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This ring is total class mixed with a modern design. If you have looked at the picture and can't decide if the ring is dark like the photo, just know that it isn't as dark as it looks. It is a perfect balance of color. If you are looking for a ring that isn't bright silver, then this color is for you. The outer edges of the ring are pretty much true to color in the photo. The center band of the ring is is one to two shades darker with a brushed finish. When you wear this ring and the light catches it, you get a slight flash from the light bouncing off the outer edge. It is truly an attention grabber. This ring is solid. Sizing: If the top of your fingers are thinner than your knuckle then get 1 size smaller (i was a 9 and an 8 fits perfectly). If the top part of your finger is around the same diameter as your knuckle then a half size smaller is the way to go. I have had this ring for a week now and I have received numerous comments on it when people notice it. For the price, I went ahead and bought 2 sizes so as I grow old and my finger grows I will be able to switch to the larger size. This ring is timeless.
I found this ring in a jewelry store that was priced right at $150.00 more than Overstocks price. I decided to order the ring after reading all the reviews in a half size smaller than the ring size. Needless to say I had to return the ring for half size larger than I ordered. In my opinion the ring is true to the actual ring finger size.
The size was perfect, and it actually looks better in person. Looks much more expensive than it really is! Definitely recommend this item!
I purchased this ring for a wedding band for my fiance who works as a Physical Therapist. We were worried about having something that would not scratch patients, but would also stand up to frequent physical abuse and multiple hand washings every day. This ring has been the perfect solution to our concerns. No scratches after a few months of use and if it gets misplaced at work it will only be bucks to replace.
This ring looking on-line was perfect. I had my husband go to a jewelry store and try on a tungsten size 9 1/2 and it fit him perfectly. Once we received the ring, he put it on and shook his hand and it flew off. Be sure to go a 1/2 size smaller than what you are. Also, be sure to watch the THICKNESS of the ring...........also the width, but the THICKNESS of this ring was too much. He felt like he was wearing a washer bolt. If you notice, SOME of the rings will list how thick they are and some do not. This is very important for comfort. This is our opinion. Good luck.
It's a nice ring, but a bit on the heavy side. I will be buying a lighter ring also.
a perfect substitute for more ornte ring whn traveling abroad and worried about theft of heirlooms
The ring is very comfortable, great style and perfectly priced.
We are on a tight budget for our wedding so we decided to cut on our wedding bands and maybe for our one year or five year anniversary get something more expensive. But this tungsten band is great for my husband to be. Great quality and it looks beautiful.
This is a great looking and quality ring for the price. Sizing may be the biggest issue. But don't sweat it. Calling into customer service was a breeze and the exchange process was painless. Great job Overstock!
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What decisions do you need to make about care at the end of life?
You will face many hard decisions as you near the end of life. Those decisions will include what kind of care you'd like to receive, where you'd like to receive care, and who will make decisions about your care should you not be able to make decisions yourself.
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- Reference Palliative care Opens New Window, which helps to provide relief from pain and any other symptoms you may have with your disease. The palliative care team will help coordinate your medical care with other doctors and help you with medical decisions. Palliative care also provides emotional and spiritual support for you and your loved ones.
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No one knows when his or her time may come. So it's a good idea to spend some time planning what you want at the end of life. To be prepared:
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One thing to think about is what type of medical care you want. Some people ask their doctors to do everything possible to keep them alive. This is called curative treatment.
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Hospice care is for people who are close to the end of life and are not likely to live for more than 6 months.
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The costs are usually covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance. If you don't have any coverage, a hospice will probably work with you and your family to make sure you can receive their services.
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Best anime ever?
Well as a person question that is kind of hard, for about three reason.
1. The massive amount of anime that I have personally seen, makes the choice very difficult.
2. Most of the stories in Mainstream anime (i.e Naruto, Bleach, One Piece) are shallow and Filler is Killer
3. I am most prone to watch seasonal Anime (12-26 or so episodes), for the reason that The story is easy to understand and yet gripping and the characters are well thought out if only for a brief Series.
extra. 4. I am very bias the mecha anime, because the Gundam Series was the first anime that I watched and enjoyed.
So to answer that question, even though I gave a lot of back story, is a toss between Trigun, Gundam Seed (and Destiny) and Hell Girl.
the best anime movie i think is howl's moving castle
and then i think the best anime series is xxxholic - "mokona is mokona. you count them like this - one mokona, two mokona, and then you stop, 'cause there's only two."
Hard question! Now or ever? I guess the taste change with time, one of the best animes now would be Guilty Crown because I think the theme is really good so are the drawings and N6 is actually really good too.
But if a look back Inuyasha, One PIece and Nana were some of my favorites, and I was completely addicted to them! I liked Naruto too but I think they tried to make it way too large! And I'm still watching Fairy Tail and Darker than black!
Full Metal. :)
My all-time favourite is Code Geass, but I haven't watched a ton of anime in a couple of years. Behind that is Kyou Kara Maou, excluding the existence of the 3rd season. I like both of those for very different reasons.
My favourite anime movie is Howl's Moving Castle, and I also own the book, which adds a whole new level, as I'm sure you can imagine.
Cowboy Bebop.
It was the first anime I ever watched, and nothing has ever quite lived up to it since.
So far I'm torn between Durarara, Cowboy Bebop, and Ghost Hound.
Cowboy Bebop is my current vote.
Ooooohhh hard one... I'd say Fullmetal Alchemist and Ouran High Host Club, but if you were to say manga I'd say Black Butler, Naruto... etc... I haven't actually seen the anime for Naruto, but I tried Black Butler and I hate the voice that Ciel has.
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Earth set for annual Leonid shower - 17th November
This week sees the annual lightshow that is the Leonid meteors, as debris from comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle comes to a fiery end in Earth's atmosphere.
According to New Scientist, the entertainment is due to kick off around 09:00 GMT tomorrow (17 November), with the peak occurring between 21:00 and 22:00 GMT as we pass through "two debris trails left by Tempel-Tuttle in 1466 and 1533".
The prediction is that "skywatchers in Asia and the easternmost parts of Europe will have the best view of these intense showers, because the sky will be dark and the apparent point of origin of the meteors... will be over the horizon".
The best time for US spotters to catch the Leonids - so named because they appear to radiate from the constellation Leo - is before dawn tomorrow. Those of us in western Europe should look skywards in the wee hours of 18 November for a chance to catch the post-peak burn-ups
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Would have been a good one as no moon to spoil the show. Shame about the appauling weather.
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I think I might have to give it a miss
"The best time to observe in Australia is the morning of the 18th between 3 and 4 am (daylight saving time). Sadly, a number of peaks occur just before Leo rises, and the best (the one the 200+ prediction is for, occurs after sunrise. Nonetheless, the possibility of seeing a quite reasonable number of meterors is good, and the meteor preak may come early. There is alos a small peak around 2 am on the morning of the 19th that may be worth watching for, despite leo being low on the horizon."
Queensland doesn't have daylight saving so those times translate to 2 am to 3 am and 1am the next day!
Oh well next time!
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Thats proper astronomy time
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according to the BBC this was last night which is a shame as me and the boy could have sat out tonight and had a look.
The best way to do this is sit outside ina deckchair which a blanket over you and propa pillow under your head so you are comfortable looking up
it can take several long minutes before you see anything so you have to be patient
popping your head outside from a well lit kitchen and looking up for a few seconds will rarely produce good results
it is fair to say that on every single night I have been out stargazing for any length of time I have always seen several 'shooting stars' some of them have been really quite extroadinary and have caused me toi utter expletives into the night air
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This is an amazing story of a boy in his search to find God and his incredible will to survive. This film is so well done you don't just see it, you feel it - almost become one with it. We laughed, we cried - the acting and cinematography was so well done, you fell very emotion of Pi just looking in his eyes. Every emotion he had on his journey you feel right along with him. It is a must see for everyone; believer or not there are several powerful messages.
I did not read any info on movie, just went by the commercial for it on TV. It was not wha I thought it was going to be but, pleasantly suprised.It is full of meaning and wonder. It challenges mankind to think deeper into themselves.
One of the best 3D movies of the centenary!!!!
The 3-D visuals were the best part of this movie. The movie started out slow and picked up further into it. Overall, it was a good movie, not awesome but good.
Stunning is the best way to describe the art direction of Life of Pi. Wonderfully creative and ridiculously beautiful, Life of Pi is a must see movie. Ang Lee is a master of storytelling and capturing the imagination. There is an amazing amount of detail. Ang Lee excels in encapsulating reality into the movements of the animals, the affects of the saltwater and sun on Pi's skin, and the mental anguish of someone trapped at sea for over 200 days. This film has the best use of CGI I've ever seen. For those with children, there are definitely scary and sad moments. I have not read the book, but after seeing this movie I definitely will.
Incredible movie! How fresh it was to see a movie like this with no cursing, sexual innuendoes, and extreme violence. All parents, and schools make this required watching.
If ever a director captured my imagination as I read a book, it is Ang Lee and Life of Pi. From the voices/dialects to the emotions of angst and despair to the developing co-dependent relationship with a tiger, he captured on screen what my imagination created when I read the book. And he did justice to the literary genius of the story line itself! I would see this again in the theater, it's that good!
I absolutely love this book and was really excited to see the movie. That said, if you dont know the story this movie may come across as a bit of a downer. Parents, dont bring your young children to this movie. While it looks cute to see a tiger on a boat, its not a nice tiger. You may end up dragging your children out of the movie theatre because the movie got a little too real or b. your children cant keep up with the story so they lose focus and start running around the movie theatre (yes this happened). Watch the movie in 3-D--its awesome and you wont regret it.
One of my favorite stories brought to life. Worth paying extra for the 3D experience. Warning- not for little kids, there were many with very little children who obviously did not read the book. Some of whom left early. The movie added to the story, usually the translation fails but it was wonderful and deep with meaning. Go see it!
Having read 'Pi' ten years ago, I wondered how the book could ever be filmed. Ang Lee has surpassed all my expectations. The film is visually stunning--the most gorgeous and seamless use of CGI ever. The performance by the young lead actor is pitch perfect. Lee and his screen writer have taken a complex piece about philosophy, religion, relationships, self-knowledge and trust and made it exciting and accessible. Bravo.
The film in general is amazing, great cinematography. The 3-D animation added a great deal to this movie, made it feel like you're actually in the middle of the sea with these two character (Pi) and his "trust-me-trust-me-not" beautiful orange tabby kitty kat. A family movie night at the most. This movie teaches us (and the young ones) to have perseverance in life. Nicely done.
First off, anyone planning on seeing this, I want you to know up front that this is a very religious movie, speaking/preaching religion throughout most of this movie ... and I dont have anything against religion, but it wasnt my intention to spend money on religious preachings. The story itself was a really good story about a boy stranded in the ocean on a life boat with a tiger, after the ship he is on sinks. The acting was above par, but nothing noteworthy really. I seen this in 3D, and the filming was really good in 3D, and the visuals throughout were amazing, but at the same time, some of the more colorful visuals, as good as they were, felt out of place in this movie to me, almost like throwing Tinkerbell fantasy magic into the mix of a more believable story .. it just didnt go for me in that respect. Because of the religious preachings, and its awkward direction for this movie to go in, I'd give this 2 out of 4 stars myself, enjoy :)BTW This isnt really a kids movie either
Could become an all time favorite. This movie is a visually stunning, beautifully told story that people of all ages can enjoy. Simply the best movie experience I've had in quite a while.
OUTSTANDING!!!!!, highly recommend to see it. (maybe a few times) Faith and Hope, we all have a life and times like PI.The acting, directig and story is outstanding. Not for small children under 10. ENJOY!!
I went to see Pi because of the great reviews I've heard about the cinematography. Not being familiar with the book, I was more or less expecting a Disney type family film. Boy was I wrong. While the movie was visually spectacular, the story itself was equally incredible. Being quite an animal lover, some of the scenes were really disturbing. I'm not sure this movie would be appropriate for younger children. I guess visually stunning, great story-line, and disturbing action sequences are all one could hope for in one film. Also, I'm not a fan of 3-D movies but I wouldn't recommend seeing this one any other way. A must see.


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Regionale und globale sicherheits- und militärpolitische Perspektiven der mongolischen Politik des "dritten Nachbarn"
Author: Ralph D Thiele
Publisher: Institut für Strategie- Politik- Sicherheits- und Wirtschaftsberatung (ISPSW)
Diese Publikation beschäftigt sich mit der strategischen Ausrichtung der Mongolei. More on «Regionale und globale sicherheits- und militärpolitische Perspektiven der mongolischen Politik des "dritten Nachbarn"»
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"Hollowing Out" in US Manufacturing
Author: Marc Levinson
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report examines the economic evidence surrounding the "hollowing out" thesis in the US manufacturing sector. More on «"Hollowing Out" in US Manufacturing» -
12 Apr 2013
The Political Impact of Documentaries
Author: Callum Macrae, Franny Armstrong
Publisher: Chatham House
This transcript of an interview film directors Callum Macrae (Sri Lanka's Killing Fields) and Franny Armstrong (The Age of Stupid) explores the political role of documentaries. More on «The Political Impact of Documentaries» -
11 Apr 2013
The Sources of Iranian Conduct
Author: Ray Takeyh
Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
In his testimony, the speaker discusses Iran's political history and how it influences the Islamic Republic's commitment to its nuclear program and radical ties. More on «The Sources of Iranian Conduct» -
10 Apr 2013
Abkhazia: The Long Road to Reconciliation
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
This report focuses on recent attempts to normalize Georgia's relationship with Abkhazia. More on «Abkhazia: The Long Road to Reconciliation» -
10 Apr 2013
Next Steps in Nuclear Arms Control with Russia
Author: Amy F Woolf
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report reviews the three mechanisms used by the US to reduce its nuclear weapons - formal bilateral treaties; reciprocal but informal understandings; and unilateral adjustments to its force posture. More on «Next Steps in Nuclear Arms Control with Russia» -
9 Apr 2013
Armenia between European and Eurasian Integration Models
Author: Konrad Zasztowt
Publisher: Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
This bulletin discusses the Armenian geopolitical position after President Serzh Sargsyan's reelection in February 2013. More on «Armenia between European and Eurasian Integration Models» -
9 Apr 2013
Real Time Diplomacy
Author: Philip Seib, Bridget Kendall
Publisher: Chatham House
This is a transcript of a speech made by Philip Seib, director of the Center on Public Diplomacy at the University of Southern California in which he discusses how diplomacy is adapting to the era of social media, when news and events are disseminate... More on «Real Time Diplomacy» -
8 Apr 2013
The European Union: Foreign and Security Policy
Author: Derek E Mix
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
The United States often looks to Europe as its partner of choice in addressing important global challenges. More on «The European Union: Foreign and Security Policy» -
5 Apr 2013
Asia and President Obama's Second Term
Author: Shahid Javed Burki
Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
This paper offers insight into how the new players in President Obama's second term Administration might effect US foreign policy, especially regarding Asia. More on «Asia and President Obama's Second Term»


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Variety Entertainer / Children's Theatre Rutland
Linda Peck offers a whimsical and lighthearted mix of theatre, mime, and circus illusion, as well as tight rope walking and fire manipulation, in ways that are reminiscent of a Cirque du Soleil character. Through creating living statues, she brings historical…
77 miles from Rutland
Magician / Children's Theatre Rutland
Joey D puts smile on faces with his amazing Magic and Comedy Show, his personable Mingle Magic, and his talk-of-the-event Wild Wearable Balloon Art. Having performed at over 1500 events, Joey D can help you make your next event memorable for your guests.…
130 miles from Rutland
Children's Party Entertainment / Children's Theatre
Yuri's interactive variety show includes dancing and singing, magic, parades, juggling, stories, and more. No two parties are the same, as Yuri tailors each performance to the moods and interests of his young audience, ages 2-9, and engages everyone…
158 miles from Rutland
Storyteller / Children's Theatre
Engage family audiences with "the Best Storyteller in the Hudson Valley." Parents Choice winner, Jonathan Kruk enchants kids with highly interactive shows; Finger Fables, Story Theater, Medieval troubadour. Renowned for his dramatic retelling…
182 miles from Rutland
Face Painter / Children's Theatre
Miz Liz is an extraordinary Face Painter, Body Painter, Airbrush Tattoo and Glitter Tattoo Artist. She is also a Variety Entertainer, Juggler, Circus Artist, Fire-eater, Magician and performs exciting children's and family Stage Shows. She also produces…
184 miles from Rutland
Storyteller / Children's Theatre
"A graceful balance of humor and heart."- LA TIMES 5 time Parents Choice award winner Lou Del Bianco has been entertaining children and their families for 25 years. His one man shows weave storytelling, theater and music in a unique and exciting…
193 miles from Rutland
Murder Mystery Event / Children's Theatre
KNOCK 'EM DEAD COMEDY is Long Island's busiest and BEST interactive murder mystery group! Great idea for fund raisers, restaurants, corporate events or private parties of any kind. Murder mystery shows include audience participation, music, and unforgettable…
198 miles from Rutland
Comedy Show / Children's Theatre
Chip Bryant -- Vaudevillian Silent Clown, presents: "Listening With Your Eyes!" -- Physical Comedy Theater Chip Bryant's comedic show makes the usual unusual. Chip's performance through problem solving displays a comical sense of creativity,…
207 miles from Rutland
Children's Music / Children's Theatre
In his live show, kids bark like a dog; make music like a trumpet and beatbox like a drumset! Kids of all ages will have an "Electric" time making music on the spot and going on spontaneous adventures with Shock as he teaches the basics to…
207 miles from Rutland
Children's Music / Children's Theatre
award winning music company offers innovative, interactive entertainment for young children and their grown up friends Professional performers lead audiences on a musical adventure around the world. a multiple best of parenting winner, FunikiJam is like…
207 miles from Rutland
Ventriloquist / Children's Theatre
Kenny Warren & Leroy Cool have been featured nationally on television, radio and TV commercials, at personal appearances, speaking engagements (America's leading academic lecturer/author on the history of the art of ventriloquism) as well as comedy…
254 miles from Rutland
Children's Party Magician / Children's Theatre
John Carlson is America's most sought after magician, ventriloquist and family entertainer. He has performed at the White House in Washington, DC, NBC's Conan O'Brien, Housewives of NYC and for the children of many Hollywood Celebrities. His show features…
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Children's Party Entertainment / Children's Theatre
Princess Isabella Hoops has been hula hooping and dancing for many years. She loves to shake, wiggle and giggle. She began dancing at a young age and hasn't stopped. She loves teaching, meeting new people and making new friends. She loves celebrating…
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Leadership/Success Speaker / Children's Theatre
Literary power and statesmanship were combined in George Washington 'States' Manship "paints" 3 dimensional portraits of George Washington. Since 1997, Manship has been the "Second to None" George Washington Living Historian (having…
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Comedy Magician / Children's Theatre
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"Unexpectedly Good"
I was surprised at how much I liked this book. It is a dark, grim and gritty story of a girl and her family in the depths of the Ozarks. Although the story is set in modern America, this raw portrait of a proud and secretive people makes Appalachia seem as remote as the furthest reaches of the globe.
The writing is beautiful and unsentimental, but still manages to capture life's joys along with its many woes. What begins as a bleak portrait of desperation effortlessly transforms itself into a riveting story of human courage and determination, and in facing the unthinkable because no other choice exists.
The narrator is well-suited to the material.
"A Blend of Fantasy and History, and Terribly Movin"
Readers should first check out Tregellis' "Bitter Seeds," the first installment in this series.
'The Coldest War' is everything a reader could hope for in the second book in a series--it answers some questions while posing a great many more, and leaves the reader emotionally aching and desperate for resolution.
These first two books are woven together nicely. So intricate are their connections, in fact, that I'm thinking of re-listening to the first book, so that I can appreciate it with a taste of foreknowledge. The Coldest War seems much darker than Bitter Seeds, and in many ways more mature,
If you enjoyed Bitter Seeds, The Coldest War will be a winner.
"A Mystery With Character"
I am not a regular mystery reader, and picked this up on sale based on the strength of the recommendations. I'm very glad I did.
I usually enjoy George Guidall's narration, and he seems especially well-suited to this book. I thought his Native American accents were distinct and recognizable, but subtle enough not to be intrusive or hokey.
There's a good mystery in this story, but it was really secondary to me in my enjoyment of the book. I found the diverse cast of characters to be refreshing--deeply flawed in many cases, but inherently understandable. Johnson (and many of his characters) often seems able to see people in a unique, and almost non-judgmental way. It evokes a surprising sympathy for his characters, and allows the reader to understand them in ways that simple lines of exposition could never do.
Also, I like books with a well-defined sense of place. Johnson's mythical county is absolutely believable, and can be roughly located on a map. Imaginary or not, it is a rich and real world full of wonderful characters. I'll definitely get around to reading more in this series.
"Most Likely Exactly What You're Looking For"
I picked up Island 731 expecting an action-packed B-Movie that would keep me coming back for more. That's exactly what I got.
I enjoyed this book. The narration is great and well-paced. As some other reviewers have pointed out, the characters aren't especially well-developed, but I wasn't expecting some moving treatise on the human condition--I was looking for thrills & chills. This book has them.
I think if you're someone who read the synopsis of this book and thought, "This sounds interesting," then it's a pretty safe bet Island 731 is for you.
"A Ringside Seat for the Vampire Wars"
I was hesitant to buy this book based on the tepid reviews I'd read. When I finally did listen to it, I wondered what took me so long. I really enjoyed this book, and the varying takes on modern vampires.
This book is skillfully rendered, and despite the many voices and authors, manages to remain thematically consistent throughout. V Wars avoids the typical "good-guy/bad-guy" dynamic, and raises a number of thought-provoking issues.
What I liked about this book was what I found lacking in books like World War Z--character. This book is first and foremost about people surviving in a difficult time, not about monsters. One of the best genre books I've read in some time. Give it a try.
"Riveting, Sobering, Important"
At times this book was tough to listen to, but it was never uninteresting. Written by a journalist who spent a year with an army unit based in some of Baghdad's toughest neighborhoods, this is a mostly first-hand account of the US "Surge" in the Iraq War. Because it is so personal, what we see of the Surge is not the "big picture" we're so used to seeing, but rather, we see the storm from its eye. It is a sobering view.
Boyett's narration is great. Finkel is a very gifted writer, but he sometimes can't resist a clever turn of phrase or overly poetic language (not by any means poorly done, but somehow distracting here) which can occasionally be a disservice to his book.
Of course, there is no book or work of art that can fully convey the horror and heroism of armed conflict, but "The Good Soldiers" does an excellent job. Finkel is unsentimental and unflinching, but still manages to convey a bit of his own humanity.
"A Ghost Story That Delivers The Chills"
I love a good, scary ghost story. The problem is that so few of them are downright scary. I've been burned time and time again by stories that hint at the creepy or take you right up to the edge of something scary, but can't pull the trigger. "The Haunted" remained in my Wish List for some time because of this.
You can imagine my delight, then, that when I finally took the plunge and downloaded the book, I found "The Haunted" fulfilled its scary promise. In addition to being scary, Bentley Little gives us characters we can relate to and root for. A haunted house story (and believe me, that's not a spoiler) means very little if we can't be bothered to care for its victims. We care a great deal for these victims, as Little has made them real people, with real pain and real joy.
Although I found the conclusion a little unsatisfying, this was largely offset by the powerful emotional reaction the author is able to elicit. "The Haunted" is not perfect, but it is very, very good. A must-read for those who, like me, are always on the hunt for a good, scary ghost story.
"Imaginative and Engaging"
I didn't know what to expect from GSTQ: I bought it on the strength of its rating and the reviews. I'm happy to say those positive reviews are warranted.
There is a strong romantic element to this story, and while I am not by any means a fan of romance novels, I have to admit I enjoyed experiencing the protagonist's budding romance with another major character.
I particularly liked the main character, who although strong and tough, is somewhat naive and rather bigoted. I particularly appreciated this aspect of the character, because her (anti-human, anti-Goblin) bigotry is a big part of her character, but is handled with delicacy. Moreover, like real-life prejudices, hers are not erased in the blink of an eye.
The speculative history is fun, and the author's note at the beginning helps straighten things out before the story even starts. However, I found the appendix at the end to be dry and more information than I wanted or needed. Still, it's short, and in no way detracts from the work as a whole.
The narrator adds a sophisticated and very listenable element to the story.
"Powerful, Profane and Profound"
This is a marvelous novel and a wonderful audiobook. Tam Dean Burn manages to capture Welsh's multifaceted characters nicely, and easily navigates some tricky dialects.
As the book is written in dialect, it can be a challenging read. I first read the novel, which includes a glossary of terms, and was very helpful. Before long, I had absorbed the language. I might suggest at least looking at a copy of the book first to get a better idea of Welsh's use of language.
For those readers who make the effort, however, Trainspotting is well worth it. Less of a novel and more of a series of interrelated stories which combine to make a very satisfying whole.
"The Danger Broadens"
This is a worthy installment in the Joe Ledger series. Lots of well-written action by Maberry, plus excellent narration by Ray Porter.
The threat is broader, darker and more insidious than ever before, made worse by the reappearance of some characters we've already met before (if you've read the preceding books, which you should).
One of the things I found most rewarding about this book was the new insights we get into two supporting characters.