A strong narrative and some intriguing backstory to the enigma that is Roland make this a riveting read.
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Merkaba reviewed Wizard and glass by Stephen King (The dark tower -- IV)
A 700-page fantasy featuring Roland-the-Gunslinger, an adventurer who is seeking the source of life. Fourth …
Review of 'Wizard and glass' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
Merkaba rated Philip K. Dick Collection: 3 stars
Merkaba rated Steve Jobs: 4 stars
Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson
Draws on more than forty interviews with Steve Jobs, as well as interviews with family members, friends, competitors, and colleagues, …
Merkaba reviewed The Roads to Sata by Alan Booth
One sunny spring morning in the 1970s, an unlikely Englishman set out on a pilgrimage …
Review of 'The Roads to Sata' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
A wonderfully crafted tale of Booth's journey through a fascinating and culturally unique country. Whimsical and strange adventures lie behind each page.
A wonderfully crafted tale of Booth's journey through a fascinating and culturally unique country. Whimsical and strange adventures lie behind each page.
Merkaba rated Eigo de hanasu "Nihon" Q & A: 3 stars
Eigo de hanasu "Nihon" Q & A by Kōdansha Intānashonaru Kabushiki Kaisha (Kōdansha bairingaru bukkusu -- 1)
Merkaba rated An introduction to English language teaching: 3 stars
An introduction to English language teaching by John Haycraft (Longman handbooks for language teachers)
Merkaba reviewed Japan Through the Looking Glass by Not Available (NA)
Review of 'Japan Through the Looking Glass' on 'Goodreads'
2 stars
An average read that didn't manage to enlighten me on Japan in any way. Everything seemed to go in circles and only touch on the surface of many issues with constant comparisons to Britain for some reason. Alan Booth's travel books are a far better way for readers to acquaint themselves with this fascinating country.
An average read that didn't manage to enlighten me on Japan in any way. Everything seemed to go in circles and only touch on the surface of many issues with constant comparisons to Britain for some reason. Alan Booth's travel books are a far better way for readers to acquaint themselves with this fascinating country.
Merkaba rated Looking for the Lost: 4 stars
Merkaba rated To Say Nothing of the Dog: 3 stars
To Say Nothing of the Dog by Connie Willis, Steven Crossley
In the second of Connie Willis' brilliant Oxford trilogy, Ned's holiday in Victorian England becomes a mad struggle to put …
Merkaba reviewed The Drawing of the Three by Stephen King (The Dark Tower, #2)
The Drawing of the Three is a dark fantasy novel by American writer Stephen King. …
Review of 'The Drawing of the Three (The Dark Tower, #2)' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
A wonderful sequel to The Gunslinger that draws us deeper into both Roland's character and world as well as introducing two interesting new characters. While The Gunsslinger can be seen as a brief introduction that promises much in terms of story, The Drawing of the Three delivers on those promises with some fascinating glimpses into what Roland's quest for the Dark Tower actually means. Highly recommended.
A wonderful sequel to The Gunslinger that draws us deeper into both Roland's character and world as well as introducing two interesting new characters. While The Gunsslinger can be seen as a brief introduction that promises much in terms of story, The Drawing of the Three delivers on those promises with some fascinating glimpses into what Roland's quest for the Dark Tower actually means. Highly recommended.
Merkaba reviewed Gunslinger Born by Stephen King
Review of 'Gunslinger Born' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
A wonderfully written and engaging book that becomes all the more interesting on a second read through after having become aware of the end of the Dark Tower series. A precursor for Roland Deschain's adventure in travelling ever onwards to the Dark Tower.
A wonderfully written and engaging book that becomes all the more interesting on a second read through after having become aware of the end of the Dark Tower series. A precursor for Roland Deschain's adventure in travelling ever onwards to the Dark Tower.
Merkaba rated A Walk in the Woods: 4 stars
A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson
Bill Bryson describes his attempt to walk the Appalachian Trail with his friend "Stephen Katz". The book is written in …
Merkaba reviewed Duma Key by Stephen King
Edgar Freemantle reached a T-junction in his life's journey when a freak accident cost him …
Review of 'Duma Key' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
Not one of King's greatest works but a nonetheless good read.
Not one of King's greatest works but a nonetheless good read.
Merkaba reviewed I am legend by Richard Matheson
See work: openlibrary.org/works/OL64225W
Review of 'I am legend' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
A phenomenal and stunning work that serves as a marked departure in the sci-fi genre. A must read for anyone with a passing interest in the evolution of zombie fiction and a remarkable work of literature that deserves to be placed up there with the greatest works of our time.