Frankenstein (Penguin Classics)41 reviews Mary Shelley Penguin Classics, 2003 4-1/2 stars for a classic the movies messed up + Not what I remembered... turns out there are 2 versions + Frankenstein + Frakenstein             The Idea of Perfection10 reviews Kate Grenville, 2003 Haunting and Sensitive + the perfection burden + A realistic portrayal of small town life "The Idea of Perfection" won the Orange Prize for Fiction in 2001 (a British literary award of distinction) and I can see why. It is very different, very moving, and is the type of book that doesn't allow the reader to forget its haunting atmosphere. Although the flyleaf on the hardback version ...             Evelina (Oxford World's Classics)11 reviews Frances Burney Oxford University Press, USA, 2002 Beautifully Classic + Evelina's Sister + Evelina + Oh my goodness - all the laughing + What a page turner!             Absalom, Absalom!122 reviews William Faulkner Vintage, 1991 Absalom! Absalom! + William Faulkner at his best + Classic Faulkner + Difficult, dense writing style, but plot of great complexity and depth makes it wonderful & meaningful. Very highly recommended + Absolutely incredible!             Sophie's World: A Novel About the History of Philosophy (FSG Classics)576 reviews Jostein Gaarder Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2007 Simply fascinating ! + good intro to Philosophy for some + A nice unfolding story with relevant philosophical views. This is a brilliant book sweeping you through history and introducing highly inspirational characters from different periods of time around the world. Even though it is described as 'A Novel About The History of Philosophy', it is barely that. To me a lot of excerpts from the words of legends such ...             The English Patient Michael Ondaatje Vintage, 1992             The Unbearable Lightness of Being: A Novel241 reviews Milan Kundera Harper Perennial Modern Classics, 1999 great + I lived in this book those days + Mystical Love + great but not the best             Chatterton10 reviews Peter Ackroyd Grove Press, 1996 Enthralling! + Nesting Dolls + Mimesis...and all that is linked to it... I won't repeat the plot outlines others have given; I just want to say that Chatterton is entertaining, suspenseful and delightful. Peter Ackroyd skillfully weaves his three stories together, but more important, Ackroyd's characters are well-drawn and memorable. Ackroyd's writing is brilliant.             Socrates In Love: Philosophy for a Passionate Heart3 reviews Christopher Phillips W. W. Norton, 2007 We need to TALK...about LOVE! + A Compassionate look at a world on the verge of extinction + Another Phillips Philosophical Gem "Philosophy" means LOVE of Wisdom -- a form of love which this author exemplifies in his world-wide work to spark and nurture Socratic conversations. This book vividly portrays such conversations which range widely and go deep -- deep into an emotion which is referred to promiscuously, but ...             Life of Pi: Deluxe Illustrated Edition38 reviews Yann Martel Harcourt, 2007 Life of Pi AKA one of the best books ever! + Highly Entertaining + Life of Pi is life itself + Great book, great edition + a classic illustrated             Chatterton10 reviews Peter Ackroyd Grove Press, 1996 Enthralling! + Nesting Dolls + Mimesis...and all that is linked to it... I won't repeat the plot outlines others have given; I just want to say that Chatterton is entertaining, suspenseful and delightful. Peter Ackroyd skillfully weaves his three stories together, but more important, Ackroyd's characters are well-drawn and memorable. Ackroyd's writing is brilliant.             Absalom, Absalom!122 reviews William Faulkner Vintage, 1991 Absalom! Absalom! + William Faulkner at his best + Classic Faulkner + Difficult, dense writing style, but plot of great complexity and depth makes it wonderful & meaningful. Very highly recommended + Absolutely incredible!             Evelina (Oxford World's Classics)11 reviews Frances Burney Oxford University Press, USA, 2002 Beautifully Classic + Evelina's Sister + Evelina + Oh my goodness - all the laughing + What a page turner!             Life of Pi: Deluxe Illustrated Edition38 reviews Yann Martel Harcourt, 2007 Life of Pi AKA one of the best books ever! + Highly Entertaining + Life of Pi is life itself + Great book, great edition + a classic illustrated             The English Patient Michael Ondaatje Vintage, 1992             Socrates In Love: Philosophy for a Passionate Heart3 reviews Christopher Phillips W. W. Norton, 2007 We need to TALK...about LOVE! + A Compassionate look at a world on the verge of extinction + Another Phillips Philosophical Gem "Philosophy" means LOVE of Wisdom -- a form of love which this author exemplifies in his world-wide work to spark and nurture Socratic conversations. This book vividly portrays such conversations which range widely and go deep -- deep into an emotion which is referred to promiscuously, but ...             The Unbearable Lightness of Being: A Novel241 reviews Milan Kundera Harper Perennial Modern Classics, 1999 great + I lived in this book those days + Mystical Love + great but not the best             The Idea of Perfection10 reviews Kate Grenville, 2003 Haunting and Sensitive + the perfection burden + A realistic portrayal of small town life "The Idea of Perfection" won the Orange Prize for Fiction in 2001 (a British literary award of distinction) and I can see why. It is very different, very moving, and is the type of book that doesn't allow the reader to forget its haunting atmosphere. Although the flyleaf on the hardback version ...             Sophie's World: A Novel About the History of Philosophy (FSG Classics)576 reviews Jostein Gaarder Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2007 Simply fascinating ! + good intro to Philosophy for some + A nice unfolding story with relevant philosophical views. This is a brilliant book sweeping you through history and introducing highly inspirational characters from different periods of time around the world. Even though it is described as 'A Novel About The History of Philosophy', it is barely that. To me a lot of excerpts from the words of legends such ...             Frankenstein (Penguin Classics)41 reviews Mary Shelley Penguin Classics, 2003 4-1/2 stars for a classic the movies messed up + Not what I remembered... turns out there are 2 versions + Frankenstein + Frakenstein