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Message In A Bottle
by Nicholas Sparks
(9/12/2001)

Cindy M
Nicholas Sparks has very quickly become one of my favorite authors. He touches my heart and emotions like no other author.
Message In A Bottle has become my 2nd favorite book. Thank goodness I read the book before seeing the movie, which is also wonderful. I highly recommend both to anyone who likes to read, who wants to get into the characters' lives, and who loves romance, but not mush. Enjoy!

Hannibal
by Thomas Harris
(9/12/2001)

Dorian
Absolutely Amazing... Harris continued down the road to success with
Hannibal. When reading a book I look for a few important things:
interesting characters, facinating plot, and attention grabbing. I love
a book so unbeliveable you could not possibly put it down. I was very
impressed with Mr. Harris for writing the end the way he did. Too many
books and movies end "perfect world." Starling is a person who also does
not live in a "utopia" she is also changed by circumstances in life. Have
you ever done something which surprised you or floored others? No matter
how many morals someone like Starling has you cannot escape the intrigue
which Hannibal creates. His sick, twisted, and devious mind is the
attraction, even I like him and respect him. He is truly one of the most
captivating killers you love to watch, read, and know. I hope this is not
the end of his existence.

The Color of Water
by James McBride
(9/12/2001)

Lizbeth
This was one of the greatest books that I have ever read! I loved
hearing about both the mother and sons backrounds. It was beutifully
written and I was really able to place myself in the story and think
about what it must have been like to be either one of them. This book
was required reading for my english 3 class, and of course I expected it
to be just like all the others. boring and a waste of time. Boy was I in
for a surprise. I was not able to put it down for a second. This book is
definatley in my top 10.

The Poisonwood Bible
by Barbara Kingsolver
(9/12/2001)

Joseph
The book is very interesting, kingsolver really showed how life was for
this family, and depicted how Nathan price treated his family and the
disparity between him and his family. The conception his family had of
him, they basically hated him. He misconstrued the christian religion,
he needs to be preached the gospel himself, because he doesn't treat his
family as a christian would. In my opinion Barbara kingsolver showed how
the diversities of the Price family, and what each daughter felt about
there boring father. Through this different views of Nathan were formed.
For example: Rachel hated him, Leah wanted to be like him, Adah didn't
give a crap, and Ruth may had no idea what was going on.

The Last Time They Met
by Anita Shreve
(9/12/2001)

Linda
I think that this book was good, but confusing. I read half of it and
then several weeks passed before I read the second half, so maybe that is
why it was confusing. At the end of the book I felt like I was not sure
what really happened. If somebody knows can you please email me at
chot6275@aol.com and explain to me what really happened?

The Art of Happiness: A Handbook For Living
by His Holiness The Dalai Lama, Howard C. Cutler, M.D.
(9/12/2001)

Danny
The Art Of Happiness By Dalai Lama,isthe best and helpfull that i ever
read in my life.Because since me & my wife been separate six month ago
w/o the words of"Dalai Lama" in this book i dont know where i'm
now..Because he guide me in his wisdom to be happy and forget the hatred
on my mind.Besides i share all what i learened form this book to some of
my friend and its been blessing on me 'coz it works also to all my
friends in some other way personal or spiritual problem.And im still keep
telling to all my friends about how good preaher(Dalai Lama)he is,and how
valuable all his book,specially the"Art Of Happiness...

Easy Prey
by John Sandford
(9/12/2001)

Brooklyn
I generally found the story to be a compelling one and at times found it difficult to put the book down.
The storyline is intriguing and all the necessary elements seem
to be present, but the first person narrative is difficult
to digest in the context of this story. More distractingly, we have a female author writing in the first person as a male.
As a man, I found the author's perceptions of how a man thinks
to be somewhat far afield, in some cases somewhat two-dimensional,
and in other cases somewhat flamboyant.
This male character said things no man would say and made observations only those men confused about their sexuality might make. This might be acceptable in any character other than one offered as a gung-ho, he-man, stud muffin, which the lead male in this story is basically described
as being. I also felt the ending to be contrived and a seemingly lazy way to wrap up the loose ends of the tale.

Welcome To The World, Baby Girl
by Fannie Flagg
(9/12/2001)

Pepper Pivar
I throughly enjoyed every moment or page reading Welcome Home Baby Girl.
I have read this delightful delightful story and have recommended it to
anyone who will listen to me.
This is the first time I have
ever done this. Believe it or not I intend to read this book at least one
or two or even three more times.

Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mount Everest Disaster
by Jon Krakauer
(9/12/2001)

Sarah
I had to read this book as a summer reading assignment in my english
class. even though my friends told me it was a great and exciting novel,
i couldn't help but be frustrated by it. i don't know if i just didn't
absorb the material or if i was just confused. there were too many people
involved and i couldn't really follow it. i hated how nothing happened in
the first 200 pages either. grr, maybe it's just me.

The Last Time They Met
by Anita Shreve
(9/12/2001)

Aimee
I loved this story. I cried the whole day when i was finished with the
book. When I reached the last page, I kept thinking did I read this
right? If anyone can please explain what the last paragraph meant!

The Last Time They Met
by Anita Shreve
(9/12/2001)

Moe
I loved the book but was confused by the ending. I would love to hear
from some other readers as to how your interpreted the ending !!!

McNally's Dilemma
by Vincent Lardo
(9/12/2001)

Henne
Lardo is gettting more and more on key with Sanders. Who is Vincent
anyway? How did the "Estate" decide upon him? He is truly a
delight!!!!!!!!!!!
(note from BookBrowse: this post is in reference to McNally's Chance which isn't featured at BookBrowse.

The Bear and The Dragon
by Tom Clancy
(9/12/2001)

Dino
Tom Clancy's The Bear & The Dragon is a worthwhile follow up to his last
Jack Ryan novel, Executive Orders. As usual, Mr.Clancy's talents as the
Dean of Techno-thrillers comes through in this latest work.
Once again, Clancy's familiar characters-from Robby Jackson to Bart
Mancuso are on hand to deal with Red China , which has finally emerged in
the forefront of the action after manipulating Japan & Iran in Clancy's
Debt Of Honor & Exec Orders. And again, he gives a tour de force of
military action balanced with great characters & characterizations. If
The Bear & The Dragon has any flaws, it's that it simply stops when it
could & should 've run afew more chapters-detailing the US naval forces
that struck the Chinese fleet, a more complete scene with statements to
the American nation prior to the war & after the attempted nuclear strike
would've made for a more complete read. But nonetheless, The Bear & the
Dragon remains one of Tom Clancy's best works. I, for one, hopes he
produces a follow up to this novel real soon.

The Edge of Town
by Dorothy Garlock
(9/12/2001)

Donna Everett, WA
Very well written. Kept me on the edge of my seat. Couldn't put it down.
Felt the characters were real. A very shocking twist at the end.

Harry Potter & The Prisoner of Azkaban: Book 3
by J.K. (Joanne) Rowling
(9/12/2001)

Kim. P, 12 years.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkban was AMAZING! I have now read all
four books and I am waiting for the next one!

Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone: 1st Published in UK as Harry Potter & The Philosopher's Stone
by J.K. (Joanne) Rowling
(9/12/2001)

Baby Girl
This story is incredible. My mother gave this book to my children as a
gift. I started reading it to them at night before bed. I started the
first chapter with them and could not put the book down by morning i was
finished with the first book. I have also read the second book as well
and I am now well into the third. I am so impressed. I recommend this
book to Adults as well as childrem

Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone: 1st Published in UK as Harry Potter & The Philosopher's Stone
by J.K. (Joanne) Rowling
(9/12/2001)

HareChick
I thought it would be a children's book at first. But when I started to
read, I became part of it. I never felt so strongly involved in a book
before. For two weeks after I wished I was part of the book. Read this
book, guys.

A Man Named Dave: A Story of Triumph and Foregiveness
by Dave Pelzer
(9/12/2001)

Vicki Pearmain
This book answered a lot of questions that I had from reading the two
previous books. I read all three books in a two week period - as soon as
I had finished one I had to read the next one. I 17 years old and I
think that the books were so inspiring that I think that at least one of
them should be put on the National Curriculum in the UK so that today's
generation get to see what priviledged lives we lead and not to take
everything for granted. My wishes for Dave are to always be happy in
life and to remember that he has done himself and his family VERY proud.

A Man Named Dave: A Story of Triumph and Foregiveness
by Dave Pelzer
(9/12/2001)

Sheri Fisher, Des Moines, Iowa
"A Man Named Dave" Is a very touching story. I respect Mr. Pelzer for
writing a book about his past. Being a survivor of abuse I can see where
Dave is coming from. It is not easy to break the cycle of abuse. I
have, and I hope many others will as well.

Tuesdays With Morrie: An Old Man, A Young Man & The Last Great Lesson
by Mitch Albom
(9/12/2001)

Mitch
As a young teenager reading this book, I greatly value the lessons I
attained. Typical of me I was selfish, un-forgiving and un-happy.
Seemingly enough I have come to the conclusion that life is not about the
tangibles, especially money, that make me happy. It is about giving,
respecting and realizing that it is better to make something of yourself
than to close yourself in and become unhappy. This book maybe the same
ideas expressed for years, but it only takes a certain tweak on things to
make yourself grasp it at 100%. Don't miss out on this book, young or
old.

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