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The Borrowers - Paperback -

The Borrowers was a fun, cute little story that I enjoyed reading. I didn't feel like there was a lot of depth to it, but the setting was well-realized and …

- Feb. 22, 2012
Brilliance of the Moon - Hardcover -

There's no other way to say this than Brilliance of the Moon is a disappointing book. I've thought a lot about why this is - why did I enjoy the …

- Feb. 18, 2012
Sanshirō - Paperback -
While this is not the best Sōseki I have read (that would be I Am A Cat), it is a novel worth reading, especially if you are a fan of Sōseki, or if you want to see one of the influences of Murakami. - Feb. 8, 2012
The Lives of Christopher Chant - Digital -

I really enjoy reading Diana Wynne Jones. She has a whimsical and magical quality to her writing that I don't remember seeing anywhere else. Her characters are all very well …

- Jan. 30, 2012
Giant Thief - Digital -

Giant Thief is a fast-paced book full of action and plenty of comedy. I found myself laughing out loud numerous times throughout the book. Unfortunately, the carefree rogue Han Solo …

- Jan. 26, 2012
A Journey to the Interior of the Earth - Digital -

I began reading the version of A Journey to the Centre of the Earth that is available for free on Amazon for the Kindle. After the first three chapters, however, …

- Jan. 20, 2012
Catch-22 - Paperback -

Utterly amazing book. I don't know where to start when it comes to Catch-22. My paltry synopsis above does nothing to capture what makes this book so great, and …

- Jan. 15, 2012
A Christmas Carol - Digital -
While not as good as other books by Dickens, it's prevalence in modern culture makes this required reading. - Jan. 6, 2012
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - Digital -

The most unfortunate thing about The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is that it's so popular, and such a feature of our modern culture, that it now seems cliché and overwrought. …

- Jan. 5, 2012
The Moon is a Harsh Mistress - Hardcover -

I enjoyed this book a lot, much more so than Stranger in a Strange Land, which is the only other book by Heinlein that I've read. First of all, …

- Dec. 29, 2011
The Decapitated Chicken and Other Stories - Paperback -

There were a lot of highs and lows to this collection of short stories which, on the whole, left me feeling like they were simply good, but not great short …

- Dec. 12, 2011
Laddertop - Paperback -

Laddertop is full of interesting ideas and some clever dialogue. I enjoyed the art style, though I found myself unable to follow who was who in the parts where the …

- Nov. 20, 2011
Kafka on the Shore - Paperback -

I really enjoyed this book. Kafka is a fascinating character, and the struggles he goes through are very well realized. I was enamored by both the Kafka and Nakata story …

- Nov. 19, 2011
The Metamorphosis - Paperback -

I love that Kafka jumps right into Gregor being transformed into the vermin. There's no exposition into who Gregor was before the metamorphosis or any tension building up to the …

- Oct. 16, 2011
Plugged - Hardcover -

Plugged is basically a beach book that you shouldn't take too seriously, or read if you and expecting anything more than some crude humor and decent action. There's no deep …

- Oct. 8, 2011
Labyrinths: Selected Stories and Other Writings - Paperback -

There is so much to talk about with Labyrinths that I don't even know where to start. First of all, after reading this collection, I think Borges is phenomenal and …

- Oct. 5, 2011
Neuromancer - Paperback -

The world that Gibson creates in Neuromancer is by far the best aspect of the book. You don't even have to consider the time period it was written to appreciate …

- Sept. 10, 2011
The Housekeeper and the Professor - Paperback -

11, a prime number, is quite prominent throughout the book. Root turns 11 on the eleventh. The Professor dies 11 years after the Housekeeper worked for him. She is the …

- Aug. 26, 2011
Oliver Twist - Paperback -

Oliver Twist is a funny entertaining book that reminded me a lot of Don Quixote, especially in terms of the subtle irony and humorous chapter titles. It also had …

- July 15, 2011
The Last Book in the Universe - Hardcover -

Last Book is a quick, fun read. The highlight of it for me was the language that Philbrick develops. From the beginning there is a certain rhythm to all the …

- June 4, 2011
Tangerine - Hardcover -

I enjoyed Tangerine, mostly because of Paul Fisher as a character. He was courageous, loyal, intelligent, and observant. In fact, his general outlook on life and observations of the …

- May 15, 2011
Keys to the Demon Prison - Hardcover -

Keys shares many of the qualities that made the rest of the series great - it is full of imagination, humor, and interesting characters. On the whole, I enjoyed reading …

- April 10, 2011
Grass For His Pillow - Hardcover -

There's a lot to consider for this critique. First, there is the fact that I have not recently felt much motivation to read, so some of the complaints I have …

- Feb. 13, 2011
Till We Have Faces: A Myth Retold - Paperback -

I unfortunately realized on 09-01-2011 that I never wrote a critique for Till We Have Faces so my recollection here will be somewhat less precise than it would have been …

- Jan. 15, 2011
Scott Pilgrim and the Infinite Sadness - Paperback -

My biggest problem with this book was the self-referential way that it talked about itself. I don't mind self-reference, in fact I love it, but this reminded me of an …

- Dec. 7, 2010

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