Julien itibaren Voronina, Tyumenskaya oblast', Rusya
man, that was horrible... not that the book did not hold insight, but NEVER!!! NEVER!!! NEVER!! write about Heidegger using heideggarian language. What's the point??? It's not a dictionary, so don't even try to explain it as you go along! Just open up and let it all pour forth - I'll catch you! I promise!
It's a funny mystery. Easy reading.
One of the most imaginative works of fiction I've ever read. Written in 1959, the novel weaves an engrossing "history" of humanity in a post-apocalyptic world. Setting it apart from other works of this kind, the work is set in a decidely religious environment, the monastery of St. Leibowitz, without being overly religious. Important tensions are explored: religion and science, religiosity and secularism, the nature and preservation of human knowledge, the nature of humanity in the face of utter inhumanity. The book is a compelling narrative told in three parts and is an important commentary that is still strongly relevant today. Highly recommended, though those familiar with the nuances and intricacies of Catholicism (as well as Latin) will invariably appreciate the work even more.
I really love these books - especially the audiobooks... His voice is wonderful! Wish there were more at my library...
A gentle, sorrowful, joyful celebration of friendship.
It took me awhile to get into this book, then I was super into it all the way up until the end, and then I didn't like the ending! Sigh. Mixed feelings about this book...
Such a great story... much better than the movie. It details more of the life of Vivian Walker and her dark past. Along with these details, you learn more about the relationship between Sidda and Conner, the Ya-Ya's, Shep, and Vivian's parents. It was such a good book!