Author : Arthur Conan Doyle
Publisher : Penguin Classics Publications
Year published : 2001
Number of pages : 160 pages
Date begun : May 23th 2010
Date finished : May 31th 2010
Type of book : Fiction
Level of diffulty for me : OK
What I like most about this book :
I'd never read any of the Sherlock Holmes books, and decided it was time to try them out. This is an interesting book, it really one of the best detective novels out there that contains all of the classic mystery elements before they became mysteries. This is a story very well written indeed, with a great characterization and some really interesting faces, from the cowardly Sholto to the smart Holmes, the love-struck Watson, and Jones, a typically clumsy policeman.
The relationship between Holmes and Watson which develops as I read this book is sometimes unexpected, sometimes obvious, twists in the tales. There is also some very funny dialogue; some intentionally and some not. Overall, Sign of Four is a unique case. Sherlock Holmes finds challenge and here too, Dr. Watson finally found her life partner. It definitely worths to read.
What I like least about this book :
I find it hard to understand some new words in the novel. When I read this novel I had to always consult my oxford dictionary all along. but all that was good too. By reading this, my vocabularies are growing more and more.
II. Ainul Hufron [2201409051]
Title : The Dark Side of Beauty
Author : Dana Stuart
Publisher : Universe, Inc.
Date Published : February 5th 2004
Number of Page : 347
Type of article : fiction
Level of difficulty for me : OK
What I like most about this story :
This story is very interesting to me. Why ?let me to tell you.. “The Dark Side of Beauty" is a journey through the dark recesses of a young girl's mind as she struggles to recover missing childhood memories, dealing primarily with the loss of her virginity. Abandoned by her father, she bears the brunt of her mother's psychological and physical abuse in a state of increasing despair. When her mother's boyfriend molests her, she attempts--unsuccessfully--to take her own life. In a desperate effort to save herself from being raped, she runs away from home. Arriving in L.A., Victoria is saved from living on the street by the charity of a stranger, Joan Van Dersham. Showered with clothing and gifts, Victoria is seduced by this charming and lovely young woman. But things are not as they seem. With access to a wide variety of drugs, Victoria becomes the newest and brightest star in her benefactor's thriving pornography empire. Riddled with guilt, Victoria finds redemption in the arms of her co-star, Ryan, and they become more than on-screen lovers--much more. As they plan their new life together, Joan intercedes, causing events to spin horribly out of control.
What I like least about this article:
There is nothing I like least about this story.
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