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Review Date: 4/28/2007
Helpful Score: 2
A collection of clever mini-stories about a 17-year-old detective trapped in the body of a young boy. He uses Sherlock-like logic to find solutions to murder mysteries. But even when he can solve the case, adults usually won't pay him any mind.
A very clever and cute manga.
A very clever and cute manga.
Review Date: 5/3/2007
A continuation of the Conan Detective series. A quick manga read--fun for any Sherlock fans.
Review Date: 7/11/2009
This book was a disappointment. Billed as a sci-fi, the reader is immediately fooled into expecting some swashbuckling futuristic action in the first few pages. This quickly falls apart, however, as the book finds its own in talking about character relationships on a planet that resembles present-day Earth in every way. Prepare for endless pages on horseback riding, formal events, romance, balls, feminism, and a wedding. Dozens of pages are devoted to each topic.
And the book does well with its stride. Characters have some depth to them, the world presented feels real enough. The storyline is consistent and well-presented. Were this billed as a present-day (or even knights or fantasy) story, it would have been a hit with its target audience. As it stands here, "Cordelia's Honor" just doesn't cut it as science fiction.
And the book does well with its stride. Characters have some depth to them, the world presented feels real enough. The storyline is consistent and well-presented. Were this billed as a present-day (or even knights or fantasy) story, it would have been a hit with its target audience. As it stands here, "Cordelia's Honor" just doesn't cut it as science fiction.
Review Date: 4/29/2007
A collection of hilarious articles written by humor columnist Dave Barry. This kept me laughing the whole time I read it!
Review Date: 7/3/2007
Helpful Score: 2
A very interesting read. The author points out that pop culture has actually become more complicated over time and believes that the increase in complexity is making us smarter.
While I don't agree with many of his assertions (video games are as good or better than reading? not when you factor in brain utilization), his rhetoric is quite interesting and his arguments are compelling.
While I don't agree with many of his assertions (video games are as good or better than reading? not when you factor in brain utilization), his rhetoric is quite interesting and his arguments are compelling.
Everything Bad Is Good for You: How Today's Popular Culture Is Actually Making Us Smarter
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Book Type: Hardcover
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Review Date: 7/3/2007
Helpful Score: 1
A very interesting read. The author points out that pop culture has actually become more complicated over time and believes that the increase in complexity is making us smarter.
While I don't agree with many of his assertions (video games are as good or better than reading? not when you factor in brain utilization), his rhetoric is quite interesting and his arguments are compelling.
While I don't agree with many of his assertions (video games are as good or better than reading? not when you factor in brain utilization), his rhetoric is quite interesting and his arguments are compelling.
Review Date: 4/28/2007
Advice for recently-returned missionaries. Covers readjusting to post-mission life, dating, and having a fulfilling marriage. Brother Bott, the author, is an emeritus mission president and teaches religion full-time at BYU.
Review Date: 8/31/2009
A good, well-written story. I rated this low due to its overwhelming use of foul language and the suspension of disbelief required.
Yes, foul language is to be expected in the armed forces. In a book, however, I just don't want to read it.
And the main technological element in the book, the Suits, would easily kill any occupant to work as described. Armor that enables you to throw objects with pinpoint accuracy as nearly the speed of light? That sounds cool, until you consider the damage that
Yes, foul language is to be expected in the armed forces. In a book, however, I just don't want to read it.
And the main technological element in the book, the Suits, would easily kill any occupant to work as described. Armor that enables you to throw objects with pinpoint accuracy as nearly the speed of light? That sounds cool, until you consider the damage that
Preparation Precedes Power: How Successful Missionaries Prepare to Serve
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Book Type: Paperback
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Book Type: Paperback
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Review Date: 4/28/2007
Invaluable reading for anyone considering serving a full-time mission. I read this after I returned and still enjoyed the spiritual insights and stories.
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