Jean-sebastien Goyette

Is this what I've been missing?

Revisado: 12-06-11

Some books are meant to be read at certain moments in a person's life in order to be fully appreciated:

-Catcher in the Rye
-Diary of Anne Frank

I hope this is the case for this book, as my adult mind failed to surpass the lack of story, coherence and the truly uninteresting protagonist.

I never read this book before now and only had the Disney adaptation to help me muddle through it. I didn't like the animated version either.

I may give it another try for a younger audience when the time comes but for the moment, I may have to admit that I'm not a Victorian era schoolgirl and therefore don't get most of the references in this book.

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Just when you thought it was safe...

Revisado: 12-06-11

Not since Forest Gump have I appreciated the skills it takes in taking an average novel and transforming it into a cinematic masterpiece.

While Jaws isn't bad in itself, it may leave those expecting a deeper understanding of the movie's characters a little disappointed. Without spoiling anything, let's say that Hooper should have spent more time on the boat and less time socializing with the locals.

Nevertheless, it offers an interesting perspective into the sociological, economic and personal effects of an unknown element (the shark) disrupting a fragile environment (Amity's summer economy) and for that reason I still recommend it for fans of that Carcharodon carcharias.

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Fantastic introduction to the British empire

Revisado: 12-01-11

This is an ideal book for anybody interested in understanding the rise and fall of the British empire. Although it covers centuries of history, it transitions from eras and countries very well and leaves us wanting to know more (but in a good way).

The author gives a great performance with gives it a sincere angle as we detect passion and even sarcasm in some sections.

I'm looking forward to reading other books from Niall Ferguson.

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Great follow-up to the original

Revisado: 08-24-11

While the first book made me feel a little frustrated with its length, this 2nd installment gives just the right amount of high-tech and low-tech zombie survival, conspiracy theories, and of course, zombies. I look forward to seeing what the author will do with the twist presented at the end (although in hindsight, we should have seen it coming).

Enjoy.

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