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I absolutely love Margaret Atwood's work and I love fictionalized recounting of women's stories so I was very happy to find this book. Unfortunately I was completely disappointed when I read it. Penelope seems almost shallow in this retelling with her simplistic perspective. I would expect a stronger, more potent, voice coming from Atwood. The character was very disappointing and I found the rivalry between her and Helen to be horribly stereotypical (beauty vs. intelligence). The story is fun and the poetry is wonderful so I would still recommend the read but don't expect Atwood's usually amazing quality of writing on this one.
I have always loved Cornel West's language and so I was very happy to hear he had a new book out. This wonderful memoir gives background to this wonderful activist and vocalist. His perspective is brilliantly positive and the book just put me into a constant good mood.
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I am so grateful that this book exists. This beautifully illustrated book covers an incredible herstory of chicana and mexican women. It is completely bilingual and a wonderful informational resource for someone who is constantly hungering to know more about her ethnic heritage.
This is a beautifully written book that combines our inner science nerd with our literary romantic. Lehrer has written a very well documented book that provides a testament to the need for the creative world to fuel our scientific lives.
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This is a phenomenal book that weaves two very different and intriguing stories of Napoleonic times. Between war and genders, Winterson delivers another incredible read.
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The Penelopiad by Margaret Eleanor Atwood
librarylapin, November 18, 2009
I absolutely love Margaret Atwood's work and I love fictionalized recounting of women's stories so I was very happy to find this book. Unfortunately I was completely disappointed when I read it. Penelope seems almost shallow in this retelling with her simplistic perspective. I would expect a stronger, more potent, voice coming from Atwood. The character was very disappointing and I found the rivalry between her and Helen to be horribly stereotypical (beauty vs. intelligence). The story is fun and the poetry is wonderful so I would still recommend the read but don't expect Atwood's usually amazing quality of writing on this one.Brother West: Living and Loving Out Loud by Cornel West
librarylapin, November 18, 2009
I have always loved Cornel West's language and so I was very happy to hear he had a new book out. This wonderful memoir gives background to this wonderful activist and vocalist. His perspective is brilliantly positive and the book just put me into a constant good mood.(1 of 1 readers found this comment helpful)
500 Years of Chicana Women's History: Bilingual Edition (07 Edition) by Elizabeth Martinez
librarylapin, September 21, 2009
I am so grateful that this book exists. This beautifully illustrated book covers an incredible herstory of chicana and mexican women. It is completely bilingual and a wonderful informational resource for someone who is constantly hungering to know more about her ethnic heritage.Proust Was a Neuroscientist by Jonah Lehrer
librarylapin, September 21, 2009
This is a beautifully written book that combines our inner science nerd with our literary romantic. Lehrer has written a very well documented book that provides a testament to the need for the creative world to fuel our scientific lives.(1 of 1 readers found this comment helpful)
The Passion by Jeanette Winterson
librarylapin, July 28, 2008
This is a phenomenal book that weaves two very different and intriguing stories of Napoleonic times. Between war and genders, Winterson delivers another incredible read.(4 of 7 readers found this comment helpful)
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