Better than Wings of Liberty
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The first installment of StarCraft II was fun, but this surpassed it in every way. First time I have seen RPG and RTS blended successfully, and it worked extremely well in the context.
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Though I still prefer Worship Music, this one grew on me.  Was great to hear some of these tracks live, too: Breathing Lighting, Blood Eagle Wings.
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Life Liberty and the Pursuit of Safety was Molly's cry until she met Liberty True and her flag wearing Basset hound Ross. When Liberty first entered Molly's new office she was off put by this forceful tinfoil hat wearing woman who talked about survival and government conspiracies. As their friendship grew however Molly found more then she bargained for. She realized that somethings life, friendship, love, and faith are worth fighting for no matter the consequences. As with Red Hot Property I loved this book it was filled with new and old characters that despite their fictional status I have grown to love them as if they are real and they affect my life accordingly. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes, romance love, friendship, or is searching for the meaning of life. was Molly's cry until she met Liberty True and her flag wearing Basset hound Ross. When Liberty first entered Molly's new office she was off put by this forceful tinfoil hat wearing woman who talked about survival and government conspiracies. As their friendship grew however Molly found more then she bargained for. She realized that somethings life, friendship, love, and faith are worth fighting for no matter the consequences. As with Red Hot Property I loved this book it was filled with new and old characters that despite their fictional status I have grown to love them as if they are real and they affect my life accordingly. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes, romance love, friendship, or is searching for the meaning of life.
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Blythe is learning to control the airplanes and is helped along by her mentor, Amelia Earhart. Blythe is also headed towards the ground, tailspinning in the emotional and physical confusion of her life. She will need to confront her past, her missing lover and the the strange world she lives in, if there is any hope for making it through this incredible journey in one piece.

When I read the first Air graphic novel, I loved it. I liked the element of mystery, weirdness and light heartedness in the first one. The second one lacked some of the mystery that was present in the first one. This one did a little better but still didn't live up the first one. In fact, as a graphic novel as a whole, I would say that it is good but not great.

Much of the details within the novels isn't given and instead is left for the reader to puzzle out. Everytime I read one, I am left with questions or fuzziness about something. I didn't mind the questions after reading the first one but now I would like answers. Yes, answers are coming but the characters aren't really developing. Blythe is doing what she must do but that isn't really making her a stronger character. I guess that isn't fair really. She is growing and she grew a great deal more in this one then she did in the previous one but I was still left with question. I want to know that if Zayn disappears if things will only deteriorate again. She seems to start coping with things when is his around or at least some part of the picture and the moment he is out, she can't deal. The adventure is still there though which is what saves this graphic novel for me as some of Blythe's problems were just bothering me.

So, while I enjoyed Air: Pureland, I didn't find it amazing. It gets 3.75 stars.
2119886
I really liked this much better than the American version of No Reservations. I felt the characters played out much better. Even with English subtitles, it was easy to follow and at least a two to three tissue rating.
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Rush Limbaugh tells another story in his series of time traveling adventures as Rush Revere. This time Liberty, his time traveling horse, takes he and his young students back to the days of the writing of the Star Spangled Banner. But before he does this he travels to Washington DC in real time, visiting many of the historic places in our nations capital. Limbaugh's research into these places brings the places alive to the reader. His knowledge and fondness for all things patriotic is commendable. As I have enjoyed his previous stories of adventure I expected more of the same and an improved writing style. I gave his 4 stars only because I felt that it did not quite live up to the quality of his other stories in this series. Still, it was a joy to read; captivating; hard to put down. I guess I feel that Revere spent too much time bantering on Liberty's incessant fondness for food. After a while it just got old. Recommended?  Yes!
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After Volume 1, the story jumps ahead to World War I with an elderly African-American woman on her deathbed. All of her family and friends have come to visit except for one son, Cyrus, who is off in Europe fighting in the trenches. The old lady convinces Death's agent, a guy named Fox, to delay a month to give Cyrus a chance to make it home and say goodbye. Turns out Fox is an old flame for the old lady, so he not only agrees to the month delay but he actively campaigns to get Cyrus back home. The narrative shifts to the World War I battlefield. There, Ginny and Sissy (two of the main characters from Volume 1) are in pursuit of Cyrus. They also want to take out the Death agent who is causing so much carnage during World War I. Can a senseless war end with the banishment of Death's agent?

The story in this issue is simpler, more direct, and more artistic. With less plot to get through, the artist has more room to show the plot and themes of the book on big panels and splash pages. The big images also give an epic feel to the more intimate story of a son trying to get home to say goodbye to his momma.

I found the story enjoyable but not as good as the first volume, which was able to pack in more mythology. Also, the theme of Ginny being a sort of avenging angel (which I found the most interesting part of the story) is dropped. This book contains some fun supplemental materials about the creation and the art of the story.
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Maiden has done better albums, but this is still wonderful, especially compared to some of the other music being sold now. The Longest Day is a song that is so intense, it will give you an adrenaline rush. For The Greater Good Of God is a wonderful song along with The Legacy. Maiden has changed their style from some of their earlier albums, but the new style is just as good, just different. If this is your first maiden album, I would not recommend it. Start with some of their earlier work and see if you like them. As for hardcore Maiden fans. This is a great album and I highly recommend it.
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Although this is set in the same universe, both this and the first Wayfarer novel, A Long Way to a Small Angry Planet, can be read as stand alones.

Technically, this book is much better than Chambers' first. You are INVOLVED with these characters, emotionally invested. There's none of that separation between the reader and the action, as in the first. The chapters alternate between Sidra today, and Jane in the past, and you're eager to read both stories. Extremely well done.

However, because of this, it's not the automatic feel good as in The Long Way. I was anxious, worried as the book progressed, and overall, there's a lot less of the gentle humor. I believe this one will appeal more to general science fiction fans, but I personally won't reread it for a long while.

Highly recommended.
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I'm really glad I didn't get the Oprah version of The Invention of Wings... and remind me, if Oprah ever calls and wants to nominate one of my books for her club, to think twice.  The only bad reviews the book got were from people who read the Oprah annotated version and found it really offensive or distracting.  I tried to pick the Oprah Book Club sticker off my hardcover, but it wouldn't some off.

So....... what can I say.  I love the Grimke sisters.  Sue Monk Kidd brought them to life. I bow down to her lyrical tale, to the poetry of her prose.  Patricia Harman, midwife, feminist, author of The Midwife of Hope River and other books
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I could tell from the beginning that this was a much better piece of writing than the previous book. City of Gold continues where Legend of the Book Keeper left off. Cody and a team authorized by the Atlantean queen set off to rescue Jade from the Golden King. The journey there is dangerous, as El Dorado is on the offensive and attacking Atlantis's people and lands. And upon arriving, El Dorado is nothing like what Cody expected.

The story is a little slow for me in parts, but it got much better near the end. Writing is much better, only caught a handful of issues this time instead of one (at least) a chapter in LotBK. I'm anxiously awaiting the final book in this trilogy.
1005995
Welcome to Liberty Meadows. Some of the plot lines change in later issues, so it can be a bit disorienting at first if you're a fan, but still a whole lot of fun.
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Better than the "Coffee table books" that sing adoring praises of the Spitfire and Hurricane pilots, this book better reflects the thoughts and minds of both sides on a moment-by-moment basis than any other so called "analysis" work.  With interviews and photos from both sides, this book captures the daily life of a RAF or Luftwaffe pilot and gives a better story about the 'Big Picture' than anywhere else.  The hand drawn cartoons by the luftwaffe pilots are worth the price of the book alone.
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I prefer Without Limits but Prefontaine is pretty good. This one has more the slant from Bill Dellinger and Bowerman is played with a harder edge by R. Lee Ermey. This is the Disney production and  mild on Pre's extracurricular activities in contrast to Limits and may be more accurate, particular in reference to the lacerated foot before the NCAA championships. Like a previous reviewer, I always heard he lacerated his foot in a swimming accident. The race scenes are quite good and the Munich scenes somewhat better than Limits with more emphasis. You really cannot go wrong with watching both, there is a significant contrast but both have that Pre fire.
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Not quite as good as Tome of Salvation, I'd still consider strongly picking this up.  The paper quality makes it worth the time to pick up in dead tree version vs. pdf.
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The second half of this book was much better than the first. Regardless of your religious beliefs, this one is worth checking out.
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The screenplay is so much better than the book, with much more sensible dialogue and age-appropriate behavior, and the strong acting backs it up. It sweeps you right into their world.  Junkie XL's music is superb (will really miss that in the Insurgent film), and the re-imaging of Chicago fits just right with the dystopian world of the factions, yet retains the true magic of that city.  I felt each subsequent book got weaker; I'm hoping each screenplay gets stronger.