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Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated Rendezvous with Rama - Rama Book 1 in Books

Sep 14, 2017

A little bland and clinical, more for hardcore sci-fi fans

I struggled with this book, mainly for its mechanical nature and rather bland storyline. For hard-core fans of 2001: Space Odyssey, this may be more of an interest given it's the same writer, but for a sci-fi rookie, it was like reading an engineering manual as they clinically detail the climate and condition of this astral being named Rama. And not much else happens apart from them walking across this horizon. It may require reading the entire series of books to see the full picture, but as a stand-alone book, it doesn't seem to work.

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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2204 KP) rated Bartholomew and the Oobleck in Books

Mar 9, 2018

King Derwin of Didd is tired of the same old four things coming down from the sky, so he decides to get his magicians to create something new – Oobleck. However, his page Bartholomew things something is dangerous about it. Is he correct?

One of Dr. Seuss’s older books, it can be long and isn’t told in his typical rhyme. Still shows his creativity, however, and there are some good lessons worked into the story without preaching as well. Fun for older kids and adults looking for a longer picture book.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2015/02/book-review-bartholomew-and-oobleck-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.

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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2204 KP) rated Adam Raccoon at Forever Falls in Books

Mar 9, 2018

Adam Raccoon loves to swim and could do it all day, but there is one pool he longs to swim in most of all. King Aren has forbidden swimming in it since it is the pool right above Forever Falls. But a quick dip can’t hurt, right?

This picture book is a wonderful allegory about our need for salvation. No, it’s not exactly subtle, but it’s a parable, it’s not supposed to be. But it tells a fun story along the way, and the wonderful illustrations will keep kids interested.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2015/12/book-review-adam-raccoon-at-forever.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.

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How to Catch a Star

Oliver Jeffers

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Celebrate the 10th anniversary of How to Catch a Star with this new toddler-friendly board book...

Regional Demographic Development

John Hobcraft

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Originally published in 1979. This volume brings together the work of distinguished demographers,...

The '70s Colouring Book

The History Press

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The 1970s was creative, cool and, above all, colourful! This collection of funky illustrations is a...

Tom Turner (388 KP) rated King of Thorns in Books

Apr 29, 2021

King of Thorns

Mark Lawrence | 2017 | Science Fiction/Fantasy

9.4

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I must admit I struggled with the structure of this one. Firstly, like the first it is written in first person, which is always a struggle for me. Secondly, the narrative of this book was split into numerous sections, time, places and narrators (though Jorg was the narrator for the majority) so I sometimes found myself lost as to my placement within said narrative. However, like a five tapestry, as we progressed, the picture became clearer. I believe my perseverance through my confusion actually made the accomplishment of finishing this book all the greater, and I'm excited to see where Jorg will take us next

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Yoko Ono recommended Confessions of an Economic Hit Man: The Shocking Story of How America Really Took Over the World in Books (curated)

"“This book gives you a true picture of American world politics that we have not been told. While at consulting firm Chas T. Main, Perkins claims to have worked as an ‘economic hit man,’ cheating developing nations out of trillions by convincing their leaders to accept development loans that ultimately turned into massive debts. It took a lot of courage to write this book because the author, an economic strategist, reveals that he was involved in swindling countries around the globe out of trillions of dollars. He is a very brave individual who has stood up to share the truth; my late husband, John, would have liked that."

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