An interesting book for children. The author wrote down questions (with answers) that children asked him about "science in life". Most of them were knAn interesting book for children. The author wrote down questions (with answers) that children asked him about "science in life". Most of them were known to me, but a few information were new.
I love that Lucinda Brant manages to create interesting and different/original (as much as it is possible for the genre) characters. That is a big advI love that Lucinda Brant manages to create interesting and different/original (as much as it is possible for the genre) characters. That is a big advantage.
I savoured her world. I took pleasure in living in it.
Yet, this time I was rolling my eyes when I got to a gamekeeper's cottage and a bathing pool - the author used similar circumstances one time too many.
Also, (as I have written in a review of the previous part of the series) there was too much about the Roxton family and Antonia. Perhaps, if someone hadn't read the other novels, the repetitions of the stories of the other characters wouldn't bother them.
Moreover, the repetitions about Mary's marriage and Christopher's past bordered to be quite annoying.
And then, the part with "Teddy's drama" - I was totally disappointed. What was that for? I completely disagreed with Bryce's reasoning. And, please, how long could they postpone telling what Teddy did? I wanted to scream.
So, the novel would have been much better, at least would have given me more pleasure, if it had been simply shorter, without the parts I have mentioned above. Lucinda Brant created two splendid characters for a love story, she put them in promising positions, etc. But it looked like she didn't have an idea what to do with them between the beginning and their HEA.
Marion Chesney as I was expecting. Fast-paced, funny, believable, and historically accurate as much as such kind of story allows. In other words, I goMarion Chesney as I was expecting. Fast-paced, funny, believable, and historically accurate as much as such kind of story allows. In other words, I got what I wanted. [3.5-4]...more
An interesting, splendid historical fiction taking place in the XIV century in Norway. There was all that makes a 5-star historical fiction, the complAn interesting, splendid historical fiction taking place in the XIV century in Norway. There was all that makes a 5-star historical fiction, the complex characters (not good or bad, simply humans), everyday life, difficult decisions, sorrow, and happiness. You can learn more about medieval Norway, you can better understand those who lived then and there, and you can see that at the core they were not much different from people in other times and places. In other words, a must-read for every fan of the genre.
PS It wasn't the end I rooted for, but perhaps it was more real, for sure more remarkable....more
I have read it a few years ago, perhaps ten. To me it was mind-blowing.
From a review by William Mackler:
The author, a German journalist with a backgroI have read it a few years ago, perhaps ten. To me it was mind-blowing.
From a review by William Mackler:
The author, a German journalist with a background of medicine, by the narrative device of a peregrinating nonpracticing surgeon, draws a vivid picture of 19th-century surgery. He successfully recreates the exciting era of the introduction of anesthesia and the birth of antiseptic surgery which gave such impetus to surgical advancement. From the surgical amphitheater of the Massachusetts General Hospital to a filthy hovel in Khanpur, India, Thor-wald weaves a thrilling international and panoramic story of surgery in which the familiar names Morton, Warren, Lister, Koch, Billroth and Halsted become living personalities.
I have read two books of Temple Grandin about animals (a couple years ago). Thanks to them I understand animals, especially my dogs and cat much betteI have read two books of Temple Grandin about animals (a couple years ago). Thanks to them I understand animals, especially my dogs and cat much better. And to tell the truth, I understand human nature better too. The perspective of Grandin is priceless.
I have read two books of Temple Grandin about animals (a couple years ago). Thanks to them I understand animals, especially my dogs and cat much betteI have read two books of Temple Grandin about animals (a couple years ago). Thanks to them I understand animals, especially my dogs and cat much better. And to tell the truth, I understand human nature better too. The perspective of Grandin is priceless.
I read it some years ago. I was brilliant. The way he wrote about illness and death, about his fight and how he struggled to come to terms with death I read it some years ago. I was brilliant. The way he wrote about illness and death, about his fight and how he struggled to come to terms with death - is maybe a little harsh for some people but it is so real and touching and...
For me it is one of the books which I will re-read when my time comes....more
A remarkable book. I am wiser now, but as always when you learn more, at the same time, you learn how much you don't know ;-) I recommend this really A remarkable book. I am wiser now, but as always when you learn more, at the same time, you learn how much you don't know ;-) I recommend this really to everyone. All is explained in the simple way. If you know that: speed equals the road divided by time, you will understand the whole book. It may only take you some time. Fortunately, one can always read it a second time ;-)...more
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