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Gilbert Abbott à Beckett was a UK humorist. He was born in 9 January 1811 in London He is a lawyer son and from a family which is claiming descent of the Thomas Becket. Gilbert had his education at Westminster School and he was known at Gray’s Inn in the bar in 1841. He initiated…
Category Archives: Favorite Authors
My thoughts on the Millenium Trilogy
Stieg Larsson wrote a rather amazing trilogy of books with this set. Although some say his writing is dull and staid, I have to say that when I read a book it has to grab my attention and allow me to almost visibly see the story as it unfolds. I am not interested in the…
Philip K. Dick, “Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep?”
Philip Dick has long been recognized as one of the most paranoid, mentally ill, and yet totally fascinating authors of all time. Although Science Fiction is often seen as a kind of frivolous pursuit, authors like Philip Dick prove that it is possible to present courageous visions of the future in any medium or genre….
Philip K. Dick: A Great American Classic Author.
Philip K. Dick was one of the most intelligent, thoughtful Science Fiction authors of all time. You may not recognize his name, but if you’re a movie buff, you’ve probably seen something related to this author. Among his recent works include the films “Minority Report,” starring Tom Cruise, “Blade Runner,” with Harrison Ford, and most…
The Lost Symbol
The Lost Symbol was the third book of the series which falls way short of quality and fails to meet the expectation of the readers.
The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms
Once in a while, comes along a book that manages to completely grab your attention and imagination. One such fantasy title is The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms. The first ever published novel of author N.K. Jemisin, who is a relative new comer to the fantasy world of literature, The novel is definitely one of the most…
Love You Forever
Love You Forever By Robert Munsch Once in a while a book comes along that brings tears down the face. This book is one such story. ‘Love You Forever’, tells the story of a mother and her child. During the nights the mother will come in and sing to her baby, “I love you forever,…
The Secret Life of Bees
If you have ever watched a movie based on a book then you have probably thought to yourself, “Why!” The sad truth is that most movies adapted from books are just plain awful or at best just now what you were expecting. The characters aren’t like you pictured them, the voices are all wrong and…
A Summary: Oh, The Places You’ll Go!
“Oh, The Places You’ll Go”, is a journey of a boy who is referred to as ‘you’, who embarks on the way to find his place in the world. The reader is able to identify with the character as he goes along his journey. The journey when life begins can be one full of challenges…