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Mythical love

Advantages: An easy, engaging and informative read
Disadvantages: None

At first sight The Song of Achilles is a daunting read; based on Homer's The Iliad it tells the legend of the powerful demi god Achilles; a fighter a hero and the slayer of Hercules during the Trojan War. In reality this novel is something entirel ...

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Review of The Song of Achilles - Madeline Miller

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Madeline Miller - The Song of Achilles: a sweet sweet tune

Advantages: A sweet and easy read in a clear well written style.
Disadvantages: Not particularly earth shattering.

Madeline Miller's The Song of Achilles appears to be a melding together of all the various original texts about the ancient Greek hero Achilles with large lashings of reinterpretation, reimagining and updating. The result is a very readable if somewhat li ...

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Fablehaven Series is great for all ages!

Advantages: The story builds more with each book. I found them nearly impossible to put down.
Disadvantages: It stops after five books.

The Fablehaven series is a great fantasy story. It is written for a younger age group and the main characters start out as middle school age, but the world is absolutely captivating. Fablehaven is an easy read, for sure, but it isn't even close to boring. ...

eritela 10.08.2012 · Read full review
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Review of Fablehaven Complete Set - Brandon Mull

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Charing Cross - frustrating's slow

Advantages: Easy read
Disadvantages: Not a gripping read, very flat ending

I've got an essay to do – 2500 words on the pros and cons of collaborative working. So, like the good responsible adult I am, I am procrastinating. The house is spotless, rabbit is clean (cage, toilet and he himself has been through the bath) and the n ...

M.Newcastle 23.03.2012 · Read full review
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Review of 666 Charing Cross Road - Paul Magrs

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A Game of Thrones - A song of Ice and Fire...

Advantages: Martin's vivid style of writing - plot - characters
Disadvantages: None

A Game of Thrones - A Song of Ice and Fire - George R. R. Martin Why read this one?... The show that was based on this saga was outstanding and when the first season ended I wanted to know what was to come, the only thing being that I don't ha ...

dawnymarie 29.05.2013 · Read full review
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Review of A Song of Ice and Fire: A Game of Thrones - George R. R. Martin

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