simple but very engaging writing
345593
I was surprised how easy it was to read this book. That said it's not a simple plot. Very engaging reading. Read the whole book it 2 days.
863869
I don't read a lot of classics anymore (probably from having to binge on them in grad school) but these short works were both engaging and enjoyable. Like a lot of ancient writers, Tacitus is something of a jack of all trades.

He doesn't simply write history, or political commentary or cultural/anthropological observation, but moves between those things fluidly in an epoch before each of those styles was more or less confined to its own genre. His descriptions of the British and the Germans are important, not simply for being some of the first any human being wrote about those peoples, but also because he shows them from the perspective of a detached (and often bewildered) outsider.
4629366
Don't let the simple writing style stop you from finishing this book. I found it a truly enjoyable story, very suitable for an early teen reader. That being said, I enjoyed it quite a lot! It is well worth the time to read.
4851645
I got this book because my book club was reading it.  I very much enjoyed the writing style - it was very evocative for even the simplest comparisons or actions.  There were a few things that were never explained, but that didn't detract from the overall story.  (I'm not sure about Lily.)  This was a very well-written story about a very serious situation that we don't consider very often.
2532656
Really easy to understand. I love the pictures, the dialogue, and the story. The writer keeps the book simple and interesting but very informative.
2092632
The most obvious feature of this book is its plain, almost style-less, writing. This, however, is one of its charms. None of the stories were written by a Stephen King or Danielle Steel; these are normal, everyday people writing in a normal, everyday way. The people who wrote these stories aren't out to sell books or get you to believe that, in some far-out world, there's a character that needs to find the last golishar and save the universe; the people who wrote this book simply want to spread their story (their journey) of how they came to find Catholicism.

And it's very successful at that. The writing is what helped it accomplish that goal the most. Because it was written the way it was, it actually feels like the authors are telling you their stories in person. The 'in-person' feel adds to the feeling of reality to the stories and, ultimately, the enjoyability.
1086688
I read through this rather quickly because it was engaging and a very easy read. I appreciate the approach to the information and the story format. Filled with great knowledge,a rounding inspiration, and a strong desire to shift my paradigm... The characters are extremely lovable and I found it hard to out he book down. I hope it is not as hard to out these principles into practice.
809168
Interesting style, very easy to read and captivating simple story
1937318
I like the way she writes - very honestly and straightforward. Her story is familiar to me and I felt comfortable reading her words. There is no lecture, no judgement. There is only a good description of the choices we face and why we thought (or think) that booze can help us through them.
140377
The author takes great care in creating a writing style that is easy to consume.  I find his style refreshing and non-taxing which is something I need after a day of work.  His creation of atmospheres and characters flow into the story almost imperceptibly.  The content of the story is bringing me back into the fold of the fantasy genre.  I am put off by many authors who don't take into account the amount of effort required to read their books.  I look forward to reading the next two books in the trilogy.
4219880
Very helpful exercises and an enjoyable read. It's nice to read from an established tv writer in the field. She doesn't add a lot of bells and whistles in her book and is very straightforward and practical. I really enjoyed the book and it helped grease the skids of my creativity :)
4474754
I've read some like this I really like the way he writes making it an easy read. He doesn't mess around just a cut to the chase kind of writer.
362283
Written in very simple and effective way. It shows the simplicity n high thinking of writer.
1740251
For such a short excerpt it was very engaging.  I'll be buying the first book now.  I suppose I'll let you know how that was in a few days.
4511799
This was really well written. The internal dialogue is a little odd at first, but once you adjust to it, it does the job of really giving you a good sketch of the character. I thought the repeated phrasing would bug me at first, but it actually worked in the story without becoming annoying at all. R.K. Howard did a good job. Its also interesting to note that it entertained me, regardless of my non-religious leanings. Normally this type of subject might induce eye-rolling on my part, but a good story is a good story is a good story.

Overall, The Express is a nicely written short story (though I'd disagree with the thought-provoking portion of the blurb) with an interesting, painful take on Hell that seems much more realistic than Dante's portion. The only thing I'd change is one scene that's a little bit, erm, obvious partway through. (I can't give details because it would spoil, but let's just say there's no mystery at all as to what's happening there, and I would have liked it if it was a little less blunt.) At 47 pages, it's the perfect length to read over your lunch period.

Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book for review consideration.
2822711
Minimal violence and the sexual content is not at all graphic.  What I liked best about this book was the author's writing style.  It was smart and funny with good character development.  I love it when an author can change your mind on a character midway through a story.  It remind me that we're all just human beings doing the best we can.  There is a plot twist that you will probably see coming a mile away, but that let that keep you from reading this thoroughly engaging, well written story.
1993268
Robert Fulghum deftly takes the simple and often unappreciated moments in life and draws from them profound and insightful messages with a writing style that is modest and quite frankly so damn likeable. Unlike many works Mr. Fulghum doesn't use his stories to preach or force us to seek change, but rather he simply makes observations on life's simple moments, indeed not always pleasureble moments, speaking simply about his thoughts. It is easy to get caught in life's stresses and sometimes what's best is to take a moment, slow down, don't let all we have learned since Kindergarten get in the way of simple truth's and relax with a really good story. Thanks Robert!