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Thoughts on: Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke
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Book Review: Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke

Man of la BookDecember 22, 2011

This book has layers which allow the reader to think about and explore. Jealousy, friendship, envy, love, arrogance and, of course, redemption

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Thoughts on: Odd and the Frost Giants by Neil Gaiman
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Thoughts on: Odd and the Frost Giants by Neil Gaiman

Man of la BookSeptember 6, 2011

Odd runs away to his old house, only to encounter Norse gods in the form of a bear (Thor), an eagle (Odin) and a fox (Loki) outsmarted by the frost giants

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Book Review: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs
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Book Review: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs

Man of la BookAugust 7, 2011

The book is targets the young adults (YA) market, which it is perfect for. Many young adults will find this book thrilling, I know I did

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Book Review: The Marvelous Land of Oz by L. Frank Baum
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Book Review: The Marvelous Land of Oz by L. Frank Baum

Man of la BookJuly 26, 2011

In this book, Baum introduces some new characters: Jack Pumpkinhead, Mombi the witch among others which are very imaginative

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Book Review: The Profession by Steven Pressfield
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Book Review: The Profession by Steven Pressfield

Man of la BookJune 13, 2011

The year is 2032 and Gilbert “Gent” Gentilhomme, a professional solider, commander and mercenary, is being sent around the world fighting for corporations

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Book Review: The Oracle of Stamboul by Michael David Lukas
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Book Review: The Oracle of Stamboul by Michael David Lukas

Man of la BookFebruary 23, 2011

This book is certainly worth reading, there are some faults but it is a wonderful first effort by Mr. Lukas who certainly has a story telling capability

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Sundays at Tiffany’s by James Patterson and Gabrielle Charbonnet
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Book Review: Sundays at Tiffany’s by James Patterson and Gabrielle Charbonnet

Man of la BookFebruary 14, 2011

This isn’t a great work of fiction, the adjectives are numerous and sprinkled around generously – but it’s a fun, cheesy and quick read, albeit corny

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Book Review: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum
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Book Review: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum

Man of la BookAugust 12, 2010

The first of 15 books in the Oz series and tells the story of Dorothy from Kansas who was swooped with her dog Toto by a mighty wind to the Land of Oz.

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Book Review: The Gates: A Novel by John Connolly
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Book Review: The Gates: A Novel by John Connolly

Man of la BookAugust 4, 2010

In order to get a leg up on all the other kids during Halloween Samuel goes trick-o-treating 2 days before only to witness the gate to Hell opening up

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