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A romantic and funny adventure entwined with cultural differences

Advantages: Very absorbing and you can be drawn deeply into the philosophy of life
Disadvantages: Has too much of a central theme without sufficient subplots

INTRODUCTION Poor communication is often the downful of many promising relationships. However, when that breakdown of communication is based on cultural differences then it can lead to painfully funny results. THE STORY David Nobbs is the well known creator of the comedy character ' Reggie Perrin' and this influence rubbs off on the main character, Alan Clacutt, had achieved the heights of distinction as an Oxford University Philosophy Don and ...
...by chance. Both fall for each other as close friends and the differences in backgrounds, culture and values start to rub off on each other. As Alan desparately tries to teach Ange the finer pointes of academia and philosophy, he starts to question his own view of life. What follows is a fascinating and funny journey of self discovery, misunderstandings and realisation. MY THOUGHTS A lighted hearted and engaging read. Despite the academic excellence ...

Nothing-But-The-Truth 07.11.2009 · Read full review
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The softer side of Herbert.

Advantages: A good introduction
Disadvantages: A little mild for Herbert

...and gore, but brilliant just the same. This is story that shows you sometimes the most beautiful things can also be the most terrifying. When moving to a beautiful run down cottage in the country in order to escape the hussle and bussle of city life, Midge and Mike thought they had found their haven, Wild animals on the door step, love and creativity. But in true Herbert style things aren't as they seem, the neighbours are a little strange to ...

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Misery - Stephen King

Advantages: Psychological thriller, a roller coaster of emotions
Disadvantages: A bit slow in places

...favourite novels, the creator of Misery Chastain, she couldn't believe her luck and decided to keep him all to herself. After all she was his number one fan.... But Annie was angry, very angry that Paul had killed Misery and decided that he must write a new 'Misery' novel just for her. Stephen King lets the story unfolds through the eyes of 'hostage' Paul. There is good character developement as this psychological novel progresses, Paul's pain ...
...cruelly dashes, and a roller coaster of despair, acceptance and fear. Annie's character swings unpredictably from sickly sweet to derranged and brutal, with her past unfolding through the pages of her journal. This is not a jolly novel, the 'Misery' of the title mirrors Paul's predicament, but I read with a constant hope that things would turn out OK in the end. The newly typed pages of the captors enforced writting are tedious at times, as is some ...

Pam55 05.03.2008 · Read full review
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Review: Stephen King's - The Shining

Advantages: Birliant story, realistic book
Disadvantages: None

...enjoyed reading them at night. The Shining isn't an exception. I was reading it after midnight for about 1 month. It was really exciting expierence. I was really scared while and after reading this book, because everything was written in book, seemed to be pretty realistic. Would I recommend you to read this book ? Yes! Why ? Because it's the best book I ever read in my life. Be sure that I like reading books and I had read many of them. ...

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Carrie by Stephen King, amazing mind catching thriller

Advantages: wonderful storyline, great imagination
Disadvantages: not suitable for younger readers

...and book. The storyline to Carrie is intelligent and well written, in my opinion it is a wonderful film, and unlike some horrors, it scares you not through gore and making you leap out of your seat with fear, but it uses clever and insightful language and real life experiences which i believe makes a better horror any day. All of the Stephen King books and films i have seen through my time has made me into a great fan of his work he is a wonderful ...

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