It's that time to list my favorite books of the previous year. Here we go:
1. Catching Fire (Part two of the Hunger Games trilogy.)
2. A Game of Thrones
3.A Clast of Kings
4. Storm of Swords
5. The Faithful Spy
6. The Peloponnesian War
Please read my reviews on the first four books.
Monday, January 9, 2012
Book Review: Under the Eagle
In 43 A.D., Rome launched it’s largest invasion of Britain consisting of roughly40,000 men. This is the setting of Simon Scarrow’s, Under The Eagle. Two legionnaires, a centurion and raw recruit, are our protagonists that will lead us into Britian.
I liked how Mr. Scarrow wove in his historical details without interrupting the flow of the novel. It lets the reader know that Mr. Scarrow knows his subject.
I also enjoyed the mystery that plays thoughout the novel. However, I think one of the reveals came too early. Also I think the ending could have been smoother. The resolution of the mystery and final action scene compete for the reader’s attention and suddenly the reader is unsure which event is the most important.
I enjoyed the novel and look forward to the second one, principally because I like the character of the centurion and have faith that Mr. Scarrow will be able to continue relaying the history of the invasion of Britain in an entertaining manner.
I liked how Mr. Scarrow wove in his historical details without interrupting the flow of the novel. It lets the reader know that Mr. Scarrow knows his subject.
I also enjoyed the mystery that plays thoughout the novel. However, I think one of the reveals came too early. Also I think the ending could have been smoother. The resolution of the mystery and final action scene compete for the reader’s attention and suddenly the reader is unsure which event is the most important.
I enjoyed the novel and look forward to the second one, principally because I like the character of the centurion and have faith that Mr. Scarrow will be able to continue relaying the history of the invasion of Britain in an entertaining manner.
Friday, December 23, 2011
Book Review: The Last Lecture
Randy Pausch's The Last Lecture was at times insightful and at other times a long thank you letter to his wife and kids.
The first three-quarters of the book provided many interesting life anecdotes. Some of my favorites were: how influential the world of Disney was in his life, how he went about fulfilling many of his childhood dreams, and how his first football coach started his team's first practice without a football.
The last quarter of the book went on for too long about how great his wife and kids were. While commendable, I didn't feel it provided the reader with any information that would help him or her in their own life.
I was disappointed that the The Last Lecture did not contain a transcript or narration of Randy's lecture, thereby turning the book into a "behind the scenes" making of the last lecture.
In conclusion, I felt that while the book had much to offer at times, lacking the actual lecture left me dissatisfied.
The first three-quarters of the book provided many interesting life anecdotes. Some of my favorites were: how influential the world of Disney was in his life, how he went about fulfilling many of his childhood dreams, and how his first football coach started his team's first practice without a football.
The last quarter of the book went on for too long about how great his wife and kids were. While commendable, I didn't feel it provided the reader with any information that would help him or her in their own life.
I was disappointed that the The Last Lecture did not contain a transcript or narration of Randy's lecture, thereby turning the book into a "behind the scenes" making of the last lecture.
In conclusion, I felt that while the book had much to offer at times, lacking the actual lecture left me dissatisfied.
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