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Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: Elit Kültür Yayınları
Patricia C. Wrede and Caroline Stevermer first published Sorcery and Cecelia under that that title in 1988. In recent years, thanks to reprints with shiny new cover art by Scott M. Fischer in the case of the edition I read as well as two new sequels, this book has regained popularity and visibility. Aside from that, one of the most important things to know about this book is its alternate title: The Enchanted Chocolate Pot: Being the Correspondence of Two Young Ladies of Quality Regarding Various Magical Scandals in London and the Country. Wrede and Stevermer wrote this book as a writing exercise of sorts called the Letter Game. Patricia C. Wrede wrote as Cecelia while Caroline Stevermer responded with Kate's letters. They did not plan the plot before they began writing. Almost every review I have found online describes Sorcery and Cecelia as a cross between the books of Jane Austen and those of J. K. Rowling. The comparison does make sense, but I might venture to say I liked this book better than any of the Harry Potter series. The year is 1817 in an England where magic is as much a part of life as letter writing. The latter is of particular importance to Kate and Cecelia as the cousins spend the novel in separate parts of England. While Kate and her more glamorous sister Georgina are in London enjoying a proper Season, Cecelia, much to her consternation, is left to languish in the country with her brother Oliver for company (at least until he's turned into a tree). Problems begin for both cousins when Kate accidentally intercepts a rather nasty pot of chocolate in a London garden that was, apparently, meant for the eccentric Marquis of Schofield. If only he would explain exactly why. Meanwhile, in the country, Cecelia finds herself following a shady figure spying on Cecy's new (and surprisingly popular!) friend Dorothea. When Cecelia repeatedly catches him in the act of spying, James Tarleton repeatedly refuses to offer any information. As the girls learn more about these mysterious men, and the mysterious events, it becomes clear that something big is happening--big enough that evidence of the plan can be seen in both London and the country. The only question is what, exactly, is going on and if Kate and Cecelia can stop it in time. Being an homage to Jane Austen, this novel has not one but two romances. Which couple is better has been a hot topic since the book came out. The librarian who recommended the book to me feels very strongly that the Mysterious Marquis and Kate are a more enjoyable match to observe. For my part, I preferred Cecelia and James. This novel avoids all of the traps that can make an epistolary novel awful. There is no repetition, there is dialogue, the narrative reads like a, for lack of a better word, normal book in that the narrative flows in a fairly traditional way. There is neither too much information nor too little. And, most importantly, the novel is filled with suspense, action, humor and romance that shines through both Cecelia's and Kate's letters. But then from two talented and well-known fantasy writers, what else can a reader expect but perfection? Sorcery and Cecelia is the first in a series of books featuring Kate and Cecelia. Their stories continue in The Grand Tour (2004) and The Mislaid Magician of Ten Years After (2006).
Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: Çıngı Yayıncılık
Braun just phoned this one in- imagine a murder mystery that has only about 5 pages altogether about a murder- one that was obvious as soon as mentioned and has a one paragraph denouement.
Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: Uzman Kariyer Yayınları
For Costello fanatics only. It would bore anyone else to tears.
Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık
The Vertigo imprint of DC Comics has released comic books ranging a wide variety of genres, ranging from detective-noir of "Sandman Mystery Theatre," to gothic superheroes or supernatural beings such as "The Scarab" and "Death," to the classic (and now infamous) stories such as the ones included in this graphic novel compilation. Both "Transmetropolitan" and "Y: The Last Man" are featured within, and although they're not favourites of mine by any stretch of the imagination, they're worth a read, if only to see just what it is all these other folks are talking about. They're supposed to be producing a film of "Y: The Last Man" in the next year or so.
Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: Highlights&Dikkat Atölyesi Yayınları
The story picks up four weeks after the Familiars leaves off. The Loyals and the Familiars are now being educated in magical defensive arts when there is a flash of green light disenchanting the human Loyals who lose their abilities to cast spells and which leaves the animals as the only magical creatures. As part of a prediction that the animal will now rule, the Familiars must now race to save the humans against the evil intentions of the queen's familiar, Paksahara who has tried to overthrow her in her quest to dominate the humans. The go on a quest to find The Crown of the Snow Leopard and Aldwyn finds his fathers footsteps which they follow. This leaves the Loyals behind fighting for their lives with hand to hand combat. There is a lot of action in this follow up to The Familiars and we find the threesome matching wits and talents against a series of evil creatures such as goblins, a creature that can turn you to crystal by the touch of his tail and Aldwyn's uncle, who clearly is on another path in this quest. When Malvern, Aldwyn's uncle, escapes, there is a big opening for another one in this series and I can't wait to read what happens next. This story will appeal to kids of all ages and especially those a bit too young for Harry Potter. If you enjoyed the Spiderwick Chronicles, you will love this one. I also just read that a move of the first book is going to be made.
Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: MÇS
I had it in mind that I wouldn't get into this book when I started it, but it turned out to be one of those books I couldn't put down. I grew attached to all the characters (whether I liked them or not), and the words 'impregnate' and 'molest' will never be the same thanks to Ignatious J. Reilly.
Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: Tudem - Bayilik
This was an excellent book, both well-written and very informative. Although it's a scholarly book, I think it is quite accessible to the lay-person (it helps that the endnotes are at the back, which makes the reading experience smoother -- this would annoy me if I were reading it for scholarly purposes, though); my public library has a copy, which indicates the press is also marketing it widely. I didn't have any trouble, and I'm no expert on the Middle Ages. The book deals with several aspects of spices and the Middle Ages: Why and how were they used in foods and medicines? What did people know about their origins (both real and imagined)? What was it about spices that helped to prompt the great voyages of discovery? I think Freedman gives satisfactory and very interesting answers to all these questions, and I certainly learned a lot. I also learned about a number of spices I had never heard of before, which is always fun. Freeman makes enviably good use of primary texts, including cookbooks, account ledgers, and early maps, and I particularly enjoyed the little sidebars with extended quotations from some of the cookbooks. I don't think I'll be trying too many of the recipes, though. In addition to all this, Out of the East answered my long-time question about spices: why is cardamom used in Swedish baking and Indian cooking, but nowhere in between? The answer has to do with the fact that Medieval European cooking was much closer to today's Indian or Middle Eastern cooking than today's European food, and would have included many dishes with sauces heavy with a wide variety of spices. This type of cooking began to fall out of favor in Europe around the time of the Renaissance, with the rise of traditional French cooking, and spices were mostly relegated to desserts or holiday foods.
Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: Işıklı Yayıncılık
It was a fluffy period piece that was fun to read. I have an interest in herbalism, and little interest in Christian fiction. I am also not really into the Jane Austen brand of swooning female narratives revolving around marriage To A Suitable Fellow. Ended well enough. Fun to read on vacation.
Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: Wordsworth Classics
The book is interesting and worth reading, also I recommend you to see the film.
Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: Yeryüzü Yayınevi
This book could be described with one word-uneventful. Things were happening but at the same time, they weren't. Romance came out of nowhere but I guess a White Trash Zombie is not allowed to be picky. 2 stars- it was ok.
Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: Bilgeoğuz Yayınları
Gerçekten bitirme ile hayal kırıklığına uğradım ... Nicholas Sparks gibi .... kırk yaşında bir "kazara" hamilelik ... Annenin yeni olduğunu biliyordum ... tüm bu WTF için öngören?
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