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Popol Vuh: The Definitive Edition of the Mayan Book of the Dawn of Life and the Glories of Gods and Kings by Dennis Tedlock
This volume can be divided into two parts. First is the introduction of the Popol Vuh; second, the translation of the work itself. It is...
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Star Quest by Dean Koontz
Dean Koontz's first novel debuted as one of the two novels in one volume from Ace Double andpublished in 1968.
This short sci-fi and adventure mix tells the story of Tohm, who has just realized that he lost his body. Then known as Jumbo Ten, he deserted the Romaghin army to find his beloved whom he believed was also kidnapped. His search led him to something bigger and grander than anything he had ever imagined.
Koontz was able to develop the character well in such a short novel. He was able to spare some paragraphs for the character to analyze the situation and therefore allow the reader to sympathize with Tohm.
It felt lacking and Koontz could have stretched and improved it, but it was already obvious from this novel that he would become an exceptional writer that he is today. His skill in description is incomparable. Even his action scenes are well-written. I can see the events play out in my head as he describes them.
I recommend that Dean Koontz fans like myself read this book. They wouldn't find his writing style so alien. It has the the Koontz elements that we so dearly love.
I'm giving this book an 8 out of 10 rating.
Friday, December 09, 2011
The Coming of Cuculain by Standish O'Grady
This book tells us the colorful childhood days and the coming of age of the Celtic race's greatest hero.
The book is divided into sixteen chapters. Each one is about the important events in Sentanta's life, who later on became known as Cuchulain, that marked the important influences and the people that shaped his life. There is also a chapter about Deirdre, whose life and misadventures indirectly influences the events the next events.
Readers who are not familiar with this myth will not find this book difficult to understand. The uncommon words that are used are explained. The introduction will also provide additional information to the reader.
The book tells only the story up to Cuchulain's coming of age after he was knighted. This will serve as a good introduction to the Ultonian cycle. If the reader wants to know what happens next to Cuchulain, I recommend Myths of the Norsemen by H.A. Guerber and Red Branch by Morgan Llywelyn.
O'Grady's narrative is smooth and engaging. I had to finish this book in one night because it's well-written. I'm giving this a 10 out of 10 rating.
Tuesday, December 06, 2011
Xiahou Dun
Posted this drawing at my deviantArt: http://fav.me/d4ibre0
Xiahou Dun from the Dynasty Warriors games.
Sunday, December 04, 2011
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