Recommended
and Book Reviews
This review was
written on November 9, 2005
The Rating System
5 Stars = The Best
of the Best
4 Stars = A Great
Read
3 Stars = Highly
Recommended
2 Stars = Mediocre
1 Star = Not
Recommended
½ Star = Don’t
Waste Your Time or Money
0 Stars =
Pretentious Drivel (you are fool if you even open this book)
Recommended Books
The Harry Potter Series by J. K. Rowling
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1. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone - qqqqq
2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - qqqq
3. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - qqqqq
4. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - qqqqq
5. Harry Potter and the Order of the
6. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - qqqqq
Each of these books was a delight to
read and even more fun to listen to on tape or CD. I found the stories captivating
and engaging, and the books very well written and fun and easy to read. The first book was what got me hooked. I loved it and have re-read it at least 5
times. Book two was good, I did enjoy
reading it. Book three was one of the
best. The characters were endearing and
I was surprised many times while reading it.
The character of Lupin and Black are
great. Book four was the most exciting
to read, I could not put it down. The
end left me aching for the next book unlike the previous three. Book five was somewhat different. Harry is obviously growing up. I thought the
character of Professor Dolores Umbridge was
brilliant. Finally, book six was one of
the most exciting books I’ve ever read.
I was, however, so effected by the book, I literally became depressed
after reading it. It was tremendous. I
would recommend these books to anyone, despite all the negative press this
series has received from very conservative Christians and others.
The Jean M. Auel
Series
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1. The Clan of the Cave Bear - qqqq
2. The
3. The Mammoth Hunters - qqqq
4. The Plains of Passage - qq
5. The Shelters of Stone - qq
The first book of the series was
great. We are introduced to the
character Ayla, who is a prehistoric cave dweller,
who is taken in by the Clan, a race of people who are lower on the evolutionary
chain. Her life with the Clan is one of
self-discovery and intrigue. Book two starts as two stories happening
simultaneously, but become one story in the end. It is clever and we are introduced to Jondalar who, although he is handsome, is not the ideal
man, but he seems perfect for her. The
third book was my favorite because it is a nice story which very
entertaining. The author wrote four
books before she stopped writing for over 20 years. The two main problems with the series are the
long drawn out sexual encounters between Alya and two
men, and the fact that not only is Alya superwoman,
she also invents everything from the sewing needle to the Heimlich maneuver.
Also anyone who crosses her pays in the end.
All in all, I did enjoy reading the books, but the first three are by
far the best.
The DaVinci
Code by Dan Brown
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I read this book because everyone I knew
was reading it and discussing it,
and I did not want to be left out. I found it to be very good and enjoyable
read.
I was surprised several times and I was
very entertained.
The Red Tent by Anita Diamant
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This book was recommended to me because
I taught Scripture. It is the story of
Jacob from the Book of Genesis told from the view point of one of his
daughters. It was thought provoking and
interesting. My sister summed it best
when she said: “I’m glad I wasn’t a sheep back then”. I enjoy hearing the same story from different
points of view or different characters.
I recommend this book.
Other Recommendations
A Long Way from Chicago by Richard Peck qqq
A Year Down Yonder by Richard Peck qq2
Elizabeth and Mary: Cousins, Rivals,
Holes by Louis Sachar
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Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott
O’Dell qqqq
Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquirel qqq2
The
The Lives of the Kings and
The Sinister Pig by Tony Hillerman qq2
Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen qq2
Warlock by Wilbur Smith qqq
Books I ‘m Currently
I’ll Let you know….
Who Wrote the Book of Love by Lee Siegel
Queen Isabella by Alison Weir
High Rhulain,
A Tale from Redwall by Brian Jacques
Books I would NOT Recommended
Master and Commander by Patrick O’Brian
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Way too technical and detailed.
Angels and Demons by Dan Brown
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This book, unlike the DaVinci Code, was so far fetched and unbelievable that I
thought it was a total waste of my time.
The ending is really awful and made me hate this book even more.
Wicked by Gregory Maguire
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I’m sorry but the wicked witch as a
college student and militant animal right activist was just a bit too much for
me.
A Separate Peace by John Knowles
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One word……Boring!
She Who Remembers by Linda Lay Shuler
No Stars
She didn’t remember a thing! I wish I
had forgotten to read it! Don’t waste your time, this book sucked!
This ends my review for now. I will add more later.
If you agree or disagree and would like to
have a discussion, send me an e-mail.