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』 『 The Lost Symbol > 『 The Lost Symbol > 『 Nine Dragons > 『 Nine Dragons > 『 True Compass: A Memoir > 『 True Compass: A Memoir > 『 True Blue > 『 True Blue > 『 Alex Cross's TRIAL > 『 Alex Cross's TRIAL > I wanted to buy It↑ タイトル『 Help > 『 Help > 『 Olive Kitteridge: Fiction > 『 Olive Kitteridge: Fiction > 『 Sarah's Key > 『 Sarah's Key > 『 The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (Random House Reader's Circle) > 『 The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (Random House Reader's Circle) > 『 The Elegance of the Hedgehog > 『 The Elegance of the Hedgehog > 『 Cutting for Stone: A novel > Kathryn Stockett
>price: Putnam Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (The Help) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 『It is rare to find such a beautifully written novel. I paced myself while reading it, just to be able to enjoy it a while longer.』 (Interesting Plot, Excellent Characters, Great writing) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 『The Help is set in Jackson, MS at the beginning of the civil rights movement. It is told from three points-of-view, starting with Aibileen,who speaks in the dialogue of an undereducated black housekeeper. It's a little off-putting at first to read Aibileens's chapters, but worth getting used to because she is a great narrator. Another narrator is Minny, the outspoken, younger best friend of Aibileen and a housekeeper who has a hard time staying employed due to her outspokenness, but who needs to work to support her large family. Skeeter is a white college graduate, unmarried and unable to find love or happiness or even a place to fit in. The three let us glimpse into their worlds as they work together to write a book about the world of black maids and their white bosses, a venture filled with danger for all of them. Stockett does a great job of creating plausible characters for this story. There are pretty clear lines drawn around the oppressed and the oppressors, but very few of the characters are one-dimensional. Most are quite developed and believable. She fills the plot with enough drama and suspense to keep it interesting and moving along. This is an excellent read and I highly recommend it. I hated for it to end and would love to find out what came next for the heroines in this story. 』 (Great work of fiction) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 『The author writes with such familiarity with the times and Mississippi itself that you feel like you are inside the novel. I felt that I could see, hear, and feel Mississippi (although I have never been there). The novel takes place in a time before I was even born, 1963-1964. It was a blast from the pre-me past. I loved all of the characters and they were so well developed that I cried, laughed, and felt fear with them. I was proud of their strengths and was astonished at the cruelty of some. I absolutely loved how the maids helped to write the book. Help, that showed the plight of the maids in Jackson, MS in 1963. When a story of hardship exists it needs to be told and shown to everyone. I am the author of Summer Born: A Life With Cerebellar Ataxia and Dreams in August: Life, Love, and Cerebellar Ataxia』 (The Help) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 『The Help was one of the better books that I've read in the last several years. (Girl with the Dragon Tattoo was the Best) I grew up in the 60's and lived in the North, so I didn't witness the treatment of black women housekeepers. I did witness and protest the quota system for blacks in the LCMS University in Northern Indiana. I was shocked by that system in a christian college. Ms Hilly got her just desserts in this book twice. Its a good thought provoking read.』 (The Help, an excellent book depicting the treatment of Black maids during the '60's as the civil rights movement was emerging.) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 『Though this is a fiction book written by a non-Black, the author skillfully depicts what life was like for Black women and men in the years before, during, and after they gained their civil rights. Those prejudices still exist in many circles and this book is an excellent reminder that the pursuit for equality is not over.』 『 Help > 『 Help > 『 Olive Kitteridge: Fiction > 『 Olive Kitteridge: Fiction > 『 Sarah's Key > 『 Sarah's Key > 『 The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (Random House Reader's Circle) > 『 The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (Random House Reader's Circle) > 『 The Elegance of the Hedgehog > 『 The Elegance of the Hedgehog > I wanted to buy It↑ タイトル『 The Help > 『 The Help > 『 Olive Kitteridge: Fiction > 『 Olive Kitteridge: Fiction > 『 Sarah's Key > 『 Sarah's Key > 『 The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (Random House Reader's Circle) > 『 The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (Random House Reader's Circle) > 『 The Elegance of the Hedgehog > 『 The Elegance of the Hedgehog > 『 Cutting for Stone: A novel > Kathryn Stockett
>price: Penguin Audio Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (The Help) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 『It is rare to find such a beautifully written novel. I paced myself while reading it, just to be able to enjoy it a while longer.』 (Interesting Plot, Excellent Characters, Great writing) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 『The Help is set in Jackson, MS at the beginning of the civil rights movement. It is told from three points-of-view, starting with Aibileen,who speaks in the dialogue of an undereducated black housekeeper. It's a little off-putting at first to read Aibileens's chapters, but worth getting used to because she is a great narrator. Another narrator is Minny, the outspoken, younger best friend of Aibileen and a housekeeper who has a hard time staying employed due to her outspokenness, but who needs to work to support her large family. Skeeter is a white college graduate, unmarried and unable to find love or happiness or even a place to fit in. The three let us glimpse into their worlds as they work together to write a book about the world of black maids and their white bosses, a venture filled with danger for all of them. Stockett does a great job of creating plausible characters for this story. There are pretty clear lines drawn around the oppressed and the oppressors, but very few of the characters are one-dimensional. Most are quite developed and believable. She fills the plot with enough drama and suspense to keep it interesting and moving along. This is an excellent read and I highly recommend it. I hated for it to end and would love to find out what came next for the heroines in this story. 』 (Great work of fiction) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 『The author writes with such familiarity with the times and Mississippi itself that you feel like you are inside the novel. I felt that I could see, hear, and feel Mississippi (although I have never been there). The novel takes place in a time before I was even born, 1963-1964. It was a blast from the pre-me past. I loved all of the characters and they were so well developed that I cried, laughed, and felt fear with them. I was proud of their strengths and was astonished at the cruelty of some. I absolutely loved how the maids helped to write the book. Help, that showed the plight of the maids in Jackson, MS in 1963. When a story of hardship exists it needs to be told and shown to everyone. I am the author of Summer Born: A Life With Cerebellar Ataxia and Dreams in August: Life, Love, and Cerebellar Ataxia』 (The Help) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 『The Help was one of the better books that I've read in the last several years. (Girl with the Dragon Tattoo was the Best) I grew up in the 60's and lived in the North, so I didn't witness the treatment of black women housekeepers. I did witness and protest the quota system for blacks in the LCMS University in Northern Indiana. I was shocked by that system in a christian college. Ms Hilly got her just desserts in this book twice. Its a good thought provoking read.』 (The Help, an excellent book depicting the treatment of Black maids during the '60's as the civil rights movement was emerging.) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 『Though this is a fiction book written by a non-Black, the author skillfully depicts what life was like for Black women and men in the years before, during, and after they gained their civil rights. Those prejudices still exist in many circles and this book is an excellent reminder that the pursuit for equality is not over.』 『Unabridged CDs• 14 CDs, 17 hours The book everyone is falling in love with . . .』 『 The Help > 『 The Help > 『 Olive Kitteridge: Fiction > 『 Olive Kitteridge: Fiction > 『 Sarah's Key > 『 Sarah's Key > 『 The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (Random House Reader's Circle) > 『 The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (Random House Reader's Circle) > 『 The Elegance of the Hedgehog > 『 The Elegance of the Hedgehog > I wanted to buy It↑ タイトル『 The Pawn (The Patrick Bowers Files, Book 1) > 『 The Pawn (The Patrick Bowers Files, Book 1) > 『 The Rook (The Patrick Bowers Files, Book 2) > 『 The Rook (The Patrick Bowers Files, Book 2) > 『 The Knight (The Patrick Bowers Files, Book 3) > 『 The Knight (The Patrick Bowers Files, Book 3) > 『 Story: Recapture the Mystery > 『 Story: Recapture the Mystery > 『 The Justice Game > 『 The Justice Game > 『 By Reason of Insanity > Steven James
>price: Revell Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (trust your instincts) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 『Good murder,mystery,and mayhem. Immediately empathized with Patrick,torn between helping catch a killer or spend time bonding with a teenager. He chose the path of least resistence. After their experience together, Tessa will happily want to spend time with her boring grandparents. I liked all of the group,except Margaret-don't trust her. I guess I'll have to continue with the trilogy to see if I'm right about her.』 (fun, but definitely gory parts) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 『Not for the faint of heart. Generally a well-crafted, entertaining read. I'm pretty demanding when it comes to this genre, and I'll buy his other books. I read this one as a freebie kindle, and rarely have I had any desire whatsoever to read any other books buy the featured free authors. Christian book or Christian author? Huh? I have no idea how this book got characterized that way, but I'm happy to say that in no way, shape or form did I see it in that light. So, if you're scared off by the "Christian" label, don't be.』 (The Best Free Read Ever!) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 『Having downloaded this from Amazon as a digital read for my iPhone for free, I didn't expect to be hooked and almost unable to "put down the phone". The characters were interesting and believable, intelligent to a fault. Looks like I will be paying for the next two books in this trilogy. I just hope that Pat's personal relationships are further developed. I loved that the author explored philosophical/religious topics without preaching. Having read books like The Silence of the Lambs, I was not unprepared for the gore and cruelty that another reviewer so objected to. If you don't want to read about real life crime and "man's inhumanity to man", confer with your local librarian and he will send you to the little chairs area for your reading pleasure.』 (Fantastically excellent read) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 『Ok, you might be able to tell from the title of the review that I liked it. I'm a bit picky although I read a lot and I'm a published author. Nevertheless, this story has all the elements - serial killers, forensics, engaging characters, fast moving and intricately constructed story, a goth teenager and cats. The writing is so engaging as to be itself invisible, and that, to me, is the sign of great writing. Highly recommended.』 (Great Read (And not that gory as some suggest)) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 『Well done for a first time thriller by the author. I found some of the character traits a bit overdone. For example, the palate for coffee that the protagonist has. Just a bit over-the-top for me. Otherwise and interesting ride that predictably picks up the pace towards the end, albeit with a few unpredictable twists and turns. Looking forward to The Rook.』 『Special Agent Patrick Bowers had only met one man who made him truly afraid. Until now. When he's called to North Carolina to consult on the case of an area serial killer, he finds himself in a deadly game. Cunning and lethal, the killer is always one step ahead of the law, and he's about to strike again. It will take all of Bowers's instincts and training to stop this man who calls himself the Illusionist. And just when the pieces start to come together, Bowers realizes they're not quite adding up. Can he unravel the pattern and save the next victim? Or will the Illusionist win the game by taking one of his opponent's pieces? Thrilling, chilling, and impossible to put down, The Pawn will hold suspense lovers in its iron grip until the very last page.』 『 The Pawn (The Patrick Bowers Files, Book 1) > 『 The Pawn (The Patrick Bowers Files, Book 1) > 『 The Rook (The Patrick Bowers Files, Book 2) > 『 The Rook (The Patrick Bowers Files, Book 2) > 『 The Knight (The Patrick Bowers Files, Book 3) > 『 The Knight (The Patrick Bowers Files, Book 3) > 『 Story: Recapture the Mystery > 『 Story: Recapture the Mystery > 『 The Justice Game > 『 The Justice Game > I wanted to buy It↑ タイトル『 Under the Dome > 『 Under the Dome > 『 Breathless: A Novel > 『 Breathless: A Novel > 『 Pirate Latitudes: A Novel > 『 Pirate Latitudes: A Novel > 『 Ford County: Stories > 『 Ford County: Stories > 『 I, Alex Cross > 『 I, Alex Cross > 『 A Dark Matter > Stephen King
>price: Schuster Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (King Is On Fire Again!) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 『UNDER THE DOME is an incredibly long journey (1,000 + pages!) hinged together by some very simple concepts, but it works like a charm. I'm happy to report that Stephen King is back, and better than ever- the man's writing is on fire again, especially after a few novels that, while good, just didn't seem to measure up to his well-known and loved capabalities (including LISEY'S STORY, CELL, and DUMA KEY). Don't get me wrong- those are good books, just not MASTERPIECES- like UNDER THE DOME. DOME feels like it could've come from King's late '70's or '80's heyday and really reminded me, in many ways, of classics like IT, THE MIST, THE TOMMYKNOCKERS, and THE STAND. Not that it 'copies' any of these per se, but the sheer abandoned enthusiasm that you feel resonating off the pages is just so evident with DOME- you feel it from the opening chapter and it makes the book extremely addicting once you start it. You just won't want to stop reading- so be sure to have plenty of time available when you start this classic, epic tome. The story is simple- a small Maine town is encompassed by an invisible force field, cutting it compeltely off from the rest of the world. No way in, no way out. The Army, the Government...the world...must just watch helplessly, like the town residents are goldfish in a bowl. All rescue attempts fail, including a full-fledged missle attack on the mysterious force field that has encompassed its five mile radius. Even though there are wicked, supernatural forces at work when the 'why this has happened' is revealed, this is truly a back story when compared to the evil that some of King's characters do. In particular, there's town selectman, used car salesman, religous zealot, and meth drug dealer Big Jim- who pretty much tries to become the dictator of the isolated city, no matter who gets in his way. His actions---and the townsfolks' misinformed reactions--are pretty much what propels the novel into NEEDFUL THINGS territory, not to mention a soaking bloodbath. Things then curve kinda sorta into STAND territory where you have good guys and bad guys separating and declaring war on each other, with an offshoot group in the middle that seem to have their own psychotic agenda, also rooted in the kind of misinformed Christianity that seems to permeate politics and people so much these days. The twist on the implied 'stand-off' is that although the war does come, it doesn't necessarily come in the way you think it will, which is actually part of the genius of this novel. Everything seems to be set up for a Randall Flagg-ish battle but...someTHING happens and changes the course of events and there's a point where you absolutely don't know what direction things are going to go in or if ANY of the characters will survive this catastrophe, which makes this thing all the more a riveting page turner. Things may not go exactly the way you wanted- or hoped for- but that's life- real and imagined- right? King's classic descriptions, vivid characterizations, and candid (21st Century)observations are intact here- and seemingly more relevant and urgent than ever. With Big Jim, what we get is a sobering allegory of what politics in America has become today, and because it rings so true, it makes it that much more scary, shocking...and sad, of course. Even the well-rounded good guys in this novel have skeletons in the closet, many of them caused by the corruption of our nation. King nails it all between the lines, essaying the boilerplate madness into an amazing paradox of where we really are now. It's these deeper things that the novel is steeped in that make it shine so brilliantly and really, make it so very scary. What it boils down to is that the evil and corruption inside man himself sometimes knows no boundaries and when push comes to shove, killing becomes as easy as breathin' (to crib a line from RAMBO there). Sharp, intelligent, gory, poignant, brilliant, thrilling, sad, and breathtaking---UNDER THE DOME is all of these and more. Check it out and see for yourself- King is back and he's taking no prisoners this time around! 』 (AWESOME) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 『I pre-ordered this book and received it on Tuesday. I just finished it 6 days later (pretty long for me but I do have to work sometimes... lol) and am in awe of Stephen King once again. I've read almost every single of his books and I have to put this one up there with some of his absolute best, like The Stand and The Talisman. I am not going to go into the plot or any details, I'll just say reading this book was like being on the way up to the top of the tallest roller coaster ride. At points I felt like I was almost out of breath at the insane thrill ride. I felt like his characters were real to me and the story was so deftly plotted. Yes he foreshadows, as many people have mentioned in their reviews. I would have to say that if you don't like that, you might never want to read ANY Stephen King book, as he is the master at foreshadowing. I never felt as if it took away from any of the surprises in the book. It just made me want to read faster to find out what happens. I will admit that i occasionally skim over words or a paragraph or 2 in some large books just to get to my destination faster, or because certain parts are a tad bit boring, and I never felt the need to do that in this one. Lastly, kudos to his editors. Any book over a thousand pages long must be hell to edit and I ALWAYS notice typos. They jump right out at me and it irks me to no end. There was not a typo in this book. Excellent work! The cover is also breathtaking. Another masterpiece from one of my absolute favorite authors.』 (A must read . . .) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 『This book was a real page turner. I expected nothing less from Stephen King. He is the master at creating unique characters and usually has a compelling plot for your enjoyment. Under the Dome has both . . . fascinating characters and a plot that keeps you turning the pages as fast as you can. My favorite part of Under the Dome were the lessons that readers can take from this story. We all can learn to be better to others, especially in times of crises. I felt that Mr. King was spot-on in this book with how a society would react if faced with this situation. As for the ending . . . yes I understand how some people are upset with it, but I felt it was just right for the story. Overall, Under the Dome is a great book and a "must-have" for your Stephen King collection.』 (Speculative fiction, horror, suspense, mythology, and existentialism all in one.) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 『I'm writing this, in part, to address some of the negative reviews: it's almost like there is a family of several different Stephen Kings. The first writes the horror that has made King the most famous. (The Shining, Carrie, Misery, It); his cousin writes mystery novels (Duma Key); a distant uncle writes long, involved post-apocalyptic fiction (The Stand); and an aunt-in-law writes modern speculative fiction (his short story collections). This is a book for all of them, but most of the horror is in the first 100 pages when people (spoiler) are running into the walls of the dome that comes down around a Maine town. After that, it's kind of Lord of the Flies meets No Exit and Last House on the Left. The story weaves an enormous amount of not-too-thinly-veiled liberal left-wing political commentary into intrigue, small-town violence, and Steve McQueen-type action. More than most of King's work, this is an incredibly political book. Many of the book's crises are centered around the town's leaders--who stupidly won't take orders from the President of the United States. One of King's less swift characters describes the president as,"a monkey." This is brave, and very satisfying. Who would like this book: fans of the non-horror-writing Steven King; people who are liberal or liberal-leaning; fans of Orson Scott Card-type science fiction (it has humanist religion overtones); existentialists; people who love corgis; and, western fans--there are gun battles, too. Who wouldn't like this book: people who are very politically conservative will find this offensive; fans of King's horror-only novels; finally, it's over 1,000 pages long, so, that's bad for some folks, although it might make a stylish doorstop.』 (What a page-turner!) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 『I'm not going to recap the story in my review, since others have done so very skillfully. What I will say is I've been a King fan forever, and this was one of my favorite books by him. I just could not put the darn thing down until I finished it. If you buy it, plan to have a weekend set aside to read it cover to cover. You won't want to stop - trust me!』 『 Under the Dome > 『 Under the Dome > 『 Breathless: A Novel > 『 Breathless: A Novel > 『 Pirate Latitudes: A Novel > 『 Pirate Latitudes: A Novel > 『 Ford County: Stories > 『 Ford County: Stories > 『 I, Alex Cross > 『 I, Alex Cross > I wanted to buy It↑ タイトル『 Under The Dome: A Novel > 『 Under The Dome: A Novel > 『 Breathless: A Novel > 『 Breathless: A Novel > 『 Pirate Latitudes: A Novel > 『 Pirate Latitudes: A Novel > 『 Ford County: Stories > 『 Ford County: Stories > 『 I, Alex Cross > 『 I, Alex Cross > 『 A Dark Matter > Stephen King
>price: Schuster Audio Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (King Is On Fire Again!) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 『UNDER THE DOME is an incredibly long journey (1,000 + pages!) hinged together by some very simple concepts, but it works like a charm. I'm happy to report that Stephen King is back, and better than ever- the man's writing is on fire again, especially after a few novels that, while good, just didn't seem to measure up to his well-known and loved capabalities (including LISEY'S STORY, CELL, and DUMA KEY). Don't get me wrong- those are good books, just not MASTERPIECES- like UNDER THE DOME. DOME feels like it could've come from King's late '70's or '80's heyday and really reminded me, in many ways, of classics like IT, THE MIST, THE TOMMYKNOCKERS, and THE STAND. Not that it 'copies' any of these per se, but the sheer abandoned enthusiasm that you feel resonating off the pages is just so evident with DOME- you feel it from the opening chapter and it makes the book extremely addicting once you start it. You just won't want to stop reading- so be sure to have plenty of time available when you start this classic, epic tome. The story is simple- a small Maine town is encompassed by an invisible force field, cutting it compeltely off from the rest of the world. No way in, no way out. The Army, the Government...the world...must just watch helplessly, like the town residents are goldfish in a bowl. All rescue attempts fail, including a full-fledged missle attack on the mysterious force field that has encompassed its five mile radius. Even though there are wicked, supernatural forces at work when the 'why this has happened' is revealed, this is truly a back story when compared to the evil that some of King's characters do. In particular, there's town selectman, used car salesman, religous zealot, and meth drug dealer Big Jim- who pretty much tries to become the dictator of the isolated city, no matter who gets in his way. His actions---and the townsfolks' misinformed reactions--are pretty much what propels the novel into NEEDFUL THINGS territory, not to mention a soaking bloodbath. Things then curve kinda sorta into STAND territory where you have good guys and bad guys separating and declaring war on each other, with an offshoot group in the middle that seem to have their own psychotic agenda, also rooted in the kind of misinformed Christianity that seems to permeate politics and people so much these days. The twist on the implied 'stand-off' is that although the war does come, it doesn't necessarily come in the way you think it will, which is actually part of the genius of this novel. Everything seems to be set up for a Randall Flagg-ish battle but...someTHING happens and changes the course of events and there's a point where you absolutely don't know what direction things are going to go in or if ANY of the characters will survive this catastrophe, which makes this thing all the more a riveting page turner. Things may not go exactly the way you wanted- or hoped for- but that's life- real and imagined- right? King's classic descriptions, vivid characterizations, and candid (21st Century)observations are intact here- and seemingly more relevant and urgent than ever. With Big Jim, what we get is a sobering allegory of what politics in America has become today, and because it rings so true, it makes it that much more scary, shocking...and sad, of course. Even the well-rounded good guys in this novel have skeletons in the closet, many of them caused by the corruption of our nation. King nails it all between the lines, essaying the boilerplate madness into an amazing paradox of where we really are now. It's these deeper things that the novel is steeped in that make it shine so brilliantly and really, make it so very scary. What it boils down to is that the evil and corruption inside man himself sometimes knows no boundaries and when push comes to shove, killing becomes as easy as breathin' (to crib a line from RAMBO there). Sharp, intelligent, gory, poignant, brilliant, thrilling, sad, and breathtaking---UNDER THE DOME is all of these and more. Check it out and see for yourself- King is back and he's taking no prisoners this time around! 』 (AWESOME) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 『I pre-ordered this book and received it on Tuesday. I just finished it 6 days later (pretty long for me but I do have to work sometimes... lol) and am in awe of Stephen King once again. I've read almost every single of his books and I have to put this one up there with some of his absolute best, like The Stand and The Talisman. I am not going to go into the plot or any details, I'll just say reading this book was like being on the way up to the top of the tallest roller coaster ride. At points I felt like I was almost out of breath at the insane thrill ride. I felt like his characters were real to me and the story was so deftly plotted. Yes he foreshadows, as many people have mentioned in their reviews. I would have to say that if you don't like that, you might never want to read ANY Stephen King book, as he is the master at foreshadowing. I never felt as if it took away from any of the surprises in the book. It just made me want to read faster to find out what happens. I will admit that i occasionally skim over words or a paragraph or 2 in some large books just to get to my destination faster, or because certain parts are a tad bit boring, and I never felt the need to do that in this one. Lastly, kudos to his editors. Any book over a thousand pages long must be hell to edit and I ALWAYS notice typos. They jump right out at me and it irks me to no end. There was not a typo in this book. Excellent work! The cover is also breathtaking. Another masterpiece from one of my absolute favorite authors.』 (A must read . . .) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 『This book was a real page turner. I expected nothing less from Stephen King. He is the master at creating unique characters and usually has a compelling plot for your enjoyment. Under the Dome has both . . . fascinating characters and a plot that keeps you turning the pages as fast as you can. My favorite part of Under the Dome were the lessons that readers can take from this story. We all can learn to be better to others, especially in times of crises. I felt that Mr. King was spot-on in this book with how a society would react if faced with this situation. As for the ending . . . yes I understand how some people are upset with it, but I felt it was just right for the story. Overall, Under the Dome is a great book and a "must-have" for your Stephen King collection.』 (Speculative fiction, horror, suspense, mythology, and existentialism all in one.) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 『I'm writing this, in part, to address some of the negative reviews: it's almost like there is a family of several different Stephen Kings. The first writes the horror that has made King the most famous. (The Shining, Carrie, Misery, It); his cousin writes mystery novels (Duma Key); a distant uncle writes long, involved post-apocalyptic fiction (The Stand); and an aunt-in-law writes modern speculative fiction (his short story collections). This is a book for all of them, but most of the horror is in the first 100 pages when people (spoiler) are running into the walls of the dome that comes down around a Maine town. After that, it's kind of Lord of the Flies meets No Exit and Last House on the Left. The story weaves an enormous amount of not-too-thinly-veiled liberal left-wing political commentary into intrigue, small-town violence, and Steve McQueen-type action. More than most of King's work, this is an incredibly political book. Many of the book's crises are centered around the town's leaders--who stupidly won't take orders from the President of the United States. One of King's less swift characters describes the president as,"a monkey." This is brave, and very satisfying. Who would like this book: fans of the non-horror-writing Steven King; people who are liberal or liberal-leaning; fans of Orson Scott Card-type science fiction (it has humanist religion overtones); existentialists; people who love corgis; and, western fans--there are gun battles, too. Who wouldn't like this book: people who are very politically conservative will find this offensive; fans of King's horror-only novels; finally, it's over 1,000 pages long, so, that's bad for some folks, although it might make a stylish doorstop.』 (What a page-turner!) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 『I'm not going to recap the story in my review, since others have done so very skillfully. What I will say is I've been a King fan forever, and this was one of my favorite books by him. I just could not put the darn thing down until I finished it. If you buy it, plan to have a weekend set aside to read it cover to cover. You won't want to stop - trust me!』 『 AN INCREDIBLE UNABRIDGED AUDIO VALUE…OVER 35 HOURS ON ONLY THREE IPOD-READY MP3 CDS! On an entirely normal, beautiful fall day in Chester's Mill, Maine, the town is inexplicably and suddenly sealed off from the rest of the world by an invisible force field. Planes crash into it and fall from the sky in flaming wreckage, a gardener's hand is severed as the dome comes down on it, people running errands in the neighboring town are divided from their families, and cars explode on impact. No one can fathom what this barrier is, where it came from, and when -- or if -- it will go away. Dale Barbara, Iraq vet and now a short-order cook, finds himself teamed with a few intrepid citizens -- town newspaper owner Julia Shumway, a physician's assistant at the hospital, a select-woman, and three brave kids. Against them stands Big Jim Rennie, a politician who will stop at nothing -- even murder -- to hold the reins of power, and his son, who is keeping a horrible secret in a dark pantry. But their main adversary is the Dome itself. Because time isn't just short. It's running out. This MP3 CD edition will not play on traditional CD players, but is perfect for transferring to iPods and other portable MP3 players. It will also play on your computer or MP3 CD player. 』 『Amazon Exclusive: Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan ReviewsUnder the Dome Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan share their enthusiasm for Stephen King's thriller,Under the Dome. This pair of reviewers knows a thing or two about the art of crafting a great thriller. Del Toro is the Oscar-nominated director of international blockbuster films, includingPan's LabyrinthandHellboy. Hogan is the author of several acclaimed novels, includingThe StandoffandPrince of Thieves, which won the International Association of Crime Writer's Dashiell Hammett Award in 2005. The two recently collaborated to write the bestselling horror novel,The Strain, the first of a proposed trilogy. Read their exclusive Amazon guest review ofUnder the Dome: ![]() The first thing readers might find scary about Stephen King'sUnder The Domeis its length. The second is the elaborate town map and list of characters at the front of the book (including "Dogs of Note"), which sometimes portends, you know, heavy lifting. Don't you believe it. Breathless pacing and effortless characterization are the hallmarks of King's best books, and here the writing is immersive, the suspense unrelenting. The pages turn so fast that your hand--or Kindle-clicking thumb--will barely be able to keep up.You Are Here. Nobody yarns a“What if?” like Stephen King. Nobody. The implausibility of a dome sealing off an entire city--a motif seen before in pulp magazines and on comic book covers--is given the most elaborate real-life alibi by crafting details, observations, and insights that make us nod silently while we read. Promotional materials referenceThe Standin comparison, but we likenUnder The Domemore to King's excellent novella,The Mist: another locked-door situation on an epic scale, a tour-de-force in which external stressors bake off the civility of a small town full of dark secrets, exposing souls both very good...and very, very bad. Yes, "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street," but there is so much more this time. The expansion of King’s diorama does not simply take a one-street fable and turn it into a town, but finds new life for old archetypes, making them morally complex and attuned to our world today. It makes them relevant and affecting once again. And the beauty of it all is that the final lesson, the great insight thatis gained at the end of this draining journey, is not a righteous 1950’s sermon but an incredibly moving and simple truth. A nugget of wisdom you'll be using as soon as you turn the last page. This Is Now. Along the way, you get bravura writing, especially featuring the town kids, and a delicious death aria involving one of the most nefarious characters--who dies alone, but not really--as well as a few laugh-out-loud moments, and a cameo (of sorts) by none other than Jack Reacher. Indeed--whether during a much-needed comfort break, or a therapeutic hand-flexing--you may find yourself wondering, "Is this a horror novel? Or is it a thriller?" The answer, of course, is: Yes, yes, yes. "...the blood hits the wall like it always hits the wall." It seems impossible that, as he enters his sixth decade of publishing, the dean of dark fiction could add to his vast readership. But that is precisely what will happen...when the Dome drops. Now Go Read It. --Guillermo Del Toro and Chuck Hogan The Story Behind the Cover
The jacket concept forUnder the Domeoriginated as an ambitious idea from the mind of Stephen King. The artwork is a combination of photographs, illustration and 3-D rendering. This is a departure from the direction of King's most recent illustrated covers. Meet the Characters
』 『 Under The Dome: A Novel > 『 Under The Dome: A Novel > 『 Breathless: A Novel > 『 Breathless: A Novel > 『 Pirate Latitudes: A Novel > 『 Pirate Latitudes: A Novel > 『 Ford County: Stories > 『 Ford County: Stories > 『 I, Alex Cross > 『 I, Alex Cross > I wanted to buy It↑ タイトル『 Fireflies in December (Center Point Christian Fiction (Large Print)) > 『 Fireflies in December (Center Point Christian Fiction (Large Print)) > 『 Cottonwood Whispers > 『 Cottonwood Whispers > 『 Shadows of Lancaster County > 『 Shadows of Lancaster County > 『 Things Left Unspoken: A Novel > 『 Things Left Unspoken: A Novel > 『 Dogwood > 『 Dogwood > 『 By Reason of Insanity > Jennifer Erin Valent
>price: Center Point Large Print Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (D Boles) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 『This was a hidden gem!Was very impressed with author's ability to keep story flowing and interest peaked.I am glad I read the sample based off the reader reviews as they were correct with the high rating. Thanks Kindle readers.』 (Should be an Oprah book club book, but...) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 『I have found that Oprah tends to pick very depressing stories, and this one actually had semi-happy ending, so Oprah probably wouldn't pick it. (Maybe she can make it into a made-for-tv movie when she starts that network of hers.) All kidding aside, I loved this book and highly recommend it. Just make sure you Kindle readers grab it while it is still free, but even if you missed that boat, consider shelling out some dollars for it. It would be worth it.』 (Great book!) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 『I loved this boook! The author's grasp on characterization is very authentic!!! I also appreciated that it did not contain unnecessary violence or profanity.』 (Fantastic Read) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 『I discovered this book when it came up free on the Kindle, and boy I'm glad I did. Fireflies in December is an amazing first novel, told in a memorable voice with imagery so vivid, I felt like I was experiencing the hot, sticky summer myself. Jessie was a great protagonist-- clever, funny and stubborn. She really grows up over the course of the novel. All the characters were well drawn, and the plot was fast paced and exciting from start to finish. I especially loved how engaging the southern dialect was, and I can still hear Jessie's smart mouthed drawl bouncing around in my head. Definitely recommended, and though the edition I read was free, there's no doubt I'll be spending money on the sequel.』 (Well written, touching story) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 『This is a very well written book. I loved the entire story. It was rich with character development and details. I think the subject matter is also very important. I really enjoyed this book and would highly recommend it.』 『Jessilyn Lassiter never knew that hatred could lurk in the human heart until the summer of 1932 when she turned 13. When her best friend, Gemma, loses her parents in a tragic fire, Jessilyn's father vows to care for her as one of his own, despite the fact that Gemma is black and prejudice is prevalent in their southern Virginia town. Violence springs up as a ragtag band of Ku Klux Klan members unite and decide to take matters into their own hands. As tensions mount in the small community, loyalties are tested and Jessilyn is forced to say good-bye to the carefree days of her youth.Fireflies in Decemberis the 2007 winner of the Christian Writers Guild's Operation First Novel contest.』 『 Fireflies in December (Center Point Christian Fiction (Large Print)) > 『 Fireflies in December (Center Point Christian Fiction (Large Print)) > 『 Cottonwood Whispers > 『 Cottonwood Whispers > 『 Shadows of Lancaster County > 『 Shadows of Lancaster County > 『 Things Left Unspoken: A Novel > 『 Things Left Unspoken: A Novel > 『 Dogwood > 『 Dogwood > I wanted to buy It↑ タイトル『 SuperFreakonomics: Global Cooling, Patriotic Prostitutes, and Why Suicide Bombers Should Buy Life Insurance > 『 SuperFreakonomics: Global Cooling, Patriotic Prostitutes, and Why Suicide Bombers Should Buy Life Insurance > 『 What the Dog Saw: And Other Adventures > 『 What the Dog Saw: And Other Adventures > 『 The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine > 『 The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine > 『 Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything (P.S.) > 『 Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything (P.S.) > 『 Uncommon Sense: Economic Insights, from Marriage to Terrorism > 『 Uncommon Sense: Economic Insights, from Marriage to Terrorism > 『 Eating the Dinosaur > Steven D. Levitt,Stephen J. Dubner
>price: William Morrow Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Freakonomics felt empty and missed the point) ![]() 『This book is a far cry from teaching you how you alone can benefit from economics. On top of that, enough with the commentary already, where are the practical tools that can teach us effective economic thinking summarized in a one-to-ten bullet points list? The reason for it is that if you truly want to learn how to make money in this world or the stock-market you need to read the works of Toby Crabel, Linda Rasche or some other professional traders that make living trading the market daily. Their books are very expensive because they do not right for a living, but trade for a living. I had to go find them on Ebay or Amazon. However, their writing is more focused on the techniques and ways to profit and trade any security, any time. Being very successful in this space myself, it takes a real book from a real trader these days to impress me. Reading Super Freakonomics felt rather tired and there are at least 3 other books in the space already that have become best-sellers on the same pop-economics concept.』 (A little too Random) ![]() ![]() ![]() 『The authors were clearly over-leveraging the success of the first Freakanomics to sell this one. I found this one a bit empty-- taking their formula in a bit of a ridiculous direction...(walk drunk--drive drunk?)...is that normally the option? It's random examples, comparisons and over-hyped stats rarely came full circle to some sort of point the average person could seriously consider....It seemed every time they started getting somewhere they contradicted themselves in the spirit of objectivity ruining the possibility of any valid perspective they could add to this hod-podge of information. Yes it makes you think...but doesn't supply a clear train of thought nor enough information to foster any type of conclusion. I can see where they were going they just never managed to get there.』 (Vary Good content, but not so good printing quality) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 『I've just finished the book and the content is very good, in line with the 1st Freakonomics. But I was quite disappointed with the quality of the pages as they are badly cut in the edge, showing different sizes -it seems they were cut "by hand". The problem did not prevent me from reading, but it made more difficult to "change pages".』 (Good, but not super great) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 『Levitt and Dubner exposes another set of fascinating insights into human nature and mannerisms through economics, statistics and great storytelling. While the information presented was interesting and counter-intuitive, I found the book to be quite lean in material. I was hoping for more, but perhaps that`s why there may be a Doublesuperfreakonomics some time in the future. Solid read, but wish there were more.』 (Great Read) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 『This book, like the first one, makes you think outside of the box. This isn't supposed to be the definitive answer to global warming or too child safety. But it does make one consider and to look past all the politicking by Corporations, Scientists, and (of course) Politicians. They don't consider themselves saviors or even to be the final answer. I see them as trying to liberate us from our self proclaimed boxes. And that's what they do for me.』 『
Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner return withSuperfreakonomics, and fans and newcomers alike will find that thefreakquel is even bolder, funnier, and more surprising than the first. SuperFreakonomicschallenges the way we think all over again, exploring the hidden side of everything with such questions as:
Levitt and Dubner mix smart thinking and great storytelling like no one else. By examining how people respond to incentives, they show the world for what it really is—good, bad, ugly, and, in the final analysis, super freaky.Freakonomicshas been imitated many times over—but only now, withSuperFreakonomics, has it met its match. 』『Book Description TheNew York Timesbest-sellingFreakonomicswas a worldwide sensation, selling over four million copies in thirty-five languages and changing the way we look at the world. Now, Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner return withSuperFreakonomics,and fans and newcomers alike will find that the freakquel is even bolder, funnier, and more surprising than the first. Four years in the making,SuperFreakonomicsasks not only the tough questions, but the unexpected ones: What's more dangerous, driving drunk orwalkingdrunk? Why is chemotherapy prescribed so often if it's so ineffective? Can a sex change boost your salary? SuperFreakonomicschallenges the way we think all over again, exploring the hidden side of everything with such questions as:
Levitt and Dubner mix smart thinking and great storytelling like no one else, whether investigating a solution to global warming or explaining why the price of oral sex has fallen so drastically. By examining how people respond to incentives, they show the world for what it really is good, bad, ugly, and, in the final analysis, super freaky. Freakonomicshas been imitated many times over but only now, withSuperFreakonomics,has it met its match. FromSuperfreakonomics: Where do you stand on the freak-o-meter?
According toSuperfreakonomics, what has been most helpful in improving the lives of women in rural India? A. The government ban on dowries and sex-selective abortions B. The spread of cable and satellite television C. Projects that pay women to not abort female babies D. Condoms made specially for the Indian marketQuestion 2:3 points Among Chicago street prostitutes, which night of the week is the most profitable? A. Saturday B. Monday C. Wednesday D. FridayQuestion 3:5 points You land in an emergency room with a serious condition and your fate lies in the hands of the doctor you draw. Which characteristic doesn’t seem to matter in terms of doctor skill? A. Attended a top-ranked medical school and served a residency at a prestigious hospital B. Is female C. Gets high ratings from peers D. Spends more money on treatmentQuestion 4:3 points Which cancer is chemotherapy more likely to be effective for? A. Lung cancer B. Melanoma C. Leukemia D. Pancreatic cancerQuestion 5:5 points Half of the decline in deaths from heart disease is mainly attributable to: A. Inexpensive drugs B. Angioplasty C. Grafts D. StentsQuestion 6:3 points True or False: Child car seats do a better job of protecting children over the age of 2 from auto fatalities than regular seat belts.Question 7:5 points What’s the best thing a person can do personally to cut greenhouse gas emissions? A. Drive a hybrid car B. Eat one less hamburger a week C. Buy all your food from local sourcesQuestion 8:3 points Which is most effective at stopping the greenhouse effect? A. Public-awareness campaigns to discourage consumption B. Cap-and-trade agreements on carbon emissions C. Volcanic explosions D. Planting lots of treesQuestion 9:5 points In the 19th century, one of the gravest threats of childbearing was puerperal fever, which was often fatal to mother and child. Its cause was finally determined to be: A. Tight bindings of petticoats early in the pregnancy B. Foul air in the delivery wards C. Doctors not taking sanitary precautions D. The mother rising too soon in the delivery roomQuestion 10:3 points Which of the following were not aftereffects of the World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks on September 11, 2001: A. The decrease in airline traffic slowed the spread of influenza. B. Thanks to extra police in Washington, D.C., crime fell in that city. C. The psychological effects of the attacks caused people to cut back on their consumption of alcohol, which led to a decrease in traffic accidents. D. The increase in border security was a boon to some California farmers, who, as Mexican and Canadian imports declined, sold so much marijuana that it became one of the states most valuable crops.Answers and Scoring Question 1 B, Cable and satellite TV. Women with television were less willing to tolerate wife beating, less likely to admit to having a“son preference,” and more likely to exercise personal autonomy. Plus, the men were perhaps too busy watching cricket.Question 2 A, Saturday nights are the most profitable. While Friday nights are the busiest, the single greatest determinant of a prostitute’s price is the specific trick she is hired to perform. And for whatever reason, Saturday customers purchase more expensive services.Question 3 C, One factor that doesn’t seem to matter is whether a doctor is highly rated by his or her colleagues. Those named as best by their colleagues turned out to be no better than average at lowering death rates--although they did spend less money on treatments.Question 4 C, Leukemia. Chemotherapy has proven effective on some cancers, including leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, and testicular cancer, especially if these cancers are detected early. But in most cases, chemotherapy is remarkably ineffective, often showing zero discernible effect. That said, cancer drugs make up the second-largest category of pharmaceutical sales, with chemotherapy comprising thebulk.Question 5 A, Inexpensive drugs. Expensive medical procedures, while technologically dazzling, are responsible for a remarkably small share of the improvement in heart disease. Roughly half of the decline has come from reductions in risk factors like high cholesterol and high blood pressure, both of which are treated with relatively inexpensive drugs. And much of the remaining decline is thanks to ridiculously inexpensive treatments like aspirin, heparin, ACE inhibitors, and beta-blockers.Question 6 False. Based on extensive data analysis as well as crash tests paid for by the authors, old-fashioned seat belts do just as well as car seats.Question 7 B, Shifting less than one day per week’s worth of calories from red meat and dairy products to chicken, fish, eggs, or a vegetable-based diet achieves more greenhouse-gas reduction than buying all locally sourced food, according to a recent study by Christopher Weber and H. Scott Matthews, two Carnegie Mellon researchers. Every timea Prius or other hybrid owner drives to the grocery store, she may be cancelling out its emissions-reducing benefit, at least if she shops in the meat section. Emission from cows, as well as sheep and other ruminants, are 25 times more potent as a greenhouse gas than the carbon dioxide released by cars and humans.Question 8 C, the 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines discharged more than 20 million tons of sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere, which acted like a layer of sunscreen, reducing the amount of solar radiation and cooling off the earth by an average of one degree F.Question 9 C, doctors not taking sanitary precautions. 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