Archive for September, 2010
I wanted to give an e-reader as a gift to my wife. I researched every one I could find: Nook, iPad, etc. This thing just does what it does without a lot of hype. Simple, light, user-friendly, long battery life between charges. You can pay more, but if what you want is simple and economical you have to consider the Kindle.
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*Some spoilers*
Honestly, I expected to like this book. I love reading books that are adapted into films, so I figured I’d get a head start on this one — anything about a circus, I figured, would at least be interesting. I wasn’t disappointed. The protagonist is likeable, which is a must for me, the plot is well developed, and I like the continual transition from present-day Jacob to twenty-three year old Jacob. That said, I really wish the book were longer. I finished it in a single afternoon and I really thought the ending had been sewn up too quickly: So Rosie the elephant conveniently dispenses with August and our couple are left to live happily ever after…eh… I was expecting something more dramatic, more violent: a Jacob/August showdown, if you will. But the book seems to move too fast to accomodate a scene like this. Really, that’s my only complaint, though.
I snuck a peek at the other reviews before buying the book, and I was slightly put off about references to graphic sexual material and animal cruelty. And I have to say, I don’t get it. The animal cruelty is there, sure, but there isn’t much talk about blood and gore — it’s more about how Jacob responds to the cruelty, in my view. It doesn’t make it any less disturbing, but it’s not really horror movie material either. As for the sex stuff, I don’t get what the fuss is about. You can pick up almost any generic romance novel and read stuff that is far more graphic than what is found here. And I think it’s marketed as an adult novel, so no problems there…
In conclusion, it’s a good book. I’ll probably read it again and I think it’s worth the price I paid for it.
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Don’t stop with with this book- complete the CWG series. Neale Donald Walsch eloquently describes what life is really about. I am not religious, but I can see how people who are would be defended. Neale just addresses the obvious flaws in many practices but never defaces God. Open your mind, and enjoy!
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Water for Elephants is a superb novel that is endlessly engrossing. Gruen’s storytelling ability is marvelous and this book is tireless throughout, I couldn’t put it down. It’s romantic, its daunting, its tense, and immensely rewarding.
The characters in this novel are so well put together and so dynamic that you care for so many and loathe others. The progression is absolutely perfect. Her vivid descriptions pulls you in head first into the depression era, and really paints a picture of a train circus even though I have no experience with the medium.
This is a story that I truly cherish and will return to in the future, a movie is being released next year for it and if it captures even half the essence of the book it will be wildly successful.
I am in love with marlena. 
Lucy The Lonely Kitten
Eoin Colfer has earned my undying admiration: He writes a truly entertaining and unique youth novel. Artemis Fowl is complex, it’s unpredictable, it’s imaginative, it has some gruesome descriptions, and it is really, really good.
Colfer’s focal point is the wanna-be evil boy genius. He’s all genius, but he can’t quite bring himself to be truly evil, and the conflict in character is fascinating to read. Colfer latches on to a real problem that so many youth identify with, sadly–the absentee parents for reasons that even they can’t always help. Although Colfer acknowledges this issue, he doesn’t preach, he just lets it be, and allows Artemis to make his own mess and dig his way out.
Colfer’s imaginative LEP unit and Foaly are great fun to read. I can’t wait to get into the second novel, and I would not hesitate to recommend this series to any upper elementary/middle school aged reader, either in years or at heart. 
Order the series without reserve and enjoy!
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The Garmin friction mount works nicely, it sets comfortably on a slanted dash surface without slipping. It’s a good solution and enables me to have the gps at my fingertips.
Fundamentals of Federal Income
First, it arrived early, in good shape.
I found this game console very interesting, and a lot of fun. It came with the “Wii Sports” game. I highly recommend to make sure this game comes with it if you purchase a game console. The sports game by itself sell’s for around $50.00, So getting it makes this package a fare deal.
It gets used everyday, keeps a record of what you’ve done and estimates your age “according” to your performance at a random collection of activity’s that it picks out for you to do. Get a few people together and it can really be a lot of fun. Some of my friends have bought one since they played ours.
It has everything built in to connect to your wireless internet. It found it and connected without any problems, very easy, and nothing extra to buy. Has it’s own weather and news channels (and of course shopping channel). Now we send e-mail and pictures to our friends and family using the Wii. And it show’s up on their Wii.
One thing, you can only play certain games on the internet against others, and there aren’t that many of them yet.. That’s about the only little negative thing I can think of… and I’m sure there will be more “internet play” games coming out.
I recommend this game, for everyone, children and adults. It’s an active game, not just pushing buttons.
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What a terrific read……It also intrigued me to learn more about the history of the circus and possible trip to a circus museum in Florida…….There should definitely be a movie on this book…….recommend it!
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Although I did not necessarily like the ending, the rest of the book was very well written. It kept me reading way past the time I should have stopped each time I picked it up. It’s easy reading and not particularly a long story. Enjoyed it very much.
KitchenAid Architect Series II
Without question this is a 5 star product. It was easy to put together, easy to operate, and very light weight. The 12 amp power is a real plus. My 7 year old carpet looks like new! I had been cleaning it with a Dirt Devil carpet cleaner, but it had lost its mogo :0) I saw this amazing price on Amazon–which no one else could beat (not to mention free shipping), and I thought I would give it a try. So glad I did–the water in the tank was BLACK….thanks to our sweet dog Stella. Anyway, the bottom line is–you will not be disappointed.
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