A Different Style That is Refreshing
339967
I really enjoyed the section on the Galapagos Islands.  It shed light on a lot of questions in terms of booking a SCUBA diving trip.  The tips on booking in advance and recommended diving companies was welcoming.

We are planning on visiting Quito as well and I felt this section really got into the heart of the city.  The section on hidden bars was really cool and the tips on where to hang out with locals and not other tourists.

All in all I think this guide is a great introduction.  It isn't as in depth as lets say a lonely planet, but while guidebooks like that have their place, they can sometimes be too overwhelming and hard to find information.  I thought this guide to Ecuador was a perfect companion, painting a good overall picture of Ecuador and focusing on what is important.  Great job
1048149
I did rather like this one and the setting of the book, was quite a refreshing change. I was also glad that the sex scenes didn't happen too soon in the book, even though the main female character could have waited until she had known the guy a bit longer to jump his bones.
669667
I am very pleased that this CD is a marked departure from the 80's music that Martika was doing in the past. I did like that style of music back in the day, but it's nice to see that Martika is not stuck 'back in the day'.
I have listened to the CD several times now and I have been thoroughly enjoying the fresh sound that Oppera has produced. Martika still has that unmistakeable voice that you can't miss, it is just placed in an environment that really feels new.
I disagree with the scathing reviews that seem to expect Martika to continue down the same path of pop/dance music that she started on when she was a kid. This CD would have been disappointing if that had been the case. Martika and Michael Mozart have created a different sound, and I for one, really enjoy it. I look forward to hearing and seeing more from this new act.
4904898
Panic's style has gone from a one liner, sarcastic tone to something more of everday stuff. Its really quite refreshing to hear a different side of them, or maybe its just the new side. Judging by some of the lyrics, the band is a little different, and they know that. In the end they are the same band, just with a little different style. Great album.
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.
4147127
A new way of life so easy to follow --not a diet but a change of style in eating habits --love it.
4078123
The last 20% of this book will not be everyone's cup of tea... But I enjoyed it.  I appreciated the different vibe and flow.  I read A LOT, so it was refreshing for it to not be completely clich.  I liked the characters and I liked the flow.
2835105
I have enjoyed the other books of Augusten Burroughs, so after reading all the other reviews, I decided to give it a try. So much of the book surprised me of how relatable it is to issues I deal with or are dealing with. I have not finished the book, but each chapter brings me a new surprise. I like his straight forward approach, not something out of a psych book in how to deal with stuff, but a new look or approach-refreshing! If you are a fan of his other books, I think you will enjoy this one as well.
257885
Daniel Silva used a refreshing style in developing his characters and using a Middle East setting. Combining some of his traditional characters and also introducing several new personalities gives this novel a more current setting.
517157
This Author has a very unique style of writing. It takes a while to get used to at first, but then it is quite refreshing. I got a lot out of reading this book!
3158517
This story was fun.  I appreciate something different from the same old same old.  This story keeps your attention through out as the story builds.  The characters are likable and the story line moves.
3867053
I like this album, there is quite the diversity as a whole in this one. I like the fact that each song doesn't sound just like the last one, I find myself listening to it quite often.
1010447
New refreshing sound with excellent vocal range.  Not the same kind of love ballad you would expect to hear from Celine Dion, yet it is the quality we have come to demand.
2631490
Found this to be a refreshing change from previous works. Story seems original and entertaining. Interest is dynamic and ongoing so that you wish the story goes on and on without being tiresome. The artwork really enhances the overall presentation of the completed work.
1207718
I read a lot of garden books, so was pleasantly surprised to find this one. It's refreshingly different! Most garden books promote a single approach, and you end up comparing one book against another. This book is a major departure from that. Instead of promoting a single style, this book is an overview of 20 different gardening (and outdoor dcor) styles. Reading it, you really start thinking "What type of garden style do I really want?" The author even compares this to deciding on a fashion approach and way to dress. Instead of an eclectic grab bag of things, a garden can be distinctive. What a great idea.

So each of the 20 sections is a celebration and description of each style, and then also has a good amount of how-to materials. The styles covered are wide ranging: everything from "abstract vogue" to "organic modern" to "scandanavian wild." The photos in this book really pop, and the book is full of some amazing ideas.

Memorable are the bold fire pits, the natural swimming pools, the outdoor furniture, and the many elegant porches. This book is stunning and one I know I'll read over and over again.
4869042
Interesting plot.  It was different than what I was expecting and in a way very refreshing.  I look forward to watching more in this genre.
2501783
I am surprised by how much I have enjoyed this little book, which is light-hearted but not cheap or tossed-off.

Storywise, Seth takes the approach that comic collectors are benign eccentrics and makes this book somthing of a valentine to collectors.  I was expecting the usual alternative comics criticism of how foolish and misguided society is.  While there's something to be said for that critique, Wimbledon Green is a refreshing alternative to the alternative.

Seth is also a versatile artist.  He is capable of understatedly beautiful approach, such as in the Green Ghost and Fine and Dandy pages.  For the most part, though, he is content with talking heads.  He adopts the style to fit the story, which is part of his understated approach.

However, I do not want to give the impression that the story is simplistic.  It has a large cast of characters, a central mystery about identity and a sense of humor that is gently self-mocking.  My favorie example of the book's humor is when Daddy Doats asks Wimbledon and Bindle by what right they would steal his copy of the Green Ghost, which Doats has tracked down and paid for.  Our hero can't doesn't even try to answer him; he laughs it off as absurd and irrelevant.  It's a great moment because it ribs the audience for cheering on Green, an unapologetic thief, while also portraying collectors as amoral free-agents, playing a game in which all the participants know there are no rules.