It was in a letter of 1897, about his cousin James Ross Clemens, that Mark Twain famously noted that "the report of my death was an exaggeration." He...
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The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo is one of the best mysteries I have read in a long time. Steig Larsson does an excellent job of building the suspense.
The book is well-written and it provides twists and turns. As one mystery is resolved, another begins. He keeps you guessing throughout. An overall excellent book.
Joseph O'Neill uses lush language and knowledge of both New York and how people from other countries see it to create a beautiful story. The images he presents in this book stay with you long after you finish it. The comparisons to The Great Gatsby are warranted and accurate.
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I discovered this book by accident and am so glad I did. Closterman is a genius. The book made me laugh out loud in every chapter. He is an encyclopedia of pop culture and his tone is easy and conversational. I can't wait to read the rest of his books.
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This book had a profound impact on me. Dexter Filkins writes in such a way that I felt I was in Iraq with him, watching the country slide into anarchy.
The book is written telling stories of American soliders, Iraqi insurgents, ordinary Iraqis, and the American government personnel. He tells their stories in way that is poignant but not sappy.
I highly recommend this book.
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This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the politics of the Middle East and western attempts to intervene in the region. Mr. Fisk does a wonderful job of showing through statements and examples how British intervention in the region in the early 20th century mirrors current events. Mr. Fisk is a talented story teller and the book is immensely entertaining. I highly recommend this book.
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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Vintage) by Stieg Larsson
Shannon Geiger, November 3, 2009
The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo is one of the best mysteries I have read in a long time. Steig Larsson does an excellent job of building the suspense.The book is well-written and it provides twists and turns. As one mystery is resolved, another begins. He keeps you guessing throughout. An overall excellent book.
Netherland by Joseph O'Neill
Shannon Geiger, July 16, 2009
Joseph O'Neill uses lush language and knowledge of both New York and how people from other countries see it to create a beautiful story. The images he presents in this book stay with you long after you finish it. The comparisons to The Great Gatsby are warranted and accurate.(1 of 2 readers found this comment helpful)
Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs: A Low Culture Manifesto by Chuck Klosterman
Shannon Geiger, March 18, 2009
I discovered this book by accident and am so glad I did. Closterman is a genius. The book made me laugh out loud in every chapter. He is an encyclopedia of pop culture and his tone is easy and conversational. I can't wait to read the rest of his books.(2 of 5 readers found this comment helpful)
The Forever War by Dexter Filkins
Shannon Geiger, October 17, 2008
This book had a profound impact on me. Dexter Filkins writes in such a way that I felt I was in Iraq with him, watching the country slide into anarchy.The book is written telling stories of American soliders, Iraqi insurgents, ordinary Iraqis, and the American government personnel. He tells their stories in way that is poignant but not sappy.
I highly recommend this book.
(29 of 44 readers found this comment helpful)
The Great War for Civilisation: The Conquest of the Middle East by Robert Fisk
Shannon Geiger, August 13, 2007
This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the politics of the Middle East and western attempts to intervene in the region. Mr. Fisk does a wonderful job of showing through statements and examples how British intervention in the region in the early 20th century mirrors current events. Mr. Fisk is a talented story teller and the book is immensely entertaining. I highly recommend this book.(7 of 20 readers found this comment helpful)
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