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In possession of an Asian Studies degree, working towards another in Archaeology. A dabbler in astronomy and pursuer of dreams impossible. A skeptic at heart but a lover of all things mythological. Although writing is a longtime passion, there's no satisfaction in constant inaction. Love for mah jongg, one bag packing, daibutsu, and trains. Life... more »
  • Atlanta, GA, USA
  • member since January 5, 2008

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  • The Histories
    • Rated 3 stars

    Read mainly books 1 and 7 for class.

    ook wrote this review Monday, July 12, 2010. ( reply | permalink )
  • Changeless
    • Rated 5 stars

    Gail Carriger had me hooked by the end of Soulless, so when I found out that there was soon to be a second book out I literally screamed with joy. I trolled my local bookstores until someone finally had it in stock. Even though I tried to pace myself, I finished the book in less than a day.

    Once again, Carriger uses her smart and witty writing style to bring her characters to life. In Changeless she weaves an intricate story that shows the complexity of her world, and allows her characters to seem real even if they are placed in outlandish situations.

    I am waiting with bated breath for the next book, Blameless, to alleviate the suffering of a painful, yet appropriate, cliffhanger.

    ook wrote this review Sunday, June 6, 2010. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Writer's Idea Book
    • Rated 3 stars

    Had some good advice towards the beginning of the book However, I really didn't get much use out of all the writing prompts. Seems mainly geared for realistic fiction, which I'm not all that interested in.

    ook wrote this review Wednesday, March 31, 2010. ( reply | permalink )
  • Aunt Maria
    • Rated 5 stars

    This book ended exactly how I wanted it to end. LOVED IT!

    ook wrote this review Monday, June 7, 2010. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Homeward Bounders
    • Rated 5 stars

    Fascinating world(s), and full of the usual DWJ wonder!

    ook wrote this review Monday, June 7, 2010. ( reply | permalink )
  • Archaeology: Theories, Methods, and Practice
    • Rated 4 stars

    Lots of great information and case studies to put things into perspective. A few things were just glossed over, and I felt it need a bit more explanation. However, overall good.

    ook wrote this review Saturday, December 12, 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • Sunshine
    • Rated 5 stars

    Now those are some believable vampires! A great story with Robin McKinley details.

    ook wrote this review Saturday, December 12, 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • Chalice
    • Rated 5 stars

    Really loved this book. Brought me back to the first times I read Hero and the Crown and Beauty - the styling was beautiful. A great read!

    Also ... She's covered in BEEEEES!

    ook wrote this review Monday, November 30, 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Chronicles of Chrestomanci: Volume III
    • Rated 5 stars

    This books includes:
    Conrad's Fate
    The Pinhoe Egg

    I've already read these two stories, but I'm back for seconds. Love Diana Wynne Jones' Chrestomanci Series.

    ook wrote this review Tuesday, July 28, 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • Kaplan GRE Exam 2009 Premier Program (w/ CD-ROM) (Kaplan Gre Exam (Book & CD-Rom))
    • Rated 4 stars

    Overall this guide was helpful, but I really could have used a LOT more practice. There is the edition of the CD (that is Windows only) and the online course. You would think that there would be enough practice, but apparently just not enough for me.

    It also would have helped if the quantitative section went into more review rather than just assume that you have been doing math in the past six years.

    Small quibbles, really. But it was useful in judging my progress and how I would do on the actual exam.

    ook wrote this review Tuesday, July 28, 2009. ( reply | permalink )
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