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Sam Dilton

Sam Dilton

I'm a real procrastinator. That is why I won't write anything here and postpone it to a more fortuitous time. :)
  • Shimla, Hi, India
  • member since Sunday, October 21 2007

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  • Hot, Flat, and Crowded: Why We Need a Green Revolution--and How It Can Renew America
    • Rated 4 stars

    “A great case for renewable energy!

    Freidman starts from where he left off the ‘The World is Flat’ and weaves magic in his characteristic, fluent way. Laying stress on just why America needs to take leadership in the next global industry, he stresses on the individual, and more importantly, collective action required. Outlining the problems with carbon fuels he moves on to just “how we move forward”. Abundant with relevant anecdotes, Friedman proves he’s ably suited to write on issues that have global implications.
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    Sam Dilton wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink )
  • Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything
    • Rated 4 stars

    “Levitt and Dubner are are not right in describing this book as lacking a unifying theme. Curiosity is one thing that binds together the diverse elements in Freakonomics. Having sat through some boring lectures of economics where it is always demand this and supply that, Freakonomics is a great approach to the practical application of economics. The authors make a great case for research and [proper use of data.

    The book is a very quick and interesting read. I especially enjoyed the chapter about parenting. ”

    Sam Dilton wrote this review Wednesday, April 2 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • The return of the native: By Thomas Hardy, illustrated with wood engravings by Agnes Miller ParkerThe return of the native: By Thomas Hardy, illustrated with wood engravings by Agnes Miller ParkerThomas Hardy
    • Rated 5 stars

    “Again great play by Hardy around the factor of chance. There are conflicts of emotions and interests. Thomas Hardy has hit hard on the foolishness behind the concept of love. ”

    Sam Dilton wrote this review Wednesday, April 2 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Blind Assassin: A Novel
    • Rated 5 stars

    “This is a slow and a wonderful ride. The way characters and drama unfolds is just amazing. Actually the novel consists of a story within a story within a story. You would have been afraid that the author might not be able to manage a plot with so many subtle layers, and yet Atwood delivers.

    She keeps the readers hooked on and carves out a superb ending. The fate that befalls poor sisters is just terrible and yet so engrossing from readers' point of view.

    Could have rated this more than five stars. ”

    Sam Dilton wrote this review Wednesday, February 27 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Angels & Demons
    • Rated 5 stars

    “A wonderfully crafted plot. For me the storyline tops the more illustrious The Da Vinci Code. I found this book better on so many counts. The plot is more racy than the other adventure of Robert Langdon. Comparison between the two would inevitably be made and for me Angels and Demons would triumph easily.”

    Sam Dilton wrote this review Monday, February 18 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Endless Night (G K Hall's Agatha Christie Series)Endless Night (G K Hall's Agatha Christie Series)Agatha Christie
    • Rated 5 stars

    “Agatha Christie is one of those few writers whose book you must finish in one siting. You cannot let go until you've read from cover to cover. Endless Night is one of Chistie's different works in the sense that it is almost poetic. The narration and building of the plot is wonderful and the ending is just superb. It kind of hits you. You could never have guessed it. ”

    Sam Dilton wrote this review Tuesday, January 15 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • The AlchemistThe Alchemist
    • Rated 3 stars

    “Full of parallels and allegories, The Alchemist is a stimulating book. The greatest wisdom of all lies in following your heart and that is precisely the message that this book delivers.

    And yet as a chronic pessimist, it fails to inspire me. If the journey is so important than why do ends matter so much? And I guess I'm not in the best position to comment on the mumbo-jumbo about love either.

    Once again a very profound book, but it does not have to be inspiring for all and sundry. ”

    Sam Dilton wrote this review Sunday, January 13 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Anna Karenina (Barnes & Noble Classics)
    • Rated 5 stars

    “The breadth of persona that Tolstoy has managed to create is downright amazing. The variety of emotions portrayed is breath-taking. The main plot is engrossing but the story of side characters is in no way less than the tragedy of Anna Karenina. To draw lessons from the fate of Anna and still be able to draw a wonderful protagonist in Levin is an accomplishment that only Tolstoy could have managed. All in all a must-read.

    P.S.: I intend to learn Russian just to read the original version of the novel.”

    Sam Dilton wrote this review Sunday, November 4 2007. ( reply | permalink )
  • City of Illusions
    • Rated 5 stars

    “Must be read between the lines for the real kick!”

    Sam Dilton wrote this review Sunday, November 4 2007. ( reply | permalink )


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