Plot summaryĪ powerful and chiseled 8th-century king named Alobar narrowly escapes regicide at the hands of his own subjects, from a custom of killing the leader at the first sign of aging. The book was first published in 1984 by Bantam Books and later published by Random House. Orchestrated by a mysterious Irish philosopher, the past and the present collide when the characters come together and discover the unexpected path to life-everlasting. The story connects dueling perfumers in Seattle, Paris and New Orleans to a bottle of incomparable perfume created by two unlikely but defiant lovers of the past who seek immortality. The book follows two interweaving storylines, one in Ancient Eurasia and one in the present day. Jitterbug Perfume is Tom Robbins' fourth novel and was listed on the New York Times Best Seller list in 1985.
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So Jane is humiliated and her reputation is ruined because she supposedly had sex WITH HER BOYFRIEND. And the overall motivation for it all… SPOILERS, just in case. It’s 122 pages long and the action starts pretty much straightaway with no build up or time to invest in the characters. Throughout the book there are also ‘In the Room’ chapters, where Jane’s friend Alice is being questioned about the events by a police officer (who I swear does things so off the books that he would get in so much trouble in real life). So she falls/is pushed overboard on a boat, but then everything spins out of control, and people die for real. But of course she’s not really going to die. Jane decides the best way to pay them both back is to orchestrate an accident in which they’re at fault for her death. In her latest entry she wrote about how she lost her virginity to her boyfriend, but it was a lie! The mean cheerleader is obviously behind this smear campaign (because Jane once said something sort of nasty about the cheerleaders in the school paper), and her boyfriend is denying it (she thinks it’s cos he’s a lame-o dude thinking about his own reputation but he mostly didn’t want to call her a liar to everyone). Jane Retton keeps a fictional diary that somehow ends up being copied and splashed all over school. I mean difficult in that Feser expects a lot from readers, and he gives a lot too.įeser, as the book’s title indicates, shows five proofs for God’s existence. I should note: I do not mean difficult because one cannot understand or follow Feser’s arguments. As noted, he does not waste words.Īs a reviewer, I am thus somewhat restrained when it comes “to whom” I would recommend this book. He does not ease into arguments through stories or long illustrations. While Five Proofs can be read by an average reader, it will likely tax almost anyone who reads it. In short, he is not afraid to engage with the best of those with whom he disagrees.įeser’s success here also reveals a potential weakness. What makes this latter point so powerful is that Feser cites and refers to a wide range of scholarship that argues against him. At the level of clear logic and argumentation, Feser successfully conveys with persuasiveness five arguments for God he also answers an ocean of objections. Here is a 330-page book dedicated to arguing line-by-line for the existence of God. The Wormwood Trilogy begins with Rosewater, continues with The Rosewater Insurrection and ends in The Rosewater Redemption. ‘A magnificent tour de force’ Adrian Tchaikovsky Campbell Award finalist for Best Science Fiction Novel Shortlisted for the Kitschie Award for Best Novel 2019 Winner of the inaugural Nommo Award for Best Novel, Africa’s first award for speculative fiction The Rosewater Insurrection continues the award-winning science fiction trilogy by one of science fictions most engaging voices. Government forces await its demise, ready to destroy Rosewater’s independence before it has even begun.Īnd in the city’s quiet suburbs, a woman wakes with no memory of who she is – with memories belonging to something much older and much more alien. The charismatic mayor, Jack Jacques, has declared Rosewater a free state, independent to Nigeria. The city of Rosewater is chaotic, vibrant and full of life – some of it extra-terrestrial. The experts take a crash course in deep-sea diving, descend to the ocean floor, then take up residence in a pressure-controlled "habitat" while they investigate the silent spacecraft and its glistening sphere. Jackson), astronomer Ted Fielding (Liev Schreiber) and government agent Barnes (Peter Coyote), whose job is to ensure maximum security and secrecy. Speaking of eccentric specialists, let's meet the team! Joining biochemist Beth Halperin (Stone) 1,000 feet under are psychologist Norman Goodman (Dustin Hoffman), who initially thinks he's been summoned to counsel victims of an airplane crash, mathematician Harry Adams (Samuel L. What is the mysterious spacecraft that apparently crash-landed into the Pacific Ocean 300 years ago? What is the glowing, metallic orb inside it? (Hint: It's not a runaway disco ball from "Saturday Night Fever.") Why does the presence within seem very angry? And why do we Earthlings always send eccentric, quipping specialists (including biochemist Sharon Stone) to be the first point of contact with other life forms? "Sphere," Barry Levinson's adaptation of the Michael Crichton book, keeps you on tenterhooks most of the time but not always for the right reasons. Barry Levinson directs an ensemble cast in "Sphere." By joining the apprentice, they have unknowingly started something, something large. He has one friend, a warrior named Tomas. An orphan, Pug, is a sorcerer’s apprentice, name of Kulgan and eccentric, who works in the enchanted land of Midkemia. In some editions, this book will be split into two parts, one part called “Magician: Apprentice” and “Magician: Master”. “Magician” is the first novel in the “Riftwar Saga”. It has its own series about a queen in her reign that is set in the same time period as this series is, with some of the characters from this series, appearing in that one as well (like Pug and Jimmy the Hand gets his own book in the “Legends of the Riftwar series). This series features Kelewan as a far away planet and is only visited for brief periods of time. The first book focuses on the apprentice named Pug, whereas the second book shows Pug sharing center stage with Prince Arutha. The books are set on two planets, Midkemia and Kelewan. Feist, author of the “Riftwar Saga”, which starts off the Riftwar Cycle of books that is made up of a total of ten series of books (with a total book count of thirty books). Apple TV+’s description puts it nicely when they say it’s “a story about the road not taken.” Of course, there's a major sci-fi element involved in that, but you may want to read the book to see how that factors in, along with Jason's efforts to try to get back to his family. Since we spend much of the first half of the novel following Jason as he tries to figure out what’s going on, I'd personally recommend not knowing much more than that going into the book. It starts with our main character, physicist/husband/father Jason Dessen, being abducted, drugged and dropped into surroundings that are both familiar and unfamiliar all at once. One of the great things about Blake Crouch’s 2016 novel Dark Matter is that it’s a sci-fi story and a bit of a mystery thriller as well. If You're Planning To Read The Dark Matter Book First combines sound scholarship with literary distinction. It is a noteworthy performance." The Times Literary Supplement wrote: "Brilliantly successful. Rowse called it "The best biography of Richard III that has been written.", whereas Saturday Review's Geoffrey Bruun opined: "A definitive biography of Richard III. This work was critically very well received and was a runner-up for the National Book Award in 1956, also picked one of the best books of the year by the American Library Association. Richard was not king long enough to write his own history, but the fascination he has cast over both professional and amateur historians continues today. Richard III may have reigned only from 1483 to 1485, but those two short years and the events leading to them have provoked centuries of historical debate over Richard's character. Yet, if Richard did not kill them, then who did? Similarly, there is no evidence he slew Henry's heir, Edward of Lancaster after the Battle of Tewekesbury. It is quite likely Richard was present at the death of Henry VI, but on Edward's command, and there is no evidence that he wielded the knife. Did Richard III Really Kill The Princes in the Tower? Richard cannot escape all blame as they were in his custody when they disappeared. "It seems my gift was more than just a simple blood bag." The redhead quips with an infectious smile on her lips. "I'm Laura." You murmur, feeling small against their overwhelming presence. "Would you like to introduce yourself, my dear?" Carmilla prods, but the piercing gazes of the three vampires make you feel vulnerable and mortified. "Yes, I did." Carmilla responds as she pours you a glass of wine. "You had an imprint on a human!?" The tall one interjects harshly with emphasis on each word that causes you to shrink back. As for the mischievous member who caught your attention during your time in captivity, she wears a sly grin before erupting into laughter. "I had an imprint." The tall one appears taken aback by this revelation while the stoic individual with chocolate skin maintains her composure and offers a serene expression. "So." Carmilla begins with an air of authority, gracefully taking her seat at the head of the elaborately set table and gesturing for you to join her. Okay she may be a little toxic at first.Carmilla & Lenore & Morana & Striga (Castlevania).Allysworld Fandoms: Castlevania (Cartoon 2017-2021), 悪魔城ドラキュラ | Castlevania Series, Carmilla - J. A novel 1.25 million first printing major ad/promo first serial to Ladies' Home Journal BOMC main selection author tour. Nonetheless, this volume is as welcome as letters from a long-lost friend. Such locutions as ``out of the cooking skin into the coals'' or ``Mother's path of milk'' for the Milky Way are coyly anachronistic. A brief encounter with the Neanderthal Clan rekindles the unique charm of the first (and strongest) book. Auel returns us to the earliest days of humankind and to the captivating adventures of the courageous woma Librarian note. In a brilliant novel as vividly authentic and entertaining as those that came before, Jean M. Their enlightened compilation of skills, inventions, therapies and recipes transforms the voyagers into spirit-like personas providing The Others with constant awe. Auel’s enthralling Earth’s Children series has become a literary phenomenon, beloved by readers around the world. En route, they encounter a variety of problems, yet manage to find panaceas for each. (Would that our ``memory'' were as instinctual as that of the Clan.) The saga continues the cross-continental journey of Ayla, her mate Jondalar and their menagerie to his homeland. The continuous recitation of flora and fauna, coupled with flashbacks to events in the previous books, becomes somewhat tiresome, however. Auel again describes her characters' travails, a passionate interest of millions of readers, in impeccably researched detail. The long-awaited fourth installment of the Earth's Children series is as warm and inviting as its campfire milieu. |