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Tenar is the Priestess reborn. As such, she has had to serve the Old Powers of the Earth since she was five. She has resigned herself to the fact that darkness was her safety blanket and her gods true. But then she unexpectedly meets with a stranger where no stranger should be. A man, nonetheless. A sorcerer, even. A dragonlord who turns her against everything she had ever believed. The Tombs of Atuan is the second book in the Earthsea saga, and I liked it much better than the first. Perhaps because this story was heroin-centred, because Ged didnt appear so much... I don't know... maybe I was in the mood for something darker and more serious than the average books I read to entertain myself.Oh yeah, still too descriptive and confusing at times... but I'm learning to speed read those bits :DOn a bright, self-satifying note...I feel victorious!!! At this very time last year I was struggling against panic attack after panic attack, whichever book I choose to read. Deltora Quest 2 series was among them... and I did it! I finished the series in one day!!! Although, I still believe it is too angsty and less adventurous than the first series, the point is... I finished it!!! With no panic attack at all!!!I'm not confident enough to try Stonehenge again... but I much more hopeful...Now it's time for my annual read of Lord of the Rings, so if you will excuse me... Peter and four young boys are boarded on Neverland, the decrypt ship which will take them to slavery. But a mysterious trunk is boarded and a girl with very bright, green eyes raise his curiosity. So, dividing his escapades between getting food and finding out what is in the trunk, Peter gets into trouble, obviously.The book tells a how-did story. In this case, how did Peter Pan come to fly and live in Neverland? Or perhaps, how did Hook exchanged his left hand for... well, a hook?High point: funny. There are funny lines, as expected when young kids are around.Low point: slow paced, always changing scenes. I got a bit dizzy. One more book in the Chrestomanci series. It goes back to when Christopher Chant was a still a teenager a teenager whose personality reminded me too much both of James Potter and Howell Jenkins. It made me realise why no other book by Jones has yet surpassed Howls Moving Castle in my opinion. Anyway... this one is centred in Conrad, a twelve year old boy who is exploited by a greedy uncle, ignored by a seemingly crazy mother and only cared for by an older sister till the day she leaves.Conrad moves to a manor, where he has to work only as long as it takes him to murder an evil magician who is rumoured to reside there.I read it in less than 12 hours, just as a break from Celestine Prophecy (which is a rather challenging text to my personality) and fulfilled more than just its purpose.My second favourite book by Jones so far. The Dead
Kid Detective Agency tells the story of a 13-year old lonely girl who accidentally raise the ghosts of five kids who had died mysteriously. After the death of her beloved French teacher, October (yes, that's the girl's name) recruits the ghosts' help to find out what really happened.The plotline is OK for young readers, but rather predictable to more experienced fans of the paranormal genre. The narrator talks to the reader, adding quite a bit of witty and sarcastic comments. There are lots of of references to past and present celebrities and factoids, some of which is rather obscure to anytone living outside Canada. There two points which spoiled the book for me. One is the number of similarities it shares with Gaiman's The Graveyard Book: The setting, the premise of solving a murder, the protagonist's iability to see and talk to ghosts. The other is the constant change of narrator: mostly it's an omnipresent witness of events, supposedly the author, but then we are told the story by October herself. It would be understandable if these voices differed in their viewpoints, but that does not happen.All in all, it is an enjoyable book, perfect for a rainy afternoon when our lazy brains refuse to understand complicated plots.
It is time for Ben MacCarthy to face his past and defeat his worst enemy: his own pusillanimity. Every single aspect and person he comes into contact with seems to be telling him so, yet he remains a coward. But how can he risk rejection again, when life seems to be uncontrollably happening to him, and not at all in a pleasant way? His mentor is gone, the Irish Republican Army is rising and he got involved somehow, his parents are selling his childhood home and Venetia is back to Ireland. It always comes down to Venetia, does it not? In this new chapter of Bens life, Delaney is, once again, a word master. His intense narrative takes the reader into a splendid atmosphere of opposites: history and myth, violence and poetry, love and hate, exhilaration and excruciating pain. Regardless of The Last Storyteller being a sequence, it works perfectly as a standalone. Any relevant information about Bens past is sprinkled about, always in perfect harmony with the passage it is part of, thus enabling a new reader to enjoy the book without missing some of the details that make it wonderful. The Last Storyteller takes place in 1957, about ten years after the events of The Matchmaker of Kenmare, in an Ireland divided between those grateful for the independence gained by the south counties and those angered that part of the island is still under the English power. Ben is dragged into the fray by Jimmy Bermingham, a sort of friend one has to be really, really trusting to make and even more understanding to keep. Ironically, it is also through Jimmy that Ben comes to know Marian Killeen, a single, rich woman who plays a vital role in Bens decision to take Venetia back from Gentleman Jack. It goes without saying that tales of Irelands past are part of each chapter, but this time such tales are more than a background to paint Bens job. They seem to illustrate what Ben is about to witness taking place, either in a secluded village in the countryside or with nation-wide repercussions. Such tales complement the narrative beautifully and reminded me of why I fell in love with Delaneys Ireland so many years ago. I am still looking for a source of information for one of them, actually, and I wonder how many of the Irish legends are still waiting to be told to the world at large. The recurring characters show a natural development from the first two instalments, and it is no surprise how much this is more prominent in Ben and Venetia. He is more mature, more obstinate, and less wimpy. She is more reclusive, more fragile; attempting to deal with emotional scars accumulated during 25 years hoping Ben would come to her rescue. When he finally does, she struggles to overcome what has been ingrained in her soul: lack of confidence and trust. A highly delightful addition is the introduction of Ben and Venetias twins. Ben and Louise bring a gentle shift in the characters dynamics and in the
narrative tone, not to mention it provided Ben with a new and definite quality of self-assurance. On the other hand, Marian Killeen has an important part to play and she comes out as independent and ahead of her time in some ways. However, I could not make myself like her. Her motives were seemingly less than altruist and her attitude somewhat vain. All in all, it is an enchanting there is no more accurate word to describe it, really book. Not only it is recommended to readers who appreciate a bardic storytelling but also to those who can relish the writers choice of words and their impact on the whole. The title fits Delaney himself and more than once I found myself wondering what aspects of his own life can be found between the lines. I make Delaneys words mine by describing my experience reading The Last Storyteller: I ceased to exist in my body, because as he rose to the high and wild climax of his story, my spirit ascended with him.
Max used to be a tour guide, but not an ordinary tour guide. He led his campers to unusual spots around Europe not to appreciate the sights or the food, but the history and the lives of those who once inhabited the land, walked on those fields, swam in those waters. And thats when Shelley fell in love with him, while he led her through time and attempted to teach her, and the other campers, the value of a chicken and some eggs. Years later, Shelley is Maxs widow, but one cant say shes actually alive. She survives in a daily struggle to breathe and keep a parody of the life she shared with him. Everything, however, is about to change. Theres someone at the door. She opens it. And there is Max. For the split of a moment, she believes herself insane. Shes a prisoner of her own hallucinating mind. But, no, that cannot be. Thats not Max. Thats Paolo Rossi. Maxs grandson. How can that be possible? Max wasnt more than a couple years older than herself. Paolo brings photographs showing a greying Max, whose face never seemed to gain those unavoidable lines time gifts everyone with. Thats just a detail, though. More importantly, Max may be alive. There is another photograph and there is Max, standing by his famous eggs and cheese, the blank piece of Scrabble she had given him hanging from a chain around his neck. But why would he lie to her? Why would he make her believe hes gone? Its time for Shelley to face reality, and a journey towards truth has never taken so long. Literally. Its a journey which is also hard to describe, it provokes feelings words cannot express. More than a timeless romantic tale, Samantha Sotto created many lives within two, many stories within one. The settings are very vividly depicted, both with awe and appeal, not leaving room for tediousness born out of long and meaningless sentences. The plot has a quality of rare originality so Ill stop talking about it right now, or Ill spoil it. It suffices to say that it starts unpretentiously, but then it gets the reader back and forth in time. One minute you are travelling with Max, Shelley and the campers throughout Europe, but when you least expect it, you are immersed in the Fall of the Bastille or in a monastery somewhere. For every story Max shares, there is a different storytellers voice in the readers mind, and a distinguished set of characters who shine on their own and for different reasons. Pavel and his wish to never cause pain to his mother. Gestrin and his fear of loneliness. Uri and his grief. And so many others. There is a connection between these many historical figures and Shelley, a connection which, eventually, changes her life in such a way that there is no turning back. And how does Max fit into this? Forgive the cliche, but that is for me to know and for you to find out! Max is a wonderfully developed
character, though. Hes got a very philosophical attitude towards life and how to make the best of it, a sense of humour to give the Weasley twins a run for their galleons and something else, something uniquely his, that makes him special, lovable, sensitive. The story is beautifully brought to a close. It is simultaneously predictable and unimaginable, happy and sad, bitter and sweet. An authentic story and a talented debut writer can only make a highly recommended book.
'13 Hangmen tells the story of a thirteen-year-old boy who is left a house, #13 at Hangman Court to be precise, on his thirteenth birthday. Tony, a mystery-obsessed kid, slowly discovers that generations of Hagmanns have tried to come into possession of #13 at one time or another, and the current Hagmann living next door is no different. So Tony is finally given a real-life mystery to solve not that he wanted one in which he has to prove his father innocence after Michael is accused of murdering Angelo Di Marco, the previous owner of #13 Hangman Court. Even more surprisingly, for Tony, he is aided in his quest by Angelo di Marco himself, that is, the thirteen-year-old Angelo di Marco. Tony is just a regular, overweight kid, with a regular family, thrown into a not-so-regular situation and he is more than charismatic enough to take the reader with him in his encounters with his ancestor and other former residents of #13 Hangman Court. Each and every one of the kids Tony meets brings his own story with a Hagmann and, together, they unveil the mystery of the house. Combining fantasy and North American history to a bit of adventure, Art Corriveau has composed a compelling book for young adult readers aiming for an escape from paranormal romances and is a breath of fresh air within the category: no orphan boy/girl trying to save the world this time. The insight into American History is particularly appealing, even though Corriveau makes use of this artistic freedom to add a bit of shine here and there.The only drawback was found in the continuity of the plot. The events of the concluding chapters bring some passages that subtly contradict the mechanics of interaction among the kids which was established in the first meetings between Tony and Angelo. All in all, a very fun, quick read, particularly recommended for boys since girls take such a small part of the narrative. Even a couple of days after having finished The Kissing Tree, I do not know what to say about it that has not been said before. It's a love story, one of those whose characters are meant to be since childhood and need only to look beyond their stuborness to find happiness.The plotline is simple, but it raises a sense of doom in the reader - an anxiety concerning what bad thing is going to come up between the lovers now. This feeling keeps you wanting to read on until the moment has come and gone and you are now expecing something else. (I had to stop if reading for a few days due to work commitments, otherwise I'd have finished in a day!). The conclusion is a bit unsatisfactory, mainly because the writer gives the reader to little information and leaves lots to their imaginagion, but the characters are lovely and funny and stupidly stubborn - and you can't help falling in love with them.Recommended as a light read, especially to the last romantics out there... Ged is a powerful young wizard, but he needs
training. After nearly dying dealing with forces stronger than himself, he is sent to live with the traditional elderly, wise man. But Ged is also proud, impatient and quite dislikeable, and the Galdaf-ish mage from Gont sends him to Roke, an island where the best wizards from Earthsea are trained. Not only will Get make friends and enemies there, but his imprudence and pride will set evil loose.Perhaps I was expecting a little humour or slightly laughable lines here and there, but it was such a dark, sombre story that I found it hard to keep reading for an hour straight. Plus, a lot... a lot of names to remember and a very tiny map to follow Geds guest all over Earthsea.Please dont get me wrong, I loved it. But it didnt bring even a chuckle out of me. I need books to make me laugh too, folks. For this reason, instead of starting on the second volume right away, I finally got out Peter and the Starcatchers.
Hoje tivemos a prova de que os finlandeses sao vingativos e rancorosos. Ao menos o Bottas,e! Vingou-se do Kimi e ainda bebeu a Tequila do podio! Se derem cachaca no podio do GP do Brasil, teremos mais um round desse duelo! Ate 2016 entao Massa. Isso a criancinha mimada com medo de perder chamada Mercedes entregue mesmo o motor atualizado... - Sem ter motor definido, Red Bull acaba com suspense e garante que disputa temporada 2016 da F1: "Ja pedimos penico para Renault" - Sem falar sobre acidente que sofreu em Moanco, abatido Hamilton diz que festa da mae matou(Xei de mulerzinha, mano!) e da leve cutucada em Rosberg(Ainda vou ter minar na frente dele domingo) - Atras de feito inedito no ano, Rosberg desdenha de situacao de Hamilton: Ele nao me contou como esta se sentindo. Nao somos mais BFF. Humpf - Nasr fala em fim de semana completamente novo em Interlagos e espera nao ser muito xingado pelos fas brasileiros. "O Massa ainda ta correndo, entao que xinguem ele" - Vettel descarta que Ferrari esteja proxima da Mercedes e alfineta nada confiavel Lauda: Quanto mais o pai do Freddy Kruger falar , melhor - GP do Brasil inova e tera grid boys e grid girls. Um piloto alemao, que corre na Mercedes, requisitou so o grid boys segurando a placa para ele. - Alonso e curto e grosso sobre 2016: "Quero voltar a vencer". Ron Dennis Lamenta "..." - GP Brasil: pela 1o vez no ano, Globo exibe treino na integra. A expectativa e que seja tao sem graca como 'os caras de pau'. - Nas redes sociais, Hamilton revela capacete especial para GP do Brasil com homenagem a Senna. As viuvas piram no Afro Senna! Acho que estou sendo injusto. Nem vai ter quadrinho avisando do titulo do Hamilton....- McLaren "ressuscita" caixa de cambio que havia superaquecido. "Ja Estamos f*didos mesmo!" Afirmou Eric Boullier - Globo exibe compacto do GP dos EUA apos Tomara que Caia,com a justificativa de que ambos sao muito sem graca - Chefe da Haas sugere contratacao de Gutierrez para estreia em 2016, mas descarta anuncio em Austin. "Tem que ter um piloto melhor disponivel!" Afirmou Gene Haas- Consultor da Red Bull confirma reuniao durante fim de semana em Austin e garante: Vamos encontrar uma solucao melhor do que nos ajoelharmos no milho pedindo perdao para Renault - Button torce para ser aniquilado por Alonso na disputa interna da McLaren no GP dos Estados Unidos: "Nem tem mais graca dar um pau nele" - Em alerta apos problemas de confiabilidade, Mercedes modifica acelerador e asa traseira do carro do Hamilton. 'Rosberg que se f*da!" Afirmou um membro importante do staff da Mercedes que quase virou churrasquinho que nao quis se identificar. - Raikkonen diz que nao faz sentido chorar e insiste em acidente de corrida em Sochi "Vale tudo na hora de conseguir vodka de graca". - Renault tem motor atualizado para GP dos EUA, mas Ricciardo diz que punicao por troca nao vale a pena. De que adianta um motor menos ruim e largar
I Came Like Wreeeking baaaaalllllFernando Alonso, no treino classificatorio do GP do Brasil, alem de quebrar o seu Mclaren Honda (que se quebra ate sozinho) quebrou tambem a internet ao resolver pegar um solzinho em uma cadeira, para esperar o Q1 terminar para as cameras que acompanhavam. E claro, esse momento nao ficaria impune na internet e surgiram tantos memes, mas tantos que tive que fazer uma selecao minuciosa dos melhores! Nao tenho palavras pra comentar todas montagens, entao apenas vejam :HAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHA MEO DEOS, E UMA MELHOR DO QUE A OUTRA, VEI!Alonso, pode ter se fudido muito ensse 2015, mas esta rendendo otimas piadas! vou ate torcer pra McLaren continua ruim pra ele continuar a zuera!todas as montagens eu peguei do mitico WTF1 Poxa Kimi, que rancor! Era so uma vodka russa de graca no podio! E se no GP do Mexico derem Tequila no podio, vai tirar quem da pista?Que raiva fiquei de voce Kimi, ta na hora de voce tratar esse seu vicio doentio por bebidas destiladas com 80% de teor alcoolico! Eu esperava uma largada e uma corrida mais locona, mas foi uma prova bem divertida!Mais cedo a chuva ta braba, parecia que seria melhor correr de barco!E Nico Rosberg largou na pole e quando ele larga na pole, todo mundo sabe o que acontece,ne?E a Sobrevivente Sauber completou 400 GPs, parabens a eles!"pista molhada, um monte de mulherzinha, vou me dar bem hoje!"E o Alonso se deu mal, mais uma vez. Ja estou com pena...Quando vi esse fumace, apos um mane cantar o hino americano, pensei: Ja pensou se o vento nao espalha? Deu mole Rosberg, podia ter freado tudo para o Vettel passar...Kimi bateu e nao levou ninguem junto, milagre! P*rra Nico, tu entrega a pacoca e ainda na festa do titulo do cara? Fica dificil te defender...Nao vou legendar esta devido a piada pronta sobre o estereotipo de que os negoes tem uma jeba grande...Nesse momento o Nico virou o filho do Keke. Depois, voltou a ser o Barrichello italiano...E Viva os Estados Unidos!Massa finalmente achou um momento proicio pra se vingar do Alonso. Ate que demorou...."Ain Gentchi, como eu posso errar tanto assim? To passada comigo mesma!"Pra evitar cagar a estrategia, a Williams inovou e abandonou antes! Sem erros de estrategia dessa vez!Ricciardo mostrando onde tomou, apos a pista secar.Kvyat, voce tava bem e ai fez caquinha...O que mais me surpreende nao e a ameaca de chuva, mas sim que quem ta vendo isso ta usando internet explorer! Meo Deos!Uma mencao ao menino Max, que realmente nao puxou ao pai e pilota bem.E parabens negao! voce e o king of the world de novo! A foto ainda nao condiz com a realidade, pra fazer jus, Hamilton teria que vir de voadora nos peitos do cara!- Red Bull quis romper com Renault, porque acreditou ter acordo com a Mercedes."Ia ser um acordo justo, a gente so daria o motor de 2014 pra eles, mas eles arregaram" Afirmou o honesto Toto wolff - Apos Alonso afirmar que McLaren e unica "capaz de bater Mercedes" em curto prazo,
espanhol e eleito humorista do ano na Espanha- "Deveriamos ter champanhe, tequila e sombreiros no podio", brinca Hamilton. "Poe Vodka nesse c*ralho tambem, p*rra! " Bradou Kimi Raikkonen ao ouvir comentario de Hamilton - Cansado de 'novela interminavel', Lauda sugere que Red Bull de um jeito e faca pazes com Renault: "Ajoelhem no milho pedindo perdao e pronto!" - Por troca de motor e cambio, Alonso e Button vao enfrentar novas punicoes para GP do Mexico de F1 e vao largar de Tijuana correndo o risco de atravessarem a fronteira com os Estados Unidos e serem presos - Hamilton diz que corre para vencer e se esquiva de ajudar Rosberg por vice: O time ja venceu o Mundial de Construtores, Britney que se vire - Massa guia Jaguar do vilao de '007 Contra Spectre': Achava que ia ultrapassar James Bond no filme, mas tive que trocar pneu e os mecanicos da Williams cagaram minha estrategia e o Bond me pegou - Pilotos deixam Peraltada no passado e se animam para passar dentro de estadio no Mexico. Vai ser interessante, pois se uma curva tem o nome de Nigel Mansell e porque ela e uma curva mitica- Ferrari reclama das palhacadas das outras equipe no sabado chuvoso em Austin: "A F1 e um esporte, nao e o blog GP series! Nem o blog nem que o pessoal fez sabado foram engracados!"