Ariel

• Rated 5 stars

“I have yet to read Mansfield Park...but after Pride & Prejudice, this is my favorite work of Jane Austen's. For once, I was actually a little unclear as to how the book would end. If you're an Austen fan, don't miss this one.”

Ariel wrote this review Thursday, February 5, 2009. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 4 stars

“First young adult book by Terry Pratchett I've read. While it doesn't have the bite of his satirical adult Discworld novels (understandably), it was still a pleasure to read. The story is fun - and funny - with endearing characters. A must-read for Pratchett fans!”

Ariel wrote this review Thursday, February 5, 2009. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 4 stars

“I did enjoy this addition to Austen's Pride and Prejudice. When compared to Darcy's Story (which I also read recently), this is the much better read. This is much more believable as an account of Mr. Darcy - the author creates a real character with unique experiences rather than relying solely on what we know of Mr. Darcy from Jane Austen's book. If you're curious about Mr. Darcy, this is a fairly good read.”

Ariel wrote this review Thursday, February 5, 2009. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 4 stars

“I think this may be a first for me - but I actually liked the movie better than the book! Still, I thought the book was a riot. Bridget worries about the things that all women do: bad habits, relationships, career choices, and how she can fix everything she perceives as wrong. If you're a woman (or even if you just want to know what actually goes on inside a woman's head), I recommend that you read this book. It's highly entertaining.”

Ariel wrote this review Thursday, February 5, 2009. ( reply | permalink )

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• Rated 3 stars

“The book isn't bad, but it's no masterpiece, either. This is not to Pride and Prejudice what Wide Sargasso Sea is to Jane Eyre. I found that the author used very little imagination. There were really only two pieces of the book I found enlightening about Mr. Darcy himself, and even so, those pieces weren't profound in the least.
I would've liked to see not only more originality on the author's part, but also a greater attempt at emulating the style from that period - taking more time, using the rich and superfluous language, etc.”

Ariel wrote this review Tuesday, December 30, 2008. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 4 stars

“Really enjoyed Douglas Adams' writing. Very original, very funny, and for me, it was a great day to wind down at the end of the day. The only one of these books I wasn't crazy about was Mostly Harmless - the last. I didn't feel like it flowed well with the others, and I found it to be rather disappointing. All the same, a fun read!”

Ariel wrote this review Saturday, December 27, 2008. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 5 stars

“I loved this book...I thought Ms. Niffenegger did a wonderful job of taking your ordinary love story and turning it into something imaginative, thoughtful, and different. It was a bit confusing at first, but once I got into the story, it was captivating. There's a little bit of everything in this beautifully-written novel.”

Ariel wrote this review Sunday, April 20, 2008. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 5 stars

“Great book...I had the hardest time putting it down! I didn't necessarily like all of the characters (the wife made me angry!), but I thought they were well-written, and their motivations for doing the things they did--whether or not those things were right--were very realistic. I would definitely recommend it.”

Ariel wrote this review Saturday, April 12, 2008. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 4 stars

“It wasn't quite what I was led to expect from the synopsis. However, it was very well-written. The characters were identifiable as real people and the story relevant to anyone who has ever felt disappointment with a relationship. The end didn't resolve quite enough for me, but since there is a sequel, I guess it can be forgiven. I would recommend, unless you're looking for the happily-ever-after ending that is so unrealistic.”

Ariel wrote this review Sunday, April 6, 2008. ( reply | permalink )