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NOT Correct Book
Reviewed by Scott
“The Shadow of the Wind” by Carlos Ruiz Zafón, which was translated by Lucia Graves. First, a quick description of the book, thanks ... More
Reviewed by Scott
“The Shadow of the Wind” by Carlos Ruiz Zafón, which was translated by Lucia Graves. First, a quick description of the book, thanks ... More
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Powers of Detection: Stories of Mystery and Fantas...
Reviewed by krin5292
These stories are a great mix of fantasy and mystery, with one having a science fiction motif. I liked Simon R. Green's story of a detective... More
Reviewed by krin5292
These stories are a great mix of fantasy and mystery, with one having a science fiction motif. I liked Simon R. Green's story of a detective... More
Added 17 years, 3 months ago
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The Mysterium
Reviewed by Scott
I had never heard of the author before until reading “Shelf Monkey” by Corey Redekop. He used him as an outlet of sorts. “Shelf Monkey... More
Reviewed by Scott
I had never heard of the author before until reading “Shelf Monkey” by Corey Redekop. He used him as an outlet of sorts. “Shelf Monkey... More
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I'm Not Crazy, I'm Just a Little Unwell
Reviewed by Raven
I read this at a time when I was lost and still hadn't come to terms with what was happening. Unlike a lot of people with ME/CFS I did not f... More
Reviewed by Raven
I read this at a time when I was lost and still hadn't come to terms with what was happening. Unlike a lot of people with ME/CFS I did not f... More
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The Great American Novel
Reviewed by Scott
So what is the “great American novel” about? It’s about conspiracies. It’s about Communism. It’s about capitalism. It’s about wa... More
Reviewed by Scott
So what is the “great American novel” about? It’s about conspiracies. It’s about Communism. It’s about capitalism. It’s about wa... More
Added 17 years, 3 months ago
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Shelf Monkey
Reviewed by Scott
I can’t remember how I came across this book. It either came up in my recommendations at Amazon.Com, or showed up as another link while lo... More
Reviewed by Scott
I can’t remember how I came across this book. It either came up in my recommendations at Amazon.Com, or showed up as another link while lo... More
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Paper Crown
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This was his debut novel by Jim Peterson, after publishing some collections of poems. One of those collections, his fourth titled “The Own... More
Reviewed by Scott
This was his debut novel by Jim Peterson, after publishing some collections of poems. One of those collections, his fourth titled “The Own... More
Added 17 years, 3 months ago
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Ghost Rider: Travels on the Healing Road
Reviewed by Scott
For those of you needing an introduction, Neil Peart is the drummer and lyricist for the rock band Rush. Peart’s longtime partner (never m... More
Reviewed by Scott
For those of you needing an introduction, Neil Peart is the drummer and lyricist for the rock band Rush. Peart’s longtime partner (never m... More
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The Last Town on Earth
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This is the debut novel of Thomas Mullen. Here is a synopsis from the author’s web site: --- Deep in the mist-shrouded forests of t... More
Reviewed by Scott
This is the debut novel of Thomas Mullen. Here is a synopsis from the author’s web site: --- Deep in the mist-shrouded forests of t... More
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Lud-in-the-Mist
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I have been reading some others’ descriptions to post, and have settled on the review from Elisabeth Carey found on Amazon.Com (with a few... More
Reviewed by Scott
I have been reading some others’ descriptions to post, and have settled on the review from Elisabeth Carey found on Amazon.Com (with a few... More
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The Scar (Bas-Lag)
Reviewed by Scott
This is the third book of Mieville's I have read, also being his third novel. Here is a rundown on some of the major plot points that can b... More
Reviewed by Scott
This is the third book of Mieville's I have read, also being his third novel. Here is a rundown on some of the major plot points that can b... More
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Perdido Street Station (Bas-Lag)
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PSS was the winner of the 2001 Arthur C. Clarke Award and the 2001 British Fantasy Award. The reason it took a sci-fi AND a fantasy award is... More
Reviewed by Scott
PSS was the winner of the 2001 Arthur C. Clarke Award and the 2001 British Fantasy Award. The reason it took a sci-fi AND a fantasy award is... More
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Black Juice
Reviewed by Scott
This book kept popping up at Amazon, either as a book that was bought by others who also bought the book I was looking at, or in my recommen... More
Reviewed by Scott
This book kept popping up at Amazon, either as a book that was bought by others who also bought the book I was looking at, or in my recommen... More
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Hockey Sur Glace: Stories
Reviewed by Scott
“Hockey Sur Glace” by Peter LaSalle is a collection of short stories and poems. This book immediately caught my eye, being a fan of the... More
Reviewed by Scott
“Hockey Sur Glace” by Peter LaSalle is a collection of short stories and poems. This book immediately caught my eye, being a fan of the... More
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The Gun Seller
Reviewed by Scott
I found out about this book at an IKEA furniture store of all places. My wife and I were walking around and I kept noticing books on shelves... More
Reviewed by Scott
I found out about this book at an IKEA furniture store of all places. My wife and I were walking around and I kept noticing books on shelves... More
Added 17 years, 3 months ago
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A Conspiracy of Paper
Reviewed by Scott
Here is a rundown on the synopsis of the book thanks to Alix Wilber and Amazon.Com: --- A fool and his money are soon parted - and nowhe... More
Reviewed by Scott
Here is a rundown on the synopsis of the book thanks to Alix Wilber and Amazon.Com: --- A fool and his money are soon parted - and nowhe... More
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Dark Sister
Reviewed by Scott
I have read a few book descriptions for this one and have decided to alter the best one, because some of the plot points were incorrect. So ... More
Reviewed by Scott
I have read a few book descriptions for this one and have decided to alter the best one, because some of the plot points were incorrect. So ... More
Added 17 years, 3 months ago
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The Tooth Fairy
Reviewed by Scott
Much like Jonathan Carroll, Joyce’s books have been showing up in my recommendations at Amazon for a long time. And over time, I became ve... More
Reviewed by Scott
Much like Jonathan Carroll, Joyce’s books have been showing up in my recommendations at Amazon for a long time. And over time, I became ve... More
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The Kite Runner
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From Amazon.Com, here is part of Gisele Toueg’s description: --- The Kite Runner follows the story of Amir, the privileged son of a ... More
Reviewed by Scott
From Amazon.Com, here is part of Gisele Toueg’s description: --- The Kite Runner follows the story of Amir, the privileged son of a ... More
Added 17 years, 3 months ago
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The Old Man and the Sea
Reviewed by Scott
The story is about Santiago, an old Cuban fisherman that heads out to the waters, farther then normal, to try and catch something after 84 d... More
Reviewed by Scott
The story is about Santiago, an old Cuban fisherman that heads out to the waters, farther then normal, to try and catch something after 84 d... More
Added 17 years, 3 months ago
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Dark Domain
Reviewed by Scott
The main reason for my interest in this book was because Grabinski is Polish. He has even been referred to as the “Polish Poe” (as in Ed... More
Reviewed by Scott
The main reason for my interest in this book was because Grabinski is Polish. He has even been referred to as the “Polish Poe” (as in Ed... More
Added 17 years, 3 months ago
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Reviewed by Scott
First things first, I can’t help but compare this book to one by Elizabeth Moon called “The Speed of Dark”. The reason is that the lea... More
Reviewed by Scott
First things first, I can’t help but compare this book to one by Elizabeth Moon called “The Speed of Dark”. The reason is that the lea... More
Added 17 years, 3 months ago
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Smoke and Mirrors: Short Fictions and Illusions
Reviewed by Scott
Here is the rundown of stories: “A Rondel” “An Introduction” (which includes the story “The Wedding Present”) “Chivalry... More
Reviewed by Scott
Here is the rundown of stories: “A Rondel” “An Introduction” (which includes the story “The Wedding Present”) “Chivalry... More
Added 17 years, 3 months ago
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Thirteen Moons
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Nine years in the making, this is the much anticipated follow-up to Frazier's debut novel "Cold Mountain". From Amazon.Com and Publishers... More
Reviewed by Scott
Nine years in the making, this is the much anticipated follow-up to Frazier's debut novel "Cold Mountain". From Amazon.Com and Publishers... More
Added 17 years, 3 months ago
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Cold Mountain
Reviewed by Scott
This is the first time in a long time that I have read the book AFTER seeing the movie. The last time I did that was “The Hunt for Red Oct... More
Reviewed by Scott
This is the first time in a long time that I have read the book AFTER seeing the movie. The last time I did that was “The Hunt for Red Oct... More
Added 17 years, 3 months ago
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The Midnight Man (Amos Walker Mysteries)
Reviewed by Scott
This time around Amos Walker P.I. gets involved in a double homicide of two Detroit Police Officers, while a third is paralyzed. How it happ... More
Reviewed by Scott
This time around Amos Walker P.I. gets involved in a double homicide of two Detroit Police Officers, while a third is paralyzed. How it happ... More
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Downriver (Amos Walker Mysteries)
Reviewed by Scott
The reason I picked it up in the first place was the name. (OK, so it was cheap too, being sold as a remainder.) But “Downriver” is a te... More
Reviewed by Scott
The reason I picked it up in the first place was the name. (OK, so it was cheap too, being sold as a remainder.) But “Downriver” is a te... More
Added 17 years, 3 months ago