Geoffrey M. Gluckman's Blog, page 5
July 9, 2018
Review of Hamlet's Mill
In essence, Giorgio de Santillana and Hertha von Dechend, the authors, have complied a dazzling analysis of many of the myths from many cultures around the world. The purpose of such an endeavor was to show a common link...
June 29, 2018
Review of Camino Island
I'll admit I am not a reader of author John Grisham. In fact, this is only my second novel by him.
June 3, 2018
Review of Sphere
The author, Michael Crichton, presents a story about a spaceship found in the middle of the Pacific Ocean at a depth of 1000 feet. The “Encounter Team” is made up of civilian scientists, but headed and supported by U.S. Navy personnel. For the most part, the story unfolds through the perspective of a psychologist, Dr. … Continue reading Review of Sphere
April 30, 2018
Review of Origin
Once again, Dan Brown delivers a riveting story in the next adventure of his erstwhile symbologist, Robert Langdon. For me, the previous story, Inferno, was absolutely breakneck thrilling. Origin takes us to a new setting-Spain-where the advocates for science face-off against those of religion, especially the Catholic Church and some factions thereof. In this novel, … Continue reading Review of Origin
April 2, 2018
Review of Rennes-le-Chateau: Saunière’s Secret
Many would-be treasure hunters and real-life mystery enthusiasts will find Jean-luc Robin’s in depth look at the mystery of Rennes-le-Chateau and the priest fascinating. The author explores and dispels many legends, myths, and truths about Rennes-le-Chateau, France and Abbé Bérenger Saunière. In fact, there are so many of these stories that I couldn’t possibly do … Continue reading Review of Rennes-le-Chateau: Saunière’s Secret
March 14, 2018
Review of Dragon Teeth
Once again author Michael Crichton weaves a tale that blends fiction and historical facts to make a fascinating story. (Sadly, Crichton passed away in 2008-truly one of modern greats.) The novel centers around a Yale student of wealth and privilege, William Johnson, who decides to go West on a bet with another student. The venture … Continue reading Review of Dragon Teeth
December 12, 2017
Review of The Dante Club
This is a fantastic novel by Matthew Pearl. It offers the reader an interesting and captivating mystery that must be solved by the members of the Dante Club (a real group)–Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes, James Russell Lowell, and J.T. Fields. These real historical figures are perfectly positioned to solve a series of … Continue reading Review of The Dante Club
November 9, 2017
Review of The Mysteries of Chartres Cathedral
Readers of history with an interest in factual mysteries will truly enjoy this non-fiction book by Louis Charpentier. I have waited to read this book for a long time. It took a long time to finish because it is detailed with important information about the famous cathedral and because of delays from my work schedule. … Continue reading Review of The Mysteries of Chartres Cathedral
October 12, 2017
Review of The Club Dumas
Literary and mystery readers will probably enjoy this novel by Arturo Perez-Reverte. I have enjoyed several other novels by this author. This one is steeped in the works of Alexandre Dumas, especially the characters of The Three Musketeers. For me, I found times where the narrative thrilled me and others not so much. The former … Continue reading Review of The Club Dumas
August 31, 2017
Review of Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
SciFi fans and devotees of the movie Blade Runner will be interested in this unique novel by Philip K. Dick. I had been wanting to read this novel for many years, but finding a reasonably priced copy proved difficult. As a fan of Blade Runner I wanted to experience the original source material for the … Continue reading Review of Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
