Susan

Not Your Average Fantasy Book, May 28 2003

I certainly cannot add anything beyond what other reviewers have written here. Tigana is one of the most compelling books I have ever encountered, and is extraordinary in the fantasy genre for several reasons.

One, it's a work that can stand alone. You needn't make a commitment to read 9 other books in a series as in, for example, The Wheel of Time. Secondly, the characters are portrayed with all the genuine ambiguity that is inherent in being human. None, even Alberico the Tyrant, is a black-and-white charaterization.

Many books have moved me, made me cry, and made me jump on to amazon.com to order all the author's other works. However, this is the first book that had me exclaim… Read more

If You're Made of Money - This One's For Your, May 26 2000

Distressed starlets, wives of millionaires, models, this is the book for you. You will be treated to in-depth patient profiles of women with too much time on their hands and too much money to know what to do with. If you're looking for practical skincare advise for us mere mortals, pass on this book. The only redeeming feature was her description of the form and function of the skin, which was quite detailed, yet easy to comprehend. But overall, just don't go there - unless you're a starlet.

Not Just For Kids!, April 15 2000

I discovered Totoro through my interest in anime (Japanese animation), and this movie is, without a doubt, one of the best. Miyazaki really picks up on the subtle realities of childhood without being sappy. I'm 35 years old (no children) and I find this one of the most comforting movies in my collection. When my job is too stressful and I feel cynical and heavy-hearted, this is the tape I reach for. By the end of the movie, all is right in the world.