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I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I found myself compelled at times to read it aloud-- just to see what would happen! Cornelia's descriptions are so clear I could see them in my mind's eye, her plot is sound, and her character developments are absolutely endearing. I almost had to read it all in one sitting because I just couldn't put it down! An enthralling adventure... and this is only the beginning!
Persuasion is an excellent novel, Jane Austen's best. I thoroughly loved reading and experiencing Anne's trials along with her, as she carefully maintained her moral purity throughout the course of some very trying situations. Anne Elliot strikes me as one of the more docile of Jane Austen's women. She is not headstrong like Elizabeth Bennet, nor immature like Emma Woodhouse. Instead, she is quiet, amiable, unconditionally loving regardless of whether she receives love in return, and perpetually thinking as well of everyone as she can. This is an enchanting tale of heartbreak, faithfulness, acceptance, and forgiveness.
This is absolutely my all-time favorite novel, the best I've read in a long time. Cleverly, Goldman weaves a tale where fantasy is matter-of-fact--history, even--and captivates the creative mind in spite of anachronistic references, (such as talking about Princess Buttercup wearing jeans), poking fun at "Morgenstern" (really, himself; some of my friends did not even realize that the "good parts version" was the only version!), and an altogether unorthodox yet entertaining style. I read this book and I'm laughing the whole time, cheering for Westley, and voyaging together with the characters on an unforgettable journey.
You always thought you knew the tale... until you've read it like this! The relationship between Fish and Rose is tactfully developed under Regina's careful, respectful direction. The mystery of one's past, the intrigue of back-room medical conspiracies, the struggle of trying to "fit in" at college in another state--all are relevant to today's youth. Yet who would expect Sleeping Beauty to fit into modern society so well? I thoroughly enjoyed this book, all the way through. Regina has crafted a series of "new classics" that are timeless enough, and relevant enough to last through the ages.
This is the second book in Regina's "Fairy Tales, Re-Told" series, but it is every bit as good as the first! I received it from a friend and read the whole thing in one sitting! The correlations to the original fairy tale are unmistakable, but at the same time, the mystery is so compelling that you really don't feel like you're reading a mystery at all! Snow White's troubles and struggles are explored in a whole new light with a modern-day setting, and I've found a whole new set of characters to love, as much as I loved the old fairy tale. A thrilling tale from start to finish!
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Inkheart by Cornelia Funke
leslieluvzbooks, March 2, 2012
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I found myself compelled at times to read it aloud-- just to see what would happen! Cornelia's descriptions are so clear I could see them in my mind's eye, her plot is sound, and her character developments are absolutely endearing. I almost had to read it all in one sitting because I just couldn't put it down! An enthralling adventure... and this is only the beginning!Persuasion (Dover Thrift Editions) by Jane Austen
leslieluvzbooks, January 28, 2012
Persuasion is an excellent novel, Jane Austen's best. I thoroughly loved reading and experiencing Anne's trials along with her, as she carefully maintained her moral purity throughout the course of some very trying situations. Anne Elliot strikes me as one of the more docile of Jane Austen's women. She is not headstrong like Elizabeth Bennet, nor immature like Emma Woodhouse. Instead, she is quiet, amiable, unconditionally loving regardless of whether she receives love in return, and perpetually thinking as well of everyone as she can. This is an enchanting tale of heartbreak, faithfulness, acceptance, and forgiveness.The Princess Bride: A Hot Fairy Tale by William Goldman
leslieluvzbooks, January 28, 2012
This is absolutely my all-time favorite novel, the best I've read in a long time. Cleverly, Goldman weaves a tale where fantasy is matter-of-fact--history, even--and captivates the creative mind in spite of anachronistic references, (such as talking about Princess Buttercup wearing jeans), poking fun at "Morgenstern" (really, himself; some of my friends did not even realize that the "good parts version" was the only version!), and an altogether unorthodox yet entertaining style. I read this book and I'm laughing the whole time, cheering for Westley, and voyaging together with the characters on an unforgettable journey.Waking Rose: A Fairy Tale Retold by Regina Doman
leslieluvzbooks, January 26, 2012
You always thought you knew the tale... until you've read it like this! The relationship between Fish and Rose is tactfully developed under Regina's careful, respectful direction. The mystery of one's past, the intrigue of back-room medical conspiracies, the struggle of trying to "fit in" at college in another state--all are relevant to today's youth. Yet who would expect Sleeping Beauty to fit into modern society so well? I thoroughly enjoyed this book, all the way through. Regina has crafted a series of "new classics" that are timeless enough, and relevant enough to last through the ages.Black as Night: A Fairy Tale Retold by Regina Doman
leslieluvzbooks, January 26, 2012
This is the second book in Regina's "Fairy Tales, Re-Told" series, but it is every bit as good as the first! I received it from a friend and read the whole thing in one sitting! The correlations to the original fairy tale are unmistakable, but at the same time, the mystery is so compelling that you really don't feel like you're reading a mystery at all! Snow White's troubles and struggles are explored in a whole new light with a modern-day setting, and I've found a whole new set of characters to love, as much as I loved the old fairy tale. A thrilling tale from start to finish!1-5 of 8next