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This is a howler, all right--howlingly funny! Sophie, the hatter's daughter, is naturally frustrated when the Witch of the Waste turns her into an old lady. But then she goes head to head with the Wizard Howl, whose castle tends to move about. Then bizarre things really start to happen. What a delightful fantasy!
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This novel is written as if it were the recollections of a 110-year-old African American woman born a slave and living into the 1960s. It's both humorous and moving, and provides an interesting perspective on history, particulary the everyday life of ordinary--and extraordinary--people.
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This book was very carefully planned, marching through the year one month at a time. Sound boring? No, I caught myself grinning like crazy as I read the book. One suspects that Capek has indeed cared for a garden of his own and has been both enthralled and frustrated, and even if you are a nongardener you'll probably thoroughly enjoy "The Gardener's Year." His brother's sketches, too, are capriciously charming.
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I really enjoyed this very funny book. Yes, it is in many ways irreverent, but I did not find it to be offensive. As wild as "Biff" and other characters might be, Joshua (aka Jesus) was treated with great respect. In fact, I was impressed by Moore's knowledge of the Bible and various religions, including of course Judaism and Christianity, but also a few Eastern religions. Don't expect it to be too serious, though. The key word here is "funny." If this book doesn't make you laugh, you must not have a sense of humor.
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Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones
nancyhjohnson, June 2, 2008
This is a howler, all right--howlingly funny! Sophie, the hatter's daughter, is naturally frustrated when the Witch of the Waste turns her into an old lady. But then she goes head to head with the Wizard Howl, whose castle tends to move about. Then bizarre things really start to happen. What a delightful fantasy!(2 of 4 readers found this comment helpful)
The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman by Ernest J Gaines
nancyhjohnson, May 28, 2008
This novel is written as if it were the recollections of a 110-year-old African American woman born a slave and living into the 1960s. It's both humorous and moving, and provides an interesting perspective on history, particulary the everyday life of ordinary--and extraordinary--people.(2 of 2 readers found this comment helpful)
The Gardener's Year
nancyhjohnson, May 8, 2008
This book was very carefully planned, marching through the year one month at a time. Sound boring? No, I caught myself grinning like crazy as I read the book. One suspects that Capek has indeed cared for a garden of his own and has been both enthralled and frustrated, and even if you are a nongardener you'll probably thoroughly enjoy "The Gardener's Year." His brother's sketches, too, are capriciously charming.(4 of 5 readers found this comment helpful)
Can't Wait to Get to Heaven (Ballantine Reader's Circle) by Fannie Flagg
nancyhjohnson, April 11, 2008
As always, Fannie Flagg has quirky, likable characters and unexpected surprises. This is a real feel-good book.(4 of 7 readers found this comment helpful)
Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore
nancyhjohnson, March 18, 2008
I really enjoyed this very funny book. Yes, it is in many ways irreverent, but I did not find it to be offensive. As wild as "Biff" and other characters might be, Joshua (aka Jesus) was treated with great respect. In fact, I was impressed by Moore's knowledge of the Bible and various religions, including of course Judaism and Christianity, but also a few Eastern religions. Don't expect it to be too serious, though. The key word here is "funny." If this book doesn't make you laugh, you must not have a sense of humor.(12 of 25 readers found this comment helpful)
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