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Sean S. (gtown) - Reviews

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Blinded by the light
Blinded by the light
Author: Robin F. Brancato
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.8/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 12/3/2007


Been a long time since I read this book, but I remember it make a strong impression on me and really pulled me into the story. Not sure what age I was at the time.


Candyfreak: A Journey through the Chocolate Underbelly of America
Candyfreak: A Journey through the Chocolate Underbelly of America
Author: Steve Almond
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 8/21/2006
Helpful Score: 4


You'll gain weight just reading about all the great candy, but then laugh off all the calories in the process.


Review Date: 8/8/2006


Amazing story, one of the best non-fiction books I've read. A remarkable journey of one man and one invention that changed the world.


Don't Read This Book If You're Stupid : Stories
Don't Read This Book If You're Stupid : Stories
Author: Tibor Fischer
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 5/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 6/11/2006


Tibor is simply amazing, read everything he writes!


Exploding : The Highs, Hits, Hype, Heroes, and Hustlers of the Warner Music Group
Review Date: 6/11/2006


great stories of music greats


Island of the Sequined Love Nun
Island of the Sequined Love Nun
Author: Christopher Moore
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 8/6/2006


It's a wild, crazy a funny book with a cannibal and a talking bat, as in all great adventure books.


Lost!
Lost!
Author: Thomas Thompson
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.4/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 6/11/2006


amazing true story or survival


Merrill Markoe's Guide to Love
Merrill Markoe's Guide to Love
Author: Merrill Markoe
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.2/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 6/11/2006
Helpful Score: 1


she's funny as always


A P.O.W.'s Story: 2801 Days In
A P.O.W.'s Story: 2801 Days In
Author: Larry Col Guarino
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.3/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 6/13/2006


Detailed, engrossing, true story.


Prey
Prey
Author: Michael Crichton
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
 624
Review Date: 6/11/2006


another great techno-thriller from chrichton


Saratoga Backtalk  (Charlie Bradshaw, Bk 8)
Saratoga Backtalk (Charlie Bradshaw, Bk 8)
Author: Stephen Dobyns
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 6/13/2006


The Saratoga books are great fun, especially when they star Victor Plotz, like this one.


Shadow Divers : The True Adventure of Two Americans Who Risked Everything to Solve One of the Last Mysteries of World War II
Review Date: 9/13/2006


A thriller, a mystery, a U-boat history and diving lessons all in one. An amazing but true story and a gripping read.


Son of a Grifter: The Twisted Tale of Sante and Kenny Kimes, the Most Notorious Con Artists in America
Review Date: 6/11/2006
Helpful Score: 1


amazing true crime tale


To Bury the Dead
To Bury the Dead
Author: Craig Spector
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 7/4/2006
Helpful Score: 1


Starts off slow but really builds into a great psychological thriller, emphasis on the psychological. If you're looking for the splatter-punk style of Skipp/Spector, this is not it, but it's a great read showing a good man breaking down to doing bad things.


Unabomber: On the Trail of America's Most-Wanted Serial Killer
Unabomber: On the Trail of America's Most-Wanted Serial Killer
Author: Douglas Olshaker
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.2/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 6/11/2006


great detailed insight into a case that was all over the news


When Will Jesus Bring the Pork Chops?
When Will Jesus Bring the Pork Chops?
Author: George Carlin
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 7/12/2006
Helpful Score: 2


It's Carlin, so it's funny, raunchy and out there...


Wild Town
Wild Town
Author: Jim Thompson
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 6/20/2006


Vintage Thompson. Bad guys, bad dames, money, death and a great mystery.


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