Never Had it So Good: A History of Britain from Suez to the Beatles
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In 1956 the Suez Crisis finally shattered the old myths of the British Empire and paved the way for...
Antony and Cleopatra
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The epic story of one of the most famous love affairs in history, by the bestselling author of...
Argo
Steven Savile and Ashley Knight
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One day, we'll all be myths. During a time that man has forgotten, a mighty ship was laid to rest...
Merissa (11938 KP) rated Born of Fire (Myths and Whispers #1) in Books
Mar 9, 2022
Being as this is the first book, be prepared for a lot of world-building and explanations. They are done in a way so you don't really notice them, which is excellent! Jax is completely unaware of who or what he is, so we learn as he does.
Told completely from his perspective, this story has some interesting aspects. I found the latter part of the book more interesting, but I realise that the first part is absolutely necessary.
The one question I had all the way through is what about Gertie? He played chess with her all those Saturdays but then she's never mentioned again. I wanted to know more!
A great start to a new series and definitely an author to keep a lookout for. Recommended by me.
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Merissa
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Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated Autobiography Of Red in Books
Jan 3, 2018
Carson leaves most traces of classicism behind. That isn't necessarily bad, but it begs the question of why she uses these myths in the first place. Nevertheless, the poetry is solid and evocative, so read it without the mythologies in mind.
Corresponding with Carlos: A Biography of Carlos Kleiber
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Drawing heavily on their 15-year correspondence, this book is the first English-language biography...
Hydraulic Fracturing
Michael Berry Smith and Carl T. Montgomery
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Hydraulic Fracturing effectively busts the myths associated with hydraulic fracturing. It explains...
How to Lead When You're Not in Charge: Leveraging Influence When You Lack Authority
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Every leader, young or old, resonates with the dead-end feeling of not being in charge. Too often,...
Discovering London Railway Stations
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London is the supreme railway city. In 1900 it had fourteen railway termini, more than any other...
Villa Ariadne
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The Villa Ariadne is a meditation on the island of Crete, centred on the house built by Sir Arthur...