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ann lee

ann lee

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Reading is my form of escape from the real world. Reality sucks... sometimes :) I just have to get away from it all once in a while. And these books are my gateway to freedom.
  • Ma, Philippines
  • member since September 18, 2007

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  • Selected Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe
    • Rated 5 stars

    Edgar Allan Poe is simply brilliant! The master of the macabre. And no one has surpassed his genius up to this day. My favorite among his work: Annabel Lee, and The Masque of the Red Death.

    ann lee wrote this review Thursday, December 30, 2010. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Old Man and the Sea
    • Rated 5 stars

    I'm not really a fan of E.H., but I must confess that I was enthralled with his writing of the struggles of an old fisherman against a monster of the sea. The protagonist reminded me of my grandfather, who was also a fisherman.

    ann lee wrote this review Thursday, December 30, 2010. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Lost Hero
    • Rated 5 stars

    I loved it! R.R. still able to work his magic. But I do miss Percy, and Grover, and Nico. Can't wait to read the next book: Son of Poseidon (I hope I got the title right.).

    ann lee wrote this review Thursday, December 30, 2010. ( reply | permalink )
  • Politically Correct, the Ultimate Storybook: Politically Correct Bedtime Stories, Once upon a More Enlightened Time, and Politically Correct Holiday Stories
    • Rated 1 stars

    I was a bit disappointed with this book; I expected it to be really funny but most of the stories ended up flat and a bit boring.

    ann lee wrote this review Friday, June 19, 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • A Knot in the Grain and Other Stories
    • Rated 1 stars

    Not a very good book, and that's saying something since I'm not usually that picky when it comes to plot, writing style, etc. The stories are so lame, can't understand where each story is leading, and I felt disappointed after each ending.

    ann lee wrote this review Friday, June 19, 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Graveyard Book
    • Rated 5 stars

    Vnitage Gaiman! Again, he weaves his wonderful magic; the book is enchanting, sad, funny, and heartwarming, never mind the ghoulish setting. Who else can make a vampire and a werewolf so endearing and lovable but Neil. Highly recommended!

    ann lee wrote this review Wednesday, October 29, 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Howl's Moving Castle
    • Rated 5 stars

    I totally loved this book! And now it's one of my all time favorites! Sophie's character is amazing. She bravely faced her problems and did not allow herself to panic and wallow in self-pity. The movie wasn't too bad either. Hayao's version is also fantastic! I'm glad a friend of mine gave this book to me as a gift. Arigato, julie-san! :)

    ann lee wrote this review Monday, March 3, 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Golden Compass
    • Rated 5 stars

    I loved this book. What's best about it? Iorek! He is soooo cool!!! Lyra, too, of course. I also think Asriel is a pretty interesting character. There's more to him than what you initially think. Makes you want to finish the whole series.

    ann lee wrote this review Monday, November 26, 2007. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Subtle Knife
    • Rated 5 stars

    The book is pretty good. I loved Will's character, the way the author described him as being mature and grown-up for his age, probably because of all he had to go through to protect his mother. Lyra on the other hand was not as interesting as she had been in the 1st book, but I still liked her character. I missed Iorek here, though. All in all, this is Will's book.

    ann lee wrote this review Monday, November 26, 2007. ( reply | permalink )