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jadedirishgryphon

jadedirishgryphon

Kerry (a.k.a. jadedirishgryphon) is a retired teacher with a love of travel and photography. So far, he has been to parts of Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and North America. His favorite city is Paris. When not traveling, he enjoys reading about other peoples and cultures be it works of fiction or fact (He's an on-line international news... more »
  • Sheboygan, WI, USA
  • member since June 27 2009

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  • Red Mars
    • Rated 0 stars

    I read almost 500 pages and then returned it to my library. After major characters were eliminated by the author, I totally lost interest. Can't imagine what Green Mars and Blue Mars (the other two in the trilogy) are like, nor do I care to find out.

    Note: I read a number of books a week and it it very rare that I do not find some redeeming quality that will make me want to see how a book ends.

    jadedirishgryphon wrote this review Saturday, November 14 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Compleat Enchanter (Millennium Fantasy Masterworks S.)

    The Compleat Enchanter (Millennium Fantasy Masterworks S.)

    by L.Sprague De Camp, Fletcher Pratt
    • Rated 0 stars

    One of the first S-F books that I ever read, way back in the days. Interesting, humorous, good combination of S-F and mythologies.

    jadedirishgryphon wrote this review Tuesday, October 6 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • A Plague of Secrets
    • Rated 0 stars

    An excellent story; I couldn't put it down. It is th most recent in a very well-written series.

    jadedirishgryphon wrote this review Tuesday, October 6 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • Indian Summer: The Secret History of the End of an Empire
    • Rated 0 stars

    Interesting insights on key players in the drama that led to India's independence. Surprising how much sex played into it all. Sad to learn of the negative aspects of those involved in the drama, especially Gandhi. He was truly a man of contradictions and, in certain aspects, great rigidity in attitude. in spite of some disillusionments, I'm glad that I read it.

    jadedirishgryphon wrote this review Tuesday, October 6 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Winds of Dune
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    One of the more readable in the Brian & Kevin series, but Frank Herbert's version of Dune is still the ultimate by far.

    jadedirishgryphon wrote this review Saturday, October 3 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • A Wild and Lonely Place
    • Rated 0 stars

    Interesting character development. Hope that the topic is taken further. An excellent story, as usual.

    jadedirishgryphon wrote this review Saturday, September 26 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Death of Vishnu: A Novel (P.S.)
    • Rated 0 stars

    Interesting insights to the cultures of India. Read it on the recommendation of the instructor of the course that I'm presently taking, "Perspectives on India".

    jadedirishgryphon wrote this review Wednesday, September 23 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • Murder in the Latin Quarter
    • Rated 0 stars

    As always, an excellent read. I think that this one is her best to date.

    jadedirishgryphon wrote this review Sunday, July 26 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • First Light
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    First Light

    by Michelle Frost
    • Rated 4 stars

    I enjoyed the book-a very good combination of fantasy and mystery. Caused me to think about what it would be like to live in a monochrome world where the expressions of color were illegal. An action-filled plot with interesting and believable characters.

    I strongly recommend reading it; I think that you'll enjoy "First Light".

    jadedirishgryphon wrote this review Sunday, July 19 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • Alexandria
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    I'm impressed by the author's depth of knowledge of the period. Falco and his family have been well-developed over the years-this is episode 19. A fun book, well worth the effort of the author and the reader. Enjoy!

    jadedirishgryphon wrote this review Thursday, July 16 2009. ( reply | permalink )
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