First Light by Geoffrey Wellum - A Compelling & Evocative Read

Advantages: A moving, compelling and evocative personal account of a true hero.
Disadvantages: None

...and Xboxes, only in the real world, if you fail, you don?t get to hit the ?reset? button. You die. It sickens me to hear, as so sadly we often do, of surviving war veterans being mugged in our streets, their homes broken into, their lives turned upside down, by the same apathetic and nihilistic youth whose way of life they fought so valiantly to defend all those years ago. Every one of those ingrates who take their lives and liberty for granted, and act as if the world owes them something, should be made to read this book. That?s assuming they can read in the first place. SHORT SYNOPSIS "First Light" starts out when Wellum is a seventeen year old, having applied to the Air Ministry to train as a pilot, and takes us through his training on the Tiger Moth bi-plane, the ubiquitous North American Harvard trainer and finally on to Spitfires...

Hishyeness 06.05.2009 · Read review
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Review of First Light - Geoffrey Wellum

A light (as a feather) read!

Advantages: Great characters and really funny
Disadvantages: A happy ending thats a little too predictable!

...I got lots of books this year for christmas, most of them people chose because they thought I looked like the person on the front. I sincerely hope this person chose this for another reason because the lady on the front of this book (well her legs anyway!)is overweight and standing on scales! I don't moan about my weight that much do I? Actually this book choice was perfect for me, I do like reading heavier books but at the moment I'm having trouble sleeping and something a bit lighter does the trick. Thats not to say this book bores me to sleep because it doesn't, it just doesn't scare the living daylights out of me (it's a good thing)! Helen Dunne also wrote the bestseller Trixie Trader which I have read in the past too and is well worth a read. For some reason there is no information on the Author inside the book, however...

chantelly 15.01.2007 · Read review
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Review of Light as a Feather - Helen Dunne

Pink Cover = light girlie read - perfect!

Advantages: light, easy, fun read!
Disadvantages: High literature it's not!

...Sometimes a book that does as it promises on the cover can be just the thing I need. In this case the girlie pink picture and the author's name both appealed to me on my most recent trip to the library. Having struggled with the previous book I read, I was in the mood for a little light relief and this is exactly what I got with this book, though the "Secrets" of the title didn't lead to much intrigue and mystery, this was a very readable book. The story takes place in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, a seaside near Middlesborough in North East England. The heroine of this story, Tess, has fled London, literally, with her 18 month toddler Emmeline in tow, short on money, and because she has seen an advert for a housesitter in the town. When she arrives at the house, a Victorian villa with a hidden past, she soon discovers that her...

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Review of Secrets - Freya North

hilarious light reading

Advantages: light reading, easy to read
Disadvantages: none!

...; the squirrel that overdosed on malaria tablets; the monkeys with an underwear fetish; and last, but by no means least, Spielberg the Japanese tourist who wanted a repeat performance of Allison s narrow escape from a pair of charging lionesses so he could videotape it LIGHT OR HEAVY READING? This is a very easy book to dip in and out of, and makes for great holiday reading. It is very entertaining, and I would say is suitable for ages 8+. PRICE: This book is originally priced at £10, which to me is on the expensive side, but can be found on the internet for £5, which is much more reasonable. Alternatively, a lot of libraries stock this book, so take it out on loan! RECOMMENDED? I would recommend this book to anyone, especially those who have an interest in Africa, wildlife or just love humorous writing!...

hkwilson 12.09.2009 · Read review
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Review of DON'T RUN, Whatever You Do - Peter Allison

By The Light Of The Moon I read and read...

Advantages: A real page-turner
Disadvantages: It didn't last long enough!

...some very strange feelings and it soon becomes clear that they are developing some strange powers. What are these powers? What can they do? Has Shep been injected? Why are they being pursued? You'll have to read it to find out... The Bottom Line ------------------ Koontz fans and anyone who enjoys suspending their disbelief for a story set in modern day America will thoroughly enjoy this story. Hard science purists or those who do not enjoy a healthy dose of fantasy science may be disappointed. The ending left me slightly unfulfilled - but I can't quite work out why. Almost as if I need to know what happened next...or was the ending too far-fetched for me? If you work it out, let me know! Availability --------------- I bought this book in Tesco for £3.89 - the price printed on the book is £6.99 so go to Tesco!...

SmileyEyes 03.11.2003 · Read review
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Review of By The Light Of The Moon - Dean Koontz

A Light and Fluffy read!

Advantages: Fun story, easy to read, enjoyable book
Disadvantages: None

...Even though I have a huge bookshelf of books that I have yet to read, when I see a book that appeals to me on the shelf in the supermarket, I can't help but buy it! One such book was "Who Gets Fluffy?" which, to be honest, I bought because of the Christmassy cover (bear in mind this was early December!) and of course it sounded like a good story as well. Shockingly for me, I did read it straight away rather than adding it to the pile, and finally here is my review of the book! Annie Curtis has decided enough is enough with philanderer husband Mark, and on Christmas Day tells him their marriage is over. They decide to carry on living together with their dog Fluffy in order to maintain an amicable divorce, but that is thrown into chaos when Mark decides to go for full custody of Fluffy. Annie is outraged because to her, the dog is her...

mummy2harry 14.01.2009 · Read review
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Review of Who Gets Fluffy? - Judith Summers

Ideally Located For A Reading Pub Crawl

Advantages: Nice and central, cheap price
Disadvantages: The extras are a little bit expensive

...It would seem over the last few months I've spent almost as much time staying in Hotel rooms as I have in my own flat, which can prove rather costly. One of my more recent excursions was to the Novotel in Friar Street in reading. Now being as how I only live in Basingstoke, getting a hotel for the night in Reading might seem a little bit pointless, but as it was my leaving do from work it seemed a cheaper and simpler option than trying to get home. That said, once all the little extra bits and pieces are added on it soon mounts up and what seemed like a good idea at the time, was perhaps a little too close to home to justify. As I'd decided upon the need to book myself a hotel room I paid a visit to the Novotel website where I managed to secure the room for a reasonable price. I've stayed in Novotel's quite a few times before so knew...

Andy.mack 03.04.2008 · Read review
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Review of Novotel, Reading

Switch the light on!

Advantages: Inexpensive.Easy to apply. Washes out well.
Disadvantages: Fiddly mixing although easy to do and apply.

...THE INSTRUCTIONS PROPERLY. So there you are bods and bonces! The other warning: it states on the instruction leaflet is to not wrap your hair in anything NOR cover the scalp -or use heat such as a hairdryer during the critical developing time. -Do NOT exceed the stated maximum developing time. There are really handy useful diagrams and pictures to help you achieve your new highlights step by step that will most flatter you, with whatever your length and style of hair. You can add subtle high lights,or add definition, or dimension and or depth to short locks whatever your hearts' delight cares to go! INEXPENSIVE : £3.99 in good stores. Boots chemists supermarkets etc. As little as £2.99 in thrift stores! Superdrugs...pound stores. BUT DOES IT WORK? Yes. It works and Anna's hair was pushed kicking and screaming into the future...

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Review of Garnier Multi-Lights Kit

Light Blue

Advantages: long lasting, light frangrance
Disadvantages: can't live without it

...This perfume is a must have item in my opinion for any female. I got my last bottle for around £15 from semichem - bargain! It's quite big too, I've had mine for about 5 months and I wear it most days, theres still over a third left in the bottle. Its light and refreshing eau de toilette. It was launched in 2001. It is a light floral fragrance with a blend of flowers and fruit: apple, bluebells, jasmine, bamboo and white rose. There are so many layers with this frangrance and it has subtle hints of cedarwood, amber and musk. Because it is such a fresh and light scent - it works best in the summer. I long for the sunshine so that I can cover myself in this delightful perfume. When I wear it I always get comments like "what is that gorgeous smell you are wearing?" Its suitable of every occassion, day to day wear and evenings. I prefer...

twingkelingstar 15.03.2008 (23.03.2008) · Read review
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Review of Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue

Illuminating the Night with Light in Style

Advantages: Powerful, lightweight, highly practical, stylish and excellent value for money.
Disadvantages: A bit too strong. Struggles with thicker books.

...INTRODUCTION On Thursday, 12th November one of my most epic searches finally came to and end in the most unlikely of locations. In the Christmas stocking filler section of our local garden centre, nestled amongst other little gadgets and gizmos, I found ?The Really Tiny Book Light?. Let me get something straight from the get go ? it wasn?t as if I was searching for something perfect ? I just wanted a serviceable book light to allow me to read at night when my wife preferred to go to sleep. However, my quest for a reliable book light stretches back three Christmases and two birthdays and I have a pile of rejects and failures that would justify a car boot sale table all by themselves. So it was with a mixture of excitement and trepidation that I took this little gadget to the cash desk, hoping it would finally turn out to be ?the...

Hishyeness 16.11.2009 · Read review
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Review of If The Really Tiny Book Light