Girl, Interrupted
by Susanna Kaysen
(8/9/2001)
Andi
I think now, because the movie has been released there is heavy focus on comparison. I haven't seen the movie, I don't plan to either. I was told that if I didn't think it was based on the book it would be good. I still don't want to see it, because I like this book for it truthful portrayal, it was so easy to relate to and unfortunately, even though it did win so much acclaim when it first came out, I just don't feel it was enough.
Girl, Interrupted
by Susanna Kaysen
(8/9/2001)
Carly Sanderson
This book was extremely good and I think that the movie was well done also. It was pretty accurate except that a couple characters were left out and Lisa had blonde hair in the movie instead of dark hair. In addition, Lisa was more of a main character in the movie than in the book. Also, Anjelina Jolie did an unbelievable job of portraying Lisa. I don't think that there was an actress that could have done it better. I just hope to God that she gets an Oscar.
Girl, Interrupted
by Susanna Kaysen
(8/9/2001)
Nicole
I saw the movie when it came out, and I loved it. I was at the airport yesterday, when I saw the book at a news shop, and I decided to buy it. I read the entire thing on my way home, and I loved it. It really makes you think about the sanity of everyone, including yourself! Dealing with depression, I related to the book in many ways. However, I think that this book could relate to everyone! Its a great story, and the fact that its a true story makes it even better!
Gap Creek
by Robert R. Morgan
(8/9/2001)
Ginny
I loved this book, but was VERY disappointed in the ending. I enjoyed the author's ability to weave old fashioned insights into his work. I felt as though I were living back at the turn of the century with his wonderfully descriptive prose. I really enjoyed the in-depth descriptions of the food and the cleaning - of what it took to survive back then when you didn't have any money. And how a good meal was something that was savored and appreciated.
I couldn't help feeling though that the author never really ended the book, but rather just simply stopped writing. If I didn't know better, I'd think someone ripped out the last chapter of my copy of the book!
On the whole though I thought it was a wonderful read and I would recommend it to anyone.
Gap Creek
by Robert R. Morgan
(8/9/2001)
Beverley
Morgan has a gift for description of the revolting sides of life, but I got tired of and desensitized by the repetition and found the plot development very slow. It tried my patience. Also, Julie and Hank as well as the minor characters were flat and Julie in particular implausibly annoyingly in her one dimensional passivity and acceptance that life is to be endured and that one has few choices. A disappointing novel unless you want to read about cutting up hogs and the seamy side of nature.
From Dawn To Decadence: 500 Years of Western Cultural Life, 1500 to the Present
by Jacques Barzun
(8/9/2001)
Kelly Bob Anquoe
After meditating on the provocating thoughts stemming from the works within this book it becomes simpler to consider a wide variety of potential actions regarding the futures of our sometimes confounding American heritage. As an American Indian immersed in the survival of culture and the theories behind occidental justification I am now better able to comment to friends and related practitioners concerned with similar goals. At the same time it becomes more difficult to realize internal nihilism we, as American Indians, endure without proper comprehension of history. Irregardless of the field you are now pursuing related to Western lifestyles this book will provide some previously unconsidered perspective. More later....
Galileo's Daughter: A Historical Memoir of Science, Faith, and Love
by Dava Sobel
(8/9/2001)
Mary Sue Schnell
A stunning and moving tale of the love and devotion between the brilliant scientist, Galileo, and his largely unknown daughter. I was totally unprepared to deal with the stunning conclusion of this book. Five stars.
Flight of Eagles
by Jack Higgins
(8/9/2001)
Joachim
An intriguing start, then 250 pages of boring exposition, picking up a bit at the end. For a tale of wartime aviation Higgins makes a number of embarrassing research errors. On p. 58 (Penguin pb version), the Gloucester (sic!) Gladiator should be the Gloster Gladiator. It was not an open cockpit biplane but had a sliding hood. Same page: "…fighters were outdated. The most modern planes the Russians could come up with were a few FW190s…" In 1939-40 the Fw 190, the most awesome prop fighter of the Luftwaffe from 1941 on, was barely leaving the prototype stage and was certainly not 'outdated', much less in the hands of the Russians. German aircraft designations are consistently misspelled: FW190, ME109 (should be Fw 190, Me 109). And on p. 322, Bubi …"clambered into the cockpit [of an Me 109], not bothering with a parachute…". I must confess to LOL here. Since an Me 109 pilot sat on his parachute, Bubi would barely have been able to peer over the cockpit sill… Errors like these ruin the credibility of the tale, don't you think?
Flight of Eagles
by Jack Higgins
(8/9/2001)
Ron S
Very good reading, and use of suspense and history combined. I suppose it really could have been this way. The book easily took me away from today's life styles and illuminated a stronger feeling for those responsible for the Allies winning the war. War is death and hell. Families were pawns by Hitler. I would love to see this in movie form, and see Pierce Brossnon (sp?) as lead actor.
Flight of Eagles
by Jack Higgins
(8/9/2001)
Elizabeth Norton
I would very much like to contact Mr Jack Higgins to ask where he came up with the names of the major characters. My brothers who were killed in WW2 at Hong Kong were Jack and Harry Kelso. My father served in WW1 and his name was Jack Kelso. I enjoyed the book immensely and of course the names fascinated me.
Flags of Our Fathers
by James Bradley, Ron Powers
(8/9/2001)
Renee
My father was a Navy corpsman who survived the battle of Iwo Jima. It was for this reason that I purchased James Bradley's book - and quite honestly, because I knew nothing of the author beyond his relationship to one of the flag raisers, I expected it to be an average read.
Not so.
This book is extraordinarily well written; it was as difficult to put down as it was, at times, to pick up. Although my father was not as reluctant to talk about Iwo Jima as Bradley's father was, the book brought the brutality of the battle into even sharper focus for me - and, within its pages, "Flags of Our Fathers" taught me things about my own father than I hadn't learned in 36 years of being his daughter.
Thank you, James Bradley. I will forever remember "Doc" Bradley for his bravery and humility - and I will always treasure my copy of "Flags of Our Fathers".
Flags of Our Fathers
by James Bradley, Ron Powers
(8/9/2001)
C. Marin
This book is one of the best I've ever read. My emotion overwhelmed me! I wept throughout this powerful story of how these young, courageous boys were forced to become men. It makes me proud that I have served my country. I will read this book time and time again.
Flags of Our Fathers
by James Bradley, Ron Powers
(8/9/2001)
M. Fischer
This is a must read! I am so proud to be married to a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. This book has opened an understanding about what occurred during the battle on Iwo Jima that I had never had a clear picture of before. Thank you, Mr. Bradley for writing this book.
Flags of Our Fathers
by James Bradley, Ron Powers
(8/9/2001)
Dan St. Germain
One of the best book I have ever read. James Bradley did an excellent job of researching. Wish James would do more of this kind of work. In many ways feel this is the experience I have had with my father and his experience in WW II. Can relate to this very much. I think that James's calling is to do more of this kind of work. I appreciate the efforts of the author and his love and understand of his father.
Flags of Our Fathers
by James Bradley, Ron Powers
(8/9/2001)
B Petersen
I am a 15 year old student who read this book for historical reasons. Bradley did an amazing job at bringing to life the fact that these men who fight lived lives just like I do. It just brings to life the thanks we owe these men who fight.
Flags of Our Fathers
by James Bradley, Ron Powers
(8/9/2001)
Paul P
I find the Flags of our Fathers, particularly the battle scenes most accurate. I happened to be at Iwo Jima at the time and witnessed the raising of the flag. I was a navy corpman attached to the 4th div. Marines. John Bailey did an excellent job. I hope more people read it.
Firebird
by Janice Graham
(8/9/2001)
Kathryn
I came across this book while living in Arizona, I remember picking it up because the cover reminded me of home. After reading the book, I loaned it to a friend, who loaned it to a friend, who loaned it to a friend etc.
Well, since then, I've returned to Kansas, of course with out the book, and was wondering if anyone might be able to tell me what book of poetry Ethan gave to Annette to read. The passage in the story was beautiful and left me craving more. Can anyone please help me out? Looking forward to Janice Graham's next book . . . . . Kathryn music_78_girl@hotmail.com
Firebird
by Janice Graham
(8/9/2001)
Rachel Garrett
Janice Graham didn't miss a single life experience in her carefully crafted creation. The lives of her characters come to life as she interweaves the tapestry of their lives. I started this book and didn't put it down until I turned the last page. Whew!
Firebird
by Janice Graham
(8/9/2001)
Leah
I love this book...I find I am having a hard time writing a review good enough to give it justice. I cried many times...this book moved me in a way no other has.
Firebird
by Janice Graham
(8/9/2001)
Donna Massart
I have read several books in the past that I didn't want to put down, but this book was so interesting that I did not put it down until I completed it. I was so disappointed to learn that this was her first novel. I wanted to rush to the bookstore and buy everything else she had written.
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