Joel B

• Rated 5 stars

“Excellent. Horwitz does the deep research into the true history of our country, while also connecting with the people who live in those historic spots today. Really helps you realize what a strange and multi-layered place we live in.”

Joel B wrote this review 7 days ago. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 4 stars

“This book is attempting a challenging synthesis of life-affirming spiritual origin story and science-based deep history. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. But I'm glad to see this kind of thing -- we need more emphasis on the wonder of science, as opposed to just wishful thinking.”

Joel B wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 3 stars

“Not as good as "Graceling," but also interesting. Not sure I'd recommend it. ”

Joel B wrote this review Monday, December 12, 2011. ( reply | permalink )

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• Rated 4 stars

“A fun thriller - not Stephenson's most ambitious book, by any means, but sometimes you just want a fun page-turner, and this delivered.”

Joel B wrote this review Friday, October 28, 2011. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 4 stars

“An eye-opening look at the latest findings about pre-Columbian Americas. Charles Mann does a great job of presenting the various theories and examining each one against the evidence. At times, the historical details piled up a bit too thickly, but in general it was a fascinating look at a world not only lost but rarely imagined. ”

Joel B wrote this review Thursday, August 18, 2011. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 5 stars

“Very funny and very dark story with a wonderful ensemble cast, following the students and teachers at a Dublin boys school. The tone was somewhere between "A Confederacy of Dunces" and "Infinite Jest." Loved it.”

Joel B wrote this review Wednesday, June 29, 2011. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 2 stars

“Started out very interesting, character-driven and a window into a very different world. Devolved into standard schlocky thriller. Too bad.”

Joel B wrote this review Wednesday, June 22, 2011. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 2 stars

“Seems like a good short story padded out to be book length. Characters are fairly uninteresting and story is simple. I was hoping for a bit more depth and intrigue.”

Joel B wrote this review Tuesday, April 26, 2011. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 5 stars

“Beautiful, magical, such a perfect melding of fiction, memoir and fantasy. I must read more Walton!”

Joel B wrote this review Friday, March 18, 2011. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 5 stars

“Bacigalupi's best book yet. ”

Joel B wrote this review Wednesday, December 29, 2010. ( reply | permalink )