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1	A first time author would never be able to get this to print	Will Sandra Cisneros always be our token Mexican? Will she always get away with mediocre writing? My suspicion is yes, she will. My husband and I enjoyed bits of the book--Cisneros has a good ear for dialogue--but much of the book was painfully obvious and pointless. It felt self-important with that midwestern writer workshop aura to it and everytime a character enters a room he/she must list the contents of the room. We listened to this on a road trip and it might have made the trip that much longer. I also had a copy of the book--which I recommend over the audio (to avoid the screechy whiney voice). Unfortunately, Chicana lit. rises and sets with Ms. Cisneros when it would do better to spotlight Viramontes or Castillo or even Denise Chavez for that matter. Don't let her kid you. Cisneros is not our Shakespeare, she is our Danielle Steel.	11	[ "Will Sandra Cisneros always be our token Mexican?", "Will she always get away with mediocre writing?", "My suspicion is yes, she will.", "My husband and I enjoyed bits of the book--Cisneros has a good ear for dialogue--but much of the book was painfully obvious and pointless.", "It felt self-important with that midwestern writer workshop aura to it and everytime a character enters a room he/she must list the contents of the room.", "We listened to this on a road trip and it might have made the trip that much longer.", "I also had a copy of the book--which I recommend over the audio (to avoid the screechy whiney voice).", "Unfortunately, Chicana lit.", "rises and sets with Ms.", "Cisneros when it would do better to spotlight Viramontes or Castillo or even Denise Chavez for that matter.", "Don't let her kid you.", "Cisneros is not our Shakespeare, she is our Danielle Steel." ]
1	Gzagion,	I really like what you said about we should be mature and discuss about it. Maybe we should talk this out. Maybe we should be friends.Maybe I should buy a DS...........................AHH WHO AM I KIDDING! Youre a LOSER. This Sony vs. Nintendo was a repeat what happened 8 years ago. Nintendo 64 came out before the PS1. The games for 64 were hotter than PS1 in the BEGINNING. And later on the PS1 games were getting hotter than the 64. And then 64 end up mlosing to PS1, making Sony the victor. And history repeats itself. What do I mean? PSP games are going to get better later on and you PSP-Haters(Including that Loser, Gzzgroin ah whatever) will have nothing to complain about it. And Sony will win once again.P.S. Gazagion, youre a LOSER, who thinks DS is going to beat PSP. Oh and last time I checked Microsoft is releasing their own Handheld in about 2 years, so Nintendo will be out of Competition.	15	[ "I really like what you said about we should be mature and discuss about it.", "Maybe we should talk this out.", "Maybe we should be friends.Maybe I should buy a DS...........................AHH WHO AM I KIDDING!", "Youre a LOSER.", "This Sony vs.", "Nintendo was a repeat what happened 8 years ago.", "Nintendo 64 came out before the PS1.", "The games for 64 were hotter than PS1 in the BEGINNING.", "And later on the PS1 games were getting hotter than the 64.", "And then 64 end up mlosing to PS1, making Sony the victor.", "And history repeats itself.", "What do I mean?", "PSP games are going to get better later on and you PSP-Haters(Including that Loser, Gzzgroin ah whatever) will have nothing to complain about it.", "And Sony will win once again.P.S. Gazagion, youre a LOSER, who thinks DS is going to beat PSP.", "Oh and last time I checked Microsoft is releasing their own Handheld in about 2 years, so Nintendo will be out of Competition." ]
2	The approach Disney seems to have forgotten	Considering Disney's recent track record, it would appear that they think the average kid is maturing faster than before. Thus, they seem to put out movies that are dark and inappropriate for the average kid. The only exceptions to this trend are the wonderful Toy Story movies and A Bug's Life. Flash back a decade or two, and you'll find a different Disney, a Disney that made movies everybody could enjoy. Aristocats comes from that era. True the animation from this decade is weak, and the story loses a few points in some areas. The villain is also quite tame. All of that, however, disappears under the movie's charm, upbeat attitude, and general fun. It's certainly more fun than Hercules. People looking for something intense should avoid this. Families with small children and those who love adorable cats will love this movie. From this era, I also recommend Robin Hood. As I've said before, you just can't beat old school Disney.	13	[ "Considering Disney's recent track record, it would appear that they think the average kid is maturing faster than before.", "Thus, they seem to put out movies that are dark and inappropriate for the average kid.", "The only exceptions to this trend are the wonderful Toy Story movies and A Bug's Life.", "Flash back a decade or two, and you'll find a different Disney, a Disney that made movies everybody could enjoy.", "Aristocats comes from that era.", "True the animation from this decade is weak, and the story loses a few points in some areas.", "The villain is also quite tame.", "All of that, however, disappears under the movie's charm, upbeat attitude, and general fun.", "It's certainly more fun than Hercules.", "People looking for something intense should avoid this.", "Families with small children and those who love adorable cats will love this movie.", "From this era, I also recommend Robin Hood.", "As I've said before, you just can't beat old school Disney." ]
2	Simplicity is Key	This is a great book! I have plenty of books on achieving my goals, physical fitness, and dieting, but this is the first book that ties it all together. Now, I can throw the others away. Sam Varner's 12 steps are well laid out, and they are fun and easy to follow. He stresses that your total well being is not achieved in isolation. It is not wise to exercise a lot, if your diet is horrible. Diet, sleep, exercise, deep breathing, and prayer all lay the foundation for a slimmer, stronger, and younger you. The style of this book is very easy to read and absorb. One can easily read this book in one or two days, and his plan is not overwhelming. I have been following his plan for almost two months ,and it has made a tremendous difference in my mental, spiritual, and physical health. If you are a Christian trying to improve your quality of life, buy this book. If you are not, buy this book anyways. It will make a difference in your life.	13	[ "This is a great book!", "I have plenty of books on achieving my goals, physical fitness, and dieting, but this is the first book that ties it all together.", "Now, I can throw the others away.", "Sam Varner's 12 steps are well laid out, and they are fun and easy to follow.", "He stresses that your total well being is not achieved in isolation.", "It is not wise to exercise a lot, if your diet is horrible.", "Diet, sleep, exercise, deep breathing, and prayer all lay the foundation for a slimmer, stronger, and younger you.", "The style of this book is very easy to read and absorb.", "One can easily read this book in one or two days, and his plan is not overwhelming.", "I have been following his plan for almost two months ,and it has made a tremendous difference in my mental, spiritual, and physical health.", "If you are a Christian trying to improve your quality of life, buy this book.", "If you are not, buy this book anyways.", "It will make a difference in your life." ]
1	I'll write a MUCH better sequel to "GWTW" someday.	Alexandra Ripley did a terrible job ending Margaret Mitchell's masterpeice! I'm sure Mrs. Mitchell had a much better sequel in mind but unfortunately it died with her. . . I do not recommend this book to anyone who read "GWTW" and loved it as I did. "Scarlett" is a silly book that has only one plot practically - for Rhett to fall back in love with Scarlett. Meanwhile, Scarlett has seemingly forgotten about her children and Ashley and his child and her deathbed promise to Melly! Instead she is running about like a sixteen year old after a beau. Simply dreadful! As a forty-year old woman I have read a whole lot of bad books, and I must say this is the worst! It was so incredibly stupid I never even finished it, (although I read the end, which wasn't particularly good, either!)but I got far enough to get a conclusion: This book is horrible!	12	[ "Alexandra Ripley did a terrible job ending Margaret Mitchell's masterpeice!", "I'm sure Mrs.", "Mitchell had a much better sequel in mind but unfortunately it died with her.", ".", ".", "I do not recommend this book to anyone who read \"GWTW\" and loved it as I did.", "\"Scarlett\" is a silly book that has only one plot practically - for Rhett to fall back in love with Scarlett.", "Meanwhile, Scarlett has seemingly forgotten about her children and Ashley and his child and her deathbed promise to Melly!", "Instead she is running about like a sixteen year old after a beau.", "Simply dreadful!", "As a forty-year old woman I have read a whole lot of bad books, and I must say this is the worst!", "It was so incredibly stupid I never even finished it, (although I read the end, which wasn't particularly good, either!", ")but I got far enough to get a conclusion: This book is horrible!" ]
2	Had to read it myself before I accepted the critics....	Word for it, I think this was a very good book. I'm glad the story takes us back to CIA, to me this book is somewhat a spin off of "ALL THE QUEEN'S MEN". This book was just what I suspected for my favorite author. Although, it took me a while to buy for the simple fact I was going by what critics were saying about the book. Never again will I do that. I love Linda Howard's work and always will. Lucas and Lily shared trust, understanding, and passion, that existed for a short time through their past relationships. Lucas had a life of being somewhat isolated and alone, and Lily had a life where she dealth with death practically on an everyday basis and was always looking over her shoulder. Although unusual cirmcumstances brought them together, their union made their lives worth living again. The book was a page turner and a keeper in my opinion. Buy it!!	12	[ "Word for it, I think this was a very good book.", "I'm glad the story takes us back to CIA, to me this book is somewhat a spin off of \"ALL THE QUEEN'S MEN\".", "This book was just what I suspected for my favorite author.", "Although, it took me a while to buy for the simple fact I was going by what critics were saying about the book.", "Never again will I do that.", "I love Linda Howard's work and always will.", "Lucas and Lily shared trust, understanding, and passion, that existed for a short time through their past relationships.", "Lucas had a life of being somewhat isolated and alone, and Lily had a life where she dealth with death practically on an everyday basis and was always looking over her shoulder.", "Although unusual cirmcumstances brought them together, their union made their lives worth living again.", "The book was a page turner and a keeper in my opinion.", "Buy it!!" ]
1	Not for me.	I researched a lot of cases and typically depend on other reviews before making my decision. This case seemed perfect for me. I really wanted the brown but the cost was much higher. I really liked the feature of the removable base. However my first impression was the smell of Chinese packaging. Upon further inspection I was unable to get the handle extended. After several tries I finally got the handle extended. The most impressive feature to me tuned out to be a dud. The removable base. This feature offers absolutely no practicality in real life. This feature is just to complicated. Unzip three or four zippers, I do not remember. However if you think you could easily put this back together on the way to the airport, think again. I ended up returning it and purchased a Delsey from Mori luggage. With the exception of the handle the leather and overall quality seemed OK thus the two stars.	15	[ "I researched a lot of cases and typically depend on other reviews before making my decision.", "This case seemed perfect for me.", "I really wanted the brown but the cost was much higher.", "I really liked the feature of the removable base.", "However my first impression was the smell of Chinese packaging.", "Upon further inspection I was unable to get the handle extended.", "After several tries I finally got the handle extended.", "The most impressive feature to me tuned out to be a dud.", "The removable base.", "This feature offers absolutely no practicality in real life.", "This feature is just to complicated.", "Unzip three or four zippers, I do not remember.", "However if you think you could easily put this back together on the way to the airport, think again.", "I ended up returning it and purchased a Delsey from Mori luggage.", "With the exception of the handle the leather and overall quality seemed OK thus the two stars." ]
2	Looks good, can't wait	I, like many other girls and guys alike, am a fan of Aaron Carter. He just sings good, fun, up beat, no cussing music. I can't wait for this CD, and from what I have heard, it sounds awsome. Aaron is growing up before our eyes, and in my opinion, the older he's gotten, the better artist he's become. My sister owns Aaron's Party and Oh Aaron, and loves and charishes them both. It's just good music that anyone can listen to. This looks like another classic 5-star album. Take a listen at "To All the Girls", "Another Earthquake", and "Summertime". The clips I've heard sound awsome, and I can't wait for this CD! (well, technicly my sister, but that means I'll get to listen to it too!). Great job Aaron (from the looks of it) on another fabulous CD, and another satisifed fan!Thx!obryanstars*	11	[ "I, like many other girls and guys alike, am a fan of Aaron Carter.", "He just sings good, fun, up beat, no cussing music.", "I can't wait for this CD, and from what I have heard, it sounds awsome.", "Aaron is growing up before our eyes, and in my opinion, the older he's gotten, the better artist he's become.", "My sister owns Aaron's Party and Oh Aaron, and loves and charishes them both.", "It's just good music that anyone can listen to.", "This looks like another classic 5-star album.", "Take a listen at \"To All the Girls\", \"Another Earthquake\", and \"Summertime\".", "The clips I've heard sound awsome, and I can't wait for this CD!", "(well, technicly my sister, but that means I'll get to listen to it too!", ").", "Great job Aaron (from the looks of it) on another fabulous CD, and another satisifed fan!", "Thx!", "obryanstars*" ]
1	fine okay!!	Okay, Im not to proud to say that thought "Stup Up" deserved every negative you could say about it. And it was true! Even the Album cover I though was terrible (ITS A BLACK AND WHITE PHOTO OF HER HOLDING A SHOE IN A DRESS). The whole thing was a music and graphic design disaster. But the re-release looks a hell of a lot better. All the live tracks are adverage but I'll admit I've heard worse from better artist! The Madonna cover is on here and so is a duet with her father Ozzy and there not bad either. So "changes" focus is on the reasons people would buy the album in the first place (the fact that Ozzy is her father and her unusual hair style). But some complaints are still very true. I still think that she is doing this more for the continued fame and fortune than to show her love for music! (just look at how much she has sold-out) As far as songs that I like are about down the 50/50 between the songs I can stand to the songs I hate with a passion.	11	[ "Okay, Im not to proud to say that thought \"Stup Up\" deserved every negative you could say about it.", "And it was true!", "Even the Album cover I though was terrible (ITS A BLACK AND WHITE PHOTO OF HER HOLDING A SHOE IN A DRESS).", "The whole thing was a music and graphic design disaster.", "But the re-release looks a hell of a lot better.", "All the live tracks are adverage but I'll admit I've heard worse from better artist!", "The Madonna cover is on here and so is a duet with her father Ozzy and there not bad either.", "So \"changes\" focus is on the reasons people would buy the album in the first place (the fact that Ozzy is her father and her unusual hair style).", "But some complaints are still very true.", "I still think that she is doing this more for the continued fame and fortune than to show her love for music!", "(just look at how much she has sold-out) As far as songs that I like are about down the 50/50 between the songs I can stand to the songs I hate with a passion." ]
1	Moves as slow as cold molasses. Pointless	The best review I ever read of this book was by one of Tolkien's own circle of friends. After hearing Tolkien read aloud yet another chapter of the Ring trilogy, the visitor exclaimed "Not another goddam elf!!??". Tolkien's work is so dense and slow moving you wonder if it is an adventure or a still photograph. He has no concept of moving the narrative ahead. His dialogue is wooden. The Hobbits sound like robots. His poetry is leaden. What is the point of this book? I can't figure out why people praise it so! And why is it that whenever anyone does a take on a mythically powerful ring, they need such absurdly great lengths to do it (hello Richard Wagner). I am utterly puzzled by the enthusiasm this book stirs up in people. To me, it is a mindless, poorly written, utter bore.	12	[ "The best review I ever read of this book was by one of Tolkien's own circle of friends.", "After hearing Tolkien read aloud yet another chapter of the Ring trilogy, the visitor exclaimed \"Not another goddam elf!!?", "?", "\".", "Tolkien's work is so dense and slow moving you wonder if it is an adventure or a still photograph.", "He has no concept of moving the narrative ahead.", "His dialogue is wooden.", "The Hobbits sound like robots.", "His poetry is leaden.", "What is the point of this book?", "I can't figure out why people praise it so!", "And why is it that whenever anyone does a take on a mythically powerful ring, they need such absurdly great lengths to do it (hello Richard Wagner).", "I am utterly puzzled by the enthusiasm this book stirs up in people.", "To me, it is a mindless, poorly written, utter bore." ]
2	Well I thought it was good	I was expecting this movie to be crap. But I think it was really good. I loved the stylish look of the film. It's not at all realistic but then it's not really cartoony either. It's like it exists in it's own world and it looks great. The action scenes were very well done. Not all dumb looking like in Aeon Flux. The one thing I didn't like was the, at times, confusing story. And the fact that this woman was practically invincible. That kind of takes away suspense. But this movie was a lot of fun.	11	[ "I was expecting this movie to be crap.", "But I think it was really good.", "I loved the stylish look of the film.", "It's not at all realistic but then it's not really cartoony either.", "It's like it exists in it's own world and it looks great.", "The action scenes were very well done.", "Not all dumb looking like in Aeon Flux.", "The one thing I didn't like was the, at times, confusing story.", "And the fact that this woman was practically invincible.", "That kind of takes away suspense.", "But this movie was a lot of fun." ]
2	Great fun!	A friend recommended the Sookie Stackhouse books a year ago and I only got around to them this spring. I knocked through all of them in about 4 weeks along side a few of another vampire series. I totally enjoyed the universe Charlaine Harris has skilly created. Her blending of reality and paranormal fits well enough that you have little trouble believing in it. I found Sookie charming and quirky and the vampires and other-worldly creatures interesting and compelling."Dead as a Doornail" easily rates up there with the others. I found NO disappointment in it and rather enjoyed the digression away from the vampire-focus and into the weres and shifters. I was particularly glad to see Alcide again (yummy), though I was less than satisfied with how their relationship was left hanging. Then again, if she resolves it we don't get to see him again! What's the saying? Leave 'em wanting more? Well I want more!A truly enjoyable read with non-graphic violence that I appreciate!	12	[ "A friend recommended the Sookie Stackhouse books a year ago and I only got around to them this spring.", "I knocked through all of them in about 4 weeks along side a few of another vampire series.", "I totally enjoyed the universe Charlaine Harris has skilly created.", "Her blending of reality and paranormal fits well enough that you have little trouble believing in it.", "I found Sookie charming and quirky and the vampires and other-worldly creatures interesting and compelling.\"Dead as a Doornail\" easily rates up there with the others.", "I found NO disappointment in it and rather enjoyed the digression away from the vampire-focus and into the weres and shifters.", "I was particularly glad to see Alcide again (yummy), though I was less than satisfied with how their relationship was left hanging.", "Then again, if she resolves it we don't get to see him again!", "What's the saying?", "Leave 'em wanting more?", "Well I want more!", "A truly enjoyable read with non-graphic violence that I appreciate!" ]
2	Music we need now	While driving into town one Sunday afternoon this summer, I heard the most spectacular version of "Waiting for the Train to Come In" on the radio. Almost wrecked the car reaching for a pencil with which to write down the name of the singer. No paper. Jonathan said her name and I repeated it over and over and remebered it all the way through the Lincoln Tunnel. Then my memory failed. Raced uptown to the record store to get it before it was gone forever. Aisle after aisle, ignoring my favorite cabaret singers, lest I be distracted. I Finally found it - Jessica Molaskey. This album is a magnificent gift of music, one that demostrates the grace, charm and wit that Ms. Molaskey brings to these classics of the American songbook. I felt as if I were hearing many of these songs for the first time, hearing new depth, joy and meaning. I will not forget Jessica Molaskey's name again and will wait impatiently until her next gift of music reaches us.	11	[ "While driving into town one Sunday afternoon this summer, I heard the most spectacular version of \"Waiting for the Train to Come In\" on the radio.", "Almost wrecked the car reaching for a pencil with which to write down the name of the singer.", "No paper.", "Jonathan said her name and I repeated it over and over and remebered it all the way through the Lincoln Tunnel.", "Then my memory failed.", "Raced uptown to the record store to get it before it was gone forever.", "Aisle after aisle, ignoring my favorite cabaret singers, lest I be distracted.", "I Finally found it - Jessica Molaskey.", "This album is a magnificent gift of music, one that demostrates the grace, charm and wit that Ms.", "Molaskey brings to these classics of the American songbook.", "I felt as if I were hearing many of these songs for the first time, hearing new depth, joy and meaning.", "I will not forget Jessica Molaskey's name again and will wait impatiently until her next gift of music reaches us." ]
2	One of the most wonderful books ever	I got this book as a gift and was not to impressed by its description. One day while I was really bored I decided to start it. Once I did I couldn't stop. McKinley creates a whole world with her characters. Damar is a world that draws you in and never lets you go. I still think about this book four months after reading it! Harry is a young girl, living with friends of her brothers. She isn't happiest of all there but it is her life. Then that life is turned upside down and inside out when the king of the wild hill people pays a visit. The king can't get Harry out of his mind and finally turns around and kidnaps her. There she is taken to a whole new society, whole new ways of life, a whole new language. She must learn all of this and must also learn that she has a reason for being there. She must save the hill people. This book is a must read.	14	[ "I got this book as a gift and was not to impressed by its description.", "One day while I was really bored I decided to start it.", "Once I did I couldn't stop.", "McKinley creates a whole world with her characters.", "Damar is a world that draws you in and never lets you go.", "I still think about this book four months after reading it!", "Harry is a young girl, living with friends of her brothers.", "She isn't happiest of all there but it is her life.", "Then that life is turned upside down and inside out when the king of the wild hill people pays a visit.", "The king can't get Harry out of his mind and finally turns around and kidnaps her.", "There she is taken to a whole new society, whole new ways of life, a whole new language.", "She must learn all of this and must also learn that she has a reason for being there.", "She must save the hill people.", "This book is a must read." ]
1	Simplistic plot with a rotten ending	This Grisham paperback is now in my wastebasket and I feel I've done my good deed for the day, saving someone else from reading this drivel. To me, the kiss of death for any book is my ability to summarize it in one sentence. Although many books can thus be summarized, I find that I do it only for real clinkers. This is one of them. My summary is: " A guy disappears and is found." I admit to a preference for happy endings. This is one of many reasons I so love Dean Koontz's books. But I don't think I dislike a less-than-happy ending IF the groundwork has been laid, or the reader can otherwise say, "Yep, that works. Sad, but it works." In this Grisham potboiler, NO foundation is laid anywhere for the ending, which I assume was meant to be surprising or ironic or something. "Oops, we'll just turn things upside down for a memorable ending." Memorable indeed.	12	[ "This Grisham paperback is now in my wastebasket and I feel I've done my good deed for the day, saving someone else from reading this drivel.", "To me, the kiss of death for any book is my ability to summarize it in one sentence.", "Although many books can thus be summarized, I find that I do it only for real clinkers.", "This is one of them.", "My summary is: \" A guy disappears and is found.\" I admit to a preference for happy endings.", "This is one of many reasons I so love Dean Koontz's books.", "But I don't think I dislike a less-than-happy ending IF the groundwork has been laid, or the reader can otherwise say, \"Yep, that works.", "Sad, but it works.\" In this Grisham potboiler, NO foundation is laid anywhere for the ending, which I assume was meant to be surprising or ironic or something.", "\"Oops, we'll just turn things upside down for a memorable ending.\" Memorable indeed." ]
1	The Burning Bed	I purchased this give my dog some warmth at night during the winter. She sleeps in a crate and I placed it under the crate pad but it was much too hot. So I put a pillow and a towel under the pad to add additional layers. The pad was still burning hot but the layers kept it from burning her. I was really concerned about the heat this pad put out. So I checked and the heat was going straight through to the bottom of the crate and warped it. Even the carpet underneath was burning hot through the crate, a towel, pillow and the bed pad. I was so worried that it would catch all that fabric on fire that I stopped using it. It's interesting to read that so many people have found that theirs didn't get warm enough. I wish I had that problem. Also, the company states that you can leave it on all the time and it regulates itself. I forgot to unplug it one morning and the whole thing was shockingly hot. I wouldn't recommend this product.	13	[ "I purchased this give my dog some warmth at night during the winter.", "She sleeps in a crate and I placed it under the crate pad but it was much too hot.", "So I put a pillow and a towel under the pad to add additional layers.", "The pad was still burning hot but the layers kept it from burning her.", "I was really concerned about the heat this pad put out.", "So I checked and the heat was going straight through to the bottom of the crate and warped it.", "Even the carpet underneath was burning hot through the crate, a towel, pillow and the bed pad.", "I was so worried that it would catch all that fabric on fire that I stopped using it.", "It's interesting to read that so many people have found that theirs didn't get warm enough.", "I wish I had that problem.", "Also, the company states that you can leave it on all the time and it regulates itself.", "I forgot to unplug it one morning and the whole thing was shockingly hot.", "I wouldn't recommend this product." ]
2	Controversial Detective Breaks Major Case	A serial killer has raped and murdered women in Manhattan. Then come similar cases in Brooklyn. A police task force has been formed to get the killer. In charge of the task force is a blustery, unqualified detective who got the position thru blackmail. He see's this case as his career road up. Detective Joe Keough has had a tough time in the department. He seems prone to confrontations and not being a team player.He has noticed things that are strikingly different about the Manhattan and Brooklyn cases. He feels that the Brooklyn cases are the work of a kopykat. He expresses his concerns and is ignored. Due to fine basic police work and some timely coincidences who gets both killers. This is a very fast paced page turner. The only reason I give it four stars instead of five is that it seems to be Keough gets somewhat unbelievable at times. Particularly during his meeting with the police commissioner.	13	[ "A serial killer has raped and murdered women in Manhattan.", "Then come similar cases in Brooklyn.", "A police task force has been formed to get the killer.", "In charge of the task force is a blustery, unqualified detective who got the position thru blackmail.", "He see's this case as his career road up.", "Detective Joe Keough has had a tough time in the department.", "He seems prone to confrontations and not being a team player.He has noticed things that are strikingly different about the Manhattan and Brooklyn cases.", "He feels that the Brooklyn cases are the work of a kopykat.", "He expresses his concerns and is ignored.", "Due to fine basic police work and some timely coincidences who gets both killers.", "This is a very fast paced page turner.", "The only reason I give it four stars instead of five is that it seems to be Keough gets somewhat unbelievable at times.", "Particularly during his meeting with the police commissioner." ]
1	All in all they're just another brick in the wall	Zero Stars would be appropriate. Many of the folks who have spent their money on this are obviously interested in validating their purchase, which is fine. However, what it comes down to is this: does this CD contain anything worth buying? wise fans opinion, NO. Brianwashed posers whom try to be cool among their classmates, YES.This was the most horrendous U2 album I had ever heard! I apologized to my poor ears for putting them through the grief of listening to it. Really devoid of substance. Music is so lame and repetitive. It's ALL about the fashioned and overhyped name U2. Even critics seem to be brianless when they pushed this piece of crap forward. Bono can't sing, period.Please stop supporting this corporation. U2 2000 exemplifies how superficial and empty music has become.[...]	12	[ "Zero Stars would be appropriate.", "Many of the folks who have spent their money on this are obviously interested in validating their purchase, which is fine.", "However, what it comes down to is this: does this CD contain anything worth buying?", "wise fans opinion, NO.", "Brianwashed posers whom try to be cool among their classmates, YES.This was the most horrendous U2 album I had ever heard!", "I apologized to my poor ears for putting them through the grief of listening to it.", "Really devoid of substance.", "Music is so lame and repetitive.", "It's ALL about the fashioned and overhyped name U2.", "Even critics seem to be brianless when they pushed this piece of crap forward.", "Bono can't sing, period.Please stop supporting this corporation.", "U2 2000 exemplifies how superficial and empty music has become.[...]" ]
2	I love Winx Club	I love Winx and all the things with it. Around where i live, they have Winx Club on 4kids.tv at 6:30 AM, on Saturday. Who wants to get up that early just to watch a show? Well, I do. I love Winx. I'm thinking about getting everything in Winx availible before i die. I think its sooo cool with the fairys battling the monsters. If u like yu-gi-oh it kinda goes with it, except its more sensible. No offense to you yu-gi-oh fans,thats just the way I am. My fave epi is this one!<center><font color=periwinkle><font size=3> Close your eyes,and open ur heart believe in yourself,thats how it starts! Dreams will come true,just wait and see,cause the magic's in you,and the magic's in me!</font></font></center>	11	[ "I love Winx and all the things with it.", "Around where i live, they have Winx Club on 4kids.tv at 6:30 AM, on Saturday.", "Who wants to get up that early just to watch a show?", "Well, I do.", "I love Winx.", "I'm thinking about getting everything in Winx availible before i die.", "I think its sooo cool with the fairys battling the monsters.", "If u like yu-gi-oh it kinda goes with it, except its more sensible.", "No offense to you yu-gi-oh fans,thats just the way I am.", "My fave epi is this one!", "<center><font color=periwinkle><font size=3> Close your eyes,and open ur heart believe in yourself,thats how it starts!", "Dreams will come true,just wait and see,cause the magic's in you,and the magic's in me!", "</font></font></center>" ]
2	Terriffic display - works great !!	I have 3 TV's and VCR's in my home and I needed a DVD/VCR combo because I did not have enough space in my Sony TV cabinet to fit separate units along with tons of VHS tapes. I was worried that I would be compromising the VCR performance and features with a combo unit. The Toshiba V290 exceeded my expectations. The DVD, of course, works perfectly with great picture quality. The VCR slow motion, freeze frame and overall playback is very good quality. The display includes time remaining, time used, tape speed, and current time/date. The timer works perfectly. Instruction manual is 46 pages long (all in English), very complete and understandable. The remote control looks expensive - has 4 nice big buttons for the most frequently used functions. Why not 5 stars? The VCR tuner could be a little better. Some cable channels do not appear as clear as the I get thru the cable box. Overall, a great buy, looks great, and I would recommend it.	13	[ "I have 3 TV's and VCR's in my home and I needed a DVD/VCR combo because I did not have enough space in my Sony TV cabinet to fit separate units along with tons of VHS tapes.", "I was worried that I would be compromising the VCR performance and features with a combo unit.", "The Toshiba V290 exceeded my expectations.", "The DVD, of course, works perfectly with great picture quality.", "The VCR slow motion, freeze frame and overall playback is very good quality.", "The display includes time remaining, time used, tape speed, and current time/date.", "The timer works perfectly.", "Instruction manual is 46 pages long (all in English), very complete and understandable.", "The remote control looks expensive - has 4 nice big buttons for the most frequently used functions.", "Why not 5 stars?", "The VCR tuner could be a little better.", "Some cable channels do not appear as clear as the I get thru the cable box.", "Overall, a great buy, looks great, and I would recommend it." ]
1	Misleading album cover, Cookie Monster on Crack vocals.	I was walking though Best Buy last night, Perusing the selections of metal bands and trying to figure out exactly what I should come home with. I routinely pick up a band's cd that Ive never heard of, and Society's Finest was on the shelf... The Sticker says "Fans of Unearth? LoG? Dillenger Escape Plan? Pick up this album!"This is nothing further than the truth. Im a huge fan of Unearth And LoG, and it was pretty much outright false advertising. The sticker should have read "Enjoy Zao Style-hardcore? Pick up this album!"The songs are incomprehensible from start to finish. Although I know that there is a market for this sort of music, seeing the success of bands such as Dillenger Escape Plan, Zao, etc. But, It is not my taste in metal at all. And its pretty lame when a band has to resort to trickery to get someone to check out their music.Try again, Society's Finest.	14	[ "I was walking though Best Buy last night, Perusing the selections of metal bands and trying to figure out exactly what I should come home with.", "I routinely pick up a band's cd that Ive never heard of, and Society's Finest was on the shelf... The Sticker says \"Fans of Unearth?", "LoG?", "Dillenger Escape Plan?", "Pick up this album!", "\"This is nothing further than the truth.", "Im a huge fan of Unearth And LoG, and it was pretty much outright false advertising.", "The sticker should have read \"Enjoy Zao Style-hardcore?", "Pick up this album!", "\"The songs are incomprehensible from start to finish.", "Although I know that there is a market for this sort of music, seeing the success of bands such as Dillenger Escape Plan, Zao, etc.", "But, It is not my taste in metal at all.", "And its pretty lame when a band has to resort to trickery to get someone to check out their music.Try again, Society's Finest." ]
2	WOWEE ZOWIE PUDDIN'HEAD NYUK DIDDLY NYUK WOOP WOOP BUY THIS!	First of all I need to address the mopes who hate this book. What is ya ignirint? It's so obvious to me that this author has a wonderful love affair with The 3 Stooges. This makes the book all the better. I haven't stopped laughing since I got it. Listen....Did you hear me laughing all the way from England?? In my opinion I have the first and last word in reference material on the 3 Stooges. Mr. Kurson You are truly a good fan. The stooges would be proud..I know I am.. I Have a suggestion for your next book. I love the Bay City Rollers and I happen to know Woody loves Curly!!! Just an Idea.. Marin	12	[ "First of all I need to address the mopes who hate this book.", "What is ya ignirint?", "It's so obvious to me that this author has a wonderful love affair with The 3 Stooges.", "This makes the book all the better.", "I haven't stopped laughing since I got it.", "Listen....Did you hear me laughing all the way from England??", "In my opinion I have the first and last word in reference material on the 3 Stooges.", "Mr.", "Kurson You are truly a good fan.", "The stooges would be proud..I know I am..", "I Have a suggestion for your next book.", "I love the Bay City Rollers and I happen to know Woody loves Curly!!!", "Just an Idea..", "Marin" ]
1	Horror or just Horrible?	Ok, I don't know what the three other reviewers saw that I didn't see but this is an all time bad. I love film noir. I love a good thriller. I lover a good horror. Hey, I just love a good film. Night of the Hunter is dreadful. Why was it not nominated for an award? I'll tell you- bad screen play, bad acting, bad film. On a positive note- I did laugh in spots that are just too bizzar for words. I would recommend this movie just for sheer educational purposes. Please compare this movie with good film noir. (Rebecca, Gaslight etc) What was C.L. thinking????	14	[ "Ok, I don't know what the three other reviewers saw that I didn't see but this is an all time bad.", "I love film noir.", "I love a good thriller.", "I lover a good horror.", "Hey, I just love a good film.", "Night of the Hunter is dreadful.", "Why was it not nominated for an award?", "I'll tell you- bad screen play, bad acting, bad film.", "On a positive note- I did laugh in spots that are just too bizzar for words.", "I would recommend this movie just for sheer educational purposes.", "Please compare this movie with good film noir.", "(Rebecca, Gaslight etc) What was C.L. thinking???", "?" ]
1	Piece of junk, with junk consumables	I was persuaded to buy this product, in part, because of positive reviews on this site. Unfortunately, the initial color and black cartridges ran out in no time and did so simultaneously (although I almost never need/want to make color prints). I purchased refills at my local Wal-Mart in June . . . but the Kodak 5500 printer refused to recognize these brand-new color and black cartridges upon installation, "reading" them as empty in the information screen and refusing to allow the machine to function. Well, I purchased a second set of refills, same place . . . managed to get two months of occasional printing from them (I'm not a daily nor a heavy user). Today = crisis; the black cartridge is showing on the readout as two-thirds full, however, all my efforts to print simple one-page letters turn out totally blank. Junk, junk, junk.	12	[ "I was persuaded to buy this product, in part, because of positive reviews on this site.", "Unfortunately, the initial color and black cartridges ran out in no time and did so simultaneously (although I almost never need/want to make color prints).", "I purchased refills at my local Wal-Mart in June.", ".", ".", "but the Kodak 5500 printer refused to recognize these brand-new color and black cartridges upon installation, \"reading\" them as empty in the information screen and refusing to allow the machine to function.", "Well, I purchased a second set of refills, same place.", ".", ".", "managed to get two months of occasional printing from them (I'm not a daily nor a heavy user).", "Today = crisis; the black cartridge is showing on the readout as two-thirds full, however, all my efforts to print simple one-page letters turn out totally blank.", "Junk, junk, junk." ]
1	Worked great for 8 months ... but then	I had this monitor for 10 months. The first 8 were great but the last 2 have been unbearable. I am actually searching the internet now for a new monitor and I thought I'd share my experience w/ someone else looking for a monitor.I really like the fact that it has 2 receivers and that all units have battery backup. It makes it easy to visit a friend w/o kids. I can just pack the pack and play and throw the monitor and a receiver in the bag and not have to worry about power. (I am now looking for those features in a differnt monitor.)The problem is the static. I keep 1 reciever downstairs and one in our bedroom. This morning my wife brought our son downstairs. She thought I was going to get him but I never heard him. All I heard was static. The monitor is all but useless now.Maybe this monitor would work for someone but it doesn't work for us.	12	[ "I had this monitor for 10 months.", "The first 8 were great but the last 2 have been unbearable.", "I am actually searching the internet now for a new monitor and I thought I'd share my experience w/ someone else looking for a monitor.I really like the fact that it has 2 receivers and that all units have battery backup.", "It makes it easy to visit a friend w/o kids.", "I can just pack the pack and play and throw the monitor and a receiver in the bag and not have to worry about power.", "(I am now looking for those features in a differnt monitor.)The problem is the static.", "I keep 1 reciever downstairs and one in our bedroom.", "This morning my wife brought our son downstairs.", "She thought I was going to get him but I never heard him.", "All I heard was static.", "The monitor is all but useless now.Maybe this monitor would work for someone but it doesn't work for us." ]
1	I quit around book 6, or was it 7?	These reviews are just amazing. I was looking for something to read tonight, and ended up entertaining myself by reading at least 100 of these reviews. The one-star reviews seemed especially on target.At least, I think they are, since I haven't actually read one of these books since book 6, or was it 7? I just remember starting the last book I tried to read and it spent the first 100 pages with 'the women' bickering about something, and I thought, 'I'm really, really tired of this. I cannot relate to these petty folks.'So, I did myself a BIG favor and STOPPED READING THIS DRECK. And you know what? I haven't missed it one bit. Last thing Mr. Jordan needs is encouragement to write more of this swill.And like so many, I was really disappointed, because the first four books were pretty good. But, the series has become more and more tiresome as each new book is released. No more for me.	11	[ "These reviews are just amazing.", "I was looking for something to read tonight, and ended up entertaining myself by reading at least 100 of these reviews.", "The one-star reviews seemed especially on target.At least, I think they are, since I haven't actually read one of these books since book 6, or was it 7?", "I just remember starting the last book I tried to read and it spent the first 100 pages with 'the women' bickering about something, and I thought, 'I'm really, really tired of this.", "I cannot relate to these petty folks.'So, I did myself a BIG favor and STOPPED READING THIS DRECK.", "And you know what?", "I haven't missed it one bit.", "Last thing Mr.", "Jordan needs is encouragement to write more of this swill.And like so many, I was really disappointed, because the first four books were pretty good.", "But, the series has become more and more tiresome as each new book is released.", "No more for me." ]
2	Great stuff	I love almost everything about it. I am a repeat buyer so the pros definitely out way the cons. Very realistic texture. Keeps you nice and wet after. and the most important for me is it didn't irritate me when things like KY and other store lubricants make me burn down there (NOT FUN!!) The reason I gave it a 4 instead of a 5 is because it actually turns to like.. a glue residue? Not really sticky, but on your kitty it will dry up and look like dry glue, or on your toys or whatever else it gets on. and if you can imagine.. rolling your hands together when there is glue? you get those pieces of rolled up glue, it's kind of the same affect when you are having intercourse or toy, it leaves those little rolled up pieces. but it's nothing too serious, this is the first one I have tried off amazon and I liked it otherwise so just sticking with it. great price too	11	[ "I love almost everything about it.", "I am a repeat buyer so the pros definitely out way the cons.", "Very realistic texture.", "Keeps you nice and wet after.", "and the most important for me is it didn't irritate me when things like KY and other store lubricants make me burn down there (NOT FUN!!", ") The reason I gave it a 4 instead of a 5 is because it actually turns to like..", "a glue residue?", "Not really sticky, but on your kitty it will dry up and look like dry glue, or on your toys or whatever else it gets on.", "and if you can imagine..", "rolling your hands together when there is glue?", "you get those pieces of rolled up glue, it's kind of the same affect when you are having intercourse or toy, it leaves those little rolled up pieces.", "but it's nothing too serious, this is the first one I have tried off amazon and I liked it otherwise so just sticking with it.", "great price too" ]
2	The Good and the Bad	I came across Rick Steve from watching his shows on HDTV. This guide is the first book I bought from him, and while I like its narrative approach, it has the main drawback of turning you into an even less adventurous of a traveller. He PICKS the sites for you at the expense of skipping more interesting destinations.Case in point: there's nothing here on Portugal (what?!), Norway (fjord!), Sweden, and Eastern Europe. NOTHING. Dordogne, Wales, the Mezzogiorno, Swiss cities, and the French wine country? Crickets. And this is a 1350-page book!Positive things I'll say is when the destinations are discussed, it is done well. I find it a welcome contrast to the other guidebooks that mention an attraction and a one-sentence description--the Yellow Page entry style.So it's a balance you have to make. IF you agree with his choices, then grab this book, otherwise, whip out a notepad and head to the nearest bookstore then browse the different travel guides for ideas.	11	[ "I came across Rick Steve from watching his shows on HDTV.", "This guide is the first book I bought from him, and while I like its narrative approach, it has the main drawback of turning you into an even less adventurous of a traveller.", "He PICKS the sites for you at the expense of skipping more interesting destinations.Case in point: there's nothing here on Portugal (what?!", "), Norway (fjord!", "), Sweden, and Eastern Europe.", "NOTHING.", "Dordogne, Wales, the Mezzogiorno, Swiss cities, and the French wine country?", "Crickets.", "And this is a 1350-page book!", "Positive things I'll say is when the destinations are discussed, it is done well.", "I find it a welcome contrast to the other guidebooks that mention an attraction and a one-sentence description--the Yellow Page entry style.So it's a balance you have to make.", "IF you agree with his choices, then grab this book, otherwise, whip out a notepad and head to the nearest bookstore then browse the different travel guides for ideas." ]
1	Not remastered correctly	THIS AGIAN is a great album not a bad song here . I thought their mix down was poor. so I did my own remixing Of this classic , YES ME!!! . I Took The dvd audio 24 bit multi channel recording mixed it down to 16 bit analog stereo , fed that mixed source into the reciever cd input . Switching between the cd input and the fiberoptic sacd mfsl source . only using a 30 year old numark mixer and No other devices. got a sound that is better , clearer and more vibrant than the sacd mfsl version!!! If I can do that at home you have to wonder why cant they ?????????	11	[ "THIS AGIAN is a great album not a bad song here.", "I thought their mix down was poor.", "so I did my own remixing Of this classic , YES ME!!!", ".", "I Took The dvd audio 24 bit multi channel recording mixed it down to 16 bit analog stereo , fed that mixed source into the reciever cd input.", "Switching between the cd input and the fiberoptic sacd mfsl source.", "only using a 30 year old numark mixer and No other devices.", "got a sound that is better , clearer and more vibrant than the sacd mfsl version!!!", "If I can do that at home you have to wonder why cant they???", "???", "???" ]
1	Installation and Performance and Support	I'm not at all impressed with the product, ease of installation, performance or tech support. Granted, I have Win98 but I still can't recommend the product. It took two hrs to install it using a chat link with tech support. Instructions on web address given on product are worthless. English was so poor on tech support instructions I had to study them closely to figure out what they meant. Now that it is installed, when I try to open it about every other time I get the message no such drive exists. Today I was told it needed to be formatted. When this happens I have to reboot. If I tried to reformat it said I'd lose all data. It is a nuisance and when i do get new computer I'll get new flash drive, too. Don't recommend it!!!!!	12	[ "I'm not at all impressed with the product, ease of installation, performance or tech support.", "Granted, I have Win98 but I still can't recommend the product.", "It took two hrs to install it using a chat link with tech support.", "Instructions on web address given on product are worthless.", "English was so poor on tech support instructions I had to study them closely to figure out what they meant.", "Now that it is installed, when I try to open it about every other time I get the message no such drive exists.", "Today I was told it needed to be formatted.", "When this happens I have to reboot.", "If I tried to reformat it said I'd lose all data.", "It is a nuisance and when i do get new computer I'll get new flash drive, too.", "Don't recommend it!!!", "!!" ]
2	Jersey Shore Season 3: Not So Shore	To check out my other reviews hit me up on Youtube.com/Ritchie720Pros:* They are back at the shore.* Vinny is in rare form, he was smashing chicks left and right.* Pauly D gets confronted by the stalker.* J Woww finds new love.* New chick delivers.* Ronnie and Sammi show us why Sitch might be the smarter man for handing her over to Ronni.* It doesn't disappoint for the most part.* Sammi .vs. J Woww fight. (J Woww wins)Cons:* Ronni and Sammi fight constantly stealing the show from the other members.* Honestly the police should have been called during some of the Ronni and Sammi fights, Its not cool to do girls like that.* Not better than the first Jersey Shore but blows Season 2 out the water.* More grenades lol.5/5 Because hey it's the Shore not Dr. Phil you get what you come to see. However it's a bit dull, just saying!!**********************AGAIN FOR MORE ON ME CHECK OUT YOUTUBE.COM/RITCHIE720*****************************	15	[ "To check out my other reviews hit me up on Youtube.com/Ritchie720Pros:* They are back at the shore.* Vinny is in rare form, he was smashing chicks left and right.* Pauly D gets confronted by the stalker.* J Woww finds new love.* New chick delivers.* Ronnie and Sammi show us why Sitch might be the smarter man for handing her over to Ronni.* It doesn't disappoint for the most part.* Sammi .vs.", "J Woww fight.", "(J Woww wins)Cons:* Ronni and Sammi fight constantly stealing the show from the other members.* Honestly the police should have been called during some of the Ronni and Sammi fights, Its not cool to do girls like that.* Not better than the first Jersey Shore but blows Season 2 out the water.* More grenades lol.5/5 Because hey it's the Shore not Dr.", "Phil you get what you come to see.", "However it's a bit dull, just saying!!", "**********************AGAIN FOR MORE ON ME CHECK OUT YOUTUBE.COM/RITCHIE720*****************************" ]
2	Get Your Kundalini On!	I have every one of Ana & Ravi's DVD releases, and there's only a small handful of non-favorites, though I love and do them as well. Their style of workout is truly for inner and outer body, and you feel it every time. "Solar Power" moves at a nice clip as opposed to some of the others. You still relax a little in between some of the exercises, but it seems like you get much more work out in the first 45 minutes than usual. I can't say enough about their workouts or this new series. Much better than the last three... I have to say!The 10-minute breath of fire segment was awesome! If this workout is done in the morning, your whole day feels more energized. Ana looks adorable as usual, and is a true inspiration. I am anxiously awaiting the Transformer workout which should arrive tomorrow. Wooo hooo!! I guess tomorrow morning I'll have to re-do "Solar Power." ;-)	13	[ "I have every one of Ana & Ravi's DVD releases, and there's only a small handful of non-favorites, though I love and do them as well.", "Their style of workout is truly for inner and outer body, and you feel it every time.", "\"Solar Power\" moves at a nice clip as opposed to some of the others.", "You still relax a little in between some of the exercises, but it seems like you get much more work out in the first 45 minutes than usual.", "I can't say enough about their workouts or this new series.", "Much better than the last three... I have to say!", "The 10-minute breath of fire segment was awesome!", "If this workout is done in the morning, your whole day feels more energized.", "Ana looks adorable as usual, and is a true inspiration.", "I am anxiously awaiting the Transformer workout which should arrive tomorrow.", "Wooo hooo!!", "I guess tomorrow morning I'll have to re-do \"Solar Power.\" ;-)" ]
2	makes one appreciate the bugs:)	I tell my son that I have a new book for him. About what? --he asks. About bugs.--I tell him. He looked disappointed. Then I tell him that it is from Cat in the Hat series. He looks at the cover, sees the bees and agrees to read it. I'd say that the authors have made reading about bugs more fun than I could have imagined. This is by far one of my favorites from the series possibly because I learned a lot of new facts myself. It was simply a good read with the 3-year old. My son concluded: I really like books from series Cat in the Hat. Note that I read these to him in English and then translate to Polish. We bought used book in very good condition and it arrived looking as new.	13	[ "I tell my son that I have a new book for him.", "About what?", "--he asks.", "About bugs.--I tell him.", "He looked disappointed.", "Then I tell him that it is from Cat in the Hat series.", "He looks at the cover, sees the bees and agrees to read it.", "I'd say that the authors have made reading about bugs more fun than I could have imagined.", "This is by far one of my favorites from the series possibly because I learned a lot of new facts myself.", "It was simply a good read with the 3-year old.", "My son concluded: I really like books from series Cat in the Hat.", "Note that I read these to him in English and then translate to Polish.", "We bought used book in very good condition and it arrived looking as new." ]
1	Not as Advertised.	Do not buy this product:1) If you want to use in bathroom. Although description implies that you can use in the bathroom, the manual, and the help line, both state unequivocally that it is dangerous to use near water. Amazon should change the product description.2) If you actually want to heat a room. I'm amazed at how little heat actually comes out of this unit. As many have noted, sure, if you stand over it with a blanket to keep in the heat. But if that is the case, I would rather wrap up with my wife.3) Customer service was slow. Multiple calls and long waits.One star. Very disappointing. Sure, we kept it. I might be able to use in garage. Easier to eat the money than send it back.	11	[ "Do not buy this product:1) If you want to use in bathroom.", "Although description implies that you can use in the bathroom, the manual, and the help line, both state unequivocally that it is dangerous to use near water.", "Amazon should change the product description.2) If you actually want to heat a room.", "I'm amazed at how little heat actually comes out of this unit.", "As many have noted, sure, if you stand over it with a blanket to keep in the heat.", "But if that is the case, I would rather wrap up with my wife.3) Customer service was slow.", "Multiple calls and long waits.One star.", "Very disappointing.", "Sure, we kept it.", "I might be able to use in garage.", "Easier to eat the money than send it back." ]
2	The best of the Alex Rider series!	Scorpia is by far the best of the Alex Rider series. It only took me two days to read it because it was so good. Scorpia definitely has more action compared to the other Alex Rider series and the plot is definitely better. I could not put this book down because I could tell something big was going to happen. This book never gets boring. Scorpia is the best of the Anthony Horowitz series and is harder to predict what will happen next. In Eagle Strike Alex learns that his father was a contract killer who was killed by MI6. Alex then goes to Venice to unfold the mystery of Scorpia. Every chapter is extremely good and full of suspense. Throughout the book you can see that Alex is changing and is having trouble enjoying life. This book is one of my favorite that I have ever read. I would recommend this book to anybody because it has several different strong points.	12	[ "Scorpia is by far the best of the Alex Rider series.", "It only took me two days to read it because it was so good.", "Scorpia definitely has more action compared to the other Alex Rider series and the plot is definitely better.", "I could not put this book down because I could tell something big was going to happen.", "This book never gets boring.", "Scorpia is the best of the Anthony Horowitz series and is harder to predict what will happen next.", "In Eagle Strike Alex learns that his father was a contract killer who was killed by MI6.", "Alex then goes to Venice to unfold the mystery of Scorpia.", "Every chapter is extremely good and full of suspense.", "Throughout the book you can see that Alex is changing and is having trouble enjoying life.", "This book is one of my favorite that I have ever read.", "I would recommend this book to anybody because it has several different strong points." ]
1	A Complete Letdown	I will admit, I couldn't put down the book through the first 150 pages. I couldn't really figure it out, but I supposed that all of my questions would be answered at the end of the book.Was I wrong or what?! I expected a short, sharp, and clever end to this book. What I got was a dull,long, and just plain DUMB ending. Does Ellen Raskin think that you can never just have a straight-up ending to a book? You know, find the culprit and then answer the questions? But no, she has to throw in a million twists that are just plain dumb. I was so mad at this book that I wanted to tear it into a million pieces. What was Ellen Raskin thinking? The last part is a letdown. Dont read this if you want to be disappointed.PS- Whoever said that this was better than Harry Potter must be on something	11	[ "I will admit, I couldn't put down the book through the first 150 pages.", "I couldn't really figure it out, but I supposed that all of my questions would be answered at the end of the book.Was I wrong or what?!", "I expected a short, sharp, and clever end to this book.", "What I got was a dull,long, and just plain DUMB ending.", "Does Ellen Raskin think that you can never just have a straight-up ending to a book?", "You know, find the culprit and then answer the questions?", "But no, she has to throw in a million twists that are just plain dumb.", "I was so mad at this book that I wanted to tear it into a million pieces.", "What was Ellen Raskin thinking?", "The last part is a letdown.", "Dont read this if you want to be disappointed.PS- Whoever said that this was better than Harry Potter must be on something" ]
1	all those 5 stars. really?	taken simply as a inside view of afghanistan, this book is interesting. then there's the plot. the heavy, heavy-handed, contrived, contrived, plot. the good guy is really really really good, and , oh the bad guy, he is so so so so bad (he even admires hitler, gasp!). the really really really good guy is killed of course, but his young son avenges him (with a slingshot!), or course (again). This is the type of ridiculous, laughable plot that hollywood turns out over and over and over and over and over. I really don't need this simple-minded crap in the books i read. I got this book because of all the good reviews/blurbs i saw it got. come down to earth people. this childish plot is painted with two colors: black and white. no shades of grey here. this is cartoonish to the extreme and i am annoyed to have wasted two afternoons with this junior highschoolish drivel.	13	[ "taken simply as a inside view of afghanistan, this book is interesting.", "then there's the plot.", "the heavy, heavy-handed, contrived, contrived, plot.", "the good guy is really really really good, and , oh the bad guy, he is so so so so bad (he even admires hitler, gasp!", ").", "the really really really good guy is killed of course, but his young son avenges him (with a slingshot!", "), or course (again).", "This is the type of ridiculous, laughable plot that hollywood turns out over and over and over and over and over.", "I really don't need this simple-minded crap in the books i read.", "I got this book because of all the good reviews/blurbs i saw it got.", "come down to earth people.", "this childish plot is painted with two colors: black and white.", "no shades of grey here.", "this is cartoonish to the extreme and i am annoyed to have wasted two afternoons with this junior highschoolish drivel." ]
2	Suspenseful, intriguing, and just great!!	This one is my favorite of Grisham's so far. I really like the plot and the way the story was written. The Testament is about an old man who was very rich. So rich, infact, his self-made fortune was 11 billion dollars. Now, the whole story is about who his fortune will go to. The old man's name is Troy Phelan and a few minutes before he dies, he re-writes his will, naming the sole-heir of his fortune Rachel lane. No one knows who she is and Troy's 6 children are furious when they find out! Josh Stafford, Troy's lawyer needs to send someone to find this Rachel Lane. He finds out she's living in the jungles of brazil and sends nate O'Riley, a lawyer who was in rehab for alcohol addiction. Now, Nate must go to Brazil and face alligators, anacondas, and tropical diseases to find Rachel Lane. Excellent book, except the ending was a little fast and he could have slowed it down a little but other than that, excellent!	11	[ "This one is my favorite of Grisham's so far.", "I really like the plot and the way the story was written.", "The Testament is about an old man who was very rich.", "So rich, infact, his self-made fortune was 11 billion dollars.", "Now, the whole story is about who his fortune will go to.", "The old man's name is Troy Phelan and a few minutes before he dies, he re-writes his will, naming the sole-heir of his fortune Rachel lane.", "No one knows who she is and Troy's 6 children are furious when they find out!", "Josh Stafford, Troy's lawyer needs to send someone to find this Rachel Lane.", "He finds out she's living in the jungles of brazil and sends nate O'Riley, a lawyer who was in rehab for alcohol addiction.", "Now, Nate must go to Brazil and face alligators, anacondas, and tropical diseases to find Rachel Lane.", "Excellent book, except the ending was a little fast and he could have slowed it down a little but other than that, excellent!" ]
2	My All Time Favorite!!	The Lost Boys is the best movie! It has a great cast and AWESOME soundtrack! It was released in the summer of '87 and still holds a slot for my number one. This movie has great one-liners and is a wonderful and refreshing mix of horror and humor. Too bad there never was a sequel but you know how that goes. A sequel would've cheapened it somehow. There was a screenplay finished for a sequel but it was never completed. The stars had other projects or something. Anyways the DVD version is great! It is like watching it in the theatres again. I would love to have added bonus extras. Joel Schumacher if you are reading this help us fans out here! :o)	13	[ "The Lost Boys is the best movie!", "It has a great cast and AWESOME soundtrack!", "It was released in the summer of '87 and still holds a slot for my number one.", "This movie has great one-liners and is a wonderful and refreshing mix of horror and humor.", "Too bad there never was a sequel but you know how that goes.", "A sequel would've cheapened it somehow.", "There was a screenplay finished for a sequel but it was never completed.", "The stars had other projects or something.", "Anyways the DVD version is great!", "It is like watching it in the theatres again.", "I would love to have added bonus extras.", "Joel Schumacher if you are reading this help us fans out here!", ":o)" ]
1	Are the old favorites authors just too old?	I have read every book authored by W.E.B. Griffin. I almost could not believe that he wrote such a poorly constructed novel. Then I saw that now he has a "co-author". The co-author did not help this book. The story was disconnected, characters weak in their development and lacked any form of tempo. I can only hope that the fault lies with the co-author. The only alternative is that my favorite authors are just getting too old. I saw this in my youth as C.S. Forester, Alastair McClean and Graham Greene lost their touch. Maybe it is I that is just too old.	11	[ "I have read every book authored by W.E.B. Griffin.", "I almost could not believe that he wrote such a poorly constructed novel.", "Then I saw that now he has a \"co-author\".", "The co-author did not help this book.", "The story was disconnected, characters weak in their development and lacked any form of tempo.", "I can only hope that the fault lies with the co-author.", "The only alternative is that my favorite authors are just getting too old.", "I saw this in my youth as C.S. Forester, Alastair McClean and Graham Greene lost their touch.", "Maybe it is I that is just too old." ]