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American Gods
Reviewed by Vikster
This book was brilliant & I could not put it down. It's an intellectual fantasy novel that only he could write; there is a strong mythical b... More
Reviewed by Vikster
This book was brilliant & I could not put it down. It's an intellectual fantasy novel that only he could write; there is a strong mythical b... More
Added 17 years, 7 months ago
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The Bell Jar
Reviewed by Vikster
I was disappointed in the book, not that it wasnât brilliant - because it was. Itâs just - this was the vaguely fictionalised nove... More
Reviewed by Vikster
I was disappointed in the book, not that it wasnât brilliant - because it was. Itâs just - this was the vaguely fictionalised nove... More
Added 17 years, 7 months ago
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An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness
Reviewed by Vikster
This is the memoir of a woman who suffers from manic-depressive illness, who also happens to have a Ph.D. in psychology. While I do have a l... More
Reviewed by Vikster
This is the memoir of a woman who suffers from manic-depressive illness, who also happens to have a Ph.D. in psychology. While I do have a l... More
Added 17 years, 7 months ago
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My Idea of Fun
Reviewed by statler
Ian Wharton, the main character opens the story by giving the readers a graphic description of a horrific murder he may or may not have comm... More
Reviewed by statler
Ian Wharton, the main character opens the story by giving the readers a graphic description of a horrific murder he may or may not have comm... More
Added 17 years, 7 months ago
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Mere Christianity
Reviewed by DefenderOfKnowledge
I'm in the midst of reading it, and I love it. Lewis is simply amazing. More
Reviewed by DefenderOfKnowledge
I'm in the midst of reading it, and I love it. Lewis is simply amazing. More
Added 17 years, 7 months ago
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Harry Potter Paperback Box Set (Books 1-6)
Reviewed by ffffffffffffffffffff
I don't actually own this box set, but I'm too lazy to add each individual Potter book. I think the books are getting better and better. ... More
Reviewed by ffffffffffffffffffff
I don't actually own this box set, but I'm too lazy to add each individual Potter book. I think the books are getting better and better. ... More
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Nahrungsmittel zum Abnehmen
Reviewed by Ipanema
Es wird mit den Standard-Mythen aufgeräumt und es gibt diverse Hintergrundinfos... wie gesagt, ein gutes Einstiegswerk in die Materie der... More
Reviewed by Ipanema
Es wird mit den Standard-Mythen aufgeräumt und es gibt diverse Hintergrundinfos... wie gesagt, ein gutes Einstiegswerk in die Materie der... More
Added 17 years, 7 months ago
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Pale Blue Dot: A Vision of the Human Future in Spa...
Reviewed by jclements
This book quite literally changed my life. I found it lying around the house when I was sixteen, left by my college-bound older sister. ... More
Reviewed by jclements
This book quite literally changed my life. I found it lying around the house when I was sixteen, left by my college-bound older sister. ... More
Added 17 years, 7 months ago
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This Is a Pair of Levi's Jeans: The Official Histo...
Reviewed by ffffffffffffffffffff
The title of this book sucks. It isn't a wealth of information. It is worse than you think it could be. Get the Marsh/Trynka book if ... More
Reviewed by ffffffffffffffffffff
The title of this book sucks. It isn't a wealth of information. It is worse than you think it could be. Get the Marsh/Trynka book if ... More
Added 17 years, 7 months ago
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Sftware Engineering
Reviewed by Ipanema
TODO: Title: Software Engineering More
Reviewed by Ipanema
TODO: Title: Software Engineering More
Added 17 years, 8 months ago
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CSCW-Kompendium: Lehr- und Handbuch zum computerun...
Reviewed by Ipanema
Authors: Gerhard Schwabe, Norbert A. Streitz, Rainer Unland More
Reviewed by Ipanema
Authors: Gerhard Schwabe, Norbert A. Streitz, Rainer Unland More
Added 17 years, 8 months ago
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Mein System
Reviewed by Wim Barbier
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mein_System My System (German: Mein System), is a book on chess theory written by Aron Nimzowitsch.... More
Reviewed by Wim Barbier
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mein_System My System (German: Mein System), is a book on chess theory written by Aron Nimzowitsch.... More
Added 17 years, 8 months ago
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The Lies of Locke Lamora
Reviewed by THRILLHO
I tend to steer clear of fantasy novels. Something about faux-medieval nonsense makes my skin crawl. But someone left this in the wrong pl... More
Reviewed by THRILLHO
I tend to steer clear of fantasy novels. Something about faux-medieval nonsense makes my skin crawl. But someone left this in the wrong pl... More
Added 17 years, 8 months ago
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Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell
Reviewed by THRILLHO
I tend to read before going to bed, and Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell is so dense and rich, I was making slow progress in the book. I too... More
Reviewed by THRILLHO
I tend to read before going to bed, and Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell is so dense and rich, I was making slow progress in the book. I too... More
Added 17 years, 8 months ago
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World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War
Reviewed by THRILLHO
Most zombie-related books tend to feel the need to beef the zombies into something more. For example, "Monster Island", where the zombies a... More
Reviewed by THRILLHO
Most zombie-related books tend to feel the need to beef the zombies into something more. For example, "Monster Island", where the zombies a... More
Added 17 years, 8 months ago
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The Night in Lisbon
Reviewed by Kenny_Shovel
There are any number of writers whose entire cannon is overlooked save for a single âclassicâ work. Burgess with âA Clockwork... More
Reviewed by Kenny_Shovel
There are any number of writers whose entire cannon is overlooked save for a single âclassicâ work. Burgess with âA Clockwork... More
Added 17 years, 8 months ago
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The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide: Complete and Unab...
Reviewed by PIxXeL
Whomever it may concern, this book is a must read novel. Everyone should read it, at least twice, and smile. This book is full of everything... More
Reviewed by PIxXeL
Whomever it may concern, this book is a must read novel. Everyone should read it, at least twice, and smile. This book is full of everything... More
Added 17 years, 8 months ago
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The Various Haunts of Men
Reviewed by djn73
This is the first in a series of crime novels by Susan Hill, featuring a detective called Simon Serailler. There are echoes of both Dalglei... More
Reviewed by djn73
This is the first in a series of crime novels by Susan Hill, featuring a detective called Simon Serailler. There are echoes of both Dalglei... More
Added 17 years, 8 months ago
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I Feel Bad About My Neck: And Other Thoughts on Be...
Reviewed by kara
Must read for any woman! More
Reviewed by kara
Must read for any woman! More
Added 17 years, 8 months ago
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Gladstone 1809-1898
Reviewed by djn73
The definitive academic biography of the great Victorian Prime Minister by the late Colin Matthew. For non-academic readers the Roy Jenkins ... More
Reviewed by djn73
The definitive academic biography of the great Victorian Prime Minister by the late Colin Matthew. For non-academic readers the Roy Jenkins ... More
Added 17 years, 8 months ago
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The Eyre Affair (Thursday Next)
Reviewed by djn73
A quirky and strangely moving tale with an underlying literary theme. There's more than a touch of the sci-fi and fantasy genres here, neith... More
Reviewed by djn73
A quirky and strangely moving tale with an underlying literary theme. There's more than a touch of the sci-fi and fantasy genres here, neith... More
Added 17 years, 8 months ago
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The Benefits of Passion
Reviewed by djn73
An entertaining novel about love and vocation. More
Reviewed by djn73
An entertaining novel about love and vocation. More
Added 17 years, 8 months ago
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The Emperor: Downfall of an Autocrat (Penguin Clas...
Reviewed by Kenny_Shovel
âThe Emperor: Downfall of an Autocratâ is the Polish journalist Ryszard Kapuscinskiâs account of the last days of the court o... More
Reviewed by Kenny_Shovel
âThe Emperor: Downfall of an Autocratâ is the Polish journalist Ryszard Kapuscinskiâs account of the last days of the court o... More
Added 17 years, 8 months ago
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The Accidental
Reviewed by djn73
I have given higher ratings to books that are less deserving in literary terms. This is undoubtedly the work of a clever writer. It was spec... More
Reviewed by djn73
I have given higher ratings to books that are less deserving in literary terms. This is undoubtedly the work of a clever writer. It was spec... More
Added 17 years, 8 months ago
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Londonstani
Reviewed by scwhitmore
Subculture of London with South Asian Gansters More
Reviewed by scwhitmore
Subculture of London with South Asian Gansters More
Added 17 years, 8 months ago
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She Flew the Coop: A Novel Concerning Life, Death,...
Reviewed by chuckmuck
Any gal that's lived in a small town will be able to identify with the characters in this book. I liked the way the story was told to you by... More
Reviewed by chuckmuck
Any gal that's lived in a small town will be able to identify with the characters in this book. I liked the way the story was told to you by... More
Added 17 years, 8 months ago
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Short Dog: Cab Driver Stories from the L.A. Street...
Reviewed by Kenny_Shovel
It could be argued that good fiction contains an element of emotional tourism; an opportunity to empathise with the feelings and experiences... More
Reviewed by Kenny_Shovel
It could be argued that good fiction contains an element of emotional tourism; an opportunity to empathise with the feelings and experiences... More
Added 17 years, 8 months ago
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After You'd Gone
Reviewed by djn73
Simultaneously serious and heart-breaking. More
Reviewed by djn73
Simultaneously serious and heart-breaking. More
Added 17 years, 8 months ago