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Wonderful World of Horses Coloring Book
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John Green
D.B. Pacini
, January 23, 2010
High Quality Artwork One of the best children’s coloring books featuring horses available. I should know, I’ve purchased most of them.
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Prometheus Project Trapped
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Douglas E Richards
D.B. Pacini
, January 23, 2010
Awesome Gift I frequently receive books as gifts. This one was mailed to me (wrapped in Christmas paper) with "Please read, from Julie" scribbled on a post-it note. I know twelve Julie girls and women, none of them sent the book to me. I've just finished reading "The Prometheus Project: Trapped" and it will be put on my list of recommended reading. It is a fantastic story, well written, and it will enthrall a young person's imagination.
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After the Republic
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Joe L. Blevins
D.B. Pacini
, September 29, 2009
A FASCINATING READ I’ve been to Texas, ate steak there, visited a cousin, and bought a cool hat. My personal experience with Texas has been limited. I know it is huge, that it is nicknamed the Lone Star state, and that it has prairies, forests, deserts, grasslands, coastal swampy areas, and rolling plains. When I think of Texas I think of cattle, cowboys, lots of oil, and six flags. When author Joe L. Blevins sent me his book, After the Republic, I didn’t know what to expect, but I was intrigued by the time period he selected to write about, 1845-1849. I was especially interested because he based the book on factual people and true stories. A book that attempts to fairly show both sides of a volatile time period, in this case the experiences of Native America Indians and the experiences of the new white settlers, often risks being biased to one side. In this specific time period one must add a third component, Mexico’s unrelenting threat of all out war for Texas. I apologize. I cannot give you a review only about this book. I'm compelled to provide a review about the author too. My review about this author: Joe L. Blevins knows what he is talking about. He does not only talk the talk, he walks the walk. He has spent a lifetime studying Texan and American history. The faces of the Native American Indians in his drawings are the faces of Native American Indians he personally knows. His family settled in Texas in 1843. They were there during the time period he writes about in this novel. They lived in the “Cross Timbers” region at Dove Creek, the real historical “Lonesome Dove” settlement, not the fictional settlement in the Lonesome Dove series. Blevins painstakingly strives to tell historically true stories about real people from an important time in USA history before the people and their stories fade away and become irretrievably lost forever. This endeavor is a challenging undertaking. He makes every effort to be authentic with language too. He provides a bonus feature to help provide background details and information. The bonus feature is fabulous. I am astonished by this man and grateful to him. My review about After the Republic: The first book in the trilogy, The Texas Republic, begins in Louisiana before 1836. After the Republic is the second book. The storyteller is a freed slave. Andrew comes to Texas to get a land-grant because smugglers involved in the Sabine River trade took his home in Louisiana for a hideout. Andrew is wounded and his wife Delephine is killed. Cherokee Indians on a hunting party find Andrew. They take him in and accept him as a member of their tribe. The story begins in late 1845 when Texas has become a state. Andrew has served in the Texan army as a scout. He now has a Cherokee wife and a family to protect. Yes, I appreciate that an editor can find some flaws in the editing of this book. I appreciate that some sentences are not perfectly crafted. So what? Blevins respects the fact that these people were self-taught. They did not attend school. The way they learned to read was to read the bible, the only book most of them ever owned. That is why there is bible references shared in this story. The bible was a fundamental part of their everyday lives. Blevins writes as they spoke. The priceless jewels of information are humbly shared and make a fascinating read. I’m honored to endorse this book. The spirit of these stories is told without sensationalism and it links readers to the narratives organically, via the soul. I found myself thinking with my heart and feeling with my intellect. The eyelashes of this book are long and dark. The eyes see with clarity and shine brightly. The voice is a whispered shout. These stories will splash like river water into the places in your heart you didn’t know weren’t filled.
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Tale of Two Cities
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Charles Dickens
D.B. Pacini
, July 17, 2009
THE REASON I LOVE ORANGES: I first read A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens in 1969. My friend Bucky, a French-Canadian, gave me the book as a birthday present with a bouquet of daises, a blue balloon, and a wooden crate of oranges. We sat on the beach eating oranges from morning until sunset, reading A Tale of Two Cities to one another. It was one of my favorite birthdays. It is still one of my favorite books. It is probably the reason oranges are my favorite fruit.
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To Kill a Mockingbird 40th Anniversary Edition
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Harper Lee
D.B. Pacini
, July 10, 2009
A FAVORITE: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD by Harper Lee is one of my favorite American fiction classics. I urge you to add it to your "must read" list if you've not read it. Read Wikipedia's listing. They state that British librarians ranked TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD ahead of the Bible as one every adult should read before they die.
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The Catcher in the Rye
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J. D. Salinger
D.B. Pacini
, July 10, 2009
A MUST READ: To date, THE CATCHER IN THE RYE by J. D. Salinger has sold over sixty-five million copies since being published in 1951. It is considered one of the best novels of the 20th century. If you haven't read it, read it.
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The Great Gatsby
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F Scott Fitzgerald
D.B. Pacini
, July 10, 2009
A Favorite: THE GREAT GATSBY by F. Scott Fitzgerald is considered one of the best novels of the 20th century, primarily because it is. If you haven't read it, read it.
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Where the Sidewalk Ends Poems & Drawings
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Shel Silverstein
D.B. Pacini
, July 10, 2009
Silverstein Fan: WHERE THE SIDEWALK ENDS by Shel Silverstein is a collection of quirky children's poetry written/illustrated by Shel Silverstein. I am a huge fan of multi-talented Shel Silverstein. He was amazingly gifted. If you haven't read his work, read it.
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Slaughterhouse Five Or the Childrens Crusade a Duty Dance with Death
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Kurt Vonnegut
D.B. Pacini
, July 10, 2009
Vonnegut Fan: Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut was nominated for a best-novel Nebula Award and for a best-novel Hugo Award. Time magazine considers it one of the 100 all-time best English-language novels written since 1923. It is.
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Little Women Puffin Classics
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Louisa May Alcott
D.B. Pacini
, July 10, 2009
A Favorite: I can't add much that hasn't been shared in other reviews. Little Women by Louisa May Alcott introduce us to four remarkable characters: sisters Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March. Alcott wrote the first volume in two and a half months. That blows me away. The two volumes have been combined as one since 1880. Read Wikipedia for more information, especially the "Autobiographical Context" that shares information about Ralph W. Emerson.
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The Beat Hotel: Ginsberg, Burroughs and Corso in Paris, 1958-1963
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Barry Miles
D.B. Pacini
, July 10, 2009
A GREAT READ: A piece I wrote about Jack Kerouac was recently published in Blue Moon Literary & Art Review, an up and coming Davis, California journal. After a reading event, a Kerouac fan gave me a copy of THE BEAT HOTEL by Barry Miles. Read this book if you have interest in the Beats, especially their intense relationships with their contemporaries. Some of the material is a retelling of accounts, much will add to your knowledge about these multifaceted writers. Barry Miles has studied the Beat generation for 30+ years. This is not his first book about them. I hope that it won’t be his last.
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Doctor Margaret's Sea Chest
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Waheed Rabbani
D.B. Pacini
, July 10, 2009
A SPLENDID READ: Margaret, the main character, fascinates me from the beginning of this novel to the end. As a lovely child she charmed me with her inquisitive mind. As a young woman she impressed me with her determination to become a doctor when society adamantly blocked women from seeking careers in male dominated fields. This beautiful Margaret, this strong willed, capable, quick-witted, and resourceful woman, repeatedly triumphs over tremendous challenges to become an inspiring and admirable female role model in her time in history and in ours. Waheed Rabbani successfully creates a persuasive tale filled with international plots and guarded secrets. This story connects readers with characters living in 1965 as well as with characters that lived more than a hundred years before. American doctor Wallidad Sharif is originally from Delhi. He has returned to his birth country on a one year medical contract. When the assignment nears its end, he is asked to do a fascinating task. An ancient and securely locked sea chest has been discovered in a hospital storage room. It is believed to be over 100 years old, the property of one of America’s first female doctors, Dr. Margaret Wallace. Will Dr. Sharif take possession of her sea chest and try to locate her descendants in the United States and in Canada? Dr. Sharif and his wife Alexandra accept this intriguing undertaking and are soon thrown into a web of danger and conspiracy, being pursued by Russian agents, related to a priceless hidden royal crown, authentic war maps, and remarkable events of history not recorded in modern day history books. I highly recommend this book. It is the first in a trilogy, and its author Waheed Rabbani masterfully delivers. He is a new literary voice worthy of your attention. I anxiously await the second novel in this trilogy.
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Like Water for Chocolate A Novel in Monthly Installments with Recipes Romances & Home Remedies
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Esquivel, Laura
D.B. Pacini
, July 10, 2009
EXCELLENT STORY: A friend recommended this book and eventually loaned me her copy because I had it on my "to buy" list for so long. I read it and was delighted. A family tradition forbids Tita from marrying her beloved Pedro. Well, he wants to stay close to her---so he marries Tita's sister Rosaura and the entire family lives under the same roof. Tita is the family cook and she reveals her love for Pedro though her extraordinary cooking. Author Laura Esquirel combines mouth-watering recipes, Mexico during the Revolution, forbidden love, romance, tears, and laughter in this scrumptious "Mexican Cinderella" story. I love this book.
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The Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure
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William Goldman
D.B. Pacini
, July 10, 2009
An Extraordinary Fantasy: I always think it is astonishing when readers/reviewers become aggravated because a fantasy story is not really true. This is a delightful, fantastic, and endearing fictional fairytale that's a classic. There are so many reviews, mine is just another on the gigantic pile. All I can add: This book should be in your home library.
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1984
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George Orwell
D.B. Pacini
, July 10, 2009
A MASTERPIECE STILL: I first read this book as a teen, it was a class assignment. I recently read it again and I'm still blown away by it. I don't know many people that have not read this masterpiece. It was first published about sixty years ago. In today's times it is definitely a profound and visionary book to read again. I assume that it is still recommended reading to students. It certainly should be.
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Tropic of Cancer
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Henry Miller
D.B. Pacini
, June 30, 2009
This not really a book plot-less, stream of consciousness, anti-everything, self-indulgent, crudely rudely gimme some boody, was one of the novels in the 1960s that tested USA laws about pornography. It is also regarded as a masterpiece of 20th century literature. Time magazine lists it in their 100 Best English-language novels from 1923-2005. The preface is supposed to have been written by Anais Nin, but many believe Miller wrote it. I've never been as impressed with Henry Miller and Henry Miller is impressed with Henry Miller, but I do appreciate his staggering (specifically chosen word) literary talent, his abrupt/curt one-liners, and some of his intoxicated poetic rantings/ramblings. I first read Tropic of Cancer in a teen reading club. One boy in our group insisted that it is "an awesome read" if you are falling down drunk. One girl said she got a sexually transmitted disease from reading it---and she announced that she was going to stop engaging in one night stands, even with cute guys. One girl reviewed the book with her own curt one-liner, saying that "Tropic of Cancer was confetti of seediness" in her opinion. Three of us became even more determined to become "real" writers. Jerry Seinfeld had a successful TV show about nothing. Maybe Jerry got his "nothing" idea from Miller. In a Seinfeld episode Jerry is accused of not returning Tropic of Cancer to the library after checking it out when he was in high school. I admit, I'm no Miller scholar, but I think I can say anything I damn well please about this novel---Henry Miller couldn't care less.
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The Time Cavern
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Todd Fonseca
D.B. Pacini
, June 19, 2009
When the heart of a father and the mind of a talented writer join forces to create a story that will hold the interest of an inquisitive son, other young people fortunate enough to read the book will benefit. In many books I have favorite sentences underlined. In THE TIME CAVERN by Todd Fonseca I’ve marked full passages. For example on page 56, the description of how each individual strand of silk on a corncob is pollinated to determine the color of each individual kernel of corn is educational, interesting, and entertaining. On page 106, the two main characters are in their school library to do an Internet Google search. Like many children, they wonder what Google means. So, they type into the search box, WHAT DOES GOOGLE MEAN? I’m not telling. Google it yourself or read this book. Fonseca has a three-part foundation throughout this story. He educates readers about interesting things while entertaining them. This book was clearly written with one intelligent boy in mind, the author’s son. Fascinating that particular boy and inspiring him to turn each page was the goal. Fonseca is so terrifically successful that he compels us all to keep turning the pages until the conclusion of this spectacular tale where what we hope will happen does, but with an unexpected twist. THE TIME CAVERN will stimulate and captivate the imagination of young readers, girls and boys alike. I urge parents and teachers to add this book to their libraries.
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Hardcore Troubadour Life & Steve Earle
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Lauren St John
D.B. Pacini
, May 08, 2009
SKILLED AUTHOR: I’ve read unauthorized accounts of the astonishing personal and incredible musical story of Steve Earl’s life. I was particularly interested in reading this book because author Lauren St John was granted unrestricted and candid access to information by Steve Earl and his acquaintances. I imagined that such a book would be worth reading. It definitely was. St John did a fabulous and comprehensive job. If you know anything at all about Steve Earle you appreciate that being comprehensive about him is no small feat.
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Hope & Other Dangerous Pursuits
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Laila Lalami
D.B. Pacini
, May 08, 2009
BEAUTIFUL GIFT: I recently received HOPE AND OTHER DANGEROUS PURSUITS by Laila Lalami as a gift. Lalami shares modern Morocco though interconnecting profiles and the compelling journeys of her characters will intrigue and draw you to them. These fictional characters are very much alive. This remarkable book is a beautiful gift to receive.
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The Mysterious Benedict Society (Mysterious Benedict Society #1)
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Trenton Lee Stewart
D.B. Pacini
, May 08, 2009
This exceptional story will capture the awe and the attention of young readers. I certainly will purchase additional copies. I know a few young people that will relish it. Trenton Lee Stewart delivers beautifully. As a reader I enjoyed this novel, as an author I am impressed. Teachers and parents should definitely have this book in their libraries. It is not just for children either; people of all ages will love it.
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Silver Donkey
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Sonya Hartnett
D.B. Pacini
, May 08, 2009
TWINKLED AND GLIMMERED: Australian author Sonya Hartnett's writing is, as usual, remarkable. The art by Don Powers is fabulous. Like the tiny silver donkey in this parable I found that this book "twinkled and glimmered" in my hand. Not only for children, adults will love this book too.
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Clapton: The Autobiography
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Eric Clapton
D.B. Pacini
, May 08, 2009
A COMPLEX AND MULTIFACETED LIFE: The complex and multifaceted life of Eric Clapton is candidly revealed upon the pages of this nostalgic and heart wrenching book. Clapton doesn't gloss over his addictions and unrestrained excessive indulgences, and he acknowledges that he was not merely a phoenix that burned and then brilliantly rose from the ashes---he had support, encouragement, and help. Clapton wrestled with many demons and he lost some of the battles and won some. As a man he was not often impressive. As a musician, he is a genius. He is a flawed human being---like the rest of us. Clapton "started over" more often that one would imagine. This book left me feeling like I had been shown the heart of an ordinary man who had an extraordinary gift. He did the best that he could at times, he didn't give a damn at times---and he admits it.
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Magic By The Book
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Nina Bernstein
D.B. Pacini
, May 08, 2009
A CHANCE TO MEET ROBIN HOOD: First of all, a novel that pays homage to E. Nesbit and Edward Eager catches my attention. In your mind's eye imagine going to the library, checking out a seemingly ordinary book---then discovering that it is extraordinary, unlike any book you've ever seen. You can enter the story. You can visit Sherwood Forest and be with Robin Hood. This story idea is brilliant; I tip my hat to Nina Bernstein. She did an incredible job with this. Buy this novel for the young people in your life, they'll love it.
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Loose End Of The Rainbow
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D B Pacini
D.B. Pacini
, May 08, 2009
The Loose End of the Rainbow was published in March, 2009. In manuscript form it has been read by children as young as ten and by adults as old as 86. The target age group is Jr. High School to young adult. This story promotes cultural harmony and environmental responsibility. It inspires young people to be compassionate toward all peoples, to view all peoples as equally valuable, and it encourages them to take personal responsibly for environmental concerns. FREE: I have a YOUTH DREAM TEAM project (three age categories) associated with this novel that will soon be available to young people between the ages of 13-24. This will always will be 100% free to young people internationally. They will never be charged a fee to enter contests or to participate in any of the projects. All they need is access to a computer. Monthly writing opportunities, contests, and cool prizes will be offered per age category. Please send me an email if you would like to learn more about the YOUTH DREAM TEAM. I must receive permission from the parents or legal guardians of interested youth under the age of 18. Warm Regards, D.B. Pacini Email:
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The Wooden Tongue Speaks- Romanians: Contradictions & Realities
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Sean Starr
D.B. Pacini
, April 08, 2009
This volume of short stories and poems deserves its place in any library. Bogdan Tiganov distills emotion and offers frank descriptions to illuminate our vision. His composites of people, joys, scars, and of the ordinary are almost too lovely, too painful, and too eternal in their pure timelessness. With tranquil urgency Tiganov allows us to be with him in two places simultaneously as he captures images processed with blunt reality, composed of simple truths. We are shown glimpses into a heartless time that should not have been but was. These intriguing, profound, and significant portrayals are offered like a cool cup of water, they are not forced upon us. Be thirsty, swallow without gulping, and do not allow the sound of a car backfiring or a neighbor's barking dog to distract you. Tiganov reminds us to remember what should not be forgotten in our own lives. His pen is specifically aimed at the hearts of readers who are still brave and still awake enough to feel. His vibrant hope contrasts the bleakness of life, his, mine, and yours. We all have stumbled in darkness. We all need a bridge across the senselessly raging river of lost freedom. These pages weave remnants of the past into the fabric of today. The glitter of sun and stars of tomorrow are threaded in as well. This young talented, exiled Romanian writer is committed to exposing injustices, and he does so with stories and poems drenched in light. Do not pass the opportunity to own this book. It is more than a book. You will want to drink every word.
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Plot To Save Socrates
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Paul Levinson
D.B. Pacini
, April 08, 2009
I am a published author and a mentor to teen and young adult writers. I read a lot of books. I usually read them, make some notes about them in my journals, and then pass them on to other writers. I met Paul Levinson on Myspace. To be honest, I bought THE PLOT to SAVE SOCRATES because I liked the title. I was intrigued by the idea that there could be a discovered dialogue that reveals that Socrates may have taken an opportunity that I can image Socrates being willing to take. I enjoyed strapping myself to this remarkable time-traveling adventurous romp and can't give this book away. I must keep it. If you don't "get it" after the first reading I recommend that you read it a second time.
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Fighting the Devil: And sometimes he losesAnd sometimes he winsFighting the devilAgain and again
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Cliff Compton
D.B. Pacini
, April 08, 2009
I know Cliff Compton. He's a talented singer/songwriter and a man I'm honored to call a friend. I relish watching him fascinate audiences with his remarkable lyrics and foot tapping captivating presence. When Cliff walks into a room and sits down with his guitar it's as if sunshine has decided to come inside. I'm an author and I bought his book simply to be supportive. To my delight I found that it is a treasure filled with touching, thought provoking, and humorous poetry and songs.
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The Sun Singer
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Malcolm R. Campbell
D.B. Pacini
, April 06, 2009
I read about one half of THE SUN SINGER and then made the mistake of allowing an inquisitive teenager to read a few pages. The book was gone in a flash and not returned until finished. Compelling characters and challenging scenarios keep these pages turning. I had a couple of beloved grandfathers, I could relate to Robert Adams. I had to discover what he would do next. Author Malcolm R. Campbell weaves many fantastic one-two liners into this story. I have several favorites. An example: “Lovely word, hallucinating,” drawled Tor. “I must put it on my list of important words.” There is an unconventional “Alice in Wonderland” feel when Robert steps into other dimensions with curious readers at his heels. Adults will enjoy this novel. Teens will love it.
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