Eric Fu itibaren Rýmařov, Czech Republic

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12/22/2024

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2019-12-28 05:40

Bartok - Concerto For Orchestra, Sz 116 - Music For Strings, Percussion And Celesta Cd TrendKitaplar Kütüphanesi

Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: Müzik

I need more stars. I'd say this novel isn't really a four, but three seems too low, too. It's entertaining. I definitely enjoyed reading it. It was engaging and exciting, even. But at the same time, there was a lot that didn't work. Stuff that I ended up kinda ignoring as I read so that I could just enjoy the action. It was like a stereotypical Michael Bay movie - all action without a very good story underneath. (I actually don't know if Michael Bay movies are like that; I don't watch movies much. But for some reason the comparison came to me so I felt like using it. Anyway...) Whitfield tried to make a really indepth story with a lot going on in the universe and lots of components; unfortunately, they didn't really work together too well. On the Amazon page for the book, there is one comment at the time of my writing this review (by Joshua Wachter) who commented that (paraphrased) it started out well but then just got weird and things went downhill from there. I had read one of the short stories in the universe (A Knight's Charge) so I figured that the commenter just was thrown off by the strong fantasy element in the story which I knew to expect from the short story. However, having read the novel, I rather feel the same way as that commenter. The book does indeed start out fantastically. The first eight chapters are simply fantastic gritty sci-fi action which I didn't want to stop reading once I started. Then, things got weird. As many stories (especially the action type) do nowadays, this one started in the second act so that there's engaging action right away, etc. etc. The problem is that it never went back to the first act at all. This is a problem because it feels like everything that happens as the book progresses is just made up and doesn't fit into the universe as is known so far. Starting at chapter nine, the book starts showing the fact that it has the aforementioned strong fantasy element in addition to the sci-fi. There is no background or reference at all to the universe outside the action where Walters and Berbatov are, though, so the things that happen seem utterly ridiculous/miraculous/out of place; yet, the rest of the characters act as if it's a not uncommon thing to happen. Now, this might be the case that such events do happen regularly enough in the world, but there should have been some way for the readers to know that. Of course, not every story needs to fit into the three-act structure exactly, but in this case, the lack of any background that might happen in the first act makes it seem like any time something "weird" happens, it's just the author deciding to make up random stuff to fit his fancy. Then, after a while I just accept that this is happening even if it's poorly explained and I keep reading to see where the story goes. Unfortunately, this is hardly the end of the new things popping up. Brandon Sanderson has a series of laws that goes into his magic systems; his first law is: "An author's ability to solve conflict with magic is DIRECTLY PROPORTIONAL to how well the reader understands said magic." I mention this because I agree strongly with it (and did even before I read this post) and because Whitfield broke this rule, a lot. (Sanderson goes on further in his blog post to explain it; in my opinion it is an interesting read if you have some time and like fantasy.) Over and over, one of the characters does something that we (i.e. readers) had no idea was possible or allowed or anything of the sort. The worst part, in my opinion, (view spoiler) The fact that the character who is thrust into the situation knows much more than the readers are allowed to know just, again, reinforces the noticeable lack of information about what is usual for this universe and what the beings therein might consider normal. Perhaps this was done intentionally for some ridiculous, esoteric literary effect, but yet again it just left me feeling like the author was making stuff up as he went along to fit the situations he got himself into. So, the strength of this novel is definitely it the writing of it's action scenes and making enjoyable characters. starting early on and going throughout the book I felt for and was rooting for the main characters and was really drawn into their situation. The action writing is great. On a vaguely related note, many of the battle scenes on land seem to use very 18th-century land war techniques. Armies shooting volleys of musket fire (well, plasma guns, here) and then a lot of charging in afterwards for hand-to-hand combat. Not necessarily a bad thing, just very atypical for any genre with modern to futuristic-type weapons. Anyway, where was I? I was summing up that on the surface, the book is action-filled, exciting with good writing to go along with it. However, that is strongly counter-acted with the lack of a consistent universe for the characters along with much depth (so far, at least) into the story or in the characters, etc. All that said, I did start reading the next book in the series very soon after finishing this one, which is why it seems like three stars is a bit low, as I definitely am enjoying the story; but there are just too many holes and missing background on the universe to really make it feel like a full, powerful story, which makes it hard for me to justify four stars. Nice to look at, but not enough there. (Are Michael Bay movies actually like that or is my stereotype of his movies just completely wrong?)

2019-12-28 06:40

Peter ve Kurt (Peter And The Wolf) ( VCD ) TrendKitaplar Kütüphanesi

Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından:

These books made me feel like a child again, with all the wonder and belief of infinite possibilities.

2019-12-28 07:40

Çizgi Defterim TrendKitaplar Kütüphanesi

Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: Yumurcak Yayınları

This is an interesting and quite perceptive book about human nature. The exchanges between the two devils definitely makes you question what it is to be faithful. It is a profound book that would help anyone during their own spiritual journey. The allegories of CS Lewis never disappoint!

2019-12-28 08:40

Mart Menekşeleri - Dedektif Bernie Gunther 1 - Philip Kerr TrendKitaplar Kütüphanesi

Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: Alfa Yayınları

Alex never thought that she would be spending her summer working with Sean. In fact, she never even expected to see him. When he walks into the door of her family's rafting business, she is completely shocked. As it turns out, her grandparents hired him on for the summer, without ever mentioning it to Alex. Alex already has enough on her plate trying to get over her father's drowning of the year before and living with her grandparents while her mom is in Florida. Now she not only has all that to deal with, she also has her feelings for Sean and the flirtations of one of the other guys from the rafting business, Tommy. Tommy has always been a flirt but now he seems to be focusing all his flirting on Alex and to Alex's delight and confusion, it seems to be making Sean a little jealous. Even if Alex and Sean can never be the way they once were, she still wants to be friends with him and he begins to show some of the same feelings. The only time they seem to be able to connect is when Sean takes on the task of helping Alex get over her fear of the river. Sean's attentions don't only affect Alex, though. Alex's cousin Mala seems to be changing right along with everyone else. Mala is the pretty one and always the center of attention with the guys but lately Alex is getting all of the attention. Mala begins to act out and get herself into more trouble and always manages to drag Alex into it with her. When Mala can't seem to take anymore she breaks and makes some accusations that Alex may never be able to forgive her for. Heartbreak River was such an amazing debut YA novel. There were very few things I disliked about this book. In fact, I don't think I could name one. The characters were all very likable, even at their worst moments. They all seemed to have real personalities and little quirks that made them original. The ending was also one of my favorite parts. It was such a shock to me. I never would have seen it coming. I do think it was a very sad ending but I really think it helped make the story even better. The writing style and the story were just so original. I read this book so quickly because I just couldn't put it down. I had to know what happened next. This is another one of those books that I think deserves all 5 stars.

2019-12-28 09:40

Filozof Çocuk Her Şeyi Bilmem Gerekir Mi TrendKitaplar Kütüphanesi

Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: Tudem Yayınları

This is a powerful book about Raymond Franz, former member of the governing body in the Jehovah Witnesses...A must read!

2019-12-28 10:40

Delailü'L Hayrat Türkçe Okunuş Ve Manalı (Üçlü) (Dua-122)-Abdullah Muhammed Bin Süleyman El-Cezuli TrendKitaplar Kütüphanesi

Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: Pamuk Yayıncılık

The Most important book on love and relationships you could EVER read! My Favorite book of all time! I liked it so much I put my money where my mouth is, and bought a dozen copies of it and gave it away to my friends!

2019-12-28 11:40

Özlem Ağrı - Evvel Zaman CD TrendKitaplar Kütüphanesi

Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından:

This book was really funny and a very interesting read. I think I waited too long to review it because now I'm forgetting details, but it was a very enjoyable read!

2019-12-28 12:40

Sözde Masum Milliyetçilik TrendKitaplar Kütüphanesi

Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: Kitap Yayınevi

Overhyped. Plus, the narrator turns out to be a douche. Although I am compelled to read the sequel, Love Stargirl just to see what happens.

2019-12-28 13:40

Çağımız Ve Türkiye - Niyazi Kahveci TrendKitaplar Kütüphanesi

Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: Sinemis Yayınları

I'm wavering between a 4 and a 5 for this one, actually, because I loved it so much when I read it as a young teen. I reread it fairly recently, after purchasing it for our library. It's a solid, character-based adventure about a young Irish girl who is taken captive by a Viking boy her age and brought to Denmark. On rereading it as an adult, I enjoyed it almost as much as I had as a teenager. Ness is a wonderful character, and she and Beorn strike sparks off each other in a very believable way. As I said to my sister, it's really a romance - but a proto-romance between a couple of thirteen-year-olds. Beorn's stubborn pridefulness also rings true, and Polland handles the politics of the little Danish kingdoms quite well. There are plots and counterplots and battles - also an attempted murder or two. But always, the two youngsters and their relationships take center stage. Not quite on the level of Sutcliff or Whalen Turner, but readers who enjoy those books would like this one, as well. Ness's sincere Catholicism will be a plus for some readers, too.

2019-12-28 14:40

Ben Sultan Abdülhamid Han TrendKitaplar Kütüphanesi

Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: İskenderiye Kitap

I actually only got about halfway through before I had to return it. I'd like to read it again because I think it had some good points. Half the stuff didn't really apply to me as I don't have children, am not married, don't own a house or my own vehicle. But the lessons overall make sense. Just have to remember that I should try to live below my means, not above them! And save a ton of money!

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