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...Once I had read all of the Byron books in the university library, I decided it was time to see what the local central library had to offer. Of the three there, I hadn't read two of them, and one of these was Fiona MacCarthy's Byron: Life and Legend. Flick ...

Amy69 10.08.2012 · Read full review
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Review of Byron: Life and Legend - Fiona MacCarthy

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The hardworking comic who was never Beau Nydle

Advantages: Gentle, well-researched and thorouhly readable biography
Disadvantages: None

Had Charles Kenneth Horne stuck to his business career, he might have been remembered by the company as well as by the family he left behind, but by few others. However, this successful but rather mundane matter is not surprisingly forgotten, and he is f ...

JOHNV 03.02.2012 · Read full review
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Review of Round Mr Horne: The Life of Kenneth Horne - Barry Johnston

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Quite interesting journey to Maine Boogeyman's land :)

Advantages: lots of details and anegdotes, interesting view on author's regional background
Disadvantages: some flaws in style, plethoria of facts, bit one-sided

Famous Polish bard, Adam Mickiewicz, once said about the need to go to the country of the poet, to know the true source of his inspiration. Places, people, climate, often take notable place in the creation of most valuable texts. Exactly the same m ...

JakubZielinski 03.01.2012 · Read full review
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Review of Stephen King Country - George Beahm

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A Final Glimpse of Marilyn Monroe

Advantages: Stunning photographs revealing an unusual side to Marilyn Monroe.
Disadvantages: Some of the text is bordering on the offensive and can be uncomfortable reading.

...been a fan of Marilyn Monroe since 1987, I have collected many books on her over the years and one of my favourites is The Last Sitting by Bert Stern. This was published back in 1982 and can be hard to find for a good price, but all Marilyn collec ...

KarenUK 14.12.2011 · Read full review
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Review of The Last Sitting - Bert Stern

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~ * May I Have Your Attention Please? * ~

Advantages: Fans will like it!
Disadvantages: Nothing too major!

Today I will be reviewing one of my most recent reads. The book in question is a biography called 'May I Have Your Attention Please?' by British actor James Corden. The book was released in the United Kingdom in September 2011 and so it is very recent. Am ...

xdonzx 22.11.2011 · Read full review
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Review of May I Have Your Attention Please? - James Corden

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