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Book Review: The Moonestone by Wilkie Collins
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Book Review: The Moonestone by Wilkie Collins

Man of la BookNovember 21, 2024

The Moonstone reads like a run-of-the-mill detective novel, however, it was written in 1868. It didn’t just stand the test of time but is also groundbreaking

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Book Review: Alaska by James A. Michener
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Book Review: Alaska by James A. Michener

Man of la BookOctober 10, 2024

Alaska by James A. Michener can be considered a bunch of loosely based novellas. Each with its own characters, drama, culture, history and story

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Book Review: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
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Book Review: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

Man of la BookFebruary 22, 2024

Like many other great stories Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury has a lot to say in between the lines as a cautionary tale which is still applicable.

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Book Review: The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle
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Book Review: The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle

Man of la BookApril 6, 2023

Discover the enchanting world of The Last Unicorn, a classic fantasy novel loved by readers worldwide. Follow a unicorn on a journey of wonder, love, and loss

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Book Review: The Stranger by Albert Camus
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Book Review: The Stranger by Albert Camus

Man of la BookDecember 13, 2022

This is an excellent novel that’s difficult to like, there are no likeable characters and the protagonist is not one you could root for

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Book Review: Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
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Book Review: Brave New World by Aldous Huxley

Man of la BookOctober 4, 2021

In a futuristic society people are grown as nearly identical embryos & conditioned to remove strong desires. They take a drug called soma to keep them docile.

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Fun Facts Friday: Kate Douglas Wiggin
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Fun Facts Friday: Kate Douglas Wiggin

Man of la BookSeptember 28, 2018

Kate Douglas Wiggin (28 September, 1856 – 24 August, 1923) was an American author and educator, mostly known for her classic novel Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm.

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Graphic Novel Review: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Vol. 1 by Alan Moore

Man of la BookFebruary 4, 2014

About: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Vol. 1 by Alan Moore is a graphic novel collecting issue from the first run of this popular series. A movie by the same title was made in 2003, however don’t let that turn you off […]

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Book Review: Dubliners by James Joyce
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Book Review: Dubliners by James Joyce

Man of la BookApril 8, 2013

Joyce certainly knows how to create an atmosphere and describe objects in order to give the reader a full comprehension of what it’s like being in Dublin

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Book Review: The First Men in the Moon by H.G. Wells

Man of la BookJuly 26, 2012

Article first published as Book Review: The First Men in the Moon by H.G. Wells on Blogcritics. About: The First Men in the Moon by H.G. Wells is another classic book by the famous English author written in 1901. At the time […]

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