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Classics
A classic stands the test of time. The work is usually considered to be a representation of the period in which it was written; and the work merits lasting recognition. In other words, if the book was published in the recent past, the work is not a classic.
A classic has a certain universal appeal. Great works of literature touch us to our very core beings--partly because they integrate themes that are understood by readers from a wide range of backgrounds and levels of experience. Themes of love, hate, death, life, and faith touch upon some of our most basic emotional responses.
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A classic has a certain universal appeal. Great works of literature touch us to our very core beings--partly because they integrate themes that are understood by readers from a wide range of backgrounds and levels of experience. Themes of love, hate, death, life, and faith touch upon some of our most basic emotional responses.
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Giveaways
Dragonfriend: Leonard the Great, Book One
by Roger Eschbacher (Goodreads Author)
If you think it was all good deeds and fancy ideals back in the days of Camelot, think again. Most people don’t know this, but for a time things went …more view details »
by Roger Eschbacher (Goodreads Author)
If you think it was all good deeds and fancy ideals back in the days of Camelot, think again. Most people don’t know this, but for a time things went …more view details »
Giveaway dates:
Feb 03-Mar 03, 2012
1 copy available,
402 people requesting
Countries available:
US and CA
The Princess and the Pepperoni Pizza
by Amy Joy (Goodreads Author), Hans Christian Andersen
Welcome to What Happens Next?(TM) books. Here kids get to decide where they’d like to see the story go next. Now instead of just one story, children h…more view details »
by Amy Joy (Goodreads Author), Hans Christian Andersen
Welcome to What Happens Next?(TM) books. Here kids get to decide where they’d like to see the story go next. Now instead of just one story, children h…more view details »
Giveaway dates:
Feb 17-Mar 23, 2012
2 copies available,
180 people requesting
Countries available:
US
Immortal Darkness (Phantom Diaries #3)
by Kailin Gow (Goodreads Author)
The highly-anticipated third book in the Phantom Diaries series, a modern supernatural re-telling of Gaston Leroux's Phantom of the Opera. Who will A…more view details »
by Kailin Gow (Goodreads Author)
The highly-anticipated third book in the Phantom Diaries series, a modern supernatural re-telling of Gaston Leroux's Phantom of the Opera. Who will A…more view details »
Giveaway dates:
Dec 08-Aug 08, 2012
1 copy available,
605 people requesting
Countries available:
US, CA, and GB
Recent Reviews
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Tiva Quinn said:
"This book made a big impression on me back in college, but back then I didn't even know it was part of a trilogy. Decided to read it again & follow up w the other two.It's still a very impressive book in its own right. I've just finished th...more"
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Brandy Copley said:
"I guess I'm the dissenter on this book. It was so much less than I expected. I can name many better African experience books- just off the top of my head- Disgrace, Cry the Beloved Country, Posionwood Bible, West with the Night, Out of Africa, My S...more"
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Lora Stovall said:
"Nigeria when the first missionaries arrived, probably early 18th century. Missionaries are such troublemakers. Read during a visit to west Africa, where the same cultural conditions (pre-missionary) still exist."
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Beverly said:
"Gads, I read this 40 years ago or so... I liked the book, the whole idea of banning books is anathema to me. One can go anyplace in time and space in a book, and the wealth of information contained in them is priceless."
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Cole Harris said:
"This book was very cultural and attention grabbing as you learned how modern problems are quite common in the midst of a village in Africa. You can witness the main character almost as this over ambitious man almost like Julius Caesar and witness his...more"
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Eric Fishman said:
"I liked this book for a variety of reasons. I like the detailed relationships between the different characters the most in the book. His entire life, the main character is trying to be the opposite of his father. It is interesting to see the actions ...more"
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Asher Enciso said:
"This book was interesting but not overly exciting. Reading the story of this family was an enriching experience but I did not take much away from this book. This book shows the scary power of racism but besides the obvious, racism is bad, this book...more"
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Matthew Worley said:
"I didn't really like the book, therefore according to the Goodreads star system, I think it is a 1 star book. I don't think it was necessarily a bad book, I just didn't like the book. I read it a while ago, but I remember it lacking exciting events, ...more"
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Kyle Chapman said:
"Things Fall Apart is a magnificent example of a modern tragedy that does a great job of making the reader feel empathy for the characters. It allows us to feel for the inhabitants of southern Nigeria as we see their culture destroyed by the imperiali...more"
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Carter Watson said:
"In such a dramatic and sad story, I managed not to feel connected to any of the characters. I think they are introduced too quickly and not developed that you never develop a good connection with them. Not even halfway through the novel I could alr...more"
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Jacob Browning said:
"Achebe addresses the issues that rise when Christian missionaries come to try and convert a culture to their own in his novel, Things Fall Apart. Although Achebe reveals some of the uglier parts of African culture and lifestyle, he also shows the bea...more"
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Calvin Fairbourn said:
"I wasn't too impressed with Things Fall Apart. To me, it just seemed like a rehashed and over stereotypicalized story of a tribe in Africa. All the archetypes were there; medicine men, warriors, nature gods, encroachment of the white man. Nothing ...more"
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Phillip Rapa said:
"BLAGH I COULDN'T STAND THIS BOOK. It's not because I'm closed-minded, I enjoyed the eye-opening experience the book gave me, but everything about it was not to my liking. The terse writing style, the plot, everything--I didn't like any of it. I was a...more"
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Nick Grannis said:
"I wasn't a huge fan of Things Fall Apart for a few reasons. First, I thought it was pretty boring, and very monotonous with the same thing happening over and over. Also, I just didn't like how depressing it was, it seemed like the only action that ev...more"
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Nolan Weinstein said:
"I really liked reading about the intense action that occurred in Okonkwo's village. Although Chinua Achebe did a great job portraying the tribe, it never really grabbed my attention. I'm not sure why I did not like this book because it seemed to fa...more"
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“A man leaves his great house because he's bored With life at home, and suddenly returns, Finding himself no happier abroad. He rushes off to his villa driving like mad, You'ld think he's going to a house on fire, And yawns before he's put his foot inside, Or falls asleep and seeks oblivion, Or even rushes back to town again. So each man flies from himself (vain hope, because It clings to him the more closely against his will) And hates himself because he is sick in mind And does not k...more”
― Titus Lucretius Carus
― Titus Lucretius Carus
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