It was good, yes mon ami? Yes, but it does not stimulate the little grey cells as much as some others and the ending she is what we would call more coIt was good, yes mon ami? Yes, but it does not stimulate the little grey cells as much as some others and the ending she is what we would call more contrived than normal, no? Still, a very pleasant diversion from one of the greatest detective authors in the world....more
This was the first introduction to the character of James Bond and I would say that Ian Fleming is pretty good at creating the mood and the drama. BonThis was the first introduction to the character of James Bond and I would say that Ian Fleming is pretty good at creating the mood and the drama. Bond is certainly an immoral person but he's also doggedly devoted to his country, which makes an interesting juxtaposition....more
I appreciate what Murphy went through and think this book is valuable for a "boots on the ground" perspective of what it's like to be a soldier. That I appreciate what Murphy went through and think this book is valuable for a "boots on the ground" perspective of what it's like to be a soldier. That said, it wasn't particularly informative about the war other than "it's hell", something I certainly expected. I imagine that as a war hero and people back home imagining how glorious it all was, that he just wanted to get some things off his back....more
So let me be clear that I did like the book. I think this works well as perhaps a bedtime story. The continuing adventures of characters we know and lSo let me be clear that I did like the book. I think this works well as perhaps a bedtime story. The continuing adventures of characters we know and love. But it moves so slowly! Case in point: our heroes are going to school and learning how to be a dog master, or an archer, or to sneak. That's great but this is book three and they started journeying to this place in book one!
So if you're captivated by the characters then I think this book series will be excellent. But the plot takes quite a while to build up and meanders quite a bit before it gets on its way....more
An excellent introduction to the history of the cemetery and some of its notable interments. It was a fascinating read and even after having visited tAn excellent introduction to the history of the cemetery and some of its notable interments. It was a fascinating read and even after having visited the cemetery I want to go back and see it again with new eyes....more
I really think this series of crucial questions is a really good introductions to various doctrines for people who are new to Reformed Theology or eveI really think this series of crucial questions is a really good introductions to various doctrines for people who are new to Reformed Theology or even new to the Faith. Very easy, quick, and edifying read. This one covers the doctrine of the church, what it means when we talk about a visible and an invisible church, and what kinds of unity the church can have across denominations....more
Lewis makes some really insightful comments into the nature of pain and what that means for our relationship with God, and for those comments I think Lewis makes some really insightful comments into the nature of pain and what that means for our relationship with God, and for those comments I think this book was remarkable. But as usual he makes some comments that show a liberal understanding of Scripture that undermine his position....more
I've enjoyed this series the further I've gotten into it. This one featured a fortified stand by what were basically vikings against the horde of MongI've enjoyed this series the further I've gotten into it. This one featured a fortified stand by what were basically vikings against the horde of Mongols coming to wipe them out. ...more
The audio version, read by the author, was excellent. I still think the story moves pretty slowly overall but I really appreciate the quality of the sThe audio version, read by the author, was excellent. I still think the story moves pretty slowly overall but I really appreciate the quality of the story and writing from a Christian author, with deep tones of guilt and forgiveness. I'd love to see more books like this for young people....more
An outstanding introduction to church history that would work very well as a textbook. Nick Needham's tone is very conversational and this makes the rAn outstanding introduction to church history that would work very well as a textbook. Nick Needham's tone is very conversational and this makes the reading very fluid and interesting. Perhaps the most valuable portions are the inclusion of first-hand quotations and sources at the end of each chapter....more
This book is a masterpiece in the same genre as classical literature. If you told me it was written by Victor Hugo I might have believed you.
The openiThis book is a masterpiece in the same genre as classical literature. If you told me it was written by Victor Hugo I might have believed you.
The opening lines paint a picture in scents and I was immediately hooked on the theme. I knew this was going to be a unique book. The lead protagonist is grotesque and one pities him for his very difficult beginnings and admires his incredible abilities. Amazing book....more
A marvelous book from Dame Christie. She created some very enduring and interesting characters and Miss Marple, although she features less prominentlyA marvelous book from Dame Christie. She created some very enduring and interesting characters and Miss Marple, although she features less prominently in this book, still twinkles brightly through....more
This appears to be one of Christie's earlier books, even though it features a Poirot who is retired (and perhaps even more egotistical than usual!). IThis appears to be one of Christie's earlier books, even though it features a Poirot who is retired (and perhaps even more egotistical than usual!). It was okay but I wasn't very impressed by it. I hunted around and apparently Christie thought it was one of her worst books so I don't feel bad for agreeing. Still, Christie's worst books are better than many authors's best!...more
Ah! The good early days of science fiction, when the stories were far more fiction than they were science! I would have loved this book back when I waAh! The good early days of science fiction, when the stories were far more fiction than they were science! I would have loved this book back when I was younger. As it stands, I still quite enjoyed it, as pulpy and silly as it was.
Two men ride in a giant drill down to the center of the earth, where an entire lost, prehistoric world exists, inhabited by dinosaurs, an intelligent race of reptiles, and enslaved humans. Adventure ensues....more
Thomas Sowell is well worth listening to. He is a reasonable voice that counters what he sees as a bias that is not backed up by data. Some of his wriThomas Sowell is well worth listening to. He is a reasonable voice that counters what he sees as a bias that is not backed up by data. Some of his writing may come off as reactionary but I think he is trying to counterbalance the pendulum that has swung too far in one direction.
Some of his arguments might be questioned. Some undoubtedly are worth considering. And all of them are thought-provoking and hopefully can lead to useful discussion rather than shutting it down based on ideology. ...more
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