I bought this book for my father, who is, among other things, an American history buff. I won't give a syopsis of the book, you can read that above. I will say he enjoys the book immensely, read the whole thing through, and refers to it regularly as needed. It was well worth the price I paid for it as a gift, and he and I were quite pleased. If you're considering buying this for someone who studies this period in American history, don't hesitate.

This is only the second novel of Forsyth's I've read, so I am not an expert on him or the genre. However I was slightly disappointed in this book, which I read right after reading "Fist of God." The pacing is ok, but slower than FOG, the characters are not as finely drawn, and the plot seems more black and white, without the nuances I had expected.

All in all, I'd say if your're looking for a good example of Forsyth's work, "Fist of God", or perhaps some of his earlier work, such as "Odessa Files" would be a better choice.

I don't normally read spy thrillers of this type, and this was the first of Forsyth's books I've read, but I loved it! I grabbed this book from my husband one day when I was bored, and was drawn in immediately by the tense prose and gripping plotline. I won't give a synopsis, you can get that above. But I will say I read this almost straight through from start to finish.

No one seems to know how much of this novel is really true, and in the end, that doesn't matter, because it's writen so well that it might as well be true. The plot is crafted around a war that really happened, and the author spoke with those who had taken part in the war, giving his work an authenticity hard to match. If you're looking for an intelligent novel of this genre, then this one is hard to beat. Don't hesitate!

This book is perfect for any young person, or person young at heart, who loves dragons. It features many of the marvelous illustrations by that master of fantasy, Michael Hague, accompanying 17 classic tales of dragons and their prey.

The tales range in place setting from China to England, Scandinavia to Narnia. The dragons themselves range from fearsome to foolish, rage-filled to reluctant, and everything in-between. If you or your child love dragons and their stories, don't hesitate to buy this book!

This is the first book I've read of Riley's, and I really liked it. I won't give a synopsis, you can read that above, but I will touch on some areas which stood out for me.

I enjoyed the way Riley mixed in historical figures with her plot, not revolving around them too much, but adding them in for spice, as it were. I was pleased with the way the plot developed, the characters grew and expanded (for the most part) as the story went along. I liked the addition of the supernatural aspects: the angel of history was a real hoot with his ascerbic comments, and the Master of All Desires was a scream, preying upon the weaknesses of human vanity.

If, as other reviewers state, is not as good as some of Riley's other work, then I can't wait to read them! I was quite pleased with this book, and would recommend it heartily.

I bought this book for my parents, at their request. They had an older edition and wanted the latest I could find. They use this book often, and since they're in their late 60s and early 70s, like the strictly allopathic format (I tend to prefer a more natural approach to things, but that's just me.)

If you're looking for a straightforward listing of various ailments and conventional treatments, then don't hesitate to buy this book. For a more holistic approach, check out the "Prescription for Nutritional Healing" available here on Amazon.com as well.

When I was in college, I had a roomate who was constantly correcting my grammar. The habit wore off on me, and while mine is not perfect, I do like to think it's good. I bought this book to answer several nagging questions I had about a few things, and was very impressed.

The format is laid out well. The lessons are simple and easy to follow, while conveying information thoroughly. This book can be used by adults as well as teens in high school to great effect. And like, it's never a bad thing to tawk gud, ya know?

I know, I know, everyone speaks of what a classic this book is. And I must admit, when my book club decided to read this book I was initially pleased, as I really liked Razor's Edge. But of all ten of us in the club, only one finished the book!

I got as far as page 394, so I really did try. But I kept wanting to give Philip a shake, tell him to "get over it" and get on with his life already. Mildred was a perfect pill, and I was quite annoyed with how she abused his faith and love. The other characters were, for the most part, either one-dimensional, or unlikeable.

I know I'll most likely get slammed for daring to say this, but I just didn't like this book, and I was not the only one. It was just too depressing and full of despair. Avoid this unless you like a hard slog through the muck of sadness.

These wonderful books will appeal to children of all ages and backgrounds. They will especially appeal to those kids who are reading the Harry Potter series now, with the myth and wonder of Aslan and his magical world, Narnia. (I won't synopsize the plots, you can see those in the reviews above.)

I read these books over and over as a child, and still read them occasionally as an adult. They are terrific for older children to read on their own, or to be read to younger children. As a child I was unaware of the allegorical aspects of the books, and that can either be stressed or not, as a parent chooses.

I too would recommend that the books be read in the order they were published, since The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe is such a great introduction to the four children, Aslan, and Narnia. These books will take your children into another world, filled with magical talking creatures, one which will be with them all their lives. Don't hesitate to buy this series, for yourself or your children!

This is not an easy book to read. It took me three tries and some months to get past the first 50 pages. But once I did, I was hooked.

Straub has taken a mass of threads, all seemingly unrelated, thrown them in a pile in the beginning, and then spent the next 400-odd pages sorting them out and then weaving them into a complex tale of murder, mythology, horror, literary reference, and more. I won't bother to do a synopsis, read the publisher's review above for that.

Yes, I agree that there are a lot of names to keep track of. Yes, it can be very confusing. This is not a potboiler, a beach book, a book to skim through while you watch tv or listen to the radio. This book requires concentration and thought. But it rewards such reading with a fabulous tale of the macabe and mysterious.

There are things left unresolved. I was somewhat dismayed at parts of the ending, as there were issues that were dealt with differently than I would ahve expected. But I loved the various references to Lovecraft, and other mythological beings. All in all I was pleased that I bought this book, and will consider re-reading it down the road (when I'm sure I'll discover even more I missed the first time.)