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Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: İthaki Yayınları
I was looking for something fun to cheer me up after Room.. and this was just laborious. I had higher hopes for Michael Showalter!
Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: İmge Kitabevi Yayınları
crazy engrossing.
Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: Hamidiye Kitaplığı
This was my first Baldacci book. It was suggested by my boyfriend at the time (2000 or 2?) and I liked it a lot. I'm reading it again at this time. Still a good read, but it seems so dated now pertaining to the lottery info. The first time, I thought that LuAnn would have never gotten involved with Duane. She seemed to be a strong person and much too smart to be involved with him. But I can see their relationship better now. Finished 2nd read 10-21-15
Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: Kırmızı Yayınları
What a big, bawdy, bodacious read!
Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: Maxtone
oh my god. I loved this book. I couldn't put it down. seriously. if you're in your right mind -- which a lot of you probably arent -- you should read it. HELL, you should read it anyways. seriously. I can't wait for the second one. september 09, i think?
Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: Derin Yayınları
It isn't often that I will read a book without knowing anything about it beforehand. But I noticed my old Ami (and GR) buddy, LuvGirl, had given it a 5-star rating; and, knowing how fiercely protective she is of her stars, curiosity got the better of me and I ordered it. The first 20 pages or so and I was thinking 'nope..not my thing'. The heroine, Lucy Hart, is an uptight, moralistic, 29-year-old prude. Not once in her entire life has she even thought about stepping outside of the box, and was mortified by those that did. My gosh, what would people think? A spinster being my least favorite type of heroine and then discovering the period was turn-of-the-century (huh? like driving a Model-T and dancing the Charleston?), The Last Dance was about to hit the lonely trail to the land of the "dnf". But then something caught my eye...or someone, I should say...the fast-talking, heart-stopping, sex-on-a-stick, tall, dark and handsome ne'er-do-well hero who over-indulges in alcohol, fist fights and sex, Robert "Blackie" LaDuke. Ladies, we are back on track! Lucy is embarking on her first trip ever. As postmistress of the little town where she has lived her whole life, Lucy has been corresponding for 3 years with a kindly, unassuming gentleman postmaster from another town. Both of them shy and reclusive by nature, Lucy & Theodore are throwing caution to the wind and make plans to meet and become acquainted over a two-week vacation in Atlantic City. They will meet Sunday night at 8:30pm in the lobby of the Atlantic Grand Hotel - Lucy will be holding a gardenia in her left hand and Theodore will be wearing a gardenia in his lapel. Foolproof! After being made to wait several minutes past the appointed meeting time, Lucy is quite miffed when she finally spots Theodore (or who she believes to be Theodore) by the tell-tale gardenia he is wearing. Lucy waited on pins and needles for Theodore to make the first move. But nothing happened. He looked right through her. Lucy was left with no choice. She screwed up her courage, waved until she finally caught his eye and called out, "Here I am. Over here." She thrust the ivory gardenia up in the air for him to see. His midnight dark eyes lighted and he grinned appealingly, nodded and came directly to her. "We agreed to meet at 8:30 sharp," she said accusingly, her nerves taut, voice almost shrill. "You are late!" "Am I?" Continuing to smile easily, he gently took her elbow and ushered her across the crowded lobby to the beachside double doors. "Then please say you'll accept my most humble apologies, Miss...Miss..." "No, no. Not miss. Don't you remember? You're to call me Lucy." "All right, Lucy. And you can call me Blackie." "Blackie?" She stopped abruptly, frowned at him. "Why on earth would I want to call you Blackie?" He shrugged broad shoulders. "Most people do." "Well not I." Lucy stated as if it were out of the question. "I would never consider calling you Blackie." "Then call me anything but late for dinner," he teased, and brashly winked at her. Lucy was surprised and totally taken aback. She would never have suspected Theodore of being the kind of gentleman who winked at ladies. She made a face. "I shall call you Theodore, of course." "Of course." He nodded agreeably. He suggested a walk and guided her down the steep hotel steps. At the bottom step he stumbled lightly, fell against her. His face was an inch from Lucy's for a split second and it was then she smelled the tell-tale scent of liquor on his breath. She was shocked and horrified. "I knew it!" she said, pushing on his broad chest. "You have been imbibing in alcoholic beverages! Have you not?" He grinned. "I've been drinking whiskey if that's what you mean." "This is unforgivable," she said, bristling. "You have no idea how disappointed I am" "Don't blame you. Shame on me," he said. "I most certainly should have waited for you. Let's go have a drink together." "Have a...well, I never!" Her fair face flushed with color. "Then it's time you did." And so began the story of the best "opposites attract" relationship ever. Although their worlds were so totally different, they fit together perfectly. They brought out only the best in each other, which is certainly not the norm for a hero & heroine. Lucy was the best surprise as she evolved from a lonely girl who had never done anything more than simply exist - others lived while she observed, as she put it - into a woman happily in love, who thrilled to every new experience Blackie introduced her to. She also became aware of her own sexuality, and when Blackie wouldn't make love to her because she was a "good girl" (nothing like the sleazy women he usually was with), Lucy didn't agree with his decision nor did she accept it...so she seduced him! Nan Ryan did an excellent job of bringing 1899 Atlantic City alive. The sights, the sounds, the people...they were always there in colorful detail...moving in and around Blackie and Lucy as they fell in love. They seemed so real! The secondary characters - 3 senior citizens who lived at the hotel - seemed real as well. Each had a colorful story of their own and were a joy to visit. There is so much depth to this story as well as to every character in the book that when I finished reading it, I just sat there and cried for a good 5 minutes. That is NOT something I normally do. (Though I might have been pacificed somewhat with an epilogue.) Although I'm out of the personal recommending business for now, in general I would recommend The Last Dance to someone who might want to try a romance set in a different period...someone who won't be adverse to shedding a few tears along the way...someone who, like me, loves an "aww... that is so sweet" HEA. 5-star keeper
Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: İş Bankası Kültür Yayınları
This is such an intense series that you may have to keep reminding yourself that it is indeed fiction. Spy, assassin, and art restorer Gabriel Allon has retired to Cornwall instead of yielding to pressure to become head of Israeli intelligence. However, when an art restorer friend is killed and the Rembrandt painting he was working on stolen, Gabriel cannot resist investigating the crime. Of course, the plot is infinitely more complicated than just a stolen painting, and eventually he gets the backing of several governments and reassembles his old team. Silva has always been rather vehement about the complicity of the Swiss in the plundering of holocaust victims and this book pursues the theme with a vengeance. Much better than the last entry in the series.
Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: Garaj Kitap
Wow! I have been a horror/thriller fan all of my life and lately it's been really hard to find a good one. This one exceeded my expectations. Not only was the plot amazing, there were surprising twists and turns, plus really likable characters that I felt that I got attached to. It takes a lot to surprise me and I usually get disappointed when there is a mystery presented that I figure out right away. This one kept me on my toes and kept me guessing. I really appreciate that in a story. I highly recommend this book!
Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: Alice
Told in the voice of an 11 year old, which is mighty frustrating. And while it was an interesting idea, I couldn't get into the book. Just too frustrating and not interesting Tried to read it again. Got tired after a while. Not worth it
Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: Galata Yayıncılık
I didn't know this was an old book until I began reading it and noticed some references that dated the book. I also didn't know it had been made into a movie! Neither of these facts influenced my mixed opinion of the book. I enjoyed the author's writing style and ability to illustrate the way seemingly tedious events influence the path of one's life as much as big events do. The author also did a wonderful job of demonstrating how difficult it is to break away from one's comfort zone and what the rewards can be once you do. I thought the characters, except one, were more akin to the tedious events than the big, interesting ones and often found myself struggling to get through the book. The character who initially attracted me to the book was a dog trainer. My high hopes for her were dashed as soon as the author noted her use of a choke collar, but still, I gave her a chance. In the end I was turned off by her over the top "uniqueness." I should note that her training techniques were typical for the mid-80's, but it did influence my opinion of her. Overall, I thought it was "okay" and helped to pass the time. It is not a book I would recommend, nor will I keep it on my bookshelf.
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