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Chris B

Chris B

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I am a 38-year-old public school planning analyst and professional volunteer firefighter/EMT/swiftwater team leader. I enjoy music, PC gaming, target shooting, cycling, mountain biking, aviation, helicopter rescue, photography, swimming, parasailing, windsurfing, rafting, kayaking, hiking, geocaching, cooking, travel, reading, dining out, and... more »
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  • The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
    • Rated 5 stars

    “Not sure which is more compelling, Stieg Larson's real life tragic story, or this book. It starts slowly, as the protagonist journalist, recently convicted of libel in Swedish courts, accepts a mysterious offer to investigate a tragic mystery haunting a wealthy family with many dark secrets. He eventually crosses paths with a brilliant but troubled hacker, hiding from her own personal demons. The book is definitely a page turner. Be warned, some of the topics deal heavily with sexual and physical abuse, torture, incest, and murder, which might not be everyone's idea of an entertaining read. Looking forward to the rest of the series! ”

    Chris B wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink )
  • Treasure Island
    • Rated 4 stars

    “Read this as a free classic available on Kindle. A timeless read, especially after visiting the Pirate House in Savannah where Stevenson was inspired to write this tale. ”

    Chris B wrote this review Wednesday, November 2, 2011. ( reply | permalink )
  • Squawk 7700
    • Rated 4 stars

    “And excellent, and thought-provoking read. Author Peter Buffington shares his lifelong passion for flight, and his constant disappointment in the safety issues and obstacles he endured trying to pursue his dream of being a career pilot. He paints a picture of an industry troubled by careless pilots, and businesses that compromosed safety for the sake of money and efficiency. Some of the messsages are a bit repetative, but the stories he tells are captivating. This is a valuable read for anyone considering a career in the industry.”

    Chris B wrote this review Tuesday, October 18, 2011. ( reply | permalink )
  • SEAL Team Six
    • Rated 5 stars

    “Awesome story, awesome team, and an awesome man. Howard Wasdin recounts his training and exploits in the Navy as a SEAL. The book is a testament to the training, expertise, endurance, and pride of our armed forces, and elite teams like the seals in particular. ”

    Chris B wrote this review Wednesday, September 7, 2011. ( reply | permalink )
  • Mockingjay
    • Rated 4 stars

    “The dramatic conclusion to the Hunger Games trilogy. In following with the writing of the previous books, it is, as expected, filled with tragedy, loss, and grief. Katniss finds herself a political pawn between the collapsing Capital and a rebellion determmined to win at any cost. The first half of the book is a bit tedius, as Katniss learns to adapt to District 13 with the rebels who saved her from the arena. The action picks up in the latter half with the final battle against the Capital. I still found the first book of the series my favorite. ”

    Chris B wrote this review Tuesday, August 30, 2011. ( reply | permalink )
  • Catching Fire
    • Rated 4 stars

    “The second installment of the Hunger Games trilogy does not diappoint in plot twists or action. It starts a bit more slowly and is not quite as engaging as the first. The ending will leave you hanging, and leaves you to immediately pick up the final book, "Mockingjay". ”

    Chris B wrote this review Thursday, August 25, 2011. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Hunger Games
    • Rated 5 stars

    “An excellent start to a trilogy destined to vie with the likes of the Potter and Twilight series. Collins presents a rich and convincing future where city states must pay tribute to a technologically and militarily superior capitol by selecting two teenager to participate in the brutal Hunger Games each year. In an arena, the tributes must battle each other, the elements, and the sadistic gamekeepers until only one survives. The games are commercialized, and televised as reality television. The heroine, Katniss, becomes an unwitting sensaton, and struggles with her skill, family, emotions, sudden fame, and the lies and alliances she must make to survive. The presentation of hunting, trapping, survival skills, and field medicine are solidly presented. This should widen the appeal to male readers, as the romance issues aren't as pervasive as the Twilight series. Can't wait to read the next two books. This is a new favorite for me.”

    Chris B wrote this review Saturday, August 20, 2011. ( reply | permalink )
  • Devils' Due

    Devils' Due

    by Christie Golden
    • Rated 4 stars

    “A very decent scifi read and a great read for any Starcraft fan. This short novel covers the complex, bawdy, and often unlikely relationship between Jim Raynor and Tychus Findlay. The bandits blaze a wild path of daring heists, narrow escapes, and tawdry escapades stretching across worlds. Some might be offended by the excesses of women and drink of which both men frequently partake. Overall, I thought it was well-written and provided some fresh history to two memorable characters. ”

    Chris B wrote this review Monday, August 22, 2011. ( reply | permalink )
  • Full Dark, No Stars
    • Rated 5 stars

    “King has not lost his chilling touch with his latest four short stories. I liked the first "1922" the best. The guilt generated by a husband and son murdering his wife/mother literally spills off the pages and infects the reader. The bleak, but simple midwest farmstead in the years before the Great Depression were perfectly realized in the setting and characters. "Big Driver" is classic King storytelling, of methodical revenge at all costs. "Fair Extension" is the shortest of the four, and I thought, the least inspired, but no less erie. "A Good Marriage" also deals with guilt, and the courage to right the wrongs of those we loved...and thought we knew so well.

    "Big Driver" contains an unforgettable line, and a new favorite of mine, "When it came to the dark fu-kery of the human heart, there seemed to be no limit."

    ”

    Chris B wrote this review Friday, June 3, 2011. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating
    • Rated 3 stars

    “This book relates Bailey's observations and inspirations of snail watching durring her struggle with a dibilitating and mysterious illness that kept her bedridden. Her observations, and subsequent research provides a rich and complex nature of these humble creatures. Her patience and observations reflect a companionship with nature and a bond that helped Bailey find perspective on her own situation. Her ability to convey this to the reader is commendable, and her passion for research is impressive. The book is a short read, and not action-paced, but is still inspiring on a personal level. ”

    Chris B wrote this review Wednesday, January 5, 2011. ( reply | permalink )
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