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Review Date: 11/7/2007
I really liked this story, with all its emotions and realism of a long marriage, but I felt it was too short! I wanted it to continue and to find out what happened to the characters. I will be interested to see the movie, now.
Review Date: 5/22/2016
I struggled with this book, but liked it, despite some rather repetitive sections, and parts that did not seem to flow well. The reasons I persisted were the glowing reviews and awards, and to reach the ending which, as reported, was depressing.
Review Date: 2/1/2015
I am trying very hard to like this book, but find myself skimming over pages to get the main thread of the storyline. Some writing is good, but then it weaves around all over the place, and one quickly can lose interest. Not a book I would recommend; maybe I should read the first book by this author. I must be missing something as so many readers love it!
Review Date: 7/6/2010
I found this book to be an interesting insight into the life of Persian society in the 17th century. However, at 367 pages it seemed, at times, to be long and repetitious, and rather depressing.
Review Date: 6/1/2014
I tried very hard to read this book, but could not justify the bad language, which constantly invaded the story line. I gave up after almost 100 pages of offensive dialogue. By being awarded the 1994 Booker Prize, it must contain a high standard of literature which sadly I could not appreciate.
Caribbean Handbook: The Virgin, Leeward, and Windward Islands (Moon Handbooks : Caribbean)
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Review Date: 4/2/2010
This was a most useful, easily packed, travel book used on a recent 2010 Caribbean cruise. I would highly recommend it.
Review Date: 11/8/2015
I liked this book, especially since many years ago, as a young adult, I sailed under similar circumstances from South Africa to London. However, my voyage took five weeks on a cargo/passenger vessel, but the characters of passengers and events are comparable, despite occurring a few years later.
Review Date: 3/26/2007
Once you start reading this book, you can't put it down - extremely readable and entertaining.
Review Date: 11/26/2011
I tried very hard to like this book, due to the fantastic reviews on the back cover. However, I found it very difficult to digest, especially the vivid descriptions of surgery, and finally I gave up after the first 100 pages!
Review Date: 5/2/2007
A compulsive page turner! Here is vintage Dick Francis, brimming with mystery, romance, and utterly stunning suspense!
Review Date: 3/14/2013
Initially I found this novel a totally engrossing story of a young girl evacuee in war-torn Britain. However, as the narrative unfolds, it bacomes more and more disturbing, but despite leaving one feeling depressed, it is a well-written saga.
Review Date: 2/23/2012
Helpful Score: 1
I was mesmerized by this story, mainly because I lived in South Africa many years ago and can imagine the situations described in this book. Africa sings to one, despite the horrific happenings described by the author (which no doubt happened during independence of the various countries). However, it brings current situations into focus for those of us interested in this incredible continent and the progress made.
Review Date: 9/9/2011
I was enchanted by this story describing one family's experiences while remodelling an ancient farmhouse in Spain, and their relationships with the locals. A great read !!
Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia
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Review Date: 2/21/2008
Helpful Score: 2
I heartily agree with other reviews that this book is highly over-rated, although well-written. The author has had more advantages in life than most of us, and continues to expect everything to be perfect, which is impossible. The travel sections were interesting, but I skipped many other parts since it was so boring.
Obviously the excellent marketing of this book put it on the N.Y. Bestseller List for so long, and this was the reason I actually went out and purchased it.
Obviously the excellent marketing of this book put it on the N.Y. Bestseller List for so long, and this was the reason I actually went out and purchased it.
Review Date: 7/4/2020
Despite the glowing reviews I did not like this book and after a few pages gave up. Much of the content seemed too long and repetitive with so much detail that it did not hold my interest. Would it be that easy to attend both Harvard and Cambridge universities with little previous education? I loved "The Glass Castle" by Jeanette Walls, so was very disappointed in this memoir.
Review Date: 8/21/2014
I found this book very boring and full of unnecessary detail. Although anxious to learn the story of Einstein's life, I found it impossible to continue realizing the number of pages ahead. A condensed version would be welcome.
Review Date: 1/23/2021
I enjoyed this book but cannot agree with Reese Witherspoon that it is incredibly funny ! I found it well written, but a very sad story albeit true to life; however, it was hard to put down and thankfully had a happy ending.
Review Date: 1/19/2008
I enjoy Ann Rule's books so much as she writes brilliantly about true life crimes, which hold one's interest every minute! One can't put her books down!!
Review Date: 3/26/2007
A must-read for any Graham Greene fan!
Review Date: 10/1/2010
This is a fascinating account of life inside a polygamous cult,and all true, which can be quite disturbing at times. However, one has to keep on reading since we know that there is a happy ending.
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