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For too long, Africa's history has been neglected. Dominated by western narratives of slavery and …
this book sets the record straight by telling the histories of africa in their own right, not as a footnote or mere challenge to people from outside.
Badawi is visiting and citing contemporary african historians and in this way exploring the (fragile?) self image of the continent.
fascinating read!
yes, it is cozy and yes, there are cats -- but the crime story is grim and gains such a grip that it feels odd to be gloved with the setting
Polly, Annie, Elizabeth, Catherine and Mary-Jane are famous for the same thing, though they never met. They came from Fleet …
Young Fitz is the bastard son of the noble Prince Chivalry, raised in the shadow …
it was a painfully slow start of the story and some of the plot lines didn't pay off. but in the end a surprisingly interesting world and captivating book.
it was a painfully slow start of the story and some of the plot lines didn't pay off. but in the end a surprisingly interesting world and captivating book.
enthält: Die Doppelgänger, Der gespenstische Wald, Der Wetterbeschwörer
the language sounded more dated than in books from other authors of this period. but in some of the scenes the ideas and words just worked together and created a romantic horror.
a re-read, maybe the fifth or sixth time but first time in english. found this novel in a small library in a small german town during the nineties and love it since
that's what pulp is for (i guess): quite a good story wrapped in generic presentation. the mood is wildly swinging and the characters unstable or i would have enjoyed it a bit more. the last part even borrows the 'schnodderdeutsch' of 'die zwei' (the persuaders).
that's what pulp is for (i guess): quite a good story wrapped in generic presentation. the mood is wildly swinging and the characters unstable or i would have enjoyed it a bit more. the last part even borrows the 'schnodderdeutsch' of 'die zwei' (the persuaders).
Polly, Annie, Elizabeth, Catherine and Mary-Jane are famous for the same thing, though they never …
being a longtime fan of the Holmes stories, I'm being amazed how much this text adds grim reality background
being a longtime fan of the Holmes stories, I'm being amazed how much this text adds grim reality background
Shigidi is a disgruntled and demotivated nightmare god in the Orisha spirit company, reluctantly answering prayers of his few remaining …
When the Guardian of the West Passage died in her bed, the women of Grey …
great scenes and scenery, but strangely untouching characters still a fine read
great scenes and scenery, but strangely untouching characters still a fine read
When the Guardian of the West Passage died in her bed, the women of Grey Tower fed her to the …
tough choice how to rate and review this book: the life of Julie d’Aubigny is so fascinating that i would state, you really should read the book, no matter what. and the way in which Gardiner evokes the 17th century france is also convincing, less explaining, more atmosphere and anecdotes. so what's to dislike: i can't stand the attitute of the heroine, it's simple. one part of the book is Julie telling her own life on her deathbed to a priest. i'm aware, she is exceptional and to motivate and kind of explain her to the reader you want to give her a torn but free-minded character. but all i hear is an artist oscillating between self pity and hubris.
tough choice how to rate and review this book: the life of Julie d’Aubigny is so fascinating that i would state, you really should read the book, no matter what. and the way in which Gardiner evokes the 17th century france is also convincing, less explaining, more atmosphere and anecdotes. so what's to dislike: i can't stand the attitute of the heroine, it's simple. one part of the book is Julie telling her own life on her deathbed to a priest. i'm aware, she is exceptional and to motivate and kind of explain her to the reader you want to give her a torn but free-minded character. but all i hear is an artist oscillating between self pity and hubris.
