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Definitely my favorite in this amazing, heart-shaking trilogy by Quinn. All three have the same message said in a different way, and focusing on different parts of what author Sharif Abdullah calls 'The Mess.' This one seems to touch straight to the heart of what it means to be human, and what is truly sacred. I can read this one again and again, and think it might be up for another re-read.... This is a must-read for anyone who sometimes wonders if there is something terribly wrong here....
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Life-changing, and powerful. Something we all feel but can't quite articulate. No words other than the book itself can explain. We are so sure we know what life is all about.... but are we? Quinn answers the important question, "How did we come to be this way?" Once you get it answered, you'll never look at the world the same again.... thank goodness!!!
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My 9-yr-old son and I absolutely LOVE this series! I was shocked when he sucked it down in a little over a day on his own, and when I started reading it I understood why! I can't wait until the 4th one comes out in August.
Extremely well-written. Great messages, thrilling adventure, and plenty of suspense. The underlying truths are the best - I love this book!!
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The Story of B by Daniel Quinn
Starr, July 4, 2008
Definitely my favorite in this amazing, heart-shaking trilogy by Quinn. All three have the same message said in a different way, and focusing on different parts of what author Sharif Abdullah calls 'The Mess.' This one seems to touch straight to the heart of what it means to be human, and what is truly sacred. I can read this one again and again, and think it might be up for another re-read.... This is a must-read for anyone who sometimes wonders if there is something terribly wrong here....(4 of 7 readers found this comment helpful)
Ishmael by Daniel Quinn
Starr, July 4, 2008
Life-changing, and powerful. Something we all feel but can't quite articulate. No words other than the book itself can explain. We are so sure we know what life is all about.... but are we? Quinn answers the important question, "How did we come to be this way?" Once you get it answered, you'll never look at the world the same again.... thank goodness!!!(8 of 14 readers found this comment helpful)
The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau
Starr, July 3, 2008
My 9-yr-old son and I absolutely LOVE this series! I was shocked when he sucked it down in a little over a day on his own, and when I started reading it I understood why! I can't wait until the 4th one comes out in August.Extremely well-written. Great messages, thrilling adventure, and plenty of suspense. The underlying truths are the best - I love this book!!
(6 of 10 readers found this comment helpful)