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I just finished this book, and I have to say Tom Robbins delivered another excellent read. It was a little less cohesive and scintillating than the other works by him I've read.
The story follows Amanda, a very interesting character, as well as a few other characters that are caught up in the world with her. The first half of the story is about Amanda's overly colorful world and the cast of characters in it (and one really huge hot dog). The second half deals with the question: What would you do if you had the corpse of a very powerful figure in your pantry?
It makes some very poignant statements about the world, that are just as true today as they were when he wrote the book.
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After seeing this listed on Powell's website, I had to order it. It's very small and cute, and full of interesting facts. Some are funny, some are weird. I've had it in my house only a day and already four of my friends have sat down and read the entire thing, they love it!
Now I just have to memorize some of the facts so I can impress people at parties.
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I bought this book my freshman year of college, and I've used it faithfully every year since. This book is full of valuable knowledge about how to write papers, in easy to understand, detailed notes. What makes this book better than some of the ones I've seen my classmates use is that this book has numerous examples, from in-text citation samples to sample papers.
This is the book to get if you need help moving between the different styles of writing, as well as basic rules and tips on how to write successfully. Every college student needs this book!
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I bought this book to have something quick and simple to read while waiting in traffic (which I do a lot of ). I was pleasantly surprised to find that this is a truly wonderful book. The main characters are introduced slowly, and therefore your affection for them builds as you read through the books. The stories themselves are entertaining, yet never farcical. The settings are beautiful, the heroes are noble, the heroines find great power, and end the end you can't wait to read the next one.
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When they say that this book is a modern day "Alice in Wonderland" they don't lie. This book may seem deceivingly easy to read, but the simplicity belies a world so full of depth and color that even a well seasoned adult wanted to re-read it. You find yourself loving and admiring Coraline as she shows an adventurous spirit and purity of heart that many of us strive to obtain. Neil Gaiman is without a doubt one of the best writers in his (hard to identify) genre, and his foray into children's fiction is nothing less splendid than his adult works. Buy this book for a child, or just for your inner child, trust me you won't be disappointed.
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Another Roadside Attraction by Tom Robbins
satin worship, September 25, 2008
I just finished this book, and I have to say Tom Robbins delivered another excellent read. It was a little less cohesive and scintillating than the other works by him I've read.The story follows Amanda, a very interesting character, as well as a few other characters that are caught up in the world with her. The first half of the story is about Amanda's overly colorful world and the cast of characters in it (and one really huge hot dog). The second half deals with the question: What would you do if you had the corpse of a very powerful figure in your pantry?
It makes some very poignant statements about the world, that are just as true today as they were when he wrote the book.
(1 of 3 readers found this comment helpful)
The Curious World of Drugs and Their Friends: A Very Trippy Miscellany by Adriano Sack
satin worship, September 25, 2008
After seeing this listed on Powell's website, I had to order it. It's very small and cute, and full of interesting facts. Some are funny, some are weird. I've had it in my house only a day and already four of my friends have sat down and read the entire thing, they love it!Now I just have to memorize some of the facts so I can impress people at parties.
(2 of 4 readers found this comment helpful)
Writer's Resource, 2003 Mla Updated - Text Only (03 - Old Edition) by Elaine Maimon
satin worship, September 19, 2008
I bought this book my freshman year of college, and I've used it faithfully every year since. This book is full of valuable knowledge about how to write papers, in easy to understand, detailed notes. What makes this book better than some of the ones I've seen my classmates use is that this book has numerous examples, from in-text citation samples to sample papers.This is the book to get if you need help moving between the different styles of writing, as well as basic rules and tips on how to write successfully. Every college student needs this book!
(4 of 5 readers found this comment helpful)
Tales of the Otori #01: Across the Nightingale Floor Episode 1 by Lian Hearn
satin worship, September 5, 2008
I bought this book to have something quick and simple to read while waiting in traffic (which I do a lot of ). I was pleasantly surprised to find that this is a truly wonderful book. The main characters are introduced slowly, and therefore your affection for them builds as you read through the books. The stories themselves are entertaining, yet never farcical. The settings are beautiful, the heroes are noble, the heroines find great power, and end the end you can't wait to read the next one.(2 of 4 readers found this comment helpful)
Coraline (P.S.) by Neil Gaiman
satin worship, August 3, 2008
When they say that this book is a modern day "Alice in Wonderland" they don't lie. This book may seem deceivingly easy to read, but the simplicity belies a world so full of depth and color that even a well seasoned adult wanted to re-read it. You find yourself loving and admiring Coraline as she shows an adventurous spirit and purity of heart that many of us strive to obtain. Neil Gaiman is without a doubt one of the best writers in his (hard to identify) genre, and his foray into children's fiction is nothing less splendid than his adult works. Buy this book for a child, or just for your inner child, trust me you won't be disappointed.(3 of 8 readers found this comment helpful)
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