Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (good, easy read) 『I wasn't expecting that much from this book. I loved the Notebook but I know that Sparks is an easy going writer and easy to digest. I read this quickly, snowed in from a blizzard and it was exactly what I wanted, easy romantic fluff. Nice beach read.』
(With the hype of the movie I thought I would review....) 『This book. Read it years ago and thought this was not up to the standard of lets see maybe the "The Notebook" !!! Terriable!!』
(Dear John, I've never been so pumped to see a movie before.) 『Dear John is an excellent book and well written. I've never read a book by Sparks, but I can safely say that I am a fan. It was a page turner and left you eager to find out what happens next between Savannah and John. I read 145 pages in one day. I'm so glad I read this book. I feel that it really demonstrates what true love is. I've never had the desire to see a movie so bad until I saw the trailer. I hope the movie does this book justice. This book was well worth my money. I hate buying a book and it be a total bore. Hope my review helps. :)』
(i couldn't stop reading until..............) 『i got to the mid part of the book first everithing is good summer goodlooking guy on the beach dating the summer they ' re in love bla bla but then the guy chooses the army over her and later on her huband is sick and he sells his father coins to save him no guy would do that ok no a very realistic story』
(slow middle) 『Very good beginning and good ending, although predictable. The middle was so slow, I almost could not finish the book. Bored me to tears. I struggled to make it through to the the ending』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Okay for a mature reader, great for the younger set.) 『I was expecting something great but was disappointed. After just finishing two other classics, Steinbeck's East of Eden and Lewis' Main Street, I thought I would continue in the classics mode. I am sure it was a great book in its time but if you are used to something like what I mentioned above, then it is not for you. If you are a young reader than I would highly recommend it. The stories are short and the language is not too difficult. The endings are somewhat predictable but maybe not for a younger reader.』
(A great introduction to the world of Sherlock Holmes) 『I originally downloaded this collection of short stories in preparation for the Sherlock Holmes major motion picture that was coming out in 2009. As someone who had never read any of Sherlock Holmes' tales, this was a perfect introduction into the kind of stories Sir Arthur Conan Doyle penned for the legendary Holmes and Dr. Watson.
The Kindle formatting could have used a little work; a currency sign that was apparently being used in the public domain version the Kindle version was "ported" from and instead of a currency sign being shown, miscellaneous characters were. But, all in all, a slight blip and nothing truly enjoyment-breaking.』
(A timeless hero) 『Spending so much of my day plugged into the internet, peering at my iPhone, staring at Excel spreadsheets, it has been an absolute pleasure reading The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes(on my Kindle, I must admit). I am reminded, in adventure after adventure, that there is no substitute for a sharp mind and astute observation. As I watch the master investigator calmly solve the most "singular" of mysteries through the eyes of Dr. James Watson, I almost want to myself be transported back to 19th century London.
If you haven't read any of Conan Doyle's stories, they are worth perusing. I only read a dozen of Holmes' adventures. But in those stories, I grew intimately close with both the detective and his trusty sidekick and doctor-cum-biographer, Watson. I came to admire Holmes' heroic stoicism, encyclopedic memory, and sharp wit.
Each of the adventures follows a somewhat similar plot structure. The adventure opens with a shot into Watson's or Holmes' personal life. You might hear briefly about Watson's life as a doctor, or get a glimpse of Holmes' tobacco, alcohol, or cocaine habits (yes, the rumors are true--Holmes does cocaine). At some point, Watson ends up at Holmes' pad on Baker Street. Both men are then found lounging, Holmes in his "dressing gown," both men likely smoking, drinking, and enjoying a fine meal, usually arms' length from a cozy fire.
Watson, the narrator, will then tell us how, in all of his time with Holmes, the case he is about to elucidate is the most "singular" one yet. Then one of them will see or hear someone approaching their home base; inevitably, the bell will ring and in will enter yet another all-but-hopeless client. We'll get a detailed description of the client's physical appearance, from the clothes on his or her back to the flushness of the face. We'll also always get an idea of what class the client falls into; most regularly, the clients are from higher classes. The client will give us a detailed account of his or her problems as Holmes and Watson listen intently. It is here that the reader is supposed to do the detective work to piece together clues to solve the case. Of course, most of what the client tells us seems unrelated and inane; Holmes will remind us that the simplest cases are the hardest ones, and the smallest of details often the most important.
In most cases, the client has a suspicion that the police's conclusions on the case were flawed. In almost every case, the police were consulted and ended up being wrong indeed. Holmes generally requires a trip to the crime scene, sometimes in costume, and the readers have the privilege to join him with Watson. But most trips are simply chances for Holmes to confirm what he already suspected. Guns may be drawn, extreme danger is almost always encountered, and Holmes emerges the hero. Holmes has a penchant for withholding his conclusions from us until the very end of the story, however, so as the reader follows Holmes' movements at the crime scenes, the reader must do some sleuthing as well.
Holmes will finally tell us what actually happened, and the seemingly innocuous clues from earlier in the chapter prove to be essential to the weaving of the truth. Holmes prefers to strike a deal with the crimes' perpetrators rather than offering them to the police. The clients offer to give Holmes unlimited reward for a job well done, and Holmes calmly requests only that which will defer the cost of his work. He gets enough pleasure out of a job professionally well-done.
Because of the similarities between stories, I recommend taking Holmes in limited doses. But his is a very powerful medicine, one that rejuvenates the mind and strengthens the character. As an example of someone who betters the world by doing what he loves, Sherlock Holmes is a timeless hero.』
(Timeless classic, priceless entertainment) 『I picked up the Sherlock Holmes Complete Collection because my mom had already downloaded it and I was mildly curious. Holmes was the best book I've read in a while, definately my favorite in the Mystery genre.
I love the characters. Doyle whips up such fantastically real people out of no where with the most outrageous situations and stories. The main characters are priceless. Holmes has a very deep compassion for humanity buried among his quirks and strange habits. Watson is such a genuine, sympathetic companion and narrator that it feels like a friend telling a story over coffee.
Let me put it this way, I'm bitterly upset that I finished the series. Bitterly. I wish with all my heart that I could just have a fresh Sherlock Holmes mystery every day. Definately a book I'll pick up again and recommend to everyone I know. My brother read them when he was a preteen/teenager, and I loved them at 24 y/o. I'm sure that a more mature audience would appreciate Holmes, also.』
(clasic sherlock) 『there is nothing like clasic sherlock holmes! the movie doesn't do it justice. I love this book! whoever said the cases were easy to solve must be a ton smarter than I am.』 『
In these twelve intriguing stories, Sherlock Homes and his trusty friend Dr. Watson solve crimes amid the sinister and foggy streets of Victorian London.
"Crime is common. Logic is rare. Therefore it is upon the logic rather than upon the crime that you should dwell." -- Sherlock Holmes inThe Adventure of the Copper Beeches』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (P&P) 『My favourite book of all time!! Whenever I am at a loss to find anything decent to read in the modern literature I find this a real comfort. A great read!!』
(Great book, terrible formatting) 『This is a great novel. The version published by Public Domain Books (ASIN: B000JMLFLW) as an ebook is a formatting mess, however. Line breaks follow pretty much every occurrence of "Mr.," for example.』
(AMAZING!!!) 『This is my first Jane Austen novel. It did not dissapoint!! New Years Resolution to read as many of the "classics" as I could. I have been pleasently surprised by this book. It left me wanting more and sad that it was over. Now I can't wait to read all of Jane Austen's books.』
(Jane Austen's best) 『This is Jane Austen's best novel. The story is a mixture of intrigue and passion with an appropriate ending. The goog guy should always triumph!』
(Pride And Prejudice Dover Hardcover Edition) 『There are literally thousands of review of Austen's seminal classic Pride And Prejudice out there already. This is a review of the Dover facsimile edition based on the 1894 copy.
From the beautiful Hugh Thomson illustrations, to the embossed floral end pages, this edition is top notch. The cover is red cloth with gold foil lettering and peacock on the spine.
The first page showing the opening line with huge flowing peacock is a work of art unto itself
If you are a fan of Pride and Prejudice and long for a well made, permanent hard cover edition of the book, this is the edition for you!』 『
It's time to rediscover the wonderful books we all cherish.
Originally published anonymously in 1813, Jane Austen'sPride and Prejudiceis one of the most widely read and most popular novels in the English language.The courtship between the independent Elisabeth Bennett and the handsome yet arrogant Mr. Darcy illuminates the page in this wonderful novel of comedy and manners.
』 『In a remote Hertfordshire village, far off the good coach roads of George III's England, Mr. and Mrs. Bennet -- a country squire of no great means and his scatterbrained wife -- must marry off their five vivacious daughters. At the heart of this all-consuming enterprise are the headstrong second daughter Elizabeth and her aristocratic suitor Fitzwilliam Darcy, two lovers in whom pride and prejudice must be overcome before love can bring the novel to its magnificent conclusion.』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Loved Eclipse) 『I loved Eclipse, and almost as mush as Twilight! I love a good cliffhanger, and this does not disappoint, and I love the new dynamic between the characters. I cannot wait to see how the story ends, and I especially loved Mrs. Meyer's acknowledgments, which you have to read to know why. Suspenseful, romantic and frustrating all at once. The only thing lacking is with the action and fight scenes. which could be more involved and descriptive.』
(sweeeet) 『this book is awesome and couldn't put it down and then had to jump right into the last one :)』
(Bot for wife...haven't seen her in days???) 『I bought this book for my wife as a present for her birhtday. She has been glued to it and hasn't let go of it for days. She never leaves the home without her blackberry and her Twilight series..... I'm assuming it a great book. She hasn't done this for any other set of books.』
(Awesome Book.... Love it!) 『Loved the book, it's really gotten me into the whole Twilight series... Would absolutely recommend this book to anyone.. but in order of course. You have to read them in order. Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, and then Breaking Dawn.』
(Awesome) 『I just can't get enough. I have read all the books at least five or six times!!!』 『Readers captivated byTwilightandNew Moonwill eagerly devour the paperback editionEclipse, the third book in Stephenie Meyer's riveting vampire love saga. As Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge, Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob --- knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella has one more decision to make: life or death. But which is which?』
price：$6.77
Turtleback
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time) 『Mortenson is a great person with great personality, who is a great role model for Americans. I am grateful that he listened to his heart to help promote education, especially for girls, in a country like Pakistan, which prohibits girls from attending school. He truly used his heart and intelligence to bring peace worldwide.
After reading the entire book from front to back, I thought of Mortenson as a living legend of the legends. He is a true hero. The book is very alive; the minute I started reading the book, I could not put it down or leave it. I just had to keep reading it. This made me recommend it to everyone, including schools here and overseas. In fact, I have already passed on my book to one of my friends. Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time 』
(Education as a key to changing the world) 『A wonderful account of how a man is working to change the world through education. Greg Mortensen, a climber, comes to understand the needs of a remote village in Pakistan. He makes a commitment to help them build a school and this one project becomes a mission to bring education in to people with little chance for improving their lives otherwise. I found it impressive that he was committed to bringing education to both boys and girls, even when it would have been easier to cave into pressure and not help the girls. I find it enlightening that education is the key to bringing about understanding and peace as it gives people hope of a better future. Truly inspiring.』
(Three Cups of Tea) 『A book I would recommend to the President of the United States and the Joint Chiefs of Staff. What we need to do to win in Afghanistan or anywhere else.』
(Peace) 『Three Cups of Tea: One Mans Mission to Promote Peace is a well executed read. It has all the elements: suspense, intrigue, compassion, and hope. In the harsh environments of Pakistan and Afghanistan,in regions most of the world has all but forgotten, Greg Mortensen is able to build friendships and trust in order to provide a basic education for all children----especially women. However, this is not simply about an education, it is about learning to accept, and beleive in others. In a time when most Westerner's beleive that all people of Islamic nations are the same, the story of the founding of CAI, along with the strength, support and determination of not only Greg Mortensen, but the faith and support that village elders place in him, truly enlightens. These people are simply people, and they need to be recognized.
A truly fantastic book---I have already suggested this read to many of my friends, and family.』
(One man's amazing story) 『This book tells Greg Mortenson's amazing story. After he stumbled into a Pakistani village, disoriented and lost, he was moved by the kindness of the villagers and promised to return to help them build a school. And so began his life's mission to spread peace through education. After reading this book, I can say that Greg Mortenson is one of my heroes. His perseverance and dedication to his cause is unwavering, even through an 8 day detainment by the Taliban. What makes him so incredible is that, unlike so-called missionaries who travel through the poorest regions of the world to promote religion, Greg promotes education without demeaning the locals' way of life. He is completely accepting that he is the foreigner, and adapts to his surroundings rather than trying to change them. In doing so he has gained the respect of the people he helps, and it is the basis of work. This is a wonderfully, touching book that sends a powerful message to anyone who reads it. I highly recommend this book!』 『THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. The story of Greg Mortenson, a homeless mountaineer who, following a 1993 climb of Pakistan s treacherous K2, was inspired by a chance encounter with impoverished mountain villagers and promised to build them a school.』
price：$4.80
Zondervan
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (repainting into a new reformation?) 『This book gives me a kick in the butt while affirming what I've been trying to tell other people and trying to convince myself for the past few years so I'm writing this review out of my head (literally, most likely) and heart.
In most ways Velvet Elvis is a book for outsiders. Just as a Velvetized Version of Elvis is an interpretive repainting, repainting the Church into a new look and new vision forms the basic idea behind this book. On page 11 Rob Bell mentions the picture the church of Martin Luther's day had been painting and presenting. Regarding these 21st century days, I know a lot about the picture the church has painted of itself and maybe even more so, the way outsiders to the church have viewed and interpreted that picture. Page 14: "What I do know is that this pursuit of Jesus is leading us backward as much as forward," evokes the Protestant Reformation of the 16th century.
Maybe more than anything about this book, I love reading the same theological vision and scriptural interpretations as I hold (humility from humble moi) from Rob Bell, someone I'd consider a relative theological conservative.
Hospitality is God's first call to the people of God and fundamentally defines them. From the beginning, the uniqueness of the nascent church as it moved outward from Jerusalem was its radical inclusiveness and "see how they love one another." No one lacked anything; everyone had everything in common, a true common-wealth, as the New England Puritans initially believed they'd be able to live. But it was not only about embrace and provision for the already-insiders; the first Christians embraced and provided for everyone, making no distinctions whatsoever. The outsider became incarnate, enfleshed as one of them, becoming an insider.
As we've often observed, the old mainline now longer is the central or most prominent expression of Christianity in this country, and being a mainline protestant no longer is a given part of being American. Then there's that other use of mainline, to shoot a drug into your veins. Mainline a hit of Jesus straight into your veins, so the blood of Jesus courses through your entire being? Think about it!』
(Spend Your Money Elsewhere) 『One of my former soccer players recommended Velvet Elvis to me several years ago. Rob Bell has a different take on the Good Shepherd and what it means to live the kind of life Jesus teaches us to live. Unfortunately it's too different. Rob Bell is a talented and creative man, but I disagree with much of his core teaching. Velvet Elvis is an overpriced book that will not take long to read. There is just far too much white space on the pages. This is done to give the book a trendy appearance. I would have liked to have seen Bell dive deeper into the various topics he hits. Not only is there enough words to justify the paper used to produce this book, there is simply not enough Scripture to support his opinions. Bell will make you think. He will force you to practice careful discernment. I cannot recommend this book, and I would definitely advise new Christians to spend their time elsewhere. For a highly critical look at Rob Bell and his teachings, visit the Apprising Ministries site.』
(How can people fall for this?) 『The worst part about this book is that he comes from the supposed point of a Christian so other Christians read this with their guard down and eat it all up, word for word, instead of checking it against the actual gospel (which he attacks time and time again). If everyone just assumed that he was a non-believer then they wouldn't be nearly as receptive to his work... but so long as he says "wait wait, I'm a Christian, it's not heresy, it's just conversation" then that makes it ok. Please do not read this book.』
(if you can get past the writing style...) 『Bell makes some excellent observations, although this book seems much less "radical" now than it did when it came out almost 5 years ago. While the thoughts are good and this is certainly a good primer for those interested in the emerging movement, I have to take off a star for Bell's writing style which is, in short, infuriating. Highly recommended, but I do wish he could write in complete sentences instead of expecting us to properly form his thoughts for him.』
(Reality Check) 『One of the best books ever read about Christianity. Everyone hears about Velvet Elvis. I was intrigued while reading and have a fresh perspective about my Christian faith. I have begun reading it for a second time. You need to buy the book. Or get a friend to buy it for you. Get your Mom or Dad to buy it. Buy it now. You won't be sorry.
』 『God never changes, nor do the central truths of Christianity. But our understanding of those truths is in constant flux. Christians will always be exploring and discovering what it means to live in harmony with God and each other. Now in softcover, Velvet Elvis offers original and refreshingly personal perspectives on what Christianity is really about.』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (A wonderful surprise) 『After reading all the books in the Twilight saga I can say that Breaking Dawn is my favorite. While I enjoyed the creativity of Twilight the level of writing was not good enough yet. By the time you get to Breaking Dawn you can see a great deal of improvement in Stephanie Meyer's writing. I love that she foccused on the characters more than some ridiculous conflict or needless bloodbath. I think the connections between characters and discovering the everyday interactions between a cult of Vampires is far more interesting. Since I enjoyed the last book so much I jumped right on her new book The Host. This book is similar to Breaking Dawn in the Scifi/love storyline and she really centers the story around her characters. I hope everyone reads these reviews with a grain of salt and reads a book to discover for yourself what you like and not what someone else doesn't like.』
(Awesome) 『I just can't get enough. I have read all the books at least five or six times!!!』
(I expected better) 『If you're a fan of this series, you will need to read this book even though it's not as good as the previous installments. The characters you love are present, though sadly some seem to go through a personality change and become less true to character. Some criticize this book for its storybook happy ending, which I'm actually OK with. What I didn't like was the unbelievable resolution Meyer wrote in regards to Bella's parents. She wants you to believe that Bella's dad, a policeman no less, would accept Bella's immortality without questioning her physical transformation as well as the "adopted child" that looks just like her and who grows at a miraculous pace. Meyer's also wants you to accept that Bella's mom just happily goes about her own life without much contact or need to know what's happening in her daughter's life. I expected better in the handling of such "loose ends".』
(Great) 『This item was in perfect condition and came very fast. I have nothing bad to say.』
(The end) 『I got hooked on the series after reading the first saga. Couldn't wait to read 2, 3 and finally the 4th. What a terrific writer. Thoroughly enjoyed every page.』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (awesome.) 『i really appreciated how this novel developed the characters and really gave a great taste of the time period. phenominal book!』
(Pirate's Booty) 『This classic book should be a must read for anyone of any age. I read this book when I was a kid, all of 15 years ago, and got just as much enjoyment out of it now as I did then.』
(Glad I Finally Read It!) 『Summary
Treasure Island was Robert Louis Stevenson's first full-length, published novel, which began as a story for his stepson. The main character and the narrator is a boy named Jim Hawkins who lives and works in his parents' Admiral Benbow Inn. A drunken buccaneer has been living at the inn and causing quite a scene among the locals. After he receives a black spot (an item representing pirate judgment) from an old, blind pirate named Pew, the buccaneer dies, leaving behind an unpaid room and a seaman's chest. Jim and his mother open the chest and find a bag full of coins of all different nationalities and a document containing a map. They escape the inn just before a band of pirates begin to break in and search for the map, which leads to an island containing Captain Flint's buried treasure.
Jim takes the map to Doctor Livesey and Squire Trelawney, who then immediately embark on a voyage on the ship Hispaniola, hiring Captain Smollet and a crew recommended by Long John Silver. Silver and most of the crew he brings with him were part of Flint's voyage to Skeleton Island, unbeknownst to Livesey and Trelawney. At sea, Jim finds himself in a barrel of apples and accidentally overhears plans for mutiny from the pirates, which he soon relays to Livesey, Trelawney, and the Captain. Soon to land at the island, Jim Hawkins and the rest of the trustworthy crew plan a way to make it off the island with the treasure and their lives.
My Reaction Until I read this book, I did not realize how much I already knew about it simply from references in popular culture. International Talk Like a Pirate Day could very well have been originated from a group of readers fond of this classic tale of pirates, treasure, and island adventure. In fact, I found just about everything I think about when I imagine pirates in this book. (The only thing Stevenson left out was a few hundred uses of the now ubiquitous pirate word "Arr!" but that may be anachronistic.) This alone I think demonstrates the far-reaching influence of this book as it applies to the popular view of pirate caricatures.
Normally when one thinks of reading "classic literature" one expects a laborious trek through hundreds of pages of archaic phrases and unfamiliar circumstances. Treasure Island is a refreshing reminder of why there are "classics" and has encouraged me to seek out others to read. Despite being over one hundred years old, it is easy to immerse oneself in Jim Hawkins' place throughout the action.
It took me a few pages to get used to some of the nautical terminology and Stevenson's use of apostrophes and phonetic spelling to illustrate the way the pirates were talking. However once I figured out what he was doing, the characters' voices in my head were clear. The action and suspenseful moments kept me turning the pages. I even jumped a bit in the part when Jim accidentally ended up with the pirates in the middle of the night. Descriptions easily laid out the setting of Skeleton Island. In fact, some of the more bloody scenes were surprisingly descript considering this was a tale aimed at young boys, but nowadays the target audience has seen more than that in a single video game.
I was also impressed with the character development within the novel. This was truly a coming-of-age type of tale for Jim Hawkins, learning nobility and honor practically as he fought to keep his and his party's lives and dignity. Long John Silver was mostly the star throughout because of his interesting mannerisms ("and you can lay to that") and his manipulative character. Just when I thought I figured out Silver's motivation, he pulled out another trick. The rest of the characters were distinct and multi-dimensional, with only one or two archetypes (Pew being one of evil villain, though he doesn't last long in the book).
Overall, as many other reviewers have said, Stevenson did not waste any words in writing Treasure Island. Everything written had purpose and added to the story. I highly recommend it to anyone wanting a fun exciting page-turner, as well as to anyone wanting to get started reading the classics.』
(Fantastic novel) 『Treasure Island is the best pirate novel I've ever come across. Although I must also add this is the only pirate novel I've come across. That being my background, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and it really is a wonderful story. Some of the technical jargon gets confusing, but with the dictionary function on the Kindle it is absolutely a breeze.』
(enjoyable and timeless but ultimately overhyped.) 『It my opinion that RLS excels in the short story/novella genres, and is somewhat lacking in momentum in longer stories and novels.』 『When former pirate Billy Bones leaves an old sea chest and an ancient treasure map at the Admiral Benbow Inn, young Jim Hawkins embarks on a treasure-hunting adventure that takes him to the South Seas.』 『Climb aboard for the swashbuckling adventure of a lifetime.Treasure Islandhas enthralled (and caused slight seasickness) for decades. The names Long John Silver and Jim Hawkins are destined to remain pieces of folklore for as long as children want to read Robert Louis Stevenson's most famous book. With it's dastardly plot and motley crew of rogues and villains, it seems unlikely that children will ever say no to this timeless classic.--Naomi Gesinger』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Good read!) 『I love this book and I had borrowed it from a friend originally, but then decided I wanted my own copy as I know I will read it over and over again! Never thought I would get into it when I first heard about it, but now I'm obsessed!』
(Awesome) 『I just can't get enough. I have read all the books at least five or six times!!!』
(LOL Fun for the whole family!) 『You know, if your family are all the victims of head trauma. Or in a home for the criminally delusional.
This is the funniest thing I've read in a long time. And thank goodness Ms. Meyer is encouraging young girls to develop relationships with abusive jerks who withold sexy-time as another means of controlling them into a freaky spiral of obsession!
AND. I guess this means a few more years of the tiresome goth movement. I get it -- you're sad and you like bats.
Oh, go play in an old fridge. Take Bella with you.』
(stick to the classics) 『i didnt really like this book. or any of the books in the saga for that matter ... i read this book only because ihad about five people tell me that i needed to read it. i tore through it but then i realized the writing was a big pile of rubbish. this book and its collection are directed at screaming girls who love taylor and rob.... i say that anyone whos looking for a great mythical fantasy creatures should stick to the classics...』
(Can't Understand the Hype) 『These books seem to have transcended the high school demographic they were targeted for and I was curious what all of the hype was about when many of my friends and co-workers (most of them in their 30's) became obsessed with the series. Literally, it was all they could talk about. After having muddled through the first book less than enthusiastically, I have to ask you people, what is so great about this series?!! I was bearly able to finish the first book because I couldn't stomach another 35-page description of why Bella is so accident-prone, or how for the 75th time she hoped she would see Edward in the cafeteria and he didn't show up. The whole book seemed to be a conversation between the two of them about why they shouldn't be together, but what the heck let's give it a try anyway. It was pretty much like reading a 13 year old's 400 page diary. I am not a literary snob in any way- as long as it's a great story, I'll read it. But this book was seriously disappointing- don't waste your time.』
price：$7.99
Hyperion Book CH
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (I was expecting a littile better) 『Basically, the writing was bland, pretty dull. I'm an adult, I very much enjoy reading tween books on occasion, and got this book thinking it would be a nice read. It IS in general, but oh so boring. I would say this book is right there with the 8-10 year old crowd, not the 12+.
The biggest problem I had was Percy's mother, and how the author did not, could not, convey any emotional sadness or distress from the main character. The mother was thrown in on as a side note, from time to time. (trying not to throw a spoiler in here)
Read it if you want, enjoy it too, but be prepared to yawn a bit.』
(Amazing! Go buy it right now!) 『By Joshua, aged 11. This is an amazing book. Really great use of words. Once you pick up the book you can never put it down until you are finished. I listened to the audiobook which was really exciting. I couldn't stop listening. Now I can't wait to start the next book and go see the movie.』
(Harry Potter knockoff but not as good.) 『This has so many similarities to Harry Potter, I'm surprised there hasn't been a lawsuit.』
(5 Stars For The Lightning Thief) 『Percy Jackson is a 12 year old boy who finds out he is the son of Posedion, the sea god. This is a mythology book. He goes to camp half-blood and meets satyrs and children of the gods. He goes to the underworld to get Zues's lightning bolt back. It has a lot of action in it. Worth the money any day. It is going to be a movie coming out soon. I can't wait to see it. It has the same producers that made Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone and Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets. I hope it will be good.』
(Awesome) 『This book is one of my favorite books of all time. I sat down and read it all before dinnertime. I skipped lunch for this book. I love lunch.』 『Twelve-year-old Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out of boarding school . . . again. No matter how hard he tries, he can't seem to stay out of trouble. But can he really be expected to stand by and watch while a bully picks on his scrawny best friend? Or not defend himself against his pre-algebra teacher when she turns into a monster and tries to kill him? Of course, no one believes Percy about the monster incident; he's not even sure he believes himself.
Until the Minotaur chases him to summer camp.
Suddenly, mythical creatures seem to be walking straight out of the pages of Percy's Greek mythology textbook and into his life. The gods of Mount Olympus, he's coming to realize, are very much alive in the twenty-first century. And worse, he's angered a few of them: Zeus's master lightning bolt has been stolen, and Percy is the prime suspect.
Now Percy has just ten days to find and return Zeus's stolen property, and bring peace to a warring Mount Olympus. On a daring road trip from their summer camp in New York to the gates of the Underworld in Los Angeles, Percy and his friends–one a satyr and the other the demigod daughter of Athena–will face a host of enemies determined to stop them. To succeed on his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch the true thief: he must come to terms with the father who abandoned him; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of failure and betrayal by a friend; and unravel a treachery more powerful than the gods themselves.』 『Book Description Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out of boarding school...again. And that's the least of his troubles. Lately, mythological monsters and the gods of Mount Olympus seem to be walking straight out of the pages of Percy's Greek mythology textbook and into his life. And worse, he's angered a few of them. Zeus's master lightning bolt has been stolen, and Percy is the prime suspect.
Now Percy and his friends have just ten days to find and return Zeus's stolen property and bring peace to a warring Mount Olympus. But to succeed on his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch the true thief: he must come to terms with the father who abandoned him; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and unravel a treachery more powerful than the gods themselves.
With cover art from the major motion picture, this first installment of Rick Riordan's best-selling series is a non-stop thrill-ride and a classic of mythic proportions.
Amazon Interview: Rick Riordan onThe Lightning Thief
In our exclusive Q&A with Rick Riordan, bestselling author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, learn about his inspiration for the character Percy Jackson, his long-time interest in Greek mythology, and more.
Amazon.com:SinceThe Lightning Thiefwas published in 2005 it’s sold more than a million copies, and the four subsequent books in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series have been blockbuster bestsellers among kids and adult readers alike. When you were writing the first story starring Percy Jackson, did you ever imagine it would become sucha phenomenon? How has the success of the series affected your life?
Rick Riordan:I had no expectations other than to make a good story for my older son, Haley. I had no idea it would become a book, much less a series, until he encouraged me to write down the story.
I hoped the stories would get kids reading, but I never anticipated such exponential growth. It was not an overnight success, nor was it heavily marketed at the beginning.The Lightning Thiefwas passed around from kid to kid, teacher to teacher, parent to parent, and the series got bigger with each book. It really was a grassroots phenomenon. Still, I have trouble thinking in terms of millions. I measure success by anecdotes--the kid who told me he never liked books until he foundThe Lightning Thief, the parent who thanked me for turning her daughter into a reader, the teacher who said I turned her class around because they bonded over reading Percy Jackson every day. That's what it's all about for me.
It hasn't changed our life much other than making me busier, but doing something I love! I still drive the same car. My kids go to the same schools. We try our best to keep things simple at home.
Amazon.com:You’ve said that you wrote this series for your son, Haley, who, like the book’s hero Percy, has been diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia. How does Haley feel about being the inspiration for a bestselling series?
Riordan:Both my sons are always my first audience. I read the manuscripts to them aloud to make sure they work for young readers. Both are proud, though being teenagers they are also embarrassed by the attention they get sometimes. They don’t like it when classmates ask them to get my autograph. Haley likes to play down his importance in the genesis of the series, but I think he's enjoyed growing up with Percy, and I know it has increased his interest in writing. Recently he came into my office and announced the manuscript he is working on now has a bigger word count than mine!
Amazon.com:Percy’s stories are based on Greek mythology--classic tales that have been passed down for thousands of years. What lessons can kids today learn from the ancient myths?
Riordan:The stories have everything--romance, magic, mystery, action, and great characters. The Greek gods are our first superheroes. They have amazing powers, but they are also very human and subject to jealousy, envy, anger, etc. Kids especially respond to them because they are both powerful and accessible. Who wouldn't want to be the son or daughter of a Greek god? By reading about the struggles of gods and heroes, we learn a lot about being human, and that's something that hasn't changed over the millennia.
Amazon.com:Have you ever visited Greece? What was it like?
Riordan:I’ve been to both Italy and Greece, but only after I finished the Percy Jackson series, which is ironic. One doesn’t need to travel there, however, to appreciate the stories from mythology. Those are quite universal. Greece actually reminded me quite a bit of my home in Texas--hot, green, hilly, somewhat arid, except the ocean is much better in Greece.
Amazon.com:Percy’s guardian satyr, Grover, is strongly connected to the Earth, the well-being of animals, and humans’ emotions. Moreover, Percy’s life is relatively free of technology, in contrast to many people today. Is there a message about the natural world that you’re hoping to convey through Percy and Grover?
Riordan:I don’t consciously put messages in the books, because my job is telling a good story, not preaching. However, I do pick up on themes from Greek mythology that still resonate in the modern world, and certainly man’s relationship to nature is one of those. I’ve always been fascinated bythe god Pan, and his reported death in ancient times. It seemed a very relevant theme for modern readers.
Amazon.com:Percy encounters many dangers throughout his adventures--some that could be considered beyond the abilities of a normal 12-year-old. Though we know Percy is no normal kid, where does he find the find the strength to overcome all the challenges that he encounters?
Riordan:None of us knows what we're capable of until we are called to action. Percy may have demigod abilities, but he's a very normal kid in a lot of ways. He goes from a 12-year-old who is unsure of himself and his relationship with his friends and family, to a 16-year-old young man who steps up and leads a war to save Olympus. Most heroes are born out of dire circumstances, and Percy is no exception. He's afraid, unsure, doubtful, angry--all the things we would be if we were called to deal with a crisis. But he does the job anyway, and that is the definition of courage.
Amazon.com:It’s often said that writers write about what they know. Were you interested in the ancient world when you were Percy’s age? What kinds of books were your favorites when you were a kid?
Riordan:I've always loved mythology. I had a great English teacher who showed me thatThe Lord of the Rings(the only series I would read at age thirteen) was based on Norse myths, and from then on, I was a mythology buff. I taught mythology in my own classroom when I became a teacher, and it was consistently my students' favorite unit.
Amazon.com:If you discovered, like Percy, that you were the son of a Greek god, who would you want your immortal parent to be?
Riordan:I'd like Poseidon or Athena, but with my luck, I'd end up with Dionysus.
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