There is no danger of this ever becoming a favorite of mine. The basic travelogue format of the novel, does not resolve itself (there are several missing chapters according to Poe). The early sections of the tale lead us to a rather brutal, senseless mutiny, and cannibalism. The final section becomes a travelogue again ending in yet more senseless violence. Yep, this is not my cup of tea.
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The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket (1838) is the only complete novel written …
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2 stars
There is no danger of this ever becoming a favorite of mine. The basic travelogue format of the novel, does not resolve itself (there are several missing chapters according to Poe). The early sections of the tale lead us to a rather brutal, senseless mutiny, and cannibalism. The final section becomes a travelogue again ending in yet more senseless violence. Yep, this is not my cup of tea.
ManyRoads started reading The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket by Edgar Allan Poe
The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket by Edgar Allan Poe
The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket (1838) is the only complete novel written by American writer Edgar Allan …
ManyRoads started reading Emily's Runaway Imagination by Beverly Cleary
Emily's Runaway Imagination by Beverly Cleary
Emily decides that what the town of Pitchfork needs is a library, and comes up with a plan to make …
ManyRoads rated Where the sidewalk ends: 5 stars
Where the sidewalk ends by Shel Silverstein
A boy who turns into a TV set and a girl who eats a whale are only two of the …
ManyRoads reviewed Light in the Attic by Shel Silverstein
A collection of humorous poems and drawings.
2023 Update
5 stars
Our fourth reading is as fun as the first three.
ManyRoads reviewed Falling Up by Shel Silverstein
A collection of humorous poems and drawings.
2023 Update
5 stars
As with most Shel Silverstein books, this one was, also, met by my grandson's riotous laughter. It is just plain fun poetry and artistic license.
Yet another successful re-read!
As with most Shel Silverstein books, this one was, also, met by my grandson's riotous laughter. It is just plain fun poetry and artistic license.
Yet another successful re-read!
ManyRoads reviewed Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein
If you are a dreamer, come in, If you are a dreamer, A wisher, a …
2023 Update
5 stars
As he approaches age 10... this remains a beloved tome of poetry.
ManyRoads finished reading Every thing on it by Shel Silverstein
ManyRoads reviewed Every thing on it by Shel Silverstein
Good fun
5 stars
My grandson & I just finished this wonderful compendium of humorous poems. My grandson (7+) was especially moved by the final poem. He thinks it to be the perfect summary of the collection.
Third pass read... 2023.
ManyRoads finished reading Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
What's the harm in a pseudonym? New York Times bestselling sensation Juniper Song is not who she says she is, …
ManyRoads reviewed Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
What's the harm in a pseudonym? New York Times bestselling sensation Juniper Song is not …
Dizzying...
3 stars
I did not think it was possible for one tale to have so many twists and turns that it became a spiral, one that was out of control. Sadly, that is what this story does. The writing is wonderful, the literature aspects are strong. But, I am completely dizzy. The "me too", "culture wars" aspects of this tale are simply too much for me.
I did not think it was possible for one tale to have so many twists and turns that it became a spiral, one that was out of control. Sadly, that is what this story does. The writing is wonderful, the literature aspects are strong. But, I am completely dizzy. The "me too", "culture wars" aspects of this tale are simply too much for me.
ManyRoads set a goal to read 30 books in 2023
ManyRoads reviewed Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle's Farm by Betty MacDonald (Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle (3))
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle is back with special cures for the not truthful, the pet forgetter, the …
Review of "Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle's Farm" on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
My grandson and I thoroughly enjoyed this little novel, It was good clean fun.
My grandson and I thoroughly enjoyed this little novel, It was good clean fun.
Omnibus
Review of 'The City and the Stars / The Sands of Mars' on 'Goodreads'
2 stars
I'm afraid that this was just a huge disappointment for me. I recommend passing it by... too little, too boring, not very interesting.
I'm afraid that this was just a huge disappointment for me. I recommend passing it by... too little, too boring, not very interesting.