March
16
2010
by nufino
Want a good book to read? In the novel King’s Shadow by Elizabeth Alder, Evyn the main character gets his tongue cut off which lead to a series of horrible, unfortunate events that are full of excitement, adventure, betrayal, and death. People can find all these things in the novel and more and that is why people should definitely read it! King’s Shadow is a great book worth the time people spend on reading. It’s interesting plot, characters and intriguing dialogue will suck people in and they will never want to put the book down!
The interesting plot is enough to sell people on the thought of King’s Shadow. The series of events that lead to the climax are nothing less than amazing. Every little detail is shown brightly! Evyn, a young boy working on a manor oblivious to the outside world, has the voice of an angel and trains to become a storiawr. As his uncle shows up on his door step Evyn thinks that this could lead to trouble! They all go to the village meeting and celebrate and are merry. Evyns uncle has a little too much to drink and disrespects some nobles; this outrages them and leads to the big battle. In the end of this battle Evyn gets the only talent he has taken away from him, his tongue! This is where everything begins. Evyns tongue getting cut off leads to a series of very tragic events. Many things happen to Evyn; he is put into slavery, learns to read and write and is taken under the wing of King Harold! Evyns life is full of excitement, sadness and tragedy but he manages it! All of these terrible but great events are in the book. Evyn has one long adventure as he goes through England. The plot just sucks people and makes them never want to put the book down. All the events fuse with each other and create one great adventure.
The characters in this novel are all unique! They all have their own personalities, ways of thinking and acting. They all have their own story to tell and that story is told in King’s Shadow. Evyn, a young village boy gets his life turned upside down when his tongue is cut off. His story is a tragic one but also full of joy! Evyn is a happy optimistic boy, even when the worst has happened he doesn’t give up hope. Evyns uncle seemed like a nice guy until he showed his true colours. He betrays Evyn and shows us that he is a selfish sneak! The characters correspond with the plot, as the story progresses, characters start to open up and show their true colours. Earl Harold, or also know as King Harold is a very king and gentle person. Though he may seem like an intimidating man when he opens up to Evyn he changes to his kind true self. The characters in this novel are very well portrayed. Their personalities shine and they connect with each other fluently. Elizabeth Alder did an amazing job at showing who the characters really are. The characters in the novel are very original and are portrayed superbly.
The novel, King’s Shadow has many messages in it. Some are pretty obvious and some are hidden. The novel portrays the theme of never giving up hope. Never giving up hope is everywhere in the novel. Evyns tongue getting cut off was the death of him until new opportunities opened up to him. King Harold thought that the battle of Hastings was lost. They never gave up hope even if they were going to lose. The novel also shows the theme of destiny. Evyn was destined to be a serf and then a mute but all of that change. It didn’t matter of his nobility, all that mattered is that he never gave up hope and believed which led him to a better life. Never giving hope and destiny up are key themes in this novel. They are both deeply expressed in the characters lives and the novels plot.
As you can see King’s Shadow is a fantastic novel full of great characters an intriguing plot, meaningful messages, descriptive detail and much more the makes it so great. This book has a bit of something for everyone. The characters suck in people and make them care deeply for their fate and lives. They are varied, the plot is very intriguing. Each scene is full of something new and interesting. You will never want to put the book down due to all the new twists and detail being introduced. The themes and messages in the book are clearly expressed through the novel. The author used fantastic detail when describing the scene it makes you feel as if a person were there. The author looked at this book at every aspect and made sure to harmonize all the great things in it. The characters, the plot, their all amazing!
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Elizabeth Alder has created a masterpiece its one of the best
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February
28
2010
If you are looking for some great reading materials that you can enjoy reading along with your child, perhaps you may be interested in reading through the Fancy Nancy books. These books are a series of stories which have been published by the writer Jane O’Connor, and they are so exciting that both you as well as your little girl will definitely be charmed by them.
What Age Group Would Enjoy These Books?
All these story books are typically deal for infants aged at least four years and upwards. You may find that a child younger than this will also be able to appreciate the colorful tales. The stories are generally self contained which means you don’t need to purchase all the books from the collection in order to understand the plotline. Every single book contains beautifully created pictures which depict the escapades that the main girl of the books has.
What Are The Storylines Like?
The Fancy Nancy books are focused entirely on a young child known as Nancy. She has a specific personality type which helps make her very interesting. She is also just like other little girls and simply delights in collecting beautiful clothing and accessories so that she can play dress up and look elegant at all times.
Each book targets a specific adventure or scenario in which Nancy discovers herself in. These are penned with fantastic nuances and superb expressions that it makes it very easy for you to picture just what little Nancy would likely be like in real life.
As soon as you get started on one of the story books, you may be interested to find out more about the rest of the range. There are some books that are specifically developed to be able to assist children to improve their reading abilities.
Fancy Nancy books are a great way to help introduce your daughter towards the delights of reading. In addition they make a good gift idea for a birthday or Christmas time.
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February
27
2010
by Vicone
Western romance involves a lot more than endless sunshine and bliss! There are many hardships and challenges as well as romantic attractions which range from the gentle and sensitive to unusual kinds of loving that are decidedly erotic. Here are some of the best – meaning most popular – books available in this genre. They’ve been selected from the bestselling lists of the world’s largest bookstore.
The authors frequently have many titles in this field, so the list has been compiled to represent a range of notable writers, as well as some of their most popular western romances which, together, have sold in their millions.
1. Branded As Trouble – Lorelei James
2. Texas! Sage – Sandra Brown
3. High Country Bride – Linda Lael Miller
4. The Husband Tree – Mary Connealy
5. Early Dawn – Catherine Anderson
6. Sarah’s Quilt – Nancy E. Turner
7. Heart Of Texas: Nell’s Cowboy and Lone Star Baby – Debbie Macomber
8. Dakota Heat: Her Dakota Men and Dakota Ranch Crude – Leah Brooke
9. Tied Up, Tied Down – Lorelei James
10. Christy – Catherine Marshall
Lest you think that western romance books occupy an area of little interest, one that is read only by lonely homesteaders, Debbie Macomber alone has sold more than 140 million copies of her books and ‘Christy’, by Catherine Marshall, was regarded highly enough to be produced as a TV series, which is now available on DVD.
Unsurprisingly, these authors all have their own individual styles and their treatments of the romantic aspects also vary from the gentle, suggestive and suspenseful to the openly erotic.
The problems and conflicts are those which women, especially, can identify with and may at times include social issues, such as alcohol, but will inevitably be concerned with personal attraction between the leading characters and the problems of trying to bridge the difficulties which prevent a lasting relationship. The heroines face jealousy, abduction, differences in social status, drought, attraction to several men at the same time, and more. Life in the Old West, through the eyes of these writers, was never dull!
A woman in modern western romance novels is usually strong and enduring, capable of surviving despite many hardships. She may be well educated, as with Sage in ‘Texas! Sage’, have her own business or ranch, be single or widowed with children. The situations she will face are many and varied. However, even if disadvantaged, she is never weak.
Despite the challenging demands of the situations which confront the women in western romance, they are capable of caring, sensitivity and loving deeply, often with great passion.
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Cover pictures, storylines and reader comments for the novels referred to above can be seen here: Western Romance You can also see details here: Romance Stories
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February
26
2010
by Chris Tyreel
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society is a gem of a novel. From the first paragraph I was drawn in by the charm and wit of the main character, Juliet, and found myself eager to turn the page. Set in the mid forties, the story unfolds to the reader by a series of letters written back and forth between the characters to bring to life an unforgettable tale of human suffering, struggle, and strength during World War II.
You may wonder if this book could flow easily with all of the back and forth letter writing–well, it does. The Authors (Shaffer and Barrow) do a superb job of intertwining the letters that build the story and make it impossible to put down. Juliet Ashton is the central character, and through her quest of self discovery, she meets a group of people who formed a literary society out of necessity to survive during the German Occupation of their little Island.
They eat pie made of potatoes, using beets for sweetness, and the peelings for the crust – yum…NOT! Although Fiction, the events ring true to the time period, and the sacrifices made by so many will leave you rooting for them. Juliet wants to write a novel while visiting her new friends, thus setting the stage for her journey as she enters the small community of Guernsey, and its many enchanting inhabitants.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a book that will give you much to think about and feel long after the story ends.
Pros:
-A moving story that will draw you in
-A love story on many different levels; romantic love, friendship love, parental love – it’s all there and beautifully interwoven
-Eccentric, unique yet relatable characters you will grow to love
-Just enough humor to make the story endearing even with the overcast of suffering and loss looming
-A quick read
Cons:
-In the beginning, it’s hard to remember all of the characters, but that soon dissipates because the authors do such a good job with personality development.
-I wanted more in the end. You will too!
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