Paul of Dune

Perhaps the authors should have titled this Dune: Days of our lives or perhaps Dune: 90210, as the prose is no better than that found in a third-rate soap opera. Whereas the elder Herbert didn't try to describe every last thing, but was still able to inform the reader of what was going on through vivid descriptions and subtle nuance, Bri and Kev take a bland clinical approach towards writing all t read more..

The Shack

The author builds his own pulpit and holds forth from it upon creation. He succeeds in reducing all of human history into an overnight stay with an "Aunt Jemimah" figure, a Hebrew from the House of Judah, and a collection of colored lights in a cabin in the woods.
Tragedy does not confront eternity as claimed on the book cover. What is accomplished is a poorly written imaginary description read more..

You've Been Warned

Funny, the title should help you decide whether or not to purchase the book... I did and was grossly disappointed. I am a Patterson fan and have enjoyed his Alex Cross and Women's Murder Club series for years. Some on the non-series books are great, good or fair, but until I read "You've Been Warned" I have never been disappointed to this level.

The story is the result of taking hal read more..

I Can Has Cheezburger?: A LOLcat Colleckshun (Lolcat Colleckshun)

Teh lolcats on teh interwebs are SOOOO much funnier than the lolcats in the book. I regularly laugh so hard my stomach hurts at the lolcats on the website, but this book only got a couple of chuckles out of me. This was a big waste of money - I'd do better just perusing my favorites on the site. read more..

Elsewhere

All that needs to be said is that the BASIS of this book is the thought that ALL religions are right because they ALL have been BELIEVED IN by people. Therefore, logically, NO religion is true if it claims to be the Real Truth.

Beware: this virus hidden at the core of the book may infect your kids for a long time to come. Good feelings and wishful thoughts may eternally defraud if no read more..

Blood Noir (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Book 16)

I enjoyed the earlier Anita Blake books... LKH's heroine was different and for once - a strong female lead. She gradually went from being a prude to being a prude that was "oh-so-guilty" over having sex to a pure nymphomaniac. I didn't much like Anita when LKH made her so powerful - in fact, indestructible - that she was no longer realistic/sympathetic as a character. I think this was just pri read more..

Hungry Girl: Recipes and Survival Strategies for Guilt-Free Eating in the Real W

What a disappointment!! This is the most basic cookbook I've ever seen. If you really have absolutely NO CLUE how to cook lowfat then maybe it's for you - otherwise pick anything else. I have 30 plus low calorie/low fat cookbooks and this one is the worst by far. read more..

American Wife: A Novel

This book was so boring that after 100 pages I could take no more.. How does the writer justify putting page after page into a novel about the high school prom and grandma's lesbian relationship? this book is a total waste of time!!! read more..

The Biology of Belief: Unleashing the Power of Consciousness, Matter, & Miracles

I casually bought this book assuming it was based on science...what a mistake!!! The author uses terms such as "energy" in the loosest and most irresponsible way...He draws lines where in reality there are none, in order to equate "wave" and "quantum" energy to mean the "healing energy" in some alternative medicine therapies. He further equates quantum physics to "mysterious" and "unexplained" pa read more..

Plain English for Lawyers (5th Edition)

If you have been through college (which, assuming you are in law school or are a lawyer, you have) you probably already know how to write concisely. This book is worthless . . . and lame. read more..

A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail

This guy is a looser! I applaud him for "attempting" the AT trail, but come on! He did not do even half of it. This book is for people who will never venture down a trail of any kind! I have done my fair share of mountaineering and hiking; I would never fathom writing about my failed attempt to "walk" a trail. If I was getting paid to "hike" something like the AT trail, I sure in the hell would fi read more..

Crepusculo (Twilight Saga, Book 1) (Paperback) (Twilight Saga)

I read about half of this book, since many other people were too. It is not good at all. Once the main character knows that this boy is a vampire there's no point to the story. read more..

Brisingr (Inheritance, Book 3)

I think reading the reviews of Brisingr is better than slogging through the book! I loved reading the *spoilers* and am very happy to save money by not buying the book! Many of the reviews were a hoot!
Let's predict what will happen in Book 4: Eragon goes off with Arya to some eternal life Elf Land; Murtagh will come out from the evil spell Galbatorix put on him and he will once again be read more..

The Beach House

For the very first time, I feel compelled to review an Amazon book because of my extreme disappointment. The excerpt made it sound like a fun, interesting read so my book group bought a bunch of hard cover copies. By the end, each of us believed we could have written it. The plot lines, dialogue, and messages were predictable cliches. There were no surprises, and we never really cared about any read more..

Predator (Kay Scarpetta)

For years, since I first discovered Patricia Cornwell, her books were on my "buy in hardback" list. I began to be disillusioned with her when she brought Benton back to life, and this book didn't give me any reason to change my mind. I waited for the paperback, read it, and decided that I don't need to waste my time reading Cornwell any longer. I don't enjoy all of the angst - I kept wishing th read more..

The Beach House

For the very first time, I feel compelled to review an Amazon book because of my extreme disappointment. The excerpt made it sound like a fun, interesting read so my book group bought a bunch of hard cover copies. By the end, each of us believed we could have written it. The plot lines, dialogue, and messages were predictable cliches. There were no surprises, and we never really cared about any read more..

The Dutch Oven Cookbook: Recipes for the Best Pot in Your Kitchen

This book has little to do with dutch oven cookery. Because one company calls their cast iron flat bottomed pot a "dutch Oven" (the real dutch oven they call a camp oven) The authors gathered together a group of toney recipes that could be cooked in any pot and foist it off as "The Dutch oven cookbook" The same scheme is applied to their companion book "The cast iron skillet. THERE IS LITTLE EV read more..

The Story of Edgar Sawtelle: A Novel

What a waste of time. I regret holding out hope that some meaningful plot would ever develop. It never does, despite many potential flirtations with potential. Hope the author either finds his groove or another livliehood. read more..

The Story of Edgar Sawtelle: A Novel (Oprah Book Club #62)

What a waste of time. I regret holding out hope that some meaningful plot would ever develop. It never does, despite many potential flirtations with potential. Hope the author either finds his groove or another livliehood. read more..

Money, and the Law of Attraction 8-CD set: Learning to Attraction Wealth, Health

I didn't know that Esther is possessed by a slew of Spirits who call themselves "Abraham"? Reading the preface of this book, her husband Jerry talks about how Ester learned how to "channel" through, or into her body "Abraham." Esther mentions her husband was involved with the Ouija board game, and Esther didn't like being around him when he would talk to others about it. According to Jerry she read more..

Money, and the Law of Attraction: Learning to Attract Wealth, Health, and Happin

I didn't know that Esther is possessed by a slew of Spirits who call themselves "Abraham"? Reading the preface of this book, her husband Jerry talks about how Ester learned how to "channel" through, or into her body "Abraham." Esther mentions her husband was involved with the Ouija board game, and Esther didn't like being around him when he would talk to others about it. According to Jerry she read more..

The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao

The humor of the book is hard for me to connect with. I found it boring, and never completed the book. read more..

The God Delusion

Dear Sir you fall into the same trap as fundamental God botherers that you are so against.Sure was a big bang and sure there is a God in fact you look at God everyday in the mirror in an act of selfless love or in the face of the universe.God is awareness completed or you completed if you like,time is the delusion here and only the impermenent limited mind is restricted to it. read more..

Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures: Prima Official Game Guide (Prima Of

I thought this guide would give me the secrets to beating the game, but it only caused confusion. Most of the information in the guide book was extremely different from the game. I was very disappointed. read more..

Wrestling for Fighting: The Natural Way

randy and his book is not great he is more hype than anything his record of 16-8 is not impressive like this book i dont think he is a top fighter at all and the other millions of people world wide think the same as i do ,so its up to you if you want this but not recommended. read more..

Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood

This book was needed for a college course I am taking and I never got it. I just hope the one I purchased for the second time gets to me before I need to read the book. read more..

On Beauty

I recently got this book and White Teeth and was disappointed in both. Descriptive passages without narrative momentum, snarky and repetitive. This author does not have much to say. I would recommend at least getting them from the library before you waste any money. read more..

The Coldest Winter: America and the Korean War

In a word, a terrible read - long on partisan prejudice and short on scholarship (especially since this is a recent book and the declassification of information prior to its publishing should have at a minimum tempered much of the author's writing). But then again on should not be surprised by someone who others claimed covered the Viet Nam war from his desk in Saigon; and who likewise have said h read more..

Tuck Everlasting

MrLeonard, a reviewer wrote an excellent review of this book. This is a very disturbing book with themes that are utterly unsuitable for children. read more..

Algebra 1: Practice Workbook With Examples

I thought as a workbook guide, it would have a lot of practice problems but it did not. Very disappointed. Guess you get what you paid for. read more..