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Kyle A

Kyle A

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Avid reader. Married, father of two great kids (both of whom are also an Shelfari). I work in public television and education.
I've been trying to add all the books I've ever read to my shelf, but I'm sure I can't remember many of them.
I look forward to reading other's reviews of books. I'm always up for discovering new reading material.
  • Salt Lake City, UT, USA
  • member since November 20, 2007

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  • The Holy or the Broken: Leonard Cohen, Jeff Buckley, and the Unlikely Ascent of "Hallelujah"
    • Rated 4 stars

    “t's a fascinating read, about a song's long trail from obscurity to worldwide anthem. You get a look at the way pop culture works along the way. Alan Light is able to connect the dots from the original recording by Cohen, up through the many versions we have today.
    As a fan of Leonard Cohen I was struck with how little people know of him, while the lives of less talented songwriters/singers are plastered all over magazines and the internet.
    I have to admit, I don't think Jeff Buckley's version of "Hallelujah' is the best,which is blasphemy among people who know music. The first version I heard was from Bono, on the tribute album "Tower of Song." According to this book, even Bono feels the need to apologize, for his version, but since I hadn't heard anyone else sing it before, I didn't think it was bad. When I saw the movie "Shrek" with my daughter, I recognized the lyrics and was stunned a Leonard Cohen song would be in a kids' movie.
    As the song has been recorded again and again, I've grown to appreciate the many interpretations. Buckley's is good, but a bit too intense. I appreciate the singers who can see a little irony between the verses and the refrain.”

    Kyle A wrote this review Saturday, March 23, 2013. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Devil in the White City
    • Rated 4 stars

    “Interesting look at two events of the late 19th century. The only connections between the two are the dates and place, the Chicago Columbian Exposition of 1892-3. Either story could make good reading as separate books, but combining the two gives a larger picture of America at the time.”

    Kyle A wrote this review Monday, March 4, 2013. ( reply | permalink )
  • Cold Days
    • Rated 4 stars

    “One of the best in this series. It's exciting, tense, funny. If you like fantasy, this is for you. If you like mystery, this is for you.”

    Kyle A wrote this review Saturday, January 26, 2013. ( reply | permalink )
  • One of Our Thursdays Is Missing
    • Rated 3 stars

    “Not one of the best of the series, but still enjoyable.”

    Kyle A wrote this review Wednesday, May 4, 2011. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Devil and Sherlock Holmes
    • Rated 4 stars

    “A very interesting collection of true stories. Some are funny,some frightening, but each one holds your attention.”

    Kyle A wrote this review Sunday, February 20, 2011. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Time Traveller's Guide to Medieval England
    • Rated 4 stars

    “A very interesting, enjoyable book. If you have any interest in history, you should pick this up.”

    Kyle A wrote this review Tuesday, February 8, 2011. ( reply | permalink )
  • Life: The Platinum Anniversary Collection: 70 Years of Extraordinary Photography
    • Rated 4 stars

    “The book is presented as a history of Life magazine, but it's also a history of America for the last 70+ years. There are some the best and most famous photos of all time here, too.”

    Kyle A wrote this review Thursday, January 27, 2011. ( reply | permalink )
  • Chicken Soup for the Soul Cartoons for Dads (Chicken Soup for the Soul (Paperback Health Communications))
    • Rated 3 stars

    “I really just read this because I needed one more book to make 50 for the year, and this one was quick. Uneven, with only a few really funny comics.”

    Kyle A wrote this review Friday, December 31, 2010. ( reply | permalink )
  • Priceless Memories
    • Rated 3 stars

    “I've watched Barker since back in the "Truth or Consequences" days, so it was fun reading through these memoirs. Not the best writing, and a lot of repetition, but a nice look at an interesting life.”

    Kyle A wrote this review Friday, December 31, 2010. ( reply | permalink )
  • Mockingjay
    • Rated 4 stars

    “A great ending to the trilogy. One nitpick: Katniss does one thing that I think is out of character. Otherwise, a good story over all three books. Well worth your time.”

    Kyle A wrote this review Tuesday, December 28, 2010. ( reply | permalink )
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