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4 | Dense | Super dense | [] | 0199832463 | 0199832463 | AH4LUJSCOI4XRLP4TEHTLRIYNPTQ | 1,583,488,422,320 | 0 | true |
5 | Ok | Ok | [] | 0393655903 | 0393655903 | AH4LUJSCOI4XRLP4TEHTLRIYNPTQ | 1,560,831,518,111 | 0 | true |
4 | Awesome, fun, informative book. | Interesting book to have in your car. Great for reading a page or two while waiting around. Also some of the advice is batshit insane and very situational but that’s sorta the point. | [] | 0811825558 | 0811825558 | AH4LUJSCOI4XRLP4TEHTLRIYNPTQ | 1,560,197,594,730 | 0 | true |
5 | Awesome | Great book, insightful for those into rock climbing as well as average person. You don’t have to rock climb to learn from Honnold’s journey in Yosemite . | [] | 0393356140 | 0393356140 | AH4LUJSCOI4XRLP4TEHTLRIYNPTQ | 1,560,197,476,890 | 0 | true |
4 | Ok | Ok | [] | 0674983793 | 0674983793 | AH4LUJSCOI4XRLP4TEHTLRIYNPTQ | 1,553,720,280,677 | 0 | true |
5 | Great, quick read | Great,quick read. Had to read for a course, however i couldn't put the book down. It is informative while not being boring and not taking every claim to the extreme but rather discussing it, | [] | 0199322384 | 0199322384 | AH4LUJSCOI4XRLP4TEHTLRIYNPTQ | 1,525,141,223,639 | 2 | true |
5 | My New Favorite Author | I stumbled on Daniel Hurst's books accidentally and I'm glad I did. They are engrossing, easy to read, fast -paced. Just finished "The Couple at Table Six" - I loved the book even though I hated every character in it. Such deliciously evil people!<br /><br />I've ordered all the rest of Mr. Hurst's books, and I can ... | [] | 1919600574 | 1919600574 | AHCNCUXV76USWCQIWYMKTLWDRLTA | 1,661,611,313,388 | 0 | true |
3 | So-So and Overpriced | The best part of this novella is that it's mercifully short, with just 105 pages of story. For the most part, I found it boring and the characters lacking in depth. The author spends way too much time describing, in minute detail, what the characters are wearing and how various cottage rooms are decorated. The conve... | [] | B08FP54WXB | B08FP54WXB | AHCNCUXV76USWCQIWYMKTLWDRLTA | 1,600,711,344,912 | 3 | true |
5 | Wow. I didn't see THAT coming! | This book caught my interest right from the start. Sure, there were times when I wondered how certain details actually fit into the story, and thought perhaps the author had merely gone off on a tangent. But the ending brought it all together - and I must say, I never even considered it would end that way. Nicely do... | [] | B07D2C6J4K | B07D2C6J4K | AHCNCUXV76USWCQIWYMKTLWDRLTA | 1,577,990,056,595 | 0 | false |
5 | Poke Salad, Exploding Babies, Flying Cats & Dogs! Oh, My! | Knowing Linda's work from her blog, I expected a book full of humor and those down-home stories we all love.<br /><br />But I was a little nervous. What if I didn't like the book after all? I told Linda I would give my honest opinion - what if I were forced to do just that? Would I be willing, and able, to hurt a fr... | [] | 1537089927 | 1537089927 | AHCNCUXV76USWCQIWYMKTLWDRLTA | 1,473,090,304,000 | 2 | false |
5 | Cordelia's Mom Recommends | It's not just a coloring book. Anne Belov's panda drawings are exquisite, and there are a lot of them. This is not the kind of book you color and then throw away - you might color it, but then you'll want to keep it to look at the drawings over and over again. It's publicized as an "adult" coloring book, but... | [] | 0988388081 | 0988388081 | AHCNCUXV76USWCQIWYMKTLWDRLTA | 1,452,537,367,000 | 4 | true |
4 | Cordelia's Mom Says It's a Good Read | I found the book a little sad since it's based on the death of a mother, a teenager with developmental problems, and a father who previously had little input into family life and suddenly finds himself the sole parent. As the story develops, we learn that Dad has some of the same problems as his teenage son, but was n... | [] | 1477830049 | 1477830049 | AHCNCUXV76USWCQIWYMKTLWDRLTA | 1,444,602,206,000 | 0 | true |
5 | Cordeli'as Mom Definitely Recommends | If you read "The Rosie Project," you will enjoy this sequel. "The Rosie Effect" is every bit as delightful as the first book. | [] | 1476767327 | 1476767327 | AHCNCUXV76USWCQIWYMKTLWDRLTA | 1,444,601,787,000 | 0 | true |
5 | Best Picture Book Ever | I fell in love with this book from my first look at the cover. Only an artist like Anne Belov could tell such a heartwarming story without using any words. I don't have grandchildren yet, but I intend to save my copy of the book until I do so that I can "read" it to them at bedtime - I suspect *they* will be ... | [] | 0988388049 | 0988388049 | AHCNCUXV76USWCQIWYMKTLWDRLTA | 1,398,900,010,000 | 11 | false |
5 | Wow | All I can say is: Wow! Started off a little slow in the first chapter or so, but then became one of the best thrillers I have ever read. Still gives me nightmares. A definite "must read." | [] | 0553806955 | 0553806955 | AHCNCUXV76USWCQIWYMKTLWDRLTA | 1,300,298,443,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Zoe’s favorite | This is my daughter’s favorite sticker book. | [] | 075668871X | 075668871X | AF6IWEHK5RVYAYK2NHTGJWP3KAZA | 1,626,669,356,410 | 0 | true |
3 | Cheaper is better. | I'm not even really sure if I kept this book once I was finished with the class but at least this saved me some money. | [] | 0072862335 | 0072862335 | AHC4U4TA4XBSY6AXIALYZSNSQF2A | 1,551,971,132,247 | 0 | true |
3 | Use..ful? | I was forced to buy this from school. At least it was cheaper. I actually kept this one. | [] | 0495006947 | 0495006947 | AHC4U4TA4XBSY6AXIALYZSNSQF2A | 1,550,100,777,632 | 0 | true |
5 | Amazing product. Worth every penny | Amazing product. Worth every penny. The art is stunning, the pages are sturdy and unblemished, perfect printing, and delivered in an amazing box. Finally, something nerdy that I'm not afraid of displaying! | [] | 1506705537 | 1506705537 | AHC4U4TA4XBSY6AXIALYZSNSQF2A | 1,517,395,137,160 | 0 | true |
3 | 3.5 | I love Jake. I had one problem with the story or it would have been a 4 star review. It was still a good book! | [] | B087PKF9LZ | B087PKF9LZ | AFS3XWOCM6PIUZFMSD2U6XJROLGA | 1,609,465,087,579 | 0 | false |
5 | A fun series so far | Really enjoying this series. Usually don't have a lot of patience with plots occurring 100s of yrs in the future but using contemporary cultural idioms, but for some reason it's not bugging me too much. | [] | B003ZSISN0 | B003ZSISN0 | AEDPI6BDG6GNTZZ43UZLWJICAFWA | 1,513,715,085,723 | 0 | true |
1 | Bad. Not sure how these got published. | Throw the 99% of this book that is nothing but constant self loathing and whining in the garbage and the remaining might be worth reading. | [] | B00FQR4POE | B00FQR4POE | AE2SZWQIRUD2BJOOLNIKG2EGRJVA | 1,540,860,066,048 | 0 | false |
1 | Not good | The original series are some of my favorite books. Unfortunately after 2nd series, this story has gone rancid. Page after page, chapter after chapter of whining and self doubt. Every event causes the same string of boo hoo.<br />Read the first 6, maybe the next one or two if desperate, forget the rest. | [] | B0052XAYFG | B0052XAYFG | AE2SZWQIRUD2BJOOLNIKG2EGRJVA | 1,540,859,674,556 | 0 | false |
3 | Interesting premise, hope it gets better | The series is set in an interesting world construction. In the not to distant past something happened that completely changed the world. That something now causes elemental like creatures to come out of the earth every night to kill and destroy anything that moves unless protected by magic "wards". These "w... | [] | 0007276141 | 0007276141 | AE2SZWQIRUD2BJOOLNIKG2EGRJVA | 1,394,053,922,000 | 0 | false |
1 | 540 pages long, 490 pages of garbage | Found the book on an airport bench during a very long flight delay. Last reader would have been kinder to have placed the novel in the garbage. Page after page of stereotypical characters, sexist idiocy, and pointless page filler. I have never read Tami Hoag before so maybe this is not typical of her writing style. I w... | [] | 055356451X | 055356451X | AE2SZWQIRUD2BJOOLNIKG2EGRJVA | 1,345,396,510,000 | 2 | false |
5 | Love ya Johnny! | Great book written by a great friend!!!<br />Here is a real camper’s manual done by a real camper!<br />An excellent read! | [] | 1639371346 | 1639371346 | AHRCDSP53TQEL4FJZXKBSRDEZHSA | 1,652,141,357,427 | 0 | true |
5 | What you need to hear!!!!!! | A summation of the situation in this world.<br />A breath of fresh air that is needed for survival.<br />This author ‘hits the nail on the head’!!!! | [] | 0063162024 | 0063162024 | AHRCDSP53TQEL4FJZXKBSRDEZHSA | 1,652,140,898,479 | 1 | true |
5 | Fabulous!!!!! | An in-depth review of current events in a easily understandable format that encourages true thought!<br />An excellent read! Highly recommend! | [] | 1635579945 | 1635579945 | AHRCDSP53TQEL4FJZXKBSRDEZHSA | 1,631,930,352,172 | 1 | true |
5 | Beautiful artwork of cats! | Pictures exactly mimic our cat!<br />2nd year of enjoying this beautiful calendar!<br />Will order again for next year!!! | [] | 1631363891 | 1631363891 | AHRCDSP53TQEL4FJZXKBSRDEZHSA | 1,559,795,156,602 | 0 | true |
4 | Four Stars | good read | [] | 1403962596 | 1403962596 | AHRCDSP53TQEL4FJZXKBSRDEZHSA | 1,487,727,401,000 | 0 | true |
5 | Five Stars | One of the best books I have ever read!!!!<br />A must read!!!! | [] | 1400052181 | 1400052181 | AHRCDSP53TQEL4FJZXKBSRDEZHSA | 1,419,012,771,000 | 0 | true |
4 | Buy it! | Interesting read! Great book! | [] | 1476762929 | 1476762929 | AHRCDSP53TQEL4FJZXKBSRDEZHSA | 1,419,012,226,000 | 0 | true |
4 | If you like Jurassic Park, you'll like this | Entertaining, but don't expect a masterpiece. The whole storyline of this book is basically the same as Jurassic Park but with dinosaurs replaced with something else (won't ruin it for you). A lot of the story is a bit of a stretch, but it's still a fun read (or listen). | [] | B006BM2JE6 | B006BM2JE6 | AGH32PFRU2LDWUR3DBAZB4P5FBQQ | 1,673,284,893,136 | 0 | false |
5 | Must have | This is much better than most Haynes manuals I've seen and covers pretty much any maintenance you'd need to do on the bike with great detail.<br /><br />I think this is a must have, since as far as service goes, the owners manual is basically limited to adjusting the headlight and checking tire pressures. | [] | 0857339214 | 0857339214 | AGH32PFRU2LDWUR3DBAZB4P5FBQQ | 1,605,121,535,397 | 0 | true |
5 | Not just for bikers | Very well put together book that includes curated information to make your Alaska trip awesome.<br /><br />This is basically a book version of asking the locals for advice of where to eat/stay and what to see | [] | 0982913125 | 0982913125 | AGH32PFRU2LDWUR3DBAZB4P5FBQQ | 1,486,764,486,000 | 0 | true |
5 | Great book for anyone who wants to experience the Dakar ... | Great book for anyone who wants to experience the Dakar first hand. Written by a privateer rider, so it's super relatable for someone who might not be a pro rider.<br /><br />Keep in mind that this is put together in an almost diary style, so don't expect a literary masterpiece. | [] | 1550228080 | 1550228080 | AGH32PFRU2LDWUR3DBAZB4P5FBQQ | 1,486,764,258,000 | 0 | true |
5 | Five Stars | Nice portable command book | [] | 1587204304 | 1587204304 | AH6MPCH5WXZ6VVQ72JBHMYR7ZTEQ | 1,477,937,759,000 | 0 | true |
5 | If you are a person interested in contemporary art, ... | If you are a person interested in contemporary art, the Spectrum series is something you should consider looking at. This is the very first edition of a yearly series. Its interesting to see how the art and techniques have changed in a relatively short time frame, from this first addition to the latest addition. | [] | 0887331890 | 0887331890 | AGIQO3F3NW365R54XYRL6RMSST3A | 1,487,856,090,000 | 1 | true |
5 | Quite captivating! | I found this book to be quite captivating. The flashbacks in time only keep my mind engaged. There is always another story, another book within her stories to be read. This particular story I thought I had it all figured out, but there were still 100 more pages to be read. I thoroughly enjoyed how this book ended. ... | [] | 1451649355 | 1451649355 | AHPRHEKA6ZHBI3KIWTAW2BGMI4UQ | 1,471,903,680,000 | 0 | false |
5 | A Book of Freedom!! | Please buy this book. It will equip you with a new level of freeing knowledge. When you finish reading it, please share (what you've learned) with others. | [] | 1491291559 | 1491291559 | AH2CMWLTISGJMO52YV6DQTZWR3MQ | 1,503,453,443,821 | 0 | true |
5 | An African-American Hero and Role Model | This book is a 'must have' in your library. Mr. Washington describes his struggles as a slave up to his success as a well-known, educated African-American. Despite his success from hard work, many people outside his race did not accept him as one who was just as equal and capable as anyone else. I am grateful, he wr... | [] | B0082XIIYW | B0082XIIYW | AH2CMWLTISGJMO52YV6DQTZWR3MQ | 1,431,714,257,000 | 0 | true |
5 | This book is a 'must have' in your library. ... | This book is a 'must have' in your library. It is dramatic and written well as if the reader is in each scene. It gives the reader insight of the struggles of many African Americans who are encircled in poverty. | [] | B004TRQC5M | B004TRQC5M | AH2CMWLTISGJMO52YV6DQTZWR3MQ | 1,431,711,335,000 | 0 | true |
5 | A Great Writing of African American History! | This is a 'must have' writing for all races to learn about this piece of African American history. | [] | 0486287386 | 0486287386 | AH2CMWLTISGJMO52YV6DQTZWR3MQ | 1,430,520,653,000 | 0 | true |
5 | Great Historical Investment! | I had heard alot about this amazing woman and had to own this book. I feel honored to have this book in my library. I was grateful to find it on Amazon for an extremely reasonable price. | [] | 048629899X | 048629899X | AH2CMWLTISGJMO52YV6DQTZWR3MQ | 1,430,520,201,000 | 0 | true |
5 | Great Investment for Studying God's Word! | I purchased this Bible for a relative who loves the plain language and letter size. She commends the people who took the time to provide references and history on each page, clarifying the Word. | [] | 1414307225 | 1414307225 | AH2CMWLTISGJMO52YV6DQTZWR3MQ | 1,427,164,400,000 | 0 | true |
5 | Great Reading!! | I bought two, used large print New Living Translations (NLTs) for other people who could not understand another version. They love the large print and can now understand what is written, more clearly. The price was half of what I would normally have paid at a major bookstore. | [] | 0842332502 | 0842332502 | AH2CMWLTISGJMO52YV6DQTZWR3MQ | 1,381,704,611,000 | 0 | true |
5 | Bought one for my son, now buying one for myself!! | This is one of the best recipes books I've ever seen!!! Great dishes, lots of comments on ease of recipe and tasting notes. Great pictures and funny commentary. This cookbook has it all!<br />Do yourself a favor and buy this book!!! | [] | 1328589897 | 1328589897 | AH4BOWFRJ7AUXI264VIOBXB34XMQ | 1,634,178,681,063 | 0 | true |
5 | Amazing story! | Martin is a man who has lived a crazy, horrible life but finds a pack of dogs and somehow figures out how to live with all the pain, abuse, bullying, and trauma in his life. He comes out the end a new and changed man. He even taught me a thing about how to communicate with my dog. I found the book riveting, enlighte... | [] | B00MV0WAE6 | B00MV0WAE6 | AH4BOWFRJ7AUXI264VIOBXB34XMQ | 1,629,182,751,053 | 1 | true |
4 | A wonderfully told...fairytale | I switched between reading and listening. Both enjoyable. The narrator was pleasant to listen to. Lovely story, a fairytale for sure. | [] | B07CGWQMHT | B07CGWQMHT | AF5WQDM27G2NPJWLZETHGT6SR72Q | 1,610,476,096,274 | 0 | false |
1 | the worst resource for ASP prep | I accessed a TON of study materials when preparing for my ASP exam, and this one was by far the worst. It's simply not worth the money. Unfortunately, good ASP prep materials are really expensive. Give this one a miss, it's not worth it. It hardly has any information in it, it's poorly organized, and the only thing... | [] | 1609712099 | 1609712099 | AEYZACKAP73SXPPCTC53D3PPLLPA | 1,595,170,246,640 | 3 | true |
5 | Intelligent, thoughtful, interesting, incredibly well-written | This is the best book on any subject I've read in a great while, and the best book on knitting I've read, period. A lot of knitting writers are lazy (because they know their niche market will buy it regardless of the quality) - not Esther Rutter! I can't wait to read what she writes next! | [] | 1783784350 | 1783784350 | AEYZACKAP73SXPPCTC53D3PPLLPA | 1,581,434,470,802 | 0 | false |
2 | Don't bother | There's a good story hidden somewhere in this novel. Unfortunately, it is buried under a trash heap of awkward writing, one-dimensional characters, ridiculous clichés, and plodding plot vehicles. Do. Not. Recommend. | [] | 0312663153 | 0312663153 | AEYZACKAP73SXPPCTC53D3PPLLPA | 1,485,133,768,000 | 5 | true |
3 | Boring and Poorly Written | For some reason, Clara Parkes wants to take the glamour out of being a "famous knitter." But, because there really isn't any glamour to offset the terrible food, rude and clique-y knitting groups, and airport hotel conventions, this book ends up being depressing and, worse yet, BORING. Is there anything worse... | [] | B01ADHYKJG | B01ADHYKJG | AEYZACKAP73SXPPCTC53D3PPLLPA | 1,463,430,115,000 | 9 | false |
3 | Nothing challenging, poorly edited, but lighthearted read | Nothing here is going to challenge the reader. Additionally, the book doesn't seem very well edited; there's a ton of detail that isn't necessary or connected with the plot. However, sometimes you just want to read something easy and fun, so I've given it three stars on that account. | [] | 0451471318 | 0451471318 | AEYZACKAP73SXPPCTC53D3PPLLPA | 1,443,892,387,000 | 0 | true |
2 | Disappointed | Very disappointed with this book. It didn't explain properly. It was confusing. Message was pretty flat. Not exciting at all. Bought for our 9 and 11 year Olds. Just didn't think it would interest them.<br /> So we sent it back. | [] | 0692381406 | 0692381406 | AE4NXLTC75Q4YYJ34QKOT5OKOOUQ | 1,632,102,816,407 | 0 | true |
3 | Gift | It was a gift. | [] | 0979262003 | 0979262003 | AE4NXLTC75Q4YYJ34QKOT5OKOOUQ | 1,436,706,554,000 | 0 | true |
4 | It was a good read | It was a good read. I enjoy murder mystery. I would recommend it. My girls will enjoy reading it soon | [] | B001JJBLSQ | B001JJBLSQ | AGZASQUL5OHMZIH35LXRQQEJ2ADA | 1,430,878,265,000 | 0 | true |
5 | Five Stars | Can't beat a real map | [] | 0528011499 | 0528011499 | AHIAMFRGZ44A6JCFAAJNONFYI4EQ | 1,420,483,122,000 | 0 | true |
1 | Beautiful Book, Poor Content | Very disappointed with the content of this book 😒 | [] | 1680524046 | 1680524046 | AHCME3ZIJIZXC6EKFIATX5OVVGGA | 1,615,868,147,436 | 0 | true |
5 | One of Dr. Seuss' Best! | What a beautiful story! The poetry! The drawings! The message! One of Dr. Seuss' best! My, now 5-year old, son loves it and cannot get enough of it! I highly recommend this book!👍 | [] | 0394823370 | 0394823370 | AHCME3ZIJIZXC6EKFIATX5OVVGGA | 1,590,982,559,136 | 0 | true |
5 | 👍 | Very cute book and rhymes! We also have the Spanish version. | [] | 184148959X | 184148959X | AHCME3ZIJIZXC6EKFIATX5OVVGGA | 1,578,783,006,537 | 0 | true |
5 | Great read | Good book | [] | 0316099678 | 0316099678 | AGGZVZETX3E2KV5TZ2YT6B6HK5CQ | 1,614,167,516,992 | 0 | true |
4 | Good read. | Enjoyed them book | [] | 031642000X | 031642000X | AGGZVZETX3E2KV5TZ2YT6B6HK5CQ | 1,600,001,168,120 | 0 | true |
5 | Great recipes, Book is very heavy and hard to manage. | I wish there had been a supplement for the 2017-2019 season. I already had the 2001-2016. The cookbook is too large and heavy. However, the recipes are great. | [] | 1945256540 | 1945256540 | AGGZVZETX3E2KV5TZ2YT6B6HK5CQ | 1,572,430,228,017 | 0 | true |
5 | Loved this book. | Good read. Held my interest to the end. | [] | 1503951812 | 1503951812 | AGGZVZETX3E2KV5TZ2YT6B6HK5CQ | 1,562,492,563,295 | 0 | true |
5 | Excellent reading | Excellent book. | [] | 1477821937 | 1477821937 | AGGZVZETX3E2KV5TZ2YT6B6HK5CQ | 1,528,717,151,529 | 0 | true |
5 | Five Stars | Fabulous book | [] | B00JO8PEN2 | B00JO8PEN2 | AGGZVZETX3E2KV5TZ2YT6B6HK5CQ | 1,514,591,787,348 | 0 | true |
5 | Five Stars | Loved this book | [] | 1932841431 | 1932841431 | AGGZVZETX3E2KV5TZ2YT6B6HK5CQ | 1,514,591,733,623 | 0 | true |
4 | Good book. | Very good read. | [] | 0312993773 | 0312993773 | AGGZVZETX3E2KV5TZ2YT6B6HK5CQ | 1,471,864,487,000 | 0 | true |
5 | Five Stars | Great book | [] | 0316201170 | 0316201170 | AGGZVZETX3E2KV5TZ2YT6B6HK5CQ | 1,467,026,726,000 | 0 | true |
5 | Words matter | I am, in no particular order, an avid fan of the OED and its history, a woman, an educator, a mother, a bibliophile, and a logophile, and this books touches and satisfies something in me on all counts. And yet, at the moment, the right words for my review of and praise for this book are not ready to be formed. In the m... | [] | 0593160193 | 0593160193 | AE2QCQ452USRFX2M523MLSQKCMDQ | 1,652,594,025,642 | 2 | true |
5 | Didn’t want to put it down | Although both authors have been recommended to me previously, this book marks the cost time I have read anything by either of them — I thoroughly enjoyed this one. It didn’t hurt that, having seen trailers for the TV series adaptation, I was hearing and picturing David Tennant every time Crowley appeared within the pag... | [] | 0062697250 | 0062697250 | AE2QCQ452USRFX2M523MLSQKCMDQ | 1,646,156,634,944 | 2 | true |
4 | Quick read; moderately engaging | I have had a number of books for which I desired the ability to give 1/2 star ratings, and this is one of them: 3-1/2 stars. Three stars feels too little; four, too generous. But I err on the side of generosity.<br /><br />The book is enjoyable, overall, and my some of my students will likely enjoy it, but it isn’t one... | [] | 1736726609 | 1736726609 | AE2QCQ452USRFX2M523MLSQKCMDQ | 1,640,183,489,663 | 0 | true |
2 | Repetitive and disappointing | This book began with an interesting premise — but it lost my interest around the halfway point. I finished it, but only because I had a misguided hope it would redeem itself. (It didn’t.) This book could have been at least half as short, if not shorter, because the overall content was entirely too repetitive. While the... | [] | 1611684455 | 1611684455 | AE2QCQ452USRFX2M523MLSQKCMDQ | 1,639,829,522,601 | 1 | true |
5 | Beautiful even in brokenness | I can’t find the right words for this book. My first inclination is to say it is lovely, but that isn’t really accurate — especially for a premise that hinges on someone hovering between life and death. Neither “encouraging” nor “uplifting” are the right fit, either. But this novel is beautiful, though not perhaps in t... | [] | 0525559477 | 0525559477 | AE2QCQ452USRFX2M523MLSQKCMDQ | 1,638,498,995,209 | 8 | true |
4 | 19th-century example of mystery and “sensational fiction” | Overall, I enjoyed the book; the demands on my time (and accompanying mental exhaustion) from COVID-induced teaching (entirely online, then hybrid, and then in-person) account for the unusually long sojourn in these pages; it was not lack of interest or struggle with the text. I have always enjoyed mysteries but someho... | [] | 1840220848 | 1840220848 | AE2QCQ452USRFX2M523MLSQKCMDQ | 1,636,830,058,290 | 1 | true |
1 | Each book gets worse... | As much as I loved The Kitchen Boy, I have to say I mostly endured The Romanov Bride. I have read many stories of the more famous Romanovs — Nicholas, Alexandra and their children — but had only heard of this older sister of the Empress as a passing mention in some of the other books. So I was intrigued by the chance t... | [] | 0143115073 | 0143115073 | AE2QCQ452USRFX2M523MLSQKCMDQ | 1,596,659,815,230 | 0 | false |
2 | Not as good as Book 1 in the series | It was a fair read. I did not enjoy it nearly as much as I did The Kitchen Boy (another book by the same author). There is nothing new or novel about Rasputin in this. Granted, he is not the main character -- but his imminent demise is absolutely the focus of the drama. The character of Maria (the daughter) is weak at ... | [] | 0143038656 | 0143038656 | AE2QCQ452USRFX2M523MLSQKCMDQ | 1,596,659,583,250 | 0 | false |
3 | To like or not to like.... | I am an admitted Shakespeare geek, and Hamlet has long been my favorite of all of his plays. I am always intrigued by adaptations and reimaginings of his works and characters, though I fear my standards are often a bit unrealistically high.<br /><br />Honestly, I wavered between giving this three stars or four stars. A... | [] | 1599902281 | 1599902281 | AE2QCQ452USRFX2M523MLSQKCMDQ | 1,591,452,709,051 | 4 | true |
4 | Mystery, deception, intrigue and romance... | It took me almost two months to finish this book, but the fault lies with me, not with the book. It is a quick read, but that is neither a criticism nor a shortcoming of the book or its author; not every work of fiction should require high levels of mental exertion to keep up with the plot.<br /><br />I began it at the... | [] | 1628280417 | 1628280417 | AE2QCQ452USRFX2M523MLSQKCMDQ | 1,572,799,676,320 | 0 | false |
1 | Not what I was expecting | I purchased this because I was in the midst of preparing a college paper on Twain's use of religion and superstition in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, but it not only was not what I expected, it ended up being of no use. I gained no insight into what Twain might have thought or felt at the time of writing Huck Fin... | [] | 0684824396 | 0684824396 | AE2QCQ452USRFX2M523MLSQKCMDQ | 1,494,884,617,000 | 4 | true |
5 | Excellent reference tool -- or pleasure read for a Shakespeare geek 😁 | I have had this book on my wish list for a long time, and the decision to write a paper for one of my college classes on King Lear and the reign of King James I seemed an excellent excuse to acquire it. While I have not had the opportunity to read it fully, the thorough index made it easily useful for my needs, and I ... | [] | 0385722141 | 0385722141 | AE2QCQ452USRFX2M523MLSQKCMDQ | 1,494,884,169,000 | 9 | true |
4 | Useful source on Mark Twain | This was one of several books I purchased to use as sources in a paper I wrote for a college class. My topic was Twain's use of religion and superstition in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, and this book ended up being one of my more-referenced sources on the life and views of the author. Well-written and quite read... | [] | 1439186960 | 1439186960 | AE2QCQ452USRFX2M523MLSQKCMDQ | 1,494,883,795,000 | 0 | true |
4 | On Mark Twain's and his lifelong struggle with religion | I purchased this book as a possible source for a paper I was writing on Twain's use of religion and superstition in "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." While I did not make extensive use of it as a source, it was an interesting volume and provided support for my own theories and conclusions. | [] | 0890518459 | 0890518459 | AE2QCQ452USRFX2M523MLSQKCMDQ | 1,494,883,576,000 | 1 | true |
5 | Useful reference tool | I purchased this book while writing a paper analyzing "King Lear" as a possible commentary on or warning for the early reign of King James's I. While I have not had a chance to read the sections on the other tragedies covered, I found the sections on Lear to be well-written and insightful -- and therefore immin... | [] | 1530217458 | 1530217458 | AE2QCQ452USRFX2M523MLSQKCMDQ | 1,494,883,412,000 | 1 | true |
3 | Not the worst fan fiction I've encountered...but not great | I approach all Jane Austen fan fiction with extreme caution, as so much of it is just plain unbearable. But I discovered this in a used book outlet and decided, based on the strength of numerous reviews, to give it a try.<br /><br />Let me just establish at the beginning that the fan fiction offerings will never hold a... | [] | 0345806972 | 0345806972 | AE2QCQ452USRFX2M523MLSQKCMDQ | 1,442,799,997,000 | 0 | false |
5 | An excellent account of a forgotten president | A very interesting and informative read on a (for me, at least) little-known president of our country. For whatever reason, though historically on the very heels of the assassination of President Lincoln such a short time before, the assassination of President Garfield does not garner much attention, if any in the page... | [] | 0767929713 | 0767929713 | AE2QCQ452USRFX2M523MLSQKCMDQ | 1,437,669,892,000 | 0 | true |
3 | Not the scheming witch so many writers have made her appear to have been | This story definitely made a more sympathetic character out of Elizabeth Woodville than most writers I have encountered. She was, in fact, downright likable throughout most of the novel, in spite of the hocus-pocus witchcraft storyline. And while I did not like Gregory's The Red Queen and have not ever cared for Marg... | [] | 1416563695 | 1416563695 | AE2QCQ452USRFX2M523MLSQKCMDQ | 1,430,247,044,000 | 0 | true |
3 | Fell a bit short of my hopes | I have always liked Elizabeth of York and look forward to reading about her life. There have been tales of the marriage of Elizabeth of York and Henry VII as one that became a love match and others that draw Elizabeth's married life as a sort of hell-on-earth due to the treatment from her husband and the unrelenting co... | [] | 1451626096 | 1451626096 | AE2QCQ452USRFX2M523MLSQKCMDQ | 1,430,245,556,000 | 1 | true |
2 | All I could do to make myself finish this one | I have a very hard time leaving a book unfinished once I have started to read it, but this one tested that resolve. I was looking forward to reading a book devoted to Anne Neville, as she has been overlooked so often. But I just did not care for Ms. Gregory's treatment of her as a woman, a wife, a daughter or even a c... | [] | 145162607X | 145162607X | AE2QCQ452USRFX2M523MLSQKCMDQ | 1,430,245,499,000 | 2 | true |
3 | Willing to read more | I had heard of Jacquetta, really only encountering her in passing as the mother of Elizabeth Woodville in numerous other books. While I take the "historical" portion of Philippa Gregory's historical fiction quite lightly, I still enjoyed this as an introduction to an obviously unique and powerful woman, even b... | [] | 1476746311 | 1476746311 | AE2QCQ452USRFX2M523MLSQKCMDQ | 1,430,245,420,000 | 0 | true |
2 | Too repetitive | I'm not exactly a Philippa Gregory fan, and I have never been a fan of Margaret Beaufort, but this almost made a sympathetic character out of the mother of Henry Tudor for me. Well, it did, at least until we got to the latter stage of her plotting to bring her son back to England, and then it all began feeling overdone... | [] | 1416563733 | 1416563733 | AE2QCQ452USRFX2M523MLSQKCMDQ | 1,430,245,074,000 | 1 | true |
4 | An introduction to the rare-book market...and an invitation to obsession? | I had never heard of this man or his book thefts, but as an avid reader (dare I say hoarder?) of books, the title alone was enough to catch my eye. "A world of literary obsession." Where is the line between being a bibliophile and a bibliomaniac? Short of illegal actions, how would you know if you had crossed i... | [] | 1594484813 | 1594484813 | AE2QCQ452USRFX2M523MLSQKCMDQ | 1,420,238,661,000 | 1 | false |
3 | Different angle on a well-known story | I had never heard of the author or read any of his works, for all that the short blurb about him on the back of the book declares him to be among the top historical novelists of today. I was quite unimpressed through the first few chapters, but it goes against my grain to leave a book unfinished unless the progress is... | [] | 0718196341 | 0718196341 | AE2QCQ452USRFX2M523MLSQKCMDQ | 1,404,573,744,000 | 2 | false |
4 | Enjoyable tale of an oft-forgotten lady who became queen | This is the story of Anne Neville, from the time Richard first entered her world when she was a young girl and he came to live and train under the tutelage of her father, through their betrothal and its eventual negation, through her exile from England and enforced marriage to a one-time enemy, to her return to England... | [] | 0451231295 | 0451231295 | AE2QCQ452USRFX2M523MLSQKCMDQ | 1,398,742,255,000 | 0 | false |
2 | Disappointing | I haven't read as much on the Stuarts as I have most of the other royal families of England, so I was looking forward to being enlightened on this Countess of whom I had not heard. I will readily admit that I am far more interested in the people, places & events of any period of history than I am in what took place in... | [] | B004MPRWK0 | B004MPRWK0 | AE2QCQ452USRFX2M523MLSQKCMDQ | 1,326,121,020,000 | 3 | false |
5 | Timeless...not just for babies! | This has been one of the special books in my son's life. When he was a very young toddler and I would ask him if he knew how much I loved him, he would throw his arms wide and proclaim, "This much!" (He got a little older and started playing with me, holding his thumb and forefinger together -- "This much?") When my ... | [] | 076360013X | 076360013X | AE2QCQ452USRFX2M523MLSQKCMDQ | 1,115,383,681,000 | 3 | false |
2 | A tragedy, to be sure | I read this book, word for word, as part of the curriculum in my junior year in high school. The length did not put me off, as I have loved reading all my life and regularly chose books much longer than average. But I did not enjoy this one. The ending turned me off completely, but I was unhappy with the book long b... | [] | 0451527704 | 0451527704 | AE2QCQ452USRFX2M523MLSQKCMDQ | 1,105,469,190,000 | 4 | false |
4 | I remember it from my childhood | I vividly remember reading this book in the fifth grade. (I can still remember the shadow box I had to make for a project, too!) In spite of the tragedy that occurs in the story, I think this is an excellent book for young readers. It touches on some deeper themes and should make them think and engage in the storylin... | [] | 0064401847 | 0064401847 | AE2QCQ452USRFX2M523MLSQKCMDQ | 1,105,466,947,000 | 0 | false |
5 | LM Montgomery does it again | I too found this series after tearing through the Anne books and wishing there were more of them. I believe I would even have to say that I loved the Emily series even more than Anne. | [] | 055323370X | 055323370X | AE2QCQ452USRFX2M523MLSQKCMDQ | 1,105,466,216,000 | 3 | false |
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