555 Review: The Book of Illusions by Paul Auster
(What is a 555 Review?)Read: 18 July 2009How I got it…Bought it, from the local second-hand bookstore chainWhy I read it…I read 1/3 of Paul Auster's New York Trilogy (City of Glass), and I loved it.I wanted to see if Auster is really as good as I think he is.Bottom line: he is.What's the story?David...
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555 Review: Fables: Legends in Exile by Bill Willingham
Read: 28 June 2009How I got it…Also lent by my book pimpWhy I read it…A former co-teacher, Eric, raved to me about this series before.I wanted to complete the 20-book reading challenge that I set for co-faculty members.What's the story?In this first volume of Fables, you're introduced to characters...
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555 Review: Sookie Stackhouse 8 & 9 by Charlaine Harris
From Dead to WorseRead: 27 June 2009How I got it…borrowed it from a smart and talented poet friend who is hooked on HarrisWhy I read it…check out my other Charlaine Harris marathons here and here.those should explain itWhat's the story? something about how they coped with stuff after the big explosionsomething...
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The 555 Reviews
image courtesy of AllPosters.comIn thirty days, according to my widget down there in the right column, it'll be my blogoversary. Now, to prevent me from getting sentimental and maudlin, which I occasionally get when I have an opportunity to look back on the past, I shall endeavor to turn a blind eye...
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555 Review: “The Secret Speech” by Tom Rob Smith
(What's a 555 Review?)Read: 25 June 20091) How I got it...Lent by the father of my tutee2) Why I read it... Because I had read and loved Child 44.3) What's the story?A woman from Leo’s past shows up to take revenge.Formerly the wife of a pastor Leo sent to jail, the woman has become a Vory leader and...
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