Book reviews

A gorgeous-looking, thoughtfully laid out book that really resonates. Clear and easy to read, this book contains poignant insights about how to create true and lasting happiness, supplemented by personal anecdotes from the author. Marnie McDermott takes the reader on a journey of self-realisation, s... See full review

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Im an Architect and I like "experimentation". This is the best book to know about the process of all the principal buildings of one of the best architectural studios of the world. You know Bjarke Ingels (and obviously,the bunch of people around) and the way he think. Its incredilble. One of the best... See full review

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In Sicily, the author and scholar Salvatore Piccolo has recognized some dolmens opening up to discussion about the migration of the ancient populations in the old continent. Expecially, he focused on disappearance of Tarxien civilization (Malta), around 2.500 BC. The author's own case studies ... See full review

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I am one of the few who prefer the live action movies to the anime or manga of Death Note, for many various reasons. I was however a little disappointed with the third and final movie of the same name as the book. This novelization fixes almost every problem I had with the movie and is a fitting end... See full review

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I couldn't stop reading the Registry while Mia is rising above the oppression of women, and her travelign companion Andrew is making the of himself where boys are forced into military service, and love isn't a factor in marriage. The Registry started with a bang and automatically got... See full review

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Hidaka always manages to create mangas with great plots. Her artwork is lovely, the anatomy for the characters being proportioned correctly. The characters themselves were likeable and could all be distinguished from one another. Plot-wise, the manga definitely pulls you in. After finishing volume ... See full review

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I don't know whether I get my paperback on time, I have already read for about 30 per cents of the book using my phone. If you are hesitating whether it is worth it or not - IT IS WORTH EVERY PENNY! My English level is Intermediate, but I've got a challenge to read the book in the orig... See full review

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This book is incredible! It's so ready to read and understand, yet thought provoking and life changing. Thankyou Victor and Wendy. See full review

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Two Lives is a memoir written by international best-selling author, Vikram Seth. In this interesting and engaging book, Seth writes about his great uncle Shanti Behari Seth (Shanti Uncle), born in Biswan, and his German Jewish great aunt, Hennerle Caro (Aunty Henny), born in Berlin, describing them ... See full review

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I ordered this item on 30th April and it arrived 10th May, exactly 7 working days later, which is the shortest time quoted by the item history, much better than I expected. Very well-packaged but bulky, probably on the intent of proper protection. The books were well-intact but torn edges on the ... See full review

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