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September 18
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Elizabeth
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The Human Stain (Paperback)
by Philip Roth
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August 08
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Elizabeth
marked as to-read:
London calling North Pole (Classics of World War II. The Secret war)
by H. J Giskes
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Elizabeth
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to:
Between Silk and Cyanide: A Codemaker's War, 1941-1945 (Paperback)
by Leo Marks
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read in August, 2008
Elizabeth said:
"Really interesting look at code-making and espionage in Britain during World War II, written by Leo Marks, a cryptographer working for British Intelligence. This is a one of the more interesting and easy to digest books I have read, and it has me no...more
Really interesting look at code-making and espionage in Britain during World War II, written by Leo Marks, a cryptographer working for British Intelligence. This is a one of the more interesting and easy to digest books I have read, and it has me now looking beyond my usual shelves at the bookstore, wanting to read more about the missions and coworkers he referred to in the book. Mr. Marks clearly has as much of a gift for writing as he did for cryptography, and while I am inclined to think that this was mostly fact based, I would not be shocked if there were parts he embellished or conveniently left out. I say this because it was such a consistently interesting and compelling book, but whether it was entirely fact based, or only partly -- I highly recommend this book, it was just a very entertaining read. ...less
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August 05
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Elizabeth
is currently reading:
Spook Country (Hardcover)
by William Gibson
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Elizabeth
marked as to-read:
Montenegro: A Novel (P.S.)
by Starling Lawrence
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Elizabeth
gave
to:
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (Mass Market Paperback)
by Mark Twain
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Elizabeth
took the never-ending book quiz.
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June 26
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New comment on Elizabeth's review of
Don't Stop the Carnival: A Novel
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June 02
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Elizabeth
gave
to:
Don't Stop the Carnival: A Novel (Paperback)
by Herman Wouk
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read in June, 2008
Elizabeth said:
"I enjoyed this book. It was very a lovely, well-written comedy that made me want to spend some time on a tropical island. The book was supposedly born from an amusing story told over cocktails, then fleshed out by the experiences of the author and ...more
I enjoyed this book. It was very a lovely, well-written comedy that made me want to spend some time on a tropical island. The book was supposedly born from an amusing story told over cocktails, then fleshed out by the experiences of the author and some acquaintances... and that's what it felt like. There are several distinct feelings in the book: There are times when it is a terrific comedy of errors, where you are routing for the hero, but terrified of what next challenge he's going to have to face. There are also poignant storylines based on love and relationships shared between friends and family.
There is also an interesting element in the attitudes of the characters. I believe that the book takes place in 1959, and the bulk of the characters consider themselves very liberal and modern... but there is a definite undercurrent of racism and classism.
It wasn't an incredibly fantastic book, but it was a great read for summertime and for getting ready to go to the beach. ...less
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June 01
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Elizabeth
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Beyond World's End (Bedlam's Bard, Book 4)
by Mercedes Lackey
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read in May, 2008
Elizabeth said:
"I hated this book. I was incredibly disappointed after liking the beginning of the series so much. I don't know if it was the new co-author, but I don't think so. The story was formulaic -- very similar plot to her previous novels -- and depressing...more
I hated this book. I was incredibly disappointed after liking the beginning of the series so much. I don't know if it was the new co-author, but I don't think so. The story was formulaic -- very similar plot to her previous novels -- and depressing. Although both stories had evil geniuses who were VERY evil, this story was totally devoid of hope. Yes, there are sadistic evil people out there -- but I believe that they are few and far between, and that everyone does has some good in them, even if it is ignorant and misguided. The author's themes are very played out and the book was a boring disappointment. I think the author needs some hugs and quite a bit if therapy to work out whatever issues she developed from being picked on as a child....less
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