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Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: smarteach
This really was an amazing book for me. I had previously tried to read The Screwtape Letters a few times but it can never hold my interest. Mere Christianity is a collection of "talks" C.S. Lewis gave over the radio, so for me it was much easier to follow. I lost interest again in the last section when I started having some doctrinal disagreements over things like his idea of the trinity, but I would say that 3/4 of this book was very insightful and broadened my understanding of my own religious beliefs.
Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: Mart Yayınları
The history of the various religious fundamentalist movements always intrigued me. Fundamentalists exist in all religions, and I always wanted to figure out the common thread that connect all such movements. I would say most people really do not know what fundamentalism actually is and what purpose it serves in the Abrahamic religions, let alone the history of such movements. What is the history of this line of thinking? What are the reasons? Why is fundamentalism so prevalent now? These are great questions, with difficult answers by Karen Armstrong. This is a book I believe that every human should read.
Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: Yapı Kredi Yayınları
Classic. Timeless. Should be read whenever given the opportunity.
Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: Hayykitap
schecter is the best crime writer i know of. this book is very tightly written. however, it should be supplemented by viewing the recently released documentary on fish, which puts fish in a religious context that schecter misses. but if you want all the facts -- well written -- this is the book to get. hot peanut butter.
Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: Yuka Kids
A children's book by Gertrude Stein, yes. Sounds unlikely? It's actually surprisingly lovely. "The world is round and you can go on it around and around." It isn't all just wordplay, either; the children in it are real and alive.
Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: Tutku Yayınevi
(Cross-posted from Frida Fantastic) Genesis Earth is a space opera coming of age story. Michael and Terra are two young adults raised on Heinlein space station, and they’re charged with an important mission that could usher in a new era of space exploration. While they face the unknown, an innocent romance blooms between the two. This book has a wonderful start. The conflict and paranoia between the two characters while they’re isolated in space is brilliantly done. I liked how they aren’t hyper-competent protagonists, but very flawed young people who happen to be on the most important mission for mankind. They take different approaches towards their obligations to the mission: while Terra considers herself free from expectations, Michael nearly collapses from the weight of his responsibilities. Their characterization and interactions are a strength of this book. Vasicek’s prose and exposition are excellent. The pacing is slow, but it works in the story’s favour because it sets the mood and it makes the build-up fairly intense. The scene where the protagonists thaw from cryogenic sleep is particularly memorable. It’s heart-pounding and it really shows how fragile humans are out in the cold void of space. While the first half is great, the book changes focus to something I couldn’t care much about. The big questions developed early on were meaty stuff: where should humanity go and what is the future of mankind? But instead of fully exploring those questions, the protagonist decides to shelve them and focus on carving out a life for himself. The personal conflict of Michael deciding between what’s best for the mission and for his own life is actually good, and it’s not a conflict I often see in sci-fi. The problem is that Michael himself is uninteresting compared to the big questions that the story decides to ignore. I was willing to put up with Michael to see what he’d discover, but when he decides to focus on himself and his budding relationship with Terra, it’s hard to stifle the yawns. They’re the space equivalents of two young adults that have never left their small town: they’re boring. Do I care if they’d settle down and find a happily ever after? Not really. And it’s hard to take their romance seriously when there’s half a dozen unused Chekov’s guns littering the landscape. I was also incredulous at Michael’s priorities. He finds a terrifying answer to the “future of mankind” question, and instead of pursuing it and possibly changing humanity’s fate, he decides to stick to the mission. I understand that he’s a strict-rule-abiding kind of guy, but I’m sure the folks back on Heinlein station would rather have him investigate that lead. I was surprised that Terra didn’t consider that a priority either. To be blunt, I thought that their subsequent accomplishments amounted to rearranging the furniture while the house burned down. There’s nothing wrong with that, but it bothered me that they didn’t recognize the weight of their decision. Genesis Earth explores big sci-fi questions, but they eventually fade into the background as the puppy love between the two protagonists takes centre stage. Vasicek is a competent prose writer, he establishes the space setting really well, and he has good ideas. I’d like to see him tackle a concept-driven science fiction story. If you’re looking for a sci-fi adventure or one that thoroughly explores big questions, this isn’t it. But if you just want a coming of age story with a bit of romance set in space, this might be up your alley. Note: A free review copy was provided by the author.
Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: Boyut Yayın Grubu
I think I definitely liked this one better than All-Star Superman. It's the origins of the Superman story, which was perfect for me, a Superman newbie. There was a sweetness and wholesomeness to the graphic novel that I really enjoyed. It was uplifting in a lot of ways. I just didn't feel like it was completely a finished plotline, which is why I can't rate it higher. Lex and Superman never really have their showdown, which I would have LOVED to see happen. Oh well. Highly recommended anyway!
Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: İş Bankası Kültür Yayınları
love, love, LOVE this book!! I love all the characters, the message, the writing.
Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: Kirlin
I'm glad I own this book, because I'll read it again. Author has good insight into human behavior and motivation. Some great paragraphs explaining such.
Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: Küçük Ev Yayınları
wow. couldn't get past the third chapter. would not recommend it.
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