The Malaga Chronicles
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Steven Hemingway is a master story teller. He reminds me of the courage and clarity of Frederick Douglass and the character building of Mark Twain. Mr. Hemingway tells the story of a uniquely diversified group of people in 1912 living on a small obscure island off the coast of rural Maine. Based on references to real events Hemingway's, The Malaga Chronicles, presents in the most human terms how fear of differences is at the root of our human problems. I am impressed how he conveys a tragic event as a means to offer practical hope for the human condition. With a clever folktale style The Malaga Chronicles evolves into a true supernatural adventure for the human soul. If you want to be entertained by colorful characters, intrigued by a powerful story and inspired by useful ideas that can have a positive impact on your own personal life you should read this book yourself.
4161123
Hermosa historia y una excelente narracin. Felicitaciones a la autora. Para m una de las mejores historias de romntica que haya ledo. Lee Vincent.
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I loved reading The Silver Skull!  This is the second story in the Elemental Web Chronicles and even better than the first one, which I also loved.  The story of Lady Olivia and Lord Rathsburn was totally absorbing, drawing you in further and further into their lives, making you want more of them.  Anne Renwick's writing envelops you in her story, making you part of the story, rooting for the characters, hissing at some, and making you want more for them all.  Her ability to pull you in and see the steam punk world also makes you want to, or wish you could, utilize the technology, too.  I highly recommend Anne Renwick's books and I can't wait for the next story.
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Novela que engancha desde la primera a la ltima pgina. Muy bien narrada e historia que atrapa y te deja con ganas de ms pgina tras pgina. Muy recomendable!
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De esas historias que te dejan marcada, que te enamoran no solo de los personajes centrales, sino de todos los demas y de la misma esencia de la novela. Magistral!. Una narrativa maravillosa que te transporta a cada rincon de cada escena, que te deja los sentimientos a flor de piel. Habra un antes y un despues de Rendicion, y tal como lo dice su titulo, todo el que lo leyo de seguro se rindio ante esta fenomenal obra. Mis felicitaciones sinceras a su autora Lina Perozo Altamar, tu siembra dio muy buenos frutos amiga.
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I have always enjoyed the travels as related by J. Smeaton Chase......the words are a bit flowery, but wonderful.  I feel as if I am transported to that day and time in the histories of Old Spanish California......
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Patrick O'Brian did an excellent job with this book and the whole series. I have and do recommend this book and series to friends. Anyone interested in history and sailing that enjoys historical novels like Horiatio Hornblower will also enjoy this series as well.
3044761
El Ruido de las cosas al Caer is beautifully written...well worth the read!  The stories are weaved seemlessly through the masterful narration of Juan Gabriel Vasquez
3437260
This book is so interesting.  I appreciate the foreword; it is very informative and makes you understand how and why the Spaniards acted as they did in the New World.  I really enjoy Ms. de Onis' translations.  I have read other books which she has translated and she captures the essence of the Spanish language.
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Como nos tiene acostumbrados Julia Navarro, sus novelas histricas son siempre esmeradamente ajustadas a los hechos y acontecimientos que se produjeron en los tiempos de la narrativa. Particularmente, esta novela, aparte de entretenerme de sobremanera, me ha permitido ilustrar y aclararme los verdaderos orgenes del conflicto judo - palestino y en consecuencia su situacin actual. Es altamente recomendable para lectores interesados en la cultura e historia.
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I loved this book! The storytelling is quite engaging. It takes you inside the Spanish culture revealing once again that people are people everywhere, but in this relaxed setting the people become much more colorful. We, as readers get to enjoy that without having to actually live there. It would be awesome to visit though.
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I couldn't get enough of The Lunar Chronicles story and once I found out about this companion book I needed to read it.  This was the first book that I read by Marissa Meyer I listened to the entire series.  I enjoyed reading this book.  I feel that Marissas writing comes through no matter if you are listening to the book or reading it so it was perfect.

This book tells the story of Levana and how she became queen of Luna.  I got to read this book right before Winter so it gave me an entirely different perspective of Levana and I feel it shaped my opinion of the last book.

Levana is an interesting character to read about, we don't get much of a background of her in the series so this was the perfect book to expand upon her.  We got to follow Levana during her teenage years into adulthood.  We got to hear about all the events that shaped her into the person that she is today.  I felt like this book is a must read for the series it gave me an entire different opinion about Levana and gave me a lot more depth.

The author does a great job creating Levana as a meeker child and showing how she developed into the ruler she is today.  I loved to hear about all the struggles that Levana has experienced because she didn't just become a ruthless leader for no reason.  The background helped me with understanding Levana as a character.  The author goes into great details and makes Luna come alive in this book just like the rest of the series.  Marissa has a way of writing that brings that characters to life and leaves you wanting more.

I would suggest this as a weekend read.  It was very fast paced and an easy read.  I would highly recommend reading it right before Winter since we get a lot of Levana in the last book!
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The first book Ive read from this very well known Spanish author, it was interesting and captivating from the first page. Im going to miss Mauro Larrea and Soledad Montalvo.
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I love the fact that this duology let me keep in touch with the characters I love from the Watcher Chronicles.  This was a great encore.  Thank you to the author for the exciting ride.
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I loved "Valley of the Moon", it was fantastic. Maria Rosalia and her brother Domingo are orphened after the smallpox plague that took the life of her mother and thousands of other Native Americans living in Alta Califorina. She is servent to a wealthy Spainard family living on rancho in 1846. The Medinas love Maria and her brother as if they were thier own, but Maria Rosalia longs to find her true family and find her past and know her real name(Maria Rosalia was the name Padre Ygnacio gave her when he found her and her brother maria for the virgin mary and Rosalia for roses and domingo for sunday thats the day he found them,Milagros is because it's a miracle he found them alive).The Medinas have 3 hijas, Gabriela, Miguela, y Rafeala. Miguela is a very independent woman, strong-headed, and intellagent. Rafeala is a sickelly girl also pale and too tired. Gabriela is a hyper child and very bossy, but loves Rosa(short for Rosalia). Rosa helps with the fiestas and I enjoyed "Valley of the Moon" on Personally level ,I being half Mexican, it taught me more of my heritage and the language my mother used, so I recommed this book to any one, Sherry Garland truly captured the sprit of the Mexico and it's people. Also inclued is a glossary of spanish terms used through out the book.
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I have read books 1 and 2 and am going to start book 3 - The Ship Of Destiny - now . They are a great read , so real , I can smell and feel as I read . I hope Robin Hobb writes more along this vein. Thank you Robin !
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Excellent look at the workings of the kingdom of Tortall. One complaint: Ms. Pierce is a horrible tease. I won't give spoilers, but please tell me there will be a continuation of some of the letter between Alanna and George. Rebela would make an awesome name, just sayin