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[DiarY]

hi guys!
post ur favourite books' reviews here!



one of ma fav book is PARA DISE
by Judith McNaught!
i wrote this review for ma cuzun
posting here!


PARADISE is Judith McNaught’s most wonderful, deeply emotional novel yet, a spellbinding story of youth, passion, family loyalties, and the fateful events that lead two special people to the miracle of a second chance to fall in love with each other all over again.This is the story of two very different people from very different worlds, and family backgrounds who, against all odds, love each other. But unfortunately, their fates cruelly rip them apart and scar their lives forever. Reunited unwillingly ten years later, they work to overcome the feelings of hate and hurt and a series of misunderstandings in their lives.
Meredith Bancroft, a beautiful blonde and Matthew Farrell, an intense, magnetic tycoon, are haunted by their once-in-a-lifetime love…betrayed in a conflict of heartache and pain. When the Bancroft family empire is threatened by a hostile takeover attempt, Meredith is forced to turn to Matt. As tensions build between them, bittersweet memories rise to the surface, leaving both of them uncertain, restless and falling in love again!


--DiarY

[diaryOFmatrix]

hhhmm this sure is a nice book
i would love to read this book

iread this urdu book
the recent ones on read

Aur main hidayet pa gia


This post has been edited by diaryOFmatrix: Feb 16 2004, 10:18 PM

[MzShehzadi]

I loved the book THe Outsiders by SE Hilton. I read it in 8th grade and i remember falling in love with it. i cried when i read and i dont cry easily so thats saying a lot. I dont exactly remember what it was about...something to do with Ponyboy and darryl. It was based on the greasers and socs and the turmoil and conflict between them. Its also about what its like to be a teen and to live the hard life. One of my fav quotes from the book "nothing gold stays" (this was said when the two characters were watchin a beautiful sunset i think and its actually a line from robert frost's poem).

Im currently reading Kurt Vonnegut's book called Slaughterhouse-five. Its a great book. There are so many flashbacks in it and its amazing becuase the thoughts are so scattered yet organized. its based on a character "billy pilgrim" and his experience with the war and fire-bombing in Dresden and its aftermath among other things.

Grapes of Wrath by Steinbeck is also a must read. Its about a family (amonst others) and their hopeless struggle durin the dust bowl and the American economic depression (the Great Depression).

[cyyyyyyy]

^^..yep i loved The Outsiders. The saddest part for me was Dally's reaction to johnny's death. The film based on it, was really good too, not disappointing.

[DiarY]

[cr33d]

[cyyyyyyy]

anytime Creed oooh yeah @ David Eddings, I really like his Rivan Codex (i think thats how it was spelt), but I've not gotten into any of his series properly. However i absolutely love his ''Redemption of Althalus'', co-written David and Leigh Eddings..i'll review that some time.

hmm fave is LOTR but don't think there is enough space to put my never ending thoughts on that..so i give thee

Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen

The story revolves around the Bennet family, which consists of a country squire, his wife and their five spirited daughters. The main characters and story of the novel is the relationship between aristrocrat Mr. Darcy and the second oldest an most headstrong Bennet girl , Elizabeth. Who's misconceptions and prejudice of each other, and own pride get in the way of their love story. I just love this book, it's period, it's by austen, has lots of different characters who are sometimes loud, lovable and quirky or just plain annoying. The mother's quest to get her daughters married off, and to some rich guy with status is funny. Lol reminds me of an asian family. I don't normally go for romances, but this is so much more even though most of it is about Darcy and Lizzy. It has everything so if you haven't read it, its a must!

This post has been edited by cyyyyyyy: Feb 17 2004, 07:36 PM

[cr33d]

OMG!! ur the first person i kno who reads david eddings!...every1 else is like, "what? who?" i have all the books from the 2 series, polgara the sorceress, belgarath the sorcerer, rivan codex, and the redemption of althalus..i was about to reread that book too.....
i think ive read the series about 20 times...most of it is committed to memory (unintentionally, of course ) yes, im a fanatic.. lol

ill lend u the belgariad and mallorean if u want
but belgarath the sorcerer is all dog-eared and torn aprt in different sections lol its a big book and doesnt open properly all the time hehe

[DiarY]

A stone for Danny Fisher


its one of my favourite books

here goes its review
http://www.nydailynews.com/city_life/big_t...58p-16843c.html


Danny's book was generally regarded as Robbins' best work in a long lifetime of churning out best-selling potboilers, and upon Robbins' death in 1997, the words carved into Danny's stone were set into Robbins' stone as well.

read it wid a box of tissue papers

[SadiaDaCoolest]

THE DA VINCI CODE by Dan Brown

As I am a certified foodie, I'm also a certified bookie, so when I say a book is good, It's GOOD! And I say this book RULEZ! Bloody RULEZ! It's well-written, intelligent and FUN! I can guarantee you a wonderful time with this book.

Review: With The Da Vinci Code, Dan Brown masterfully concocts an intelligent and lucid thriller that marries the gusto of an international murder mystery with a collection of fascinating esoteria culled from 2,000 years of Western history.
A murder in the silent after-hour halls of the Louvre museum reveals a sinister plot to uncover a secret that has been protected by a clandestine society since the days of Christ. The victim is a high-ranking agent of this ancient society who, in the moments before his death, manages to leave gruesome clues at the scene that only his granddaughter, noted cryptographer Sophie Neveu, and Robert Langdon, a famed symbologist, can untangle. The duo become both suspects and detectives searching for not only Neveu's grandfather's murderer but also the stunning secret of the ages he was charged to protect. Mere steps ahead of the authorities and the deadly competition, the mystery leads Neveu and Langdon on a breathless flight through France, England, and history itself. Brown (Angels and Demons) has created a page-turning thriller that also provides an amazing interpretation of Western history. Brown's hero and heroine embark on a lofty and intriguing exploration of some of Western culture's greatest mysteries--from the nature of the Mona Lisa's smile to the secret of the Holy Grail. Though some will quibble with the veracity of Brown's conjectures, therein lies the fun. The Da Vinci Code is an enthralling read that provides rich food for thought.

[SadiaDaCoolest]

Before the Da Vinci Code, I read Flowers For Algernon by Daniel Keyes, I was soaked.. no, DRENCHED in my own tears. I can't remember how much this book moved me, it was so touching and sad! I loved it..!

Review: It's about a retarded adult's stuggle to become 'smart'. He goes through a major research operation, which highers his intelligence by 3 times; makes him a genious!! But then later, his mind starts detoriating and he realizes intelligence without love is not worth it at all. It is very well-written! It makes you feel like you're in the shoes of a mentally retarded person.. and then I guarantee you after reading this book you would never say the word 'retard' to anyone in your life! (I've certainly stopped).

[cyyyyyyy]

[The Imp]

I read 'The Mallorean' by David Eddings .. its a good read but kinda dragged on a bit at the end and I usually like looong stories (not the best judge of quality buy hey! ) The princess was an interesting character it seemed like Britney Spears high school clone got implanted in a fantasy story. Didn't quite click, but its all good

[RoMi]

well i read a "Islamic Art" by Robert Irwin.

"Islamic Art is an illustrated history that takes a broad approach, covering architecture, crafts, and aesthetics as well as "art" in the narrow sense, and placing them within their social and historical context.Almost half the space in Islamic Art is taken up by illustrations, mostly high quality colour photographs of buildings, items, and manuscripts, which provide a splendid accompaniment to the text."

[diaryOFmatrix]

[DiarY]

and book review means you have to give an introduction of the book and its characters and the story
and the reasons why you liked it
hope u get it now

[diaryOFmatrix]

ahan ok

well it is written by Doc. M. tejani
which is translated by Mollana Ali Roshun


it is about his life how he converted him self from Suni to Shia
and has given his personal expirence tht how he went from place to place in search of Shiaism ..
while he was traeling in a ship he became freinds with an Iraqi who was a shia .. from then on both of them discuss the differnces they have and the shia guy tells him tht wht u know about us is not right
so he invites Doc. tayjani to Iraq and show him and tel him all about the shiaism

[DiarY]

Evening Class by Maeve Binchy

Its one of the best books i ever read!
This book is basically a study of human characters. It revolves around 13 characters from entirely different backgrounds whose paths cross in an Italian evening class and bounds them in one strong tie! its last 2 lines will DEFINITELY make you cry

Meave binchy rox!!



This post has been edited by DiarY: Mar 9 2004, 04:49 PM

[Karachi]

[prof786]

my favorite book is "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck.
it's about a man's struggle to improve his family's life in the revolutionary China.
even when things do get better, he has to encounter the problems within the family.
the author gives many references to this "revolution," the "war in the south," as well the "east ocean enemy" (that's in Dragon Seed also by Buck).
Pearl S. Buck lived in China during the Boxer's Rebellion and the two World Wars.
her books about are about the life in China during troubled times.
sajjad

This post has been edited by prof786: Mar 18 2004, 01:20 PM

[DiarY]

Behind this memorable story of the turning point in the lives of two lovers, one risen from the gutter and the other unashamedly drifting towards it, lies the ugly background of the seamy side of New York life. Maryann Flood, a 'model' at 79 Park Avenue, has been arrested on charges of procurement, bribery and blackmail. Mike Keynes is conducting the prosecution but fate seems to have played against him in offering the long sought-after chance of advancement in his career, through the trial of the woman he loves and who loves him. A harrowing story of the love of two people trying to bridge the gap between the law and the New York underworld, under the shadow of the sordid reign of prostitution.

[Musiqlover]

This book is soooooooo GOOD!!!!!!!! I LOVE IT!!! Its about a painting by the famous artist Vermeer. Its a must Read!!!
There's a movie on it tooo....With Scarlette Johannasen

It seems the life and paintings of Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer have provided much inspiration in the world of writing lately with four novels and two non-fiction books published on that subject in the past year.

Her main character, Griet, who works as a maid in the Vermeer household, is totally fictitious. She becomes the artist's assistant and his model for the famous painting. While she poses for Vermeer, and assists in the grinding of ivory and lead to create the paints, she incurs the jealousy of Catharina. As Griet deals with the difficult position in which she is placed, we learn about life in 17th-century Delft. We catch a glimpse of the streets and market places and can almost smell the fish. Chevalier describes how Vermeer positioned his props and his use of light and colour enhanced by the latest invention — the camera obscura.

The appeal of Vermeer's paintings can be attributed to the stillness and domesticity of his interiors. Most of his paintings show a woman involved in a solitary task. There is no hint of the complications and exasperations of married life.

Chevalier's haunting, mysterious novel is rather like the pearl earring of the title small but brilliant, capturing both the light and our hearts.

[Aliminator]

Salamz

my fav would have to be DIFFERENT SEASONS by stepehen king and WHY DIDNT

THEY ASK EVANS by agatha christie.

different seasons has got 4 short stories. Shawshank Redemption, Apt Pupil and 2

more i dont remember the names of. Language is offensive but the book rules.

AH

[pakigurl_03]

i'm readin GO ASK ALICE...

itz a diary of an annonymouz 15 yrz old teenager... so far i've read like 35 pagez of it... i tell ya itz SOMETHIN!!! good stuff ppl... a MUST read... i'd recommand it to all of ya... itz really kewl... her ritin style just catchez ur attention... n u just wanna keep on readin it... a frnd of mine told me to read it freshman yr... i dint have time then... but now i do... like afta 4 yrz... hehe...

i'll rite da preview lataz... like when im actually DONE readin it...

[***Madiha***]

Woahh Tht Book is good !!!^

[rehanshaikh]

My favorite book would be "DESTINTY'S ROAD"

its from the Sci Fi genre and written by one of its giants......Larry Niven.

it encompasses both the expanses of human enginuity and imagination and how even in the future our petty meglomania will control our destiny....

eerie similarities to the role of the superpower in our world today.

a must read

[DiarY]

The Silence of the Lambs
by Thomas Harris



As part of the search for a serial murderer nicknamed "Buffalo Bill," FBI trainee Clarice Starling is given an assignment. She must visit a man confined to a high-security facility for the criminally insane and interview him.

That man, Dr. Hannibal Lecter, is a former psychiatrist with unusual tastes and an intense curiosity about the darker corners of the mind.

Clarice Starling is a young and promising FBI trainee who is a lot more clever than she leads others to believe. She is sent to talk to Hannibal "The Cannibal" Lecter. This evil fiend is so frightening and brilliant that it will scare the hell out of you.

im gonna watch the movie as soon as i get done wid the book
i cant wait to see jodie foster as clarice
and anthony hopkins as hannibal lecter

Movie Review

[*Rida*]

[B][SIZE=7]series of unfourtunant events



there the best itz a bout 3 orphans n some one is out to get them beacuse there parents left them a fourtune n the book gets miserable n miseralbe i don no y i always get the sequels to this book there so miserable i always say im not gonna read the next book but i always end up reading it

[Pakygrl786]

OH if anyone is looking for really good like paky story books than a bunhch of good ones would be
Holy Women, by Qaidra...something like that cant rember her name exactly and the sequel to that is Typhoon, It sounds lke they owuldnt be that good, cus of hte title, but its REALLY good

Holy wome is about a girl who lives in her family and hse falls inlove withthis man, who loves her back, but duet o something (wont gve it away) she is forced to become a holy women, and in a way marry the Quran and basically dedicate her life tot he Quran so then her sister marries the guy she loved, and its all baou that struggle, but hten it ends well, so read it! and hte sequel Typhoon is also good

um also, Where they dream in blue its about a boy who grew up in America and how he goes back to Pakistan to kind of rediscover his roots.....cant rember the authors if anyone is intrested ill find them for you

[anokha_laadla]

Hi Everybody !!!
Hope all is going well with all of u…..

Well i likes to read Urdu literature 90% and else English….

If someone really wanna know about ISHQ (with GOD) or the other this book is the best really its very nice book.
It’s a beautiful story written by ALIM-UL-HAQ HAQQIII

And another splendid book about love is PYAR KA PEHLA SHEHR written by MUSTANSAR HUSSAIN TARRAR yarr u cant believe how beautiful these books r

I have many more books which I have red of urdu literature.