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reviewed Assyrian. December 10, 1999
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Although this book is nicely written and quite readable (especially for those whose bent is toward historical fiction set in ancient days), it is, I fear, written with a very Hollywood sensibility. One …
reviewed Dead Reckoning (Peter Ashton Novels). December 09, 1999
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Dead Reckoning (Peter Ashton Novels)
I don't recall reading anything by Clive Egleton before "Dead Reckoning." Of course I also admit that the vast number of books I read never quite distinguish themselves in my mind and get dumped into …
reviewed The Terrible Hours: The Man Behind th.... December 09, 1999
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The Terrible Hours: The Man Behind the Greatest
Peter Maas has a gift. His words make men and women whom we'll never know personally come alive. In his telling of the tale of the Squalus, Maas also provides a shocking glimpse into the rigidity of the …
reviewed 'Tis: A Memoir. December 04, 1999
'Tis: A Memoir
Those of us who grew to cherish the irresitible McCourt children of "Angela's Ashes" waded through Malachy's memoirs until we could take up the Limerick jigs in brother Frank's sequel. Well here 'tis …
reviewed The Three Musketeers (Penguin Classics). November 28, 1999
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The Three Musketeers (Penguin Classics)
Although I'm a lover of historical fiction, especially the 19th century historical romances (read "historical adventures"), I'd never read this one. So I figured I had to finally attempt such a classic …
reviewed As a Driven Leaf. November 28, 1999
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As a Driven Leaf
Although this tale is somewhat wooden in execution and its characters never come fully to life, and while the thrust of the tale, itself, is an intellectual rather than a visceral one, I was greatly moved …
reviewed 10 Natural Remedies That Can Save You.... November 26, 1999
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10 Natural Remedies That Can Save Your Life
Pros: May offer a starting point for certain ailments     Cons: Irresponsible and potentially dangerous advice, poorly written and researched     This is a classic …
reviewed The Spell. November 20, 1999
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The Spell
Unlike some reviewers of Alan Hollinghurst's The Spell who apparently prefer to rush to climax, I basked in the sheer pleasure of the author's command of the English language and ability to create kaleidoscopic, …
reviewed A Star Called Henry. November 16, 1999
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A Star Called Henry
If you read this, you should then compare it to Ernie O'Malley's memoir of fighting in the Irish independence struggle, "On Another Man's Wound." It's one of Doyle's credited sources, and Henry Smart …
reviewed Anne of Green Gables. November 07, 1999
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Anne of Green Gables
I have just finished reading this book aloud to my 8 year old (who is well capable of reading it herself) so that we could enjoy the book together. What can I say? It is one of the most delightful books …
reviewed Jesse: A Novel of the Outlaw Jesse James. November 01, 1999
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While the novel doesn't shed any light on the ambiguity surrounding the death of the infamous Jesse James, the tale that Jesse weaves (purportedly to Mark Twain) leaves one feeling sorry if not compassionate …
reviewed 'Tis: A Memoir. October 26, 1999
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'Tis: A Memoir
As an Irish American, an English instructor at an urban technical college, and a former inner-city night school teacher, there's much I found both familiar and well-evoked in 'Tis. Obviously, as with …
reviewed Catch-22. October 19, 1999
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Catch-22
Pros: Brilliant literature, versatile novel     Cons: May or may not require repeated readings, suffers tedious "post-modern" pigeon-holing from the ivory tower, making actual …
reviewed Prescription for Nutritional Healing:.... October 18, 1999
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Prescription for Nutritional Healing: A Practical
Pros: Thorough list of ailments new and old, suggestions for the healthy and the well, well-thought-out and neatly organized; simple to use     Cons: Some advice lacks scientific support, …
reviewed Doctor Fischer of Geneva Or, the Bomb.... October 18, 1999
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Pros: Literature at its best; brilliant writing and story-telling     Cons: Seems too short -- a few loose ends and unanswered questions remain     Graham Greene …
reviewed Vellevision. October 06, 1999
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Vellevision
Pros: Brilliant artwork, great use of colour, fascinating portraiture, witty, witty, witty, nifty subject matters     Cons: Seems somehow incomplete; no unifying theme     …
reviewed Jump Start. October 05, 1999
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Jump Start
Pros: Laugh and cry simultaneously, everything that's right about black America, nearly universal appeal     Cons: Slight inconsistencies mean a shaky transition from newspaper to …
reviewed Dances with Sheep: A-K Chronicles Com.... October 02, 1999
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Dances with Sheep: A-K Chronicles Compendium Books
Pros: Diverse diversity, uniquely 'clean' for rather subversive humour, intelligent and very, very funny     Cons: Some strips seem weak when placed next to the rest      …
reviewed Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of .... September 27, 1999
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Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mount
Pros: Reads like a childhood adventure book, has an ending     Cons: Self-indulgence paraded as heroism, nauseating      This is what one of my grandfathers referred …
reviewed The Century. September 27, 1999
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The Century
Pros: Easily digestible A&E style learning, variety of techniques employed, good round-up of Americana     Cons: Utterly unaware of the world outside of the US, Jennings a let-down …
reviewed Honest Herbal 3ed a Sensible Guide To.... September 25, 1999
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Pros: Concise AND thorough, unflinchingly well-researched, a definitive guide     Cons: Smug disdain of traditional folk remedies     I have a pile of books on …
reviewed Revenge of the Latchkey Kids: An Illu.... September 25, 1999
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Revenge of the Latchkey Kids: An Illustrated Guide
Pros: He includes his cartoons     Cons: The text     Ted Rall's 'Revenge of the Latchkey Kids: An Illustrated Guide to Surviving the 90s and Beyond' is, I think, …
reviewed Our Dumb Century: The Onion Presents .... September 17, 1999
Our Dumb Century: The Onion Presents 100 Years of
Pros: Not a weak era; 100 years of hilarity     Cons: Format means the narrow-minded won't recognize the genius behind it     ...one has only to hope that the next …
reviewed Eat the Rich. September 16, 1999
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Eat the Rich
Pros: Same old same old     Cons: Same old same old     Most O'Rourke fans (and enemies) of my acquaintance had the same opinion on this one: worth reading, but …
reviewed Hearts In Atlantis. September 16, 1999
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Hearts In Atlantis
This is a great book - there are enough creepy bits for those of us who like Mr King being spooky, and there is also great straight story telling for those of us who like Mr King's short stories ("Rita …
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