Thom reviewed Charlotte's Web by E.B. White
This beloved book by E. B. White, author of Stuart Little and The Trumpet of …
Review of "Charlotte's Web" on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
Just as good as I remember, and our six year old daughter liked it too.
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At any given time, I am probably reading one book in paper form, another as an audio book, and another on an e-reader. I also keep an anthology or collection in my car, for those long waits. My average rating is between 3 and 4, because I try to seek out good books and authors. One goal is to read all the SF award winners and SF Masterworks. See my profile at Worlds Without End.
Finally, the "social media" info - I am a long-time reader, proud to have completed several summer reading programs as a kid. I recall reading more than 50 books one summer. When I'm not reading, you might find me gaming (board and role play) or working, either as a baseball umpire or with software.
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Review of 'Northwest of Earth: The Complete Northwest Smith (Planet Stories Library)' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
Fantastic fiction, in more ways than one. Evocative descriptive text, pulp scifi excitement, and the occasional greek myth. Great!
Thom reviewed My Name Escapes Me by Alec Guinness
Review of 'My Name Escapes Me' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
Abridged, unfortunately, but read by the author.
Thom reviewed Panic in level 4 by Richard Preston
Dramatic true stories about the frightening forces and constructive discoveries that are currently roiling and …
Review of 'Panic in level 4' on 'Goodreads'
2 stars
A collection of Richard Preston's New Yorker articles from 1992 through 2007. While I appreciated the introduction and some insight into Mr. Preston's writing, the articles contain some duplicated information that has not been edited out. Editing, or an article introduction for each, would have helped.
For the older articles, an "update" or "where are they now" would have been appreciated. No dating of the original articles are given - I found that information here:
http://www.richardpreston.net/newyorker.html
Thom reviewed What is mathematics? by Richard Courant
What is Mathematics? is a mathematics book written by Richard Courant and Herbert Robbins, published …
Review of 'What is mathematics?' on 'Goodreads'
Library copy returned, then removed from circulation for bad binding. No other copy available to read - I want to finish this one!
Thom rated The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Oz, #1): 4 stars
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Oz, #1) by L. Frank Baum
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is an American children's novel written by author L. Frank Baum and illustrated by W.W. …
Thom reviewed Elak of Atlantis by Henry Kuttner
Review of 'Elak of Atlantis' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
This Kuttner fellow could really write. Going to dig into more of his and C.L. Moore's work soon!
Thom reviewed A devil to play by Jasper Rees
In the days before his fortieth birthday, London-based journalist Jasper Rees trades his pen for …
Review of 'A devil to play' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
An enjoyable mix of horn history and anecdotes.
Thom rated Time Crime: 3 stars
Review of 'This Gaming Life : Travels in Three Cities' on 'Goodreads'
1 star
Part travelogue, part survey of gaming. More a collection of articles than a book, there is no solid point to be made. Might be edited into a decent work, but unlikely. Most attractive point is the cover, second most the section on EVE online, which mused a game like this is more like an event, ever changing. A good book could be written on that subject, but this isn't it.
Thom reviewed Death from the skies! by Philip C. Plait
A lively astronomy primer that uses cataclysmic scenarios to explain the universe’s most fascinating events.According …
Review of 'Death from the skies!' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
Good science and odds to back it up.
Thom reviewed Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by Simon Armitage
Review of 'Sir Gawain and the Green Knight' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
(Finished on January 15, 2010)
Read the Simon Armitage translation. Awesome alliteration - a rip roaring tremendous tale!
Thom reviewed The Elfish Gene by Mark Barrowcliffe
Review of 'The Elfish Gene' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
RPG memoire from the British perspective. Much the same as in the US, really. An enjoyable read.
Thom rated The Pox party: 3 stars
The Pox party by M. T. Anderson (The astonishing life of Octavian Nothing, traitor to the nation -- v. 1)
Various diaries, letters, and other manuscripts chronicle the experiences of Octavian, a young African American, from birth to age sixteen, …
Thom reviewed Dancing Barefoot by Wil Wheaton
Review of 'Dancing Barefoot' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
An enjoyable read, and a great counterpoint to Just a Geek. I think I would have read it faster but kept slowing down to hear Wil's voice in my head.