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A fantastic ending to a wonderful story. The only sad part is, now I feel as though I've lost a friend. sniff...sigh. ]]> 2840279 Fri, 17 Aug 2007 08:01:37 -0700 Review4689902 http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4689902 to: The Hobbit (Paperback) by J.R.R. Tolkien
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Incredible adventure. Classic story. Will definitely be reading again soon. Been too long. ]]> 2625999 Mon, 13 Aug 2007 22:21:13 -0700 Review4514245 http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4514245 to: Will They Ever Trust Us Again? (Paperback) by Michael Moore
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A bit tough to handle. I do consider myself a liberal, though not necessarily loyal to any political party. I am not a Michael Moore fanatic, though I do think he is one of the few people out there who has the guts to state his convictions, right or wrong. He has helped to open up communication about a great number of topics, from corporate greed, to gun control, to the "War on Terror" and 9/11 to health care. I think that makes him a worthwhile and honorable voice in America, whatever his faults. Everybody remember that he is first and foremost, a filmmaker, and therefore it is his job to present things as he sees them. Once you understand that, then you can criticize his politics as much as you like.

This book is mostly letters from soldiers who were overseas, written several years back, yet still poignant. I think it presented the other side of the war through soldiers' eyes which we hadn't seen up to this point.
Worth a look. Not too long either. ]]> 2577819 Mon, 13 Aug 2007 08:47:12 -0700 Review4126913 http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4126913 to: Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister: A Novel (Paperback) by Gregory Maguire
I read this book not too long after having read "Wicked." also by Maguire. I have to say that, while I did enjoy this book, I found it a little more tough to get through than "Wicked." His basic style was the same. He took the story of Cinderella and made it his own, changing the perspective to that of the ugly stepsisters. While I did find the characters in this book interesting, I did not find most of them very likeable. His realistic fairtale is also an allegory on the nature of beauty and ugliness(of appearance and character) which I found interesting, but not as much as I wanted to.

On the whole, I'd say "Stepsister" is worth the read, especially if you enjoy Maguire's style. Also, for some reason, I feel this book may appeal more to a woman's mind than to my own. Just a feeling. ]]> 2576940 Mon, 13 Aug 2007 08:32:00 -0700 Review4126960 http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4126960 to: Miles (Paperback) by Miles Davis
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Miles' story, told in his own *$*@*! words. It feels like you're just sitting and talking to this guy at a bar, except he's too drunk to know you're there, so he just keeps going. Great story, not for the faint of heart. One of the most brilliant musicians of his time. Of any time for that matter. I give this book Five *@*$*! Stars. ]]> 2576709 Mon, 13 Aug 2007 08:26:47 -0700 Review4126853 http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4126853 to: Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West (Paperback) by Gregory Maguire
All at once painstakingly brilliant fairy tale, and essay on the blurring lines between good & evil, power & greed. Faithfully drawing on the spirit of L. Frank Baum's original story, Maguire creates his own allegorical tale with characters who are not easy to read, but hard not to care about. There is a lot to discover here, so take your time! ]]> 2575749 Mon, 13 Aug 2007 08:11:43 -0700 Review4126994 http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4126994 to: Harry Potter Hardcover Boxed Set (Books 1-6) by J.K. Rowling
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I will always love these flawed masterpieces. Brilliant. ]]>