readable, mildly interesting, not great
349648
readable, mildly interesting, not great
if you do not care about Cthulu mythos, skip this
there are better more contemporary horror stories
1770812
I enjoyed the book well enough to read through to the end, but I didn't find anything particularly thrilling or compelling. I also found the characters annoying and somewhat unbelievable. But the plot was intriguing enough. Worth a read, especially on kindle unlimited.
2670862
Not a terribly interesting book, in spite of the fact that I've never before read a memoir based on hoarding...I think this is of interest to a very small slice of potential readers.
4072164
A modestly articulate recitation of incidents that reads like a typed-up journal. Interesting enough in its own way but does not challenge Robert Persig or Melissa Pierson for literary merit.
975357
The book relates a lot of information about Yosemite, lightening hazards, and rescues which are of interest. I found that for the most part the character development parts relating to some of the parties were way too long and, in the end, incomplete. A relatively easy, quick, read which was mildly informative and interesting though certainly not a great work.
3729015
Although the topic of this book is interesting in itself, the authour missed an opportunity to do it any real justice. This book is easy to read and in parts very insightful, but at the end it isn't a very memorable or worthwhile read. I keep wondering why I even bothered.
2948859
3.5 stars, let's call it.

Someone pointed out this book over at KindleBoards. That person knows the author or the author is on the board, too. Possibly both. I thought I would give it a try. I should be clear in saying that I don't believe I've had any personal interactions with the author.

It's okay, perhaps a little better than okay. It's inexpensive, which is good since it's also short and not without errors, and I found myself skimming occasionally.

Kindle Culture explores the boards, merch, and groups that have sprung up to worship and to profit from The Kindle. There's a certain charm in reading about boards you frequent and people you "know." It's touching to read how the device has helped disabled people who've lost the ability to read traditional books. As a fan of the device, much of this is a vindication, because it's hard not to be touched when you see concrete proof that your e-reader has the power to change lives.

I can even imagine Kindle Culture would be interesting for people who -- gasp -- don't discuss their Kindle, and name their Kindle, and clothed their Kindle to see how the other half (?) lives. (Sorta like being a casual fan of Star Trek and stumbling into a convention to see people wearing the Vulcan ears.)

Speaking of Geek. The author refers to Joss Whedon as Josh, and it near gave me the vapors.

The book is part celebration and part commercial. I have no issue with that latter, but it should be said for potential readers. The author is part of the community he's discussing, which means there are friends to be mentioned and awesome and dubious items alike to be advertised by said mentioning. Which, hey, I'm one of those people who does, indeed, clothe her Kindle -- whose name is Trixie -- so I am just an ordinary sinner.

And, presumably to flesh this thing out, there's a quiz, lists, and miscellanea of interest at the end. It was sorta like finding an Easter Egg -- if you're the type of person to wonder why Trixie, or Boris, or Bob's Kindle (yaaaaawn) is only at 79%. That's because the rest is the aforementioned quiz 'n' treats, but also links to a ton of websites -- some of which want your money.

The title says it all -- if you want to read about how Kindle has created its own culture and community, this is a solid choice. If you question purchasing it for an elderly relative, if you wonder where you can find other passionate Kindlers, if you want to find wonderful accessories, you should find value here.
3343178
This is written for the masses, so the language is simplistic, and the characters are very superficial. It is easy to read and somewhat compelling if you are only looking for suspense to cary the story, rather than an intelligent exploration of heavy themes. If you take it as entertainment and not literature, you may be entertained. It's popcorn, not steak. Given that, don't be fooled by those who say the writing is great. Slaughter does not display deep thinking in her writing; she seems only interested in fitting the book to a particular genre, entertaining on a simple level, and looking toward the next book.
4001982
A mildly interesting and easy read, though it has little to do with Tesla himself. While the writing is enjoyable, it should be promoted more as a book on creativity and self-help. Very simple and shallow though not a bad way to pass the time
380483
Mildly interesting but not worth the effort for a non Chicagoan.
33427
It is ok to read, not so much fun to read though
3007887
Mildly interesting story.  Not very well written, or at least, not well edited.
4042316
Slow and somewhat predictable with an occasional interesting twist. But nothing special
4037636
Eh, mildly interesting at best.  But from the other reviews, I assume its of more interest to someone who graduated from a local high school than to a relatively recent import.
3272676
It's what it is, nothing great about the book
2493365
The title of this book could be "More Than You Ever Wanted to Know About the Romanov Sisters." Overall, it was mildly interesting, and in some places it was very interesting. I don't know that this is the author's fault--these girls just led VERY restricted lives. The only time they were consistently involved with the world outside their family was when they were nurses during WWI. Also, the representation of both Alexandra and Rasputin was much "nicer" than the typical picture. Rappaport obviously sympathizes a lot with Alexandra is frequently seems to be justifying her self-isolation and constant illnesses. Rasputin appears as a real healer and miracle-worker with very little mention of his documented licentious behavior. The rationale for his murder was never made clear, nor was there much discussion of its effect on the four sisters. I read the whole book, but only because I have some kind of obsession about finishing any book I have started.
3626347
I bought the book because the concept interested me; a bankrupt America due to an aging population that's feeding off of social programs paid for by the younger generations.  I found the story mildly entertaining, but the characters weren't very complex (or people I could easily identify and/or empathize with), and I feel as though the story lacked a structure.  It didn't really develop, and the ending didn't seem to be an ending of any kind.  I got the impression that the author was trying to make a statement, but I failed to determine what exactly that statement was.

In my opinion, the book was okay.  Just not great, and I wouldn't necessarily recommend it.