The Fiction Class Book Review

Advantages: A Great Book For Writing Tips.
Disadvantages: The Story Itself isn't That Strong.

...Is it a novel or a book of writing tips? It's both actually, if you want it to be. On her website, the author says it came out of "discussions I had with my mother". So it is about a writer and her mother, but also about a creative writing class. Since Breen herself has taught such a class, parts of it are autobiographical, although she declares there is a lot of fiction woven in. The story is...

PinkyPurple246 02.05.2013 16:17 · Read review
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Review of The Fiction Class - Susan Breen

Mammoth Book of 20th Century Science Fiction

Advantages: Some real gems
Disadvantages: Some dross

...The book, The Mammoth Book of 20th Century Science Fiction is edited by David G. Hartwell. It boasts on the front cover: that it is: "The biggest and best science Fiction Anthology Ever Published". And there, as they say, is the rub. Is it? Although I acknowledge that there are a great many good science fiction stories in this anthology, I would have to argue against it being the best. And as...

Martinscholes 12.11.2005 00:10 · Read review
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Review of Mammoth book of 20th Century Science Fiction Volume Two

THE BURN FARM,a true crime book by Michael Benson.

Advantages: A good read with sufficient detail.
Disadvantages: None

...I'm reviewing THE BURN FARM, a true crime book written by Michael Benson. I bought it on amazon as 'used but very good' for £2.81p (inc P&P). New costs approx £5. But is available in most online bookstores with "true Crime" sections. It is in paperback format. Measures 110mm x 180mm x 30mm. There are 370 pages and pictures are included,but nothing graphic in the least. Set in New Hampshire, USA...

miloh 25.04.2013 09:04 · Read review
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Review of The Burn Farm - Michael Benson