miserychick55

• Rated 5 stars

“A must have for any fan of George RR Martin's 'A Song of Ice and Fire' epic. 'The Hedge Knight' graphic novel is set one hundred years before the events in 'A Game of Thrones'. Strongly recommended for fans of knights in shining armor (even in the damsel in distress kind of way haha), tournaments depicted in the grand medieval fashion, and of course, the true meaning of chivalry. Great artwook too by Mike S. Miller.”

miserychick55 wrote this review Sunday, September 23 2007. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 5 stars

“In my humble opinion, Philip Pullman's 'His Dark Materials' trilogy kicks Harry Potter's sorry (overrated) ass any day of the week. 'The Subtle Knife' is the best of the lot. Although the protagonists in the series are young, the story isn't 'kiddie' or 'cutesy' at all, and doesn't sound like it's talking down to its reader. Fans of philosophical questions, answers, and parallel universes, this one's for you!”

miserychick55 wrote this review Saturday, September 15 2007. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 4 stars

“The latest edition of Lonely Planet Philippines has accompanied me in my recent trips within my home country. Though it's tipped me off to some 'secret beaches' I previously didn't know about, it's still kind of weird reading about a place I've lived in my whole life from an obviously Western (read: white man's) perspective, written for an obviously Western market. Still helpful though, especially for ideas for the next road trip!”

miserychick55 wrote this review Saturday, September 15 2007. ( reply | view 1 replies | permalink )

• Rated 5 stars

“Even though I'm way past my teens, Holden Caulfield, you're still my hero! Always remind me to never be phony in the midst of everyone else's phoniness!”

miserychick55 wrote this review Saturday, September 15 2007. ( reply | permalink )

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• Rated 5 stars

“Man oh man, did this book depress the hell out of me. Haruki Murakami's 'Norwegian Wood' is a reminiscing kind of book, taking us back to the world of free love in the 60s. Protagonist Toru Watanabe's nonchalant narration of his teenage years and first love is kind of at odds with the 'heaviness' of the book's theme, but his seeming detachment makes it all the more sad. Can't give away much more without spoiling the story. Read this over cigarettes or a very strong drink.”

miserychick55 wrote this review Saturday, September 15 2007. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 5 stars

“The ultimate 'rambling emote sequence' for the adult male. Nick Hornby's 'High Fidelity' made me believe that guys can be just as dramatic as girls when it comes to matters of the heart (if not more so). A must for music lovers too. Pop quiz hotshot! What are your top five albums of all time?”

miserychick55 wrote this review Tuesday, September 11 2007. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 5 stars

“'Picture a world where time is a circle, turning back on itself...imagine a world where there are no memories...in yet another world, everyone lives forever...' When I first read Alan Lightman's 'Einstein's Dreams', I finished it in one sitting; that's how engrossing it is. The book tells of several (fictional) parallel universes with different concepts and ideas of time, each of them dreamed of by a young Albert Einstein. The concepts of time and space are illustrated not through diagrams and equations, but through the experiences of the inhabitants of each universe. The prose is light-hearted and romantic, and will probably make you wish wistfully that these other universes do exist.”

miserychick55 wrote this review Saturday, September 15 2007. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 5 stars

“At the risk of sounding like a tender hearted sap, Harper Lee's 'To Kill a Mockingbird' is the only book that has ever made me cry, and still does on repeated readings. Atticus Finch is the quintessential quiet hero. And no, life is not fair at all. ”

miserychick55 wrote this review Monday, September 17 2007. ( reply | view 1 replies | permalink )

• Rated 5 stars

“A classic from childhood... Lloyd Alexander's 'Chronicles of Prydain' was my introduction to fantasy literature. 'The High King' is the last volume in the series. The bittersweet ending of this book gives the real meaning of what a 'hero' should be. Save this book (and the rest of the series) for your kids!”

miserychick55 wrote this review Monday, September 10 2007. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 5 stars

“One of the most kickass books I have ever read. Start with the first book in the Song of Ice and Fire Series - 'A Game of Thrones'. This is not your standard poor little boy out to save the world fantasy fare. Plenty of political machinations and a high body count. 'A Storm of Swords' is the climax of the series so far, with plot twists that will make you throw the book across the room (in a good way!)”

miserychick55 wrote this review Sunday, September 23 2007. ( reply | permalink )