This was a very entertaining book to read and I would definitely recomend this book to anyone who is a fan of any type of music or wants to know more about the "rock and roll lifestyle".
My review was very short, considering this is a 500+ page book, but all the celebrity and family interviews just speak for themselves...
"I highly recommend this book for anyone that wants to know the inspiration behind Warren Zevon’s music and lyrics.
The book has many in-depth interviews with his accomplices, friends, family and co-workers that all saw a different, crazy and brilliant side of Zevon.
Even if you are not a fan of his music, this (book) is worth reading for anyone that wants to know how the music and recording industry has evolved from the 1950’s until today!"
For more infomation on this book you can look online at:
http://www.harpercollins.ca/global_scripts/product_catalog/book_xml.asp?isbn=0060763450
Thursday, May 3, 2007
The Line Painter by Claire Cameron: my review.
I just finished reading this book. I would not want to be stranded by the side of the road or camping in the forest by myself after reading this. This was quite a creepy story and you almost beleive this could happen....
If I had to use one word to describe this book it would be "chilling".
"The Line Painter is one of those books that make you wish you would never be stranded on a deserted road anywhere or outside in the dark wilderness by yourself.When I first picked up this book I was quite intrigued by what had happened to Carrie’s husband, as it is quite a surprise that we do not learn until near the end of the book.It is also quite chilling to hear of Carrie’s account of being stranded by the roadside and being picked up by a creepy and gruff looking line painter.What really kept me wanting to read to the end of the novel was that I wanted to find out if the line painter was really a bad character like you are lead to believe or is he really there to help Carrie?The story kept me guessing the whole time, as the line painter’s intentions seemed to change every day in the story and he is a tough character to figure out.I really enjoyed the suspense in the story, but am really hoping that I will never be stranded out on a highway anywhere by myself!"
To find out more about this new Canadian author's debut novel please visit:
http://www.harpercollins.ca/global_scripts/product_catalog/book_xml.asp?isbn=0002008351
If I had to use one word to describe this book it would be "chilling".
"The Line Painter is one of those books that make you wish you would never be stranded on a deserted road anywhere or outside in the dark wilderness by yourself.When I first picked up this book I was quite intrigued by what had happened to Carrie’s husband, as it is quite a surprise that we do not learn until near the end of the book.It is also quite chilling to hear of Carrie’s account of being stranded by the roadside and being picked up by a creepy and gruff looking line painter.What really kept me wanting to read to the end of the novel was that I wanted to find out if the line painter was really a bad character like you are lead to believe or is he really there to help Carrie?The story kept me guessing the whole time, as the line painter’s intentions seemed to change every day in the story and he is a tough character to figure out.I really enjoyed the suspense in the story, but am really hoping that I will never be stranded out on a highway anywhere by myself!"
To find out more about this new Canadian author's debut novel please visit:
http://www.harpercollins.ca/global_scripts/product_catalog/book_xml.asp?isbn=0002008351
When the World Was Young by Tony Romano: my review. (Out May 22, 2007)
I just received this book a couple weeks ago and found it hard to put down. I really wanted to know what happened to the family at the end of the story.
It should be coming out towards the end of May 2007, so you can pre-order on the Harper Collins Canadian website!
Here is my (short) review:
"I greatly enjoyed reading about the trials and tribulations that faced the Peccatori family in their quest to make a better life for themselves in America.One of the main themes that runs throughout the story is that of secrecy versus the image one wants to project in their (real) life.Also that some behaviors and habits are repeated from one generation to the next. In other words you could say "like father, like son" and also "like mother, like daughter" as they seem to repeat some of the same patterns in their lives as their previous parents and family members did.It was really enjoyable to read about how in some ways the family lived in a slower time where it was easier to keep secrets from each other.The pace and writing of the novel made the story seem very realistic.Overall I found the book was enjoyable to read and would recommend it to anyone that is looking to read a good family drama that takes place in the 1950's."
For more info or to pre-order this book please visit the Harper Collins website:
http://www.harpercollins.ca/global_scripts/product_catalog/book_xml.asp?isbn=0060857927
It should be coming out towards the end of May 2007, so you can pre-order on the Harper Collins Canadian website!
Here is my (short) review:
"I greatly enjoyed reading about the trials and tribulations that faced the Peccatori family in their quest to make a better life for themselves in America.One of the main themes that runs throughout the story is that of secrecy versus the image one wants to project in their (real) life.Also that some behaviors and habits are repeated from one generation to the next. In other words you could say "like father, like son" and also "like mother, like daughter" as they seem to repeat some of the same patterns in their lives as their previous parents and family members did.It was really enjoyable to read about how in some ways the family lived in a slower time where it was easier to keep secrets from each other.The pace and writing of the novel made the story seem very realistic.Overall I found the book was enjoyable to read and would recommend it to anyone that is looking to read a good family drama that takes place in the 1950's."
For more info or to pre-order this book please visit the Harper Collins website:
http://www.harpercollins.ca/global_scripts/product_catalog/book_xml.asp?isbn=0060857927
The Letter Opener by Kyo Maclear- my review.
I think I will let my review do the talking for this book!
Also, if you can spot my review online, let me know...you might win a prize ;)
"Kyo Maclear does a fine job of taking the reader on a journey that is a blend of fictional and real world events, the past and the present are seamlessly blended together and it is very easy to imagine you are in the same room as Naiko sorting packages or that you are watching Andrei perfrom his daring escape from Romania. This book would be great for a book club or discussion group because it would be interesting to compare what events really happened and what was based on those events." M.G. (Ottawa)
This book was released in Febuary, 2007. For more information on the author or this book please visit:
http://www.harpercollins.ca/global_scripts/product_catalog/book_xml.asp?isbn=0002006073
Also, if you can spot my review online, let me know...you might win a prize ;)
"Kyo Maclear does a fine job of taking the reader on a journey that is a blend of fictional and real world events, the past and the present are seamlessly blended together and it is very easy to imagine you are in the same room as Naiko sorting packages or that you are watching Andrei perfrom his daring escape from Romania. This book would be great for a book club or discussion group because it would be interesting to compare what events really happened and what was based on those events." M.G. (Ottawa)
This book was released in Febuary, 2007. For more information on the author or this book please visit:
http://www.harpercollins.ca/global_scripts/product_catalog/book_xml.asp?isbn=0002006073
Sacred Causes by Michael Burleigh: my review
I recently read this great book and highly recomend it to anyone who wants to know more about the world's political situations.
The book should be released in March 2007.
Here is my short review:
"Sacred Causes was quite an enlightening book to read.Michael Burleigh does a very in-depth job at showing the reader examples of how religious beliefs have been intertwined with politics throughout the ages.The book focuses mainly on events that have occured in Europe- with the exeption of one chapter dedicated to post 9/11 events.I really liked how the author has used examples from many different decades, giving the reader a broad spectrum of examples.I would definitely recomend this book to someone who is looking for a comprehensive look at how out geopolitical situation has evolved to what it is today." MG.
For more information on the author and publisher please visit:
http://www.harpercollins.ca/global_scripts/product_catalog/book_xml.asp?isbn=006058095X
The book should be released in March 2007.
Here is my short review:
"Sacred Causes was quite an enlightening book to read.Michael Burleigh does a very in-depth job at showing the reader examples of how religious beliefs have been intertwined with politics throughout the ages.The book focuses mainly on events that have occured in Europe- with the exeption of one chapter dedicated to post 9/11 events.I really liked how the author has used examples from many different decades, giving the reader a broad spectrum of examples.I would definitely recomend this book to someone who is looking for a comprehensive look at how out geopolitical situation has evolved to what it is today." MG.
For more information on the author and publisher please visit:
http://www.harpercollins.ca/global_scripts/product_catalog/book_xml.asp?isbn=006058095X
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