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.Crime and Punishment (Penguin Popular Classics) (Penguin Popular Classics)
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by: Fyodor Dostoyevsky

January 24, 2007
Crime and Punishment beautifully captures moods and moments to guide the reader through the book as though we were truly looking through Roskolnikov's eyes. Dostoyevsky understands the danger that lurks in all of us, and the mind's ability to twist and justify actions and thoughts with the greatest of ease if we are thrown off the righteous path. This is reflected beautifully in the most extreme of scenarios that Roskolnikov finds himself in. It would be a challenge to pick this book up and not finish reading it.
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.The Villa in Italy
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by: Elizabeth Edmondson

December 04, 2006
I thoroughly enjoyed this old fashioned, friendly, life affirming story. It all worked out in the end as it should if that isn't too much of a spoiler. I read it quickly and happily, immediately passing it to my mother who I knew would enjoy the puzzles, personalities and pictures painted in perfect prose.
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.Wuthering Heights (Penguin Popular Classics)
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by: Emily Bronte

January 13, 1994
I thought it was time to expand my reading horizons with some classic literature without blowing my budget, so this Penguin Popular Classic at £2 seemed the ideal choice, particularly as, when I used the 'Search Inside' facility, it showed in the list of contents a preface, chronology, introduction and further reading.

When I received the book, these 42 pages were missing, and on closer inspection I see the 'Search Inside' facility shows a completely different, more expensive Penguin edition.

This seems highly misleading to me - it's disappointing that a publisher with the status of Penguin would mislead customers like this.

5 stars for the story, reduced to 3 for cheating!!
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.The Vows of Silence
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by: Susan Hill

June 05, 2008

I was so excited to receive this book,Ive enjoyed the previous books so much and Im glad to say that I wasnt disappointed.

I found the parts about Cat and Chris,well written and believable, just loved the book.

Buy it .


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.The Book With No Name
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by: Anonymous

June 01, 2007
This book is terrible. The plot is weak, the dialogue aims for Tarantino and ends up with crap. A whole page on the acting merits of Robert Redford, I mean really?

Don't read this book it's crap, it's so crap that I can't use another adjective for it other than crap, that's how much it has widened my vocabulary. Unbelievable.
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.Toll the Hounds (Malazan Book of the Fallen)
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by: Steven Erikson

July 01, 2008
I'm an enormous Erikson fan, and read all seven of his previous novels with relish. I was eagerly awaiting the release of 'Toll the Hounds.'
Sadly, this novel is a significant fall for Erikson from the ranks of the fantasy mighty.

The novel is largely set in Dariujistan, where the entire cast of characters ultimately converge, including Cutter, Iskaral Pust and the beligerant Karsa Orlong. The city is also the setting for such notables as Anomander Rake and the broken remnants of the Bridgeburners.

Darujistan itself is cloaked in a darkness, and Anomander Rake broods within; in short, his usual enigmatic self.

Effectively, the plot builds upon the basis that a Tyrant is prophesised to conquer Darujistan. As the characters ... Read More:
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.Darkest Pleasure, the (Lords of the Underworld)
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by: Gena Showalter

July 01, 2008
I wont give a review of this book, as others have already done so - suffice to say - this book is completely beautiful. The characters are charming and Reyes' battle with his 'curse' along with his emotional pain with regards to his feelings for Danika - as well as her reactions to him - are almost poetic. Of the three I think this is my favourite, but you really do have to read the other two to appreciate it's depth and feeling.

Absolutely loved it.
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.The Darkest Kiss (Lords of the Underworld) (MIRA)
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by: Gena Showalter

June 01, 2008
The other reviews for this book are wonderfully detailed enough so I won't offer anything other than my opinion here. I read a lot of Paranormal Romance novels but it is quite rare that I feel compelled to write a review on one. Lately I've been somewhat disillusioned with the whole genre, finding most of the stories lacking or very 'samey'. Even novels from some of the most respected PR writers (Ward, Feehan, Kenyon et al) have fallen a little flat. So I was not expecting too much when I picked up Gena Showalter's latest. After having read it, I'm so glad I did. It's a very enjoyable read - cleverly written, fast paced and evocative. I like a heroine with balls and a hero who can live up to her. I like a story that doesn't have a neat happy ever after or at least has some bumps on ... Read More:
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.Night Monkey, Day Monkey
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by: Julia Donaldson

April 01, 2002
A wonderful read aloud for 1 and 2 year olds. Lovely illustrations and nice story but just doesn't quite have the pazzazz of the gruffalo and her other books (we own the lot). Too basic for my four year old but my one year old really enjoys it.
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.Doors Open
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by: Ian Rankin

September 16, 2008
A wonderful read aloud for 1 and 2 year olds. Lovely illustrations and nice story but just doesn't quite have the pazzazz of the gruffalo and her other books (we own the lot). Too basic for my four year old but my one year old really enjoys it.
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