This is a coming-of-age novel set in near distant dystopian-like future. The main story revolves around four-year-old Nell who gets ahold of an illegal copy of a primer book which leads her on a journey of Princess Nell and Harv locked away in the dark castle The primer is intended to steer the reader toward the more interesting life as dictated by the lord of the realm. There by priming them to be an effective member of society. In short the primer teaches the reader how to grow and develop in the world around them.
On top of the story there are two other stories that are streamlining the main storyline. The book jumps back and forth between the three stories. This makes it a little difficult to follow considering the unfamiliar, futuristic devices they speak of in the book and the language that is used by the author. The beginning is very hard to catch on to and figure out what is going on in all three stories. Though I feel the concept of this book is very interesting in essence I have to say that it is just not for me and not the type of book that I would enjoy. However I do know that people who like to read Sci-fi, dystopian, or cyberpunk type books would definitely be interested in this one.
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Very different from the film.
A young girl (Coraline) discovers a secret door in the new flat that her parents and her have moved into. This door leads her to another world where the other mother is waiting for her. Will she stay there and let the other mother love her in her strange way? Or will she fight to take her life back before it is gone? The book and the film both have elements that are similar and some that are downright the same. However they are two very separate elements in their own rights. While the film has more elements to it, the book tends to be a bit darker in content. The book is very well written and easy for younger teen readers as well as adults to read. The author's writing style is blunt and to the point. There is not a lot of extra detail. but with a story like this extra detail is not really needed. All things considered I would have to say that I am still a huge fan of the film. Even though I very much enjoyed the book the film will still be my favorite in this case. Hey, it's rare but it does happen! 😜 A bit of horror, a touch of magic and bubble, bubble! (Evil laugh)
"Capable of creation and destruction, fire burns within us. Behind the thick, black smoke of our lives, we blaze with our own unique flame." Summer compelled by love but others are fueled by anger and hate. Their magic is vengeful and dangerous. This is the magic that comes to life in the pages of this book. This is an anthology of 25 stories total. The stories are all very well written, each with the author's own individual style of course. The cover art is very beautiful and eye-catching. And all in all it was a delight to read. The special thing about this book however, is that it is allowing me to do my very first spotlight segment... Rohit Sawant is the author who wrote the story entitled "Bunsen Burn and Beaker Bubble". He is the author that made this review possible. In his story Don Langham is a jealous and spiteful sociopath who turned psychopath when he decides to set fire to one of his teachers houses. Through this tragedy a witch comes out of her broom closet to cast a revenge spell upon Don. No one could ever be THAT into Edgar Allan Poe's writing! (Evil laugh again). Rohit's writing is a bit difficult to follow at first. He seems to take metaphors in creative writing to an extreme that not many are used to anymore. The very beautiful in its in its own right it seems to almost clash with the new age and edgy language that is used throughout the story. Those two elements separately however would make for a more easily understandable story. The plot was amazing however and the story idea made me chuckle out loud. Very reminiscent of Poe himself. He would be very proud to have read your story Rohit! Bravo! I would definitely look forward to reading more from this author as well as the other authors in this book. "Cleve is struggling to maintain respect for his life's work. He is disillusioned with politics in America; it's driven by special interest groups and self-interested politicians, every action boiling down to money in somebody's pocket. Midway through Pritchard's first term, Cleve is made aware that Pritchard and Scapeli are manipulating, deceitful, power mongers - a far cry from being patriots. Daryl and Cleve have had enough and resolve to reopen their editorial partnership using the internet. They launched Commonguy.com with Daryl taking the lead advocating patriotism, ethics, and competency in government."
Like his other two books this book was obviously skillfully written. It was well thought out and we'll put together. It carries Intrigue throughout the entire story. However one thing that I've noticed is that the back cover of the book has a fairly long description of the plot. So long so that it seems to do the book an injustice by giving away too much. It's almost like a movie preview that shows all the good parts of the movie before you get to see it. Other than that the book was enjoyable to read. And I would definitely recommend it to anyone interested in political intrigue. Watch out! This book may give you the creeps! Reader beware!!!
A scary story come to life, a ghost that tells her side of the story, a Halloween seance, a witch who will steal your soul, a scarecrow that comes to life and craves blood, and other deliciously scary tales. Reminiscent of the scary stories series by Alvin Schwartz, this was a delightful little read. Unlike Schwartz however the author was able to change his writing style slightly from story to story. It was very refreshing for an anthology book. Most of the stories center around Halloween making this a perfect read for October. I would definitely recommend this book to anybody who likes scary anthologies. A fascinating look into human behavior both good and bad.
"Through the eyes of Black Beauty, we observe the actions of human beings. The gallant horse is sold to many types of people. Some are good masters who treat Beauty with compassion and tenderness. Others are bad masters, who do not care if Beauty has enough food to eat or if he is too tired to be ridden." You know, this is one of my all-time favorite stories. When I was very young I had a cartoon version of this story that I watched constantly. I now own the live-action film. I know the story like the back of my had. But I'd never read the book... til now! Both utterly sad and depressing as well as joyous and triumphant, this book has an amazing story to tell. This is definitely one that pulls on your heart strings. Perfect for teens and young adult readers as well as adults. I highly recommend this classic tale to everyone who loves animals of any kind. Oh wow! What a love triangle!
Yua is a high school girl in a secret relationship with her teacher. But one day her grandmother, her last surviving family member, passes away and leaves her all alone in the world. And then, her beloved Sensei, supporting her again as he always has, asks her to marry him. She’s convinced that she’s about to begin a happy newlywed life, but it turns out Sensei has a huge secret...?! Sensei's son happens to be the boy at school that Yua despises... or is he her crush? Sensei is afraid that a boy her age will steal Yua away from him. But does he suspect his own son to be the culprit? Dripping with drama and romance, this graphic novel really turns the heat up. Skillfully written and story boarded. Easy to follow dialogs. Beautifully drawn illustrations. The ending leaves you on a cliffhanger that will make you curse out loud LOL 😉 "In a distant future, Tikan Solstafir lives in self-imposed exile. The star systems close to Earth have been colonized but, rather than embracing the adventure, people have chosen to withdraw into their own hallucinations. Meanwhile, in the 21st century, a disillusioned philosopher sets out on a quest to save humanity from itself and a young time-traveling girl called Sielle may hold the key to everything... especially after a mysterious enemy attacks Tikan's starship, and Tikan strikes back to end the tyranny and sever the dream-state that has enslaved humanity."
I read this book because it sounded interesting. While it is exactly that, I also found it very difficult to read and follow. The 2 stories are told simultaneously and honestly, I think it takes away from both stories to be told in this manner. I think they should have been written separately. Although this book had a very entertaining premise, I have to admit that it gave me the heeby jeebies in reading the slow and VOLUNTARY decline of the human race. Seeing/reading things like this always weird me out. Perhaps that's because its just too realistic... it's genuinely scary! All-in-all this was an intriguing read. Definitely a good Sci-fi novel. I would certainly recommend this book to those who enjoy science fiction and dystopian genres. Lady Bronwyn McArran is a Scottish Laird captured by the hated English and forced to marry one of theirs. Stephen Montgomery came to Scotland to conquer, but is he strong enough to conquer Bronwyn? As he falls hopelessly in love with this fiery Scot he tries with every fiber of his being to win her respect, and her love.
Very well written as usual for Jude Deveraux. She is a fantastic writer that takes the reader on delightful romantic journeys through her literary works. This was a very fun read. Sensual and entertaining with a good handful of humor as the two pros constantly butt heads. I would definitely recommend this book to anybody who likes a bit of romance. "Long ago, here and far away, people looked for clues in nature to predict the weather. They learn from experience by watching the shapes of clouds or noticing the behavior of animals. This wisdom was passed down through sayings like the ones in this book."
Poetic, entertaining and GORGEOUSLY illustrated, this book will definitely become a favorite for me and my children. This book is perfect for young readers. And the fact that it has old folklore mixed with Mother Goose like rhymes is perfect for readers just starting out to love books. I can't describe how absolutely gorgeous both the cover and the inside illustrations are. This book was very well put together and well-thought-out. Very well done. Bravo! I highly recommend this book to anyone with children! |
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