screamingbanshee Female. Winnipeg, MB, Canada

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  I scanned the last few chapters. Interesting resource about books, reading and publishing in general. Not really my cup of tea.

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• Another great book by Gaiman!

  I'm now re-reading this. The story is imaginative: a boy raised by ghosts. The paradox is that he learns more than anyone to open his heart to living life to the fullest by living with ghosts in a graveyard.

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• I have the seventh sense

  Funny! I am one of these people who have a horrible compulsion to edit typos and punctuation and it's actually a relief to hear someone write about it. I am not alone. And wait, I DO have a life, and I HAVE relaxed about correcting people ... lest they get offended.

  I did have a few issues with the ... (continue)

  Funny! I am one of these people who have a horrible compulsion to edit typos and punctuation and it's actually a relief to hear someone write about it. I am not alone. And wait, I DO have a life, and I HAVE relaxed about correcting people ... lest they get offended.

  I did have a few issues with the book. One, it is written for a British audience, and many punctuation rules and examples are British, of course. If you're used to American conventions, the rules may seem "wrong" to you. Two, after reading one chapter on one specific punctuation mark, say the comma, you can get a little fatigued with example after example. So best read this in several sittings.

  This isn't a book for everyone. Don't bother with it if ...
  ... you're one of those people where bad grammar and punctuation (wrong or lack of) just don't grate on your nerves, DON'T bother with this book. It will seem like a mountain was made out of a molehill.
  ... you're NOT interested in proper punctuation. At the least, one needs to keep an open mind.

  I think this book would make a great addition to my Strunk and White. Or maybe they should make an Americanized version?

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  ― Posted on Dec 13, 2009 | Add your feedback

• New-old fairy tale

  Beautifully told story about the coming-of-age of a young man who promises to fetch a fallen star for the woman he loves. He gets more than he bargains for and goes on a journey in Faerie, discovers his roots, and unwittingly discovers his true love and true self.

  Good reading for young adults; al ... (continue)

  Beautifully told story about the coming-of-age of a young man who promises to fetch a fallen star for the woman he loves. He gets more than he bargains for and goes on a journey in Faerie, discovers his roots, and unwittingly discovers his true love and true self.

  Good reading for young adults; although younger kids may want to watch the movie instead - the book has some tame sex scenes.

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  ― Posted on Dec 11, 2009 | Add your feedback

• Bella remains needy ...

  ... and Edward still treats her like crap. The saving grace is the character of Jacob, who seems too good to be true. Ah Bella, when will you be so less full of yourself? And despite this love triangle, this third installment drags on the exceptionally long-winded dilemma of Bella ... to be or not t ... (continue)

  ... and Edward still treats her like crap. The saving grace is the character of Jacob, who seems too good to be true. Ah Bella, when will you be so less full of yourself? And despite this love triangle, this third installment drags on the exceptionally long-winded dilemma of Bella ... to be or not to be a vampire. Come on already. Bite her and get on with it.

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• The story is kind of depressing - who wants to hear an old man reminisce about the lovely whores he has slept with? This is a male's book, some references a la Lolita. Feminists beware. But I love Gabriel Garcia Marquez's language that I read this slim volume pretty quickly.

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• Rainman reincarnated

  Touching and humorous, an autistic young boy's world unravels as he tries to learn who killed his neighbour's dog. Interspersed with interesting trivia, and lots of Mensa-like problems. Definitely worth a re-read.

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  ― Posted on Dec 6, 2009 | Add your feedback

• More controversy ...

  Another of Picoult's dramas based on the controversial topic of religion, a story that will draw you in and keep you page-turning until the end.

  Within a disintegrating marriage, a child of a mixed marriage (Jewish-Episcopalian) suddenly says that she talks with a female God, spouting Bible verses ... (continue)

  Another of Picoult's dramas based on the controversial topic of religion, a story that will draw you in and keep you page-turning until the end.

  Within a disintegrating marriage, a child of a mixed marriage (Jewish-Episcopalian) suddenly says that she talks with a female God, spouting Bible verses, and developing stigmata. True or hoax? Is it a ploy to get her parents' attention? Is there any evidence of abuse? All angles are examined, and yet no one can discount the possibility of a miracle.

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• Thursday Next, what's next?

  It's hard not to like Thursday Next, the so-accessible heroine of Fforde's alternate reality and alternate-book-reality. This is the fourth book in the series and I am yet to tire of her misadvertures. It's funny, imaginative reading, and you'll want to read more!

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• The quick brown ...

  ... fox jumps over the lazy dog.

  A whole society built on this sentence and how it disintegrates when the letters of the revered sentence start falling one by one.

  A witty and interesting read!

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• A quick suspenseful read

  Very well-written suspense novel about a gypsy girl and her search for a prophet. It's a quick read, as the suspense builds up slowly and you want to find out what happens next.

  A little confusing in its use of gypsy words -- with no glossary or explanation (e.g. dikh sight, The Badness). But ... (continue)

  Very well-written suspense novel about a gypsy girl and her search for a prophet. It's a quick read, as the suspense builds up slowly and you want to find out what happens next.

  A little confusing in its use of gypsy words -- with no glossary or explanation (e.g. dikh sight, The Badness). But then maybe because this is the sequel ... I didn't read the first book!

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• Modern-day Alice in Wonderland, with a creepy and chilling twist.

  PS The movie is fantastic too!

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  ― Posted on Nov 25, 2009 | Add your feedback

• An interesting psychological read

  If there were someone in the world who was your exact duplicate, what would you do with that knowledge?

  Though Saramago's writing isn't for everyone - with run-on sentences and no punctuation - this book delves into the thoughts of two men who discover they aren't the only "me" in the world.

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  Ethical and moral dilemma

  This is a great read. How do parents face the horrible quandary of acting in the best interest of their children, when there is conflict of interest within the family? The parents want to save their child with cancer whose only hope of survival is the kidney donation from a perfectly matched donor. ... (continue)

  This is a great read. How do parents face the horrible quandary of acting in the best interest of their children, when there is conflict of interest within the family? The parents want to save their child with cancer whose only hope of survival is the kidney donation from a perfectly matched donor. The other child, expressly conceived to become that sole organ (blood, or tissues, etc.) donor for her sister ... yet wants "medical emancipation" or the right to choose to donate if she so wishes.

  The whole book is heavy reading and a tearjerker. The ending takes a surprising turn.

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  ― Posted on Nov 20, 2009 | Add your feedback

• Logical illogical rational irrational

  After all the hype of being independent, being one's own person, blah-blah .... the heroine Kate just dumps everything to be with her childhood sweetheart after over a decade. But then, isn't that how we are? Logical, illogical in many things of the heart?

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• More realistic

  This is the next book after Queen of Babble in the Big City. Whereas the previous book left off on highly suspect fairytale ending, here is the heavy dose of reality ....

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• Interesting mystery surrounding art

  I didn't know what to expect, but it turned out pretty good. The story is engaging and you keep reading to you finish. It's a quick, breezy read.

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  ― Posted on Nov 15, 2009 | Add your feedback

• A little too fairy-talish

  Loved the idea of interspersing wedding gown design tips with the story. But really, the ending was a fairytale. Come on ...

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  ― Posted on Nov 12, 2009 | Add your feedback

• Scary and beautiful

  A wonderful short story that will creep you out and draw you in with it's simple and beautiful language and dreamy black and white illustrations.

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  ― Posted on Nov 9, 2009 | Add your feedback

• Fantastic book, I couldn't put it down!

  If you like Dan Brown, you are bound to love this!

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  ― Posted on Oct 7, 2009 | Add your feedback

• Funny yet true!

  It's funny, irreverent and fun (and quick) to read. But it's not just chick lit per se; it tackles the very real problem of credit card debt and the emotional and personal reasons behind maxing out your cards. Very timely, and very real.

  Many people will be able to relate to this and hopefull ... (continue)

  It's funny, irreverent and fun (and quick) to read. But it's not just chick lit per se; it tackles the very real problem of credit card debt and the emotional and personal reasons behind maxing out your cards. Very timely, and very real.

  Many people will be able to relate to this and hopefully while laughing at Becky's antics, also see that it is a real problem and look for ways to avoid and/or solve it.

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