http://lagosisland.forumotion.net/book-reviews-f11/-t1.htm Read an interesting (or lousy) book lately? Post a review here! Sun, 11 Oct 2009 01:28:13 GMT 10 http://illiweb.com/fa/prosilver/site_logo.gif http://lagosisland.forumotion.net/book-reviews-f11/-t1.htm http://lagosisland.forumotion.net/book-reviews-f11/mrs-de-winter-t261.htm Admin
sequel to Du maurier's Rebecca

review:

very very dry for the first few chapters, then picks up a little after a while.

However, still cant compare to the original- they never do, do they.

smh @ ending.]]> Book Reviews Sun, 11 Oct 2009 01:28:13 GMT http://lagosisland.forumotion.net/book-reviews-f11/mrs-de-winter-t261.htm#443 http://lagosisland.forumotion.net/book-reviews-f11/mrs-de-winter-t261.htm http://lagosisland.forumotion.net/book-reviews-f11/beyond-the-grave-t235.htm Admin The 39 Clues series.

Amy and Dan explore the reasons behind their grandmother's actions and doubts begin to creep into their assessment of her.

They meet new friends and old enemies.

All in all, not a bad read though the third book rates very favorably so far.]]> Book Reviews Sun, 12 Jul 2009 23:16:19 GMT http://lagosisland.forumotion.net/book-reviews-f11/beyond-the-grave-t235.htm#392 http://lagosisland.forumotion.net/book-reviews-f11/beyond-the-grave-t235.htm http://lagosisland.forumotion.net/book-reviews-f11/toads-for-supper-t220.htm Admin
Humorous but with an underlying sadness which gets more pronounced in each chapter, and by the end of the book, builds up to an inevitable crescendo.

Interesting portrayal of the main characters in the book, and culture clashes with change, with the usual unexpected(?) outcome.

Very good read and quite funny even with the subliminal seriousness.]]> Book Reviews Tue, 14 Apr 2009 03:34:54 GMT http://lagosisland.forumotion.net/book-reviews-f11/toads-for-supper-t220.htm#362 http://lagosisland.forumotion.net/book-reviews-f11/toads-for-supper-t220.htm http://lagosisland.forumotion.net/book-reviews-f11/the-sword-thief-t205.htm Admin
This book was impossible to put down right from page one.

The main characters also get in some of the tightest spots they've been in so far.

Captivating, intriguing and fascinating all apply!]]> Book Reviews Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:20:37 GMT http://lagosisland.forumotion.net/book-reviews-f11/the-sword-thief-t205.htm#341 http://lagosisland.forumotion.net/book-reviews-f11/the-sword-thief-t205.htm http://lagosisland.forumotion.net/book-reviews-f11/the-year-of-the-dog-t189.htm Admin
A must-read for every multicultural kid or grown up.]]> Book Reviews Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:07:24 GMT http://lagosisland.forumotion.net/book-reviews-f11/the-year-of-the-dog-t189.htm#320 http://lagosisland.forumotion.net/book-reviews-f11/the-year-of-the-dog-t189.htm http://lagosisland.forumotion.net/book-reviews-f11/the-troubled-heart-of-africa-a-history-of-the-congo-t179.htm Admin by Robert B Edgerton. a very troubling book, I must say. Gave me some very sleepless nights and a horrible sense of despair. The opening sentence: "The Congo that so horrified Joseph Conrad...." Horrified also describes much of my reaction to some of the things I found in this book. Lord have mercy. Can light ever pierce through to this region and others like it. At times I felt like I was reading about nazi concentration camps. Book Reviews Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:05:19 GMT http://lagosisland.forumotion.net/book-reviews-f11/the-troubled-heart-of-africa-a-history-of-the-congo-t179.htm#310 http://lagosisland.forumotion.net/book-reviews-f11/the-troubled-heart-of-africa-a-history-of-the-congo-t179.htm http://lagosisland.forumotion.net/book-reviews-f11/crispin-at-the-edge-of-the-world-t167.htm Admin
However, not as gripping,imo. But intriguing nonetheless.]]> Book Reviews Fri, 16 Jan 2009 03:59:57 GMT http://lagosisland.forumotion.net/book-reviews-f11/crispin-at-the-edge-of-the-world-t167.htm#295 http://lagosisland.forumotion.net/book-reviews-f11/crispin-at-the-edge-of-the-world-t167.htm http://lagosisland.forumotion.net/book-reviews-f11/shadow-of-the-wind-t163.htm Admin wrenching, sad, powerfully written tale. Book Reviews Fri, 16 Jan 2009 03:11:21 GMT http://lagosisland.forumotion.net/book-reviews-f11/shadow-of-the-wind-t163.htm#291 http://lagosisland.forumotion.net/book-reviews-f11/shadow-of-the-wind-t163.htm http://lagosisland.forumotion.net/book-reviews-f11/twilight-ya-fiction-t132.htm Admin
Stunningly good looking vamp meets high school girl, and the flames spark. He's not good for her- how many times have i heard this line in those romance flicks from high school.

The author manages to draw an entrancing picture and the book leaves one feeling somewhat exhausted.

marketed to the teenage audience but I'm not so sure it shouldnt be an adult read.]]> Book Reviews Wed, 26 Nov 2008 03:57:54 GMT http://lagosisland.forumotion.net/book-reviews-f11/twilight-ya-fiction-t132.htm#250 http://lagosisland.forumotion.net/book-reviews-f11/twilight-ya-fiction-t132.htm http://lagosisland.forumotion.net/book-reviews-f11/the-diamond-of-darkhold-t126.htm Admin great book. It picks up the tempo of the first book, and cathces on from there. There's something about the Ember series thats so captivating. While reading, you always feel you're at the verge of discovering something exciting, and the author does a good job with the suspense and character development. The first two remain my favorite, and some other reviewers felt the characters were too shallow and excessive, but that aside, it was still a good read. Some funny moments ... Book Reviews Sat, 22 Nov 2008 23:03:27 GMT http://lagosisland.forumotion.net/book-reviews-f11/the-diamond-of-darkhold-t126.htm#244 http://lagosisland.forumotion.net/book-reviews-f11/the-diamond-of-darkhold-t126.htm http://lagosisland.forumotion.net/book-reviews-f11/book-reviews-t25.htm Admin All Things Bright and Beautiful is a winner anyday. Biographical account of a vet's life in good ol' Yorkshire, England.]]> Book Reviews Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:05:51 GMT http://lagosisland.forumotion.net/book-reviews-f11/book-reviews-t25.htm#34 http://lagosisland.forumotion.net/book-reviews-f11/book-reviews-t25.htm http://lagosisland.forumotion.net/book-reviews-f11/if-i-had-one-wish-by-jackie-knoller-t136.htm Admin lighter reading: If I had One Wish by Jackie Knoller. Quite interesting. Here's the wiki synopsis: If I Had One Wish is a young adult novel by Jackie French Koller, about a teenager named Alex Lansing, whose little brother Stevie is always getting him in trouble. The book was first published in 1991. One day an old woman grants Alex one wish, for his kindness to her. Alex uses it to wish that Stevie had never been born; to his horror, it comes true. Although no one else remembers ... Book Reviews Wed, 24 Sep 2008 03:44:29 GMT http://lagosisland.forumotion.net/book-reviews-f11/if-i-had-one-wish-by-jackie-knoller-t136.htm#137 http://lagosisland.forumotion.net/book-reviews-f11/if-i-had-one-wish-by-jackie-knoller-t136.htm http://lagosisland.forumotion.net/book-reviews-f11/some-love-stories-t135.htm Admin The Far Pavilions by Margaret Kaye. One of the best love stories ever. Trade Wind by the same author. Shocking love story set in Zanzibar, in the middle of the slave trade and involving an English slaver. Frenchman's Creek by daphne Du maurier. Interesting story of a French pirate who helps a repressed English lady find love. Rebecca by the same author. A classic that has stood the test of time. Book Reviews Wed, 24 Sep 2008 03:39:25 GMT http://lagosisland.forumotion.net/book-reviews-f11/some-love-stories-t135.htm#136 http://lagosisland.forumotion.net/book-reviews-f11/some-love-stories-t135.htm http://lagosisland.forumotion.net/book-reviews-f11/something-blue-by-emily-giffin-t134.htm Admin Something Blue by Emily Giffin.

Brilliant book! I thought they didnt make chick lit like this anymore.

Refreshing, interesting, and the reader gets right behind darcy's eyeballs and shares her joy as well as pain. More pain than joy, actually, through most of the story.

Far better than the prequel: Something Borrowed. I'm glad I read this one first.]]> Book Reviews Sat, 06 Sep 2008 01:25:21 GMT http://lagosisland.forumotion.net/book-reviews-f11/something-blue-by-emily-giffin-t134.htm#109 http://lagosisland.forumotion.net/book-reviews-f11/something-blue-by-emily-giffin-t134.htm http://lagosisland.forumotion.net/book-reviews-f11/jumanji-by-chris-alsburg-t133.htm Admin
Other notable books by the same author include

The Garden of Abdul Gasazi

Just a Dream

The sweetest Fig

Two bad Ants (loved it!)

Zathura

The wreck of the Zephyr]]> Book Reviews Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:25:11 GMT http://lagosisland.forumotion.net/book-reviews-f11/jumanji-by-chris-alsburg-t133.htm#69 http://lagosisland.forumotion.net/book-reviews-f11/jumanji-by-chris-alsburg-t133.htm