Gini says

Thanks for your answer on Moby Dick. I don't want to watch the movie but like you said, it is a classic. I think the only reason why i want to read it is that it is a classic and so famous that I am wondering what the whole story is and if it is for me really that good like many say:-)) For now it jsut doesn't drag na back everytime to go on reading...

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Kiki Z. says

Yes, I like Can You Keep A Secret? better. In fact it's my most favorite book!!

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Kiki Z. says

Hello!!
I'm from Malaysia..
What about you??

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Dr. J. G. says

About Deception Point, yes it is good, I like it more than A&D to some extent - that one was a bit of immediate history and a lot of subterraenean geography, creepy (just think of walking about in Rome knowing of all those open tombs you are walking over, what if there were an earthquake or soemthing and one fell!!) while this one is more of science, futuristic, and plausible in present. Other than that this is again mystery, information, thriller, solution.

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Dr. J. G. says

Your description of your childhood and growing years sounds very like me.

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Kiki Z. says

Undomestic Goddess is great!!
I love the story..
Sometimes you just feel nervous for her, afraid that she'll get found out!!
Do you like it??

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Georgina H says

I'm glad you liked it...Undomestic Goddess is funny, but not to realistic...I mean, how out of it do you have to be to just assume, someone is your new house keeper?
You will enjoy the rest of her books too.
I'm going to start reading "GATECRASHER" it's by Sophie Kinsella, but under a sudo name of Madeline Wickham...don't know what to expect...

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Edwena W says

Memoirs is a read that you won't soon forget. Do yourself a favor & settle down with it.

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Ria K says

Hi you asked me about Memoirs of a geisha, i read the book when my sister lent it to me.
She wanted the movie so i bought her both for Christmas.
The film obviously as movies do cut out a lot of the book but i did enjoy both.
The book was fascinating and dealth with taboo closed subjects within the Japanese culture.
It was rich in history and if you enjoy historical novels in general its a really good read.
Happy reading if you do decide to read it.
Ria.

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Tea C says

Memoires of a geisha is best read, the movie does not do the book justice. I read the book then bought it on a book sale, it is well worth the read.
Hope you enjoy it :)

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Georgina H says

Were you wondering about Sophie Kinsella's "REMEMBER ME?" It's a good read, fast and funny, but in my opinion, NOT her best.
If you've read Kinsella before, then you know she can make you laugh out loud, and this book really didn't do that for me.
If you haven't read her before, start w/Can You Keep A Secret? then go straight to the Shopaholic series and read them in order...you will enjoy these for sure!
Hope this helps!

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kyep says

glad to be a help. the other book is a historian's research on the tragedy of the whaleship essex. It was a ship that was attacked and sunk by a whale and the trials of the survivors. Many believe that the story of the Essex ispired Melville to write about the vicious whale and a captain out for vengence. The story of the Essex and it's survivors was interesting, and the only non fiction book that has held my interest for more than a few pages. (well not including biographies) And I mentioned Moby Dick because it was on your profile page, on your shelf, and marked as a favorite.

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Kara J says

A wonderful read. I couldn't put it down.

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vikash b says

ya memories of geisha is lovely book..if u r a patience reader then u must read this book

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Dana C says

Memoirs is an amazing story. I agree with everything Laura B said.

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Laura B says

I found Memoirs to be a fascinating read, rich in cultural detail and description. It isn't the most fast-paced nor the most action-packed book I've ever read, but it had a quiet beauty, and I personally couldn't put it down.

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jodigrrl says

Soma,
I've loaned Memoirs of a Geisha to several of my friends and all of them have enjoyed it. It is really a fascinating peak into what a woman had to do to be a Geisha. Unlike the movie, the love story is secondary.

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kyep says

Hi Soma,
If you like historical fiction, love stories, tragic messed up lives...I can't think of anything else but if you like these things you should read Memoirs of a Geisha. It is just enough sad and just enough uplifting. The movie, as usual, is nothing compared to the book.

If you like Moby Dick, you might enjoy the story it was based on. In the Heart of the Sea is about the Whaleship Essex. This book is the only non-fiction boo