson leaves a huge gaping Arc de Triomphe for a sequel, but there isn't one.

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dragonfly44 says "Lisey's Story was one of my all time favorites" about Stephen King - Lisey's Story

dragonfly44 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:20:29 GMT

Lisey's Story was one of my all-time favorite King books. I think there may be one or two I haven't read but, I doubt it. The character development was, as always, outstanding. I loved Lisey! Her relationships with her crazy sister was warm and loving but, honest in it's frustrating nature. Her relationship with her husband was deeply developed, when his death was described I teared up. I believe that we all have an "imaginary" (it was a real place in this story) that we can go to heal our psyches and emotional wounds and I don't find it too hard to believe that some people just get stuck there, in their own heads. The description of her husband's childhood was incredibly sad and somewhat gruesome but, the detail was, once again, amazing. I can't say enough about how good this book is. It's multi-dimensional and incredibly engaging. Then again, I would likely say that about any Stephen King book.

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AliceJ16 says "New Moon is amazing!" about New Moon (The Twilight Saga, Book 2)

AliceJ16 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:08:47 GMT

New Moon is the second book in the Twilight series. The book begins with Bella’s birthday. She hates the thought of turning eighteen because, Edward will never turn eighteen. The Cullen’s give Bella a birthday party at their home. All seems to go well at first. That is until Bella gets a paper cut. Edwards’s brother Jasper has trouble keeping to the "Vegetarian" diet and lunges after Bella. Luckily Edward saves her yet again.

After the Birthday events, Edward is distant. Bella senses something is wrong with Edward and that something is coming to an end. One day after school Edward takes Bella for a walk in the forest. He tells Bella he’s leaving and no longer wants her. Edward leaves Bella in the forest, where she numbly stumbles through the woods looking for Edward who is long gone. After hours of searching she falls...

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Sheila1946 says "If you like James Patterson reads, you will enjoy this book." about Cross Country

Sheila1946 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:49:15 GMT

I recently read Cross Country by James Patterson. This book is easy to read with short chapters written in typical James Patterson style. It starts out with a gruesome murder of a family and evolves into an international chase. Alex Cross chases the murderer and his cohorts across the world throughout the book. James Patterson keeps your interest by delving into the minds of not only the chaser, Alex Cross, but also the murderers who continue killing as they travel and evade Alex. The constant motion of the principal characters as they travel into various parts of the world keep the reader's interest. As a reader, you can place yourself in the minds of both Alex Cross and the murderers. Alex gets beaten up physically and mentally as he tries to catch the Tiger and his youthful companions. Even if you have read Patterson before, you will definitely want to give this book a read. I found it to be fast read.

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Athenable says "Longitude is the story of the man who changed sea travel forever" about Longitude

Athenable — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:06:06 GMT

Longitudeby Dava Sobel follows the professional life of John Harrison, the man who revolutionized seafaring. Up until Harrison's time, ships could easily determine their latitude at sea, but not their longitude. Thousands of lives were lost at sea when ships ran aground on an unexpected island or ran out of provisions while trying to find their destination. By the 1700s the situation had grown so dire that England offered an enormous cash prize to the person who could solve this problem. John Harrison, a self-trained clock maker, was that man. Harrison devoted his life to the design of a clock that could keep correct time on board a moving vessel. He made four clocks that did just that, at the same time inventing components that are still used in clocks and other machines today. This genius was only allowed to collect his prize toward the end of his life and today is unknown to most people, but Dava Sobel brings his amazing story to life so that his legacy can be remembered....

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carlbrown says "best one on the market" about The Plug-In Drug: Television, Computers and Family Life

carlbrown — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:32:16 GMT

i loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee this thing

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wkured001 says "The Gift is a moving story." about The Gift

wkured001 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:13:54 GMT

The Gift by Richard Paul Evans is a great book. This is a book that is hard to put down once you get started. Since this book is not very thick, it is easy to read in one sitting. Get ready to go on an emotional rollercoaster as show as you open the book. This story will move you to tears and show you what is good in this world. I have read many of Richard Paul Evans' books and all are a complete emotional experience. As always, the characters are believable and you feel like you are actually there with them. This is a must read for anyone how enjoys a book that you can snuggle up in front of a fire with. I believe Richard Paul Evans is one of the best authors out there and this book doesn't disappoint. I would recommend you should run out to the store and buy your copy today. This book was a Christmas present for me last year and it would make a great gift this year for the book lover on your list....

lovestoread says "This book kept me reading to the end. " about Blood Games

lovestoread — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:31:28 GMT

Iris Johansen wrote another page turner featuring her heroine, Eve Duncan and her daughter, Bonnie, who is a ghost. Eve has been looking for Bonnie's body ever since she was murdered by a serial killer years earlier. A senator's daughter is murdered and her blood is drained from her body by a serial killer that might be connected to Eve's daughter's death. Eve receives a goblet of blood from the killer indicating that she is one of the people who is marked for death by that killer. From there the book takes turns, including the people Eve loves the most, Joe and Jane. A mysterious stranger, Caleb, shows up to help track and stop this ruthless killer who thinks his ultimate prize will be Eve. There are some twists to this book but I will let you read it to find out what they are.

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onyx95 says "Pre-Stephanie Plum with similar characters." about Janet Evanovich - The Rocky Road to Romance

onyx95 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:43:29 GMT

After an unexpected accident with the traffic reporter on WZZZ, operations manager Steve Crow was desperate for a fill in reporter. Desperate enough to give the kooky dog lady Daisy Adams a try behind the wheel. Even after a terrible first broadcast, Daisy was sent o a breaking news story and ended up being the story. Having a hand, or more like a fender, involved in the capture of the bad guy, the threat to Daisy’s life seemed to hit Steve hard. His overwhelming feeling of protectiveness leading him to hire a bodyguard (Elsie Hawkins). Something about Daisy also prompted Steve to get a dog (Bob), buy an SUV and a house - good thing he’s rich. Now if she would just slow down and stay out of trouble maybe he would be able to sleep nights.

Another pre-Plum re-release. Got a kick out of the first Bob the dog. Also liked the character of Elsie Hawkins, you can really see the beginnings of the character of Grandma Mazur. Lots of thing happen to and around Daisy, I liked...

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veronica12 says "Twilight is the best book of the century." about Twilight (The Twilight Saga, Book 1)

veronica12 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:42:32 GMT

The best book of the century equal Twilight. This book was written by Stephanie Meyer. Meyer's writing is nothing literary fans will deign to read, but, much like Harry Potter, the story and characters, and certainly her uncanny abilities with suspense, will suck your average reader right in. From the very first page of narrator Bella's dismal, klutzy existence, the book is intriguing, thankfully, since this means the only attraction is not the hot vampire himself. Bella is a lead character who is, yes, unrealistically self-sacrificing, but also inadvertently funny. Twilight is a fantastic novel about a vampire and a mortal human. Edward Cullen is the epitome of perfection in the eyes of Bella Swan. From the moment that I had the book in my hand I could not let go of it. The book sucks you in into a world of fantasy and magic.This is the type of book that you might read in just a few sittings, becoming engrossed in its fantastical world and oblivious to your surroundings. While not...

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rsilva says "Beautiful maps and photos." about Eyewitness Travel Guides: China

rsilva — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:12:41 GMT

The Eyewitness series started out with brightly-illustrated children's books on science, nature, technology, and history, and expanded to include a variety of nonfiction books including their travel series.

Full disclosure: I didn't read this book cover-to-cover. That is not the intended use, and I doubt many readers approach a travel guide that way.

I did, however, use the book in its intended manner: to prepare for and take with me on a three-week trip to China . As such, I read the introductory chapter on the history and culture of China , as well as the "Traveler's Needs" and "Survival Guide" sections at the end of the book. From there, I read the chapters on the provinces that I would be visiting, as well as the sections on some areas that were not on my itinerary, but were relevant to the trip. My wife and I were traveling to China to adopt our son, and we were not able to visit his home town on this trip, so I was definitely in reading about that city and the major nearby cities,...

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