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kursis has read 0 of 3 books.

reviewed The gunslinger by Stephen King (The dark tower -- 1)

[The Dark Tower][1] I

The opening chapter in the epic Dark Tower series. Roland, the …

Review of 'The gunslinger' on 'Goodreads'

A pleasant read no doubt, but I expected more. Although it rated as an avarage read to me, the story an the philosophy of this mistic world intrigued me a lot. I might change me mind when I'll re-read the book, but for now I'm quite excited to see how this story will continue

Margaret Atwood: The Handmaid's Tale (1986, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt)

The Handmaid’s Tale is a novel of such power that the reader will be unable …

Review of "The Handmaid's Tale" on 'Goodreads'

Does it stand up to the tile of classic? Yes. I can see how this book could speak to many people. Do I liked it? It was ok, but nothing I'll be reading for a second time. The concept of the story was interesting. The writing style engaging. But somehow I found difficult to finish it. Handmaid's tale definetly has my approval and I recommend reading it, but if you find this kind of thing not for you, then go ahead and pick something else to read.

Neil Gaiman: Norse Mythology (2018)

The great Norse myths, which have inspired so much of modern fiction, are dazzlingly retold …

Review of 'Norse Mythology' on 'Goodreads'

Grāmata ir dažādu teiku un leģendu salikums, kas kopā izveido tādu kā stāstu. Pārsteidzoši, ka iekļautie stāsti, ko iepriekš jau biju dzirdējis, šķita jauni un svaigi. Visticamāk tas tā bija tāpēc,ka autors teikām ir iedevis mazliet no sevis: mūsdienu valodu, attieksmi un humoru. Kopumā var teikt, ka šī ir viegla, īsa lasāmviela, kas var tikt izbaudīta vairākās daļās mēnešu garumā vai, kā manā gadījumā, aprīta 24 stundu laikā. Domāju, ka abos gadījumos lasītājs būs apmierināts.