Book reviews written by imbag

Reviews

Sort by:

First ‹ Previous | 3 4 5 6 7 | Next » Last

Displaying 41-50 of 117 reviews

A Walk to Remember

by Nicholas Sparks
- Rated 5 stars
“Told in first person through the voice of Landon Carter recalling through flash black how he met and fell in love with the terminally ill Jamie Sullivan, the local pastor’s only daughter, readers get to witness the beauty, purity and power of first love. The book was inspired by the author’s sister, and truly deserves the rave and praises it has received since fist published in 1998.”

imbag wrote this review Friday, January 23 2009. ( reply | permalink )
Garden Spells

by Sarah Addison Allen
- Rated 4 stars
“Garden Spells from Sarah Addison Allen has the pre-requisite premise of romance against the backdrop of two sisters reconciling and reuniting after ten years apart, a touch of whimsical magic and the kind of heart-warming subtly hinted at HEA ending that made me feel all fuzzy and brimming with hope after reading it. This sweet small-town romance set in Bascom, North Carolina, is more than what the synopsis makes it out to be.”

imbag wrote this review Friday, January 23 2009. ( reply | permalink )
The Lost Duke of Wyndham

by Julia Quinn
- Rated 3 stars
“Julia Quinn has long been one of my favourite authors. Her hallmark humour and heroines with modern-day feminist ideals, who get to spout witty repartees, has endeared me to her from the very first time I picked up her book. So, it should come as no surprise that I enjoyed both The Lost Duke of Wyndham and Mr. Cavendish, I Presume. ”

imbag wrote this review Friday, January 23 2009. ( reply | permalink )
Mr. Cavendish, I Presume (Two Dukes of Wyndham, Book 2)

by Julia Quinn
- Rated 3 stars
“Julia Quinn has long been one of my favourite authors. Her hallmark humour and heroines with modern-day feminist ideals, who get to spout witty repartees, has endeared me to her from the very first time I picked up her book. So, it should come as no surprise that I enjoyed both The Lost Duke of Wyndham and Mr. Cavendish, I Presume. ”

imbag wrote this review Friday, January 23 2009. ( reply | permalink )
Tuesdays With Morrie

by Mitch Albom
- Rated 5 stars
“I guarantee that any warm-blooded human will be touched and stirred by a line or passage. This slim volume packs in a lifetime of Morrie’s wisdom, some of which provokes deep thoughts of the world and life in general. Full review at http://inmybooks.com/blog1/2006/08/07/tuesdays-with-albom/”

imbag wrote this review Tuesday, December 9 2008. ( reply | permalink )
Eragon

by Christopher Paolini
- Rated 5 stars
“I love Paolini’s simple prose, straightforward narrative and the slow build-up of his young hero’s character and maturity. The plot building up to the eventual confrontation between good and evil may be age-old, but the lush details Paolini pays to building his imaginary world of Alagaesia, and the powerful ideals of honour, chivalry, overcoming prejudices and fears, and seeking justice for the oppressed the book expounds certainly finds resonance with fantasy readers.

This book is truly remarkable for a debut effort, and I applaud Paolini and his family for their painstaking efforts in bringing this book to life. It was well worth it, judging from the fans the book has won. ”

imbag wrote this review Tuesday, December 9 2008. ( reply | permalink )
The Princess Bride

by William Goldman
- Rated 5 stars
“This is a very fast-paced version of the original, which could put you to sleep in some parts.I recall barely making it through the genealogy of the Prince, and the packing bits.

What was really unique was the way Goldman interact with the reader through his comments and explanations of what was cut and why. He also sometimes theorizes on why Morgenstern allow a certain scene to take place. Full review at http://inmybooks.com/blog1/2006/04/29/aprils-tbr-challenge-the-princess-bride/”

imbag wrote this review Tuesday, December 9 2008. ( reply | permalink )
The Rules of Seduction

by Madeline Hunter
- Rated 5 stars
“Ms Hunter has created, yet again, realistic and engaging characters with depth of personality and a interesting plot angle which investigates the social history of banking and investment in the late Regency era. Full review at http://inmybooks.com/blog1/2007/04/27/the-rules-of-seduction/”

imbag wrote this review Tuesday, December 9 2008. ( reply | permalink )
Camelot's Honour (Two Ravens Saga)

by Sarah Zettel
- Rated 5 stars
“Ms Zettel is a powerful story-teller and Camelot’s Honor is her compelling sequel to In Camelot’s Shadow. Set in the untamed country of the Welsh borders, this tale of the valiant Sir Geraint’s adventure is a heady mixture of dark magic, deception, passion and courtly love. Full review at http://inmybooks.com/blog1/2007/03/27/sojourns-in-camelot/”

imbag wrote this review Tuesday, December 9 2008. ( reply | permalink )
Much Ado About You

by Eloisa James
- Rated 5 stars
“Eloisa is a master at weaving delightfully witty prose, no doubt due to her background (she’s a Shakespearean scholar! And the daughter of a poet and writer), gentle humour and subtle satire (her character Ms Pythian-Adams is proof of this) into highly original and always delicious plots. Partly inspired by Louisa May Alcott, best known for her ‘Little Women’, and launches what she calls the Sisters quartet. Full review at http://inmybooks.com/blog1/2005/10/05/much-ado-about-eloisa/”

imbag wrote this review Tuesday, December 9 2008. ( reply | permalink )